We Love —
- The opulent decoration inside the iconic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
- The views of the lush tea plantations seen from the train to Ella - one of the most beautiful journeys in the world!
- Going on safari to see elephants, monkeys, and leopards in Yala National Park.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Sri Lanka’s natural and cultural heritage is hard to beat, with legendary temples, lush tea plantations, and spectacular scenery from the mountains down to the beach.
Observe leopards in their natural habitat at Yala National Park, marvel at the views en route to Ella on one of the world's most beautiful train journeys, and visit the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Conclude your tour with a visit to dazzling white beaches by choosing the trip in 10 or 12 nights!
Your Itinerary:
8-Night Tour
Day 1: Colombo Airport - Anuradhapura
Day 2: Anuradhapura - Habarana - Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Day 4: Dambulla - Nalanda Gedige - Matale - Kandy
Day 5: Kandy
Day 6: Kandy - Nuwaraeliya - Nanuoya - Ella
Day 7: Ella - Yala National Park - Tissamaharama
Day 8: Tissamaharama - Tangalle - Galle - Negombo
Day 9: Negombo - Colombo Airport
10-Night Tour
Day 1: Colombo Airport - Anuradhapura
Day 2: Anuradhapura - Habarana - Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Day 4: Dambulla - Nalanda Gedige - Matale - Kandy
Day 5: Kandy
Day 6: Kandy - Nuwaraeliya - Nanuoya - Ella
Day 7: Ella - Yala National Park - Tissamaharama
Day 8: Tissamaharama - Tangalle - Galle - Bentota
Day 9: Bentota
Day 10: Bentota
Day 11: Bentota - Colombo Airport
12-Night Tour
Day 1: Colombo Airport - Anuradhapura
Day 2: Anuradhapura - Habarana - Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Day 4: Dambulla - Nalanda Gedige - Matale - Kandy
Day 5: Kandy
Day 6: Kandy - Nuwaraeliya - Nanuoya - Ella
Day 7: Ella - Yala National Park - Tissamaharama
Day 8: Tissamaharama - Tangalle - Galle - Bentota
Day 9: Bentota
Day 10: Bentota
Day 11: Bentota
Day 12: Bentota
Day 13: Bentota - Colombo Airport
Your Itinerary In Detail —
8-Night Tour
DAY 1: COLOMBO AIRPORT - ANURADHAPURA
Meet and greet on arrival at Colombo airport on the flight. Greeting by representative, then immediate transfer to Anuradhapura via Padeniya. The road crosses many small villages, various plantations, and forests of coconut palms.
Arrival at the hotel, with rest of day at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Transfer: Private vehicle: 4 hrs during the day
DAY 2: ANURADHAPURA - HABARANA - SIGIRIYA
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the first capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura.
The political and religious capital until the tenth century, the city houses the Mahabodhi Temple, literally translated as the 'Great Awakening Temple', containing a cutting from the tree underneath which Buddha reached enlightenment. You'll also see plenty of dome-shaped shrines called 'dagobas'.
Departure to Sigiriya via Habarana. Arrival at your hotel. Late afternoon free. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Transfer: Private vehicle: 2 hrs during the day.
DAY 3: SIGIRIYA - POLONNARUWA - SIGIRIYA
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Sigiriya, where you'll visit Lion Rock or Sigiriya, the eighth wonder of the modern world. Sigirya is a citadel from the 5th century, built by King Kassyapa, and was a royal citadel for over 18 years. Climb the stone stairs, and reach the top of the ‘Lion's Rock’. In a sheltered pocket, accessible by a spiral staircase, are the famous frescoes. Sigiriya's 5th century water gardens have been restored to their former glory.
Then, leave for Polonnaruwa and visit the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. This archaeological site, founded in the 12th century, was the work of a single king, Parakrama Bahu (1153 - 1186). Explore the royal palace, the temple of Shiva and the Buddhist temples home to the Vatadage (containing ancient relics), Gal Vihara (Rock Temple) and its three statues of Buddha.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Transfer: private vehicle, 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the day.
DAY 4: DAMBULLA - NALANDA GEDIGE - MATALE - KANDY
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Dambulla and visit the incredible cave monastery. The caves are carved out of granite, at more than 160 m altitude, and contain five temples. One is covered in gold, and the others contain Buddha statues and frescoes depicting his life.
Afterwards, continue to Matale and visit Nalanda Gedige en route. This Hindu temple was built between the 8th and 10th century, and is considered as the centre of Sri Lanka.
Continue towards Matale, for a visit to the spice garden at the gates of the old capital Kandy. Spices are mainly produced in this region, and the area is particularly well-known for its cinnamon. Learn about the different spices growing here, before heading back to Kandy where you'll settle in to your hotel.
Transfer: private vehicle, 3 hours during day.
DAY 5: KANDY
Breakfast at hotel. Visit pretty Kandy, on the shores of a lake framed by trees. Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you'll be able to visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world. You're bound to see pilgrims laying fruit and flowers as offerings.
Next up, head to the famous Peradeniya botanical gardens, the biggest in Sri Lanka, These old royal parks span over 60 hectares, and contain 300 varieties of orchids and a majestic java fig tree.
After the visit, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.
Transfer: private vehicle, 2 hours during day.
DAY 6: KANDY - NUWARAELIYA - NANUOYA - ELLA
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Kandy in the morning and head to the Nuwara Eliya region, filled with tea plantations. Stop at Ramboda Falls, and continue through spectacular mountain scenery.
Visit a tea plantation where you'll learn about how tea is made. Nuwara Eliya looks like an English city due to its Victorian houses and rose gardens, and is a pretty place to wander in the afternoon.
Take your transfer to the train station in Nanuoya and board your train to Ella, You'll pass through tea country, with magnificent hills and superb views during one of the world's most scenic railway journeys. You'll be transferred to your hotel on arrival.
Transfer: Private vehicle, 2 1/2 hours during day, and 2-hour train journey.
DAY 7: ELLA - YALA NATIONAL PARK - TISSAMAHARAMA
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue towards Yala and, en route, stop in front of Ravana Falls, the fourth high waterfall in Sri Lanka.
Yala National Park is one of the largest and most popular parks on the island, and home to the greatest variety of wildlife in Sri Lanka. It is home to one of the densest leopard populations in the world, but they're an endangered species, and there are fewer than 50 living tin this area. Yala is also home to elephants, sloths, monkeys, and a wide variety of different birds. Early morning or dusk game drives are the ideal opportunity to spot wildlife.
After the safari, transfer to your hotel and installation at your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Transfer: Private vehicle: 3 ½ - 4 hrs, safari for 3 1/2 hours.
DAY 8: TISSAMAHARAMA - TANGALLE - GALLE - NEGOMBO
Breakfast. Leave for Tangalle on the southern coast, where the sea meets the mountains. Follow the road to Galle, a key stop on the spice route, selling cinnamon, mother of pearl, oil and lemongrass. The old town is protected by UNESCO, and carries many traces of its colonial past in its winding alleys.
Follow the road to Negombo. Arrive and settle in for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Transfer: private vehicle, 4 1/2 to 5 hours during day.
DAY 9: NEGOMBO - COLOMBO AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel, and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Transfer: private vehicle, 1 1/2 hours.
10-Night Tour
DAY 1 TO 7:
Same as Day 1 to 7 of 8-night tour.
DAY 8: TISSAMAHARAMA - TANGALLE - GALLE - BENTOTA
Breakfast. Leave for Tangalle on the southern coast, where the sea meets the mountains. Follow the road to Galle, a key stop on the spice route, selling cinnamon, mother of pearl, oil and lemongrass. The old town is protected by UNESCO, and carries many traces of its colonial past in its winding alleys.
Follow the road to Bentota. Arrive and settle in for dinner and overnight at your hotel. You'll spend three nights at the hotel in total.
Transfer: private vehicle, 4 1/2 to 5 hours during day.
DAY 9 & 10: BENTOTA
Days free to spend as you wish on the pretty beach of Bentota with Half Board dining.
Avani Bentota 4* is on one of Sri Lanka's best beaches, and designed by renowned architect Goerffrey Bawa. Head to the spa for fruity facials, ayurvedic massages and soothing milk baths, and admire dreamy ocean views from the restaurants. Overnight at your hotel.
DAY 11: BENTOTA - COLOMBO AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
Transfer: Private vehicle - 1 ½ hrs.
12-Night Tour
The 12-night tour follows the same itinerary as the 10-night tour, with 2 extra days at the beach hotel in Bentota.
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in the following 4* hotels (or similar), as per your itinerary:
Your hotels:
Anuradhapura: Rajarata Hotel (or similar)
Sigiriya: Hotel Sigiriya (or similar)
Kandy: Earls Regent (or similar)
Ella: Morning Dew (or similar)
Tissamaharama: Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika (or similar)
Bentota: Avani Bentota (or similar)
Negombo: Camelot Beach Hotel (or similar)
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Your Included Options —
Festival of the Tooth Fee Included
Guests staying in Kandy during the Kandy Esala Perahera (Festival of the Tooth) will pay a compulsory fee, included in the sales price.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Tour transport and inter-hotel transfers are included as per your itinerary.
Your Destinations —
Sri Lanka
With 8 Unesco World Heritage Sites to be found on such a small area of land and a 2,000 year old culture, Sri Lanka is as fascinating as it is beautiful. A destination that is often skipped by many a traveller on their trips to India or Asia, Sri Lanka remains one of the Indo-Asian best kept secrets. Visit its ancient sites and marvel over its legendary temples, or see the sacred home of the world’s oldest living tree, Anuradhapura.
Take a tour in one of Sri Lanka’s national parks to encounter elephants, leopards, water buffaloes, and exotic birds, or spend the day relaxing on the dazzlingly white, often untrod, beaches. Try your hand at a little surfing or retreat up into the Sri Lankan hills to experience a more temperate climate and the lavish greenery of the tea plantations. In addition, you can even trek through the rainforests with an experienced guide or just take in the breathtaking vistas on a spectacular train ride. With fabulously flavoursome food and a vast array of culturally rich experiences to delve into, Sri Lanka promises to be one of your best-loved travel destinations, where the charm of the people will simply enchant you.
