Highlights
- Visit Cave temple in the city
- Outing across Ritigala forest, before heading towards Sigiriya
- Witness the famous temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha
- Visit Hanatana, before proceeding towards Sri Lanka tea industry museum
- Bird watching in Udawattakalle, before heading to Nuwara Eliya
- Partake in Single Tree Hill trek
- Excursion to Ella Rock
- Jeep safari at Udawalawe National Park
- Caving at Waulpane Caves
- Visit Galle Fort, before going to Koggala
- Bird watching in Kanneliya Rain Forest
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrival in Colombo - Transfer to your hotel
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International airport, Colombo our welcome representative will help you with the check-in formalities. Overnight stay at the hotel is included.
Day 02 - Colombo city tour - Gangaramaya Temple , Tuk Tuk Ride
After breakfast at the hotel, partake in the orientation tour of the city. It starts with a visit to Gangaramaya Temple. The temple's design is a mixed blend of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese engineering. Head onto Pettah, a neighbourhood located east of Colombo. The Pettah neighbourhood is acclaimed for the Pettah Market. The visit turns energetic for some time when you visit the Independence Memorial Hall. It is a public landmark in Sri Lanka to commemorate the freedom achieved from the British dominion since February 4, 1948. It additionally houses the Independence Memorial Museum. Later enjoy a drive around the Dutch Hospital (shopping area). Overnight stay at the hotel is included. Option: Sightseeing of second world War vintage jeeps. You can enjoy a drive through the city on this jeep.
Day 03 - Dambulla - Dambulla Cave Temple
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive towards Dambulla and visit Dambulla Cave Temple. The temple has been patronised by various kings over the centuries. The temple houses unquestionably the most intriguing drawings. Bask in the brilliance of the cave works and later drive towards Habarana.
Day 04 - Habarana - Ritigala - Sigiriya Lion Rock
After breakfast, move from Habarana to Ritigala to partake in a Morning Trek. Here your outing starts at the Ritigala forest wherein you begin your trek through the lush green region laden with innumerable flora and fauna. A while later, move to Sigirya from Ritgala. After lunch, trek to Sigirya rock begins. The fifth-century rock stronghold of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya - doesn't simply gloat about Sri Lankan planning and metropolitan architecture but also of the best milestone achieved in craftsmanship and culture.
Day 05 - Arrival in Kandy - The temple of the sacred tooth relic of lord buddha
Move from Habarana to Matale after breakfast. Visit the acclaimed Matale Spice Garden, an agricultural zone in the Central Province. Matale is also known for the vegetables that is grown on its land. Thereafter, move from Matale to Kandy. Here you arrive at the temple of the tooth relic of Lord Buddha, and later enjoy a night full of music.
Day 06 - Hanatana tour - Visit the Sri Lanka Tea Industry Museum
Move from Kandy to Hantana for going after breakfast. With the important stuff set up, your outing starts. Wander through tea estates before travelling through Hanthana Mountain Range, known to be immaculately overwhelmed by everything from endemic flying birds to various species of animals. In the wake of intersection the Hanthana range, you will go over a path to Kandy. This pathway is ideal for bird watching. You'll get to visit the Sri Lanka Tea Industry Museum, depicting the chronicles of tea estate history in Sri Lanka. Later in the day drive to Kandy.
Day 07 - Nuwara Eliya - Udwattakalle forest
After breakfast move from Kandy to UdawattaKale. The forest adventure in this piece of heaven is a thing of wonder. You'll be joined by a readied naturalist en route to fathom the greenery along the length of Udawattakale trail. This zone has a lot of birds and 460 plant species that is bound to leave you mesmerised. Later in the day move to Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay at the hotel included.
Day 08 - Nuwara Eliya tour - The Single Tree Hill Journey
After breakfast at your Single tree trek in Nuwara Eliya. The 2.7 km long Single Tree Hill trek will take 2 hours to complete, including a twenty-minute rest. As you reach the top you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of Gregory Lake, the regions of Horton Plains (its northern view), Haggala Mountain and the Pidurutalagala Range. Overnight stay at the hotel included.
Day 09 - Horton fields Tour
As the day starts to proceed to Horton fields going after a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Witness some breathtaking views in your trek through the Horton Plains. In this 9 km trek into the Horton Plains comes a point where you’ll be able to witness staggering views of the swathes of land down below. Later in the day move to Ella. Overnight stay at the hotel included.
Day 10 - Trekking at the Ella Rock
After breakfast at the hotel, your Trek to Ella Rock starts. With the important stuff at place depart on this excursion and click photos of your natural surroundings throughout the trek. After completing lunch, continue the trek to Little Adam's Peak. This excursion is respectably more restricted than the others. The day closes with the excursion. Overnight stay at the hotel included.
Day 11 - Jeep safari at Udawalawe National Park
After breakfast move from Ella to Udawalawe. Witness tremendous gatherings of elephants at Udawalawe National Park, which may be the best place for these giant creatures to live in. Set out on a night jeep safari to witness the animals residing in the forest. You are bound to be mesmerised to see including water buffalo, jackals, and various kinds of deer. Overnight stay at the hotel is included.
Day 12 - Waulpane caves - Cave of Bats or the Limestone Cave
Post breakfast at Udawalawe, move to Waulpane caves. Here, you'll have the alternative to participate in Caving at the Waulpane caves. Caving incorporates the examination, contemplating, arranging and shooting pictures of caves. The Waulpane cave is generally called the "Natural hollow of Bats" or the "Limestone Cave". In the wake of entering the cave, a different world comes alive, with streams flowing and having bats for the company throughout the tour. At the point when we ascend out of the cave, we will resuscitate ourselves at a nearby freshwater brook before proceeding to have our lunch. Later drive towards Udawalawele.
Day 13 - Galle Tour - Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse
After breakfast, move from Udawalawe to Galle. Upon Arrival in Galle, proceed for a visit to the city. Visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site. This exceptional city is an enjoyment to walk around as you will see the streets laden by Dutch-style homes fused with South Asian style of architecture; also witness imperative mosques and consecrated spots, among others. Thereafter, move from Galle to Koggala.
Day 14 - Kanneliya rain forest
After breakfast at the hotel, you get to visit the Kanneliya rain forest. Set out for a Trekking tour and Bird watching experience in Kanneliya Rain Forest. This is a gigantic rainforest and houses roughly 220 species of fauna. In this 8 Km long excursion you'll have the luck of witnessing 319 species of plants.
Day 15 - Day at Leisure to explore the city on your own
After breakfast at the hotel, Day at leisure.
Day 16 - Time to bid adieu - Departure transfer to Airport
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Colombo International airport to board the flight for your onward destination.