Day 01 Airport to Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is a vibrant city that blends old-world charm with modern sophistication. As the island’s largest city and a major financial and cultural hub, Colombo offers an exciting mix of history, culture, shopping, and dining. From its colonial-era landmarks and bustling markets to its tranquil parks and seaside promenades, Colombo provides travelers with a diverse array of experiences. In this guide, we’ll explore the best things to do in Colombo and why this dynamic city should be on every traveler’s Sri Lankan itinerary.
Day 02– Pinnawala
Kandy, Sri Lanka’s capital city of culture, is a city never to miss on a Sri Lanka vacation. On the fourth day of your Sri Lanka vacation package, you visit the most sacred place in Sri Lanka; the Temple of Tooth, which protects the tooth relics of Lord Buddha. It is the relic of the real Buddha! This sacred tooth is covered in boxes of gold and jewels, and surprisingly, there are no armed guards to protect it! You take a walk in the city full of restaurants with incredible flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine. This Sri Lanka vacation costs too low for what it gives! You listen to the soft chanting of hymns, inspiring artifacts, people with warm gestures, and the relaxing feel of a calming evening. At this point, there is nothing more you would ask from your Sri Lanka vacation.
Day 03 – Sigiriya & Pidurangala
After a leisurely breakfast, set off to the Sigiriya. Check into the hotel & unwind. In the evening leave for visit Sigiriya rock fortress. Sigiriya Rock fortress Sigiriya. Sigiriya (Lion’s rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace built during the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495). Contemporary with the paintings of Ajantha and Ellora Caves in India, highlights being the Frescoes, Mirror Wall and the Lion’s Paw, and it is one of the Seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay in Sigiriya. ( Cultural Tour )
Day 04 – Polonnaruwa Tour
After a leisurely breakfast leave for visit Polonnaruwa, the next majestic city in 11th Century BC, after Anuradhapura. The glories of the past heyday is still visible in the archaeological treasures unearthed and resurrected. From the tall statue assumed to be of the Great King Parakramabahu to the famed Parakrama Samudraya which is as extensive as an ocean, Polonnaruwa has it all in a compact core. The glories of the past heyday is still visible in the archaeological treasures unearthed and resurrected. From the tall statue assumed to be of the Great King Parakramabahu to the famed Parakrama Samudraya which is as extensive as an ocean, Polonnaruwa has it all in a compact core. Afterwards leave for, Hiriwaduna to live a life experience in contact with the local population. The tour includes a nature walk, a walk aboard a wagon pulled by oxen, a test kitchen and lunch. Below opportunity to attend a performance of Angampora, the ancient martial art of Sri Lanka. Angampora is a form of martial art that combines combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise and meditation. A key component of angampora is angam namesake, fighting hands-free, and illangam, which provides for the use of indigenous weapons such as ethunu kaduwa, sticks, knives and swords In the evening visit Ritigala, Ritigala is a world-famous ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain range in Sri Lanka. Overnight stay in Sigiriya. ( Cultural Tour )
Day 05 – Anuradapura
Anuradhapura, located in the northern part of Sri Lanka, is one of the country’s most significant historical and cultural cities. As the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka, it served as the political and religious heart of the island for over a millennium. Today, Anuradhapura stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to explore its grand monuments, sacred temples, and serene landscapes. Let’s dive into the ancient wonders that make Anuradhapura a must-visit destination for travelers seeking history, culture, and spirituality.
Day 06- Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy some sightseeing such as the Temple of Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya, an arts and crafts work shop, oriental market place, a bazaar and a gem lapidary where you can see how rough gems (particularly the famous Blue & Star sapphires) are mined cut and polished using traditional methods. In the evening enjoy a cultural dance show. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 07 – Nuwaraeliya
Breakfast at the hotel, leave for Nuwara eliya, travel to the heart of the country at the highest elevation to reach the rolling clouds above you. Nicknamed “Little England”, Nuwara Eliya harbors many British colonial buildings and architectural wonders to be christened so. See the mountains covered with tea bushes and cascading waterfalls. Visit water falls. Overnight stay in Nuwara eliya.
Day 08 – Ella
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Ella. Make a scenic train ride to Ella. Visit Nine Arches Bridge. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. This bridge is 300 feet in length, 25 feet in width and 80-100 feet in height. Trekking at Little Adam`s Peak, the Little Adam`s Peak got it`s named after it`s big brother, the holy mountain Adam`s Peak, because of the similar shape. Overnight stay in Ella.
Day 09 – Udawalava
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Udawalawe. En route visit Ravana Falls, Ravana Falls is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. Visit Elephant transit home, as a result, “Ath Athuru Sevana”. The primary purpose of the Elephant Transit Home is to rehabilitate and release isolated baby elephants to the wild. Elephant Transit Home cares for orphaned elephant calves until they are independent and capable enough to be released back into the wild. Overnight stay in Udawalawe.
