Overview
This 18-day tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Sri Lanka, showcasing its cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and diverse wildlife. Here’s a quick
Highlights
- Itinerary: The tour starts in Colombo, the capital city, and proceeds clockwise around the island, ending back in Colombo for your departure flight.
- Cultural Highlights: Explore ancient cave temples in Dambulla, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, and witness a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.
- Natural Wonders: Hike through Horton Plains National Park, known for World's End viewpoint, and witness breathtaking scenery during the train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella.
- Wildlife Adventures: Enjoy jeep safaris in Yala National Park, known for its leopard population, and Minneriya National Park, famous for large elephant herds.
- Leisure Time: Relax on the beautiful beaches of Bentota and soak up the sunshine.
Itinerary
Arrival at Bandaranayke International airport at 0145hrs. On arrival the group will be greeted by the representatives of Asia Truly Asia and introduce to the local guide who will be accompanying them around the Island.
Transfer to Colombo
Checking to hotel and overnight stay at Colombo Hotel,
Breakfast at the hotel,
This morning, proceed on a city tour of Colombo. Take a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings and the Dutch
Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and Independence Square.
Afternoon Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk Approximately 2 – 3 hours time.
We provide our loving tourists our Sri Lankan’s delicious and tasty food , Welcome Drink King Coconut ,Fried Potato Mayok, KottuRotti, , Pittu with Devel Crab & Sri Lankan’s traditional food Hoppers with tasty Maldive katta sambol, Sri Lankan’s Coffee & Tea ,Desert – Curd with Treacle
Back to hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at
Colombo hotel,
Breakfast at the hotel. After proceed to Dambulla.
Arrive in Dambulla and visit Dambulla cave temple.
Dambulla
Dambulla is famous for the five cave temples on a rock. The first 03 caves are better, older and larger than the other two. Some caves dates to 1st C.B.C. All the 5 cave walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues, also statues of Gods and Kings are found here.
After proceed to Sigiriya
Dinner & Overnight stay at a
Sigiriya hotel
Breakfast at the hotel, after proceed to Sigiriya,
Today morning,
Hiriwaduna Village Tour: Bullock cart ride or Tuk-Tuk safari / Landmaster ride (Decorated with natural flowers &leafs).
Catamaran lake safari – (safety life jackets provided which are regulary washed & sanitized)
Interactive Cookery demonstration (a local vegetable curry or “pol-sambal” preparation from a-z)
Experiencing of local day activities (weaving palm leafs,cleaning& grinding of rice)
Local village lunch (traditional buffet style) at an EXCLUSIVE VILLAGE HOUSE
Authentic Village lunch buffet with Plain white Rice & 05 authentic local curries prepared with lentils and organic Vegetables, Green-salads,Pol sambal, Fried lake fish and Papadam * varieties of seasonal fresh fruits for dessert & branded mineral water bottles
Afternoon proceed to visit Sigiriya.
Sigiriya – is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within its triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour.
Return back to hotel.
Overnight stay at a Sigiriya hotel,
Breakfast at the hotel,after poroceed to Minneriya National park
Enjoy a safari of the Minneriya National Park by jeep. The extent of the Minneriya National Park is about 8,889 hectares. There are wet-lands in this National Park, which have international importance, animal and plant species, which are plenty in dry zone, are found in this park.
Wild elephants, various amphibians, local and immigrant bird species are plenty in this park. About 160 species of birds, 09 amphibians, 25 reptile species, 26 fish species and more than 78 butterfly species have been found in this area. There are bamboo trees which are rare in other parks and wild elephants can be seen conveniently. The significant feature is that these elephants can be seen going closer to them.
Return back to hotel.
Overnight stay at a Sigiriya hotel
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Kandy en route, visit a batik factory and spice garden at Matale and see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants etc.
Arrive in Kandy and enjoy city tour of Kandy.
Visit the Temple of tooth relic, Royal Botanical Garden and Gem Museum.
Kandy
The hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temples, shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.
Overnight stay at Kandy Hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Peradeniya and visit,
Royal Botanical Gardens
147 acres in extent: started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of trees and plants. Some and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world. Spice garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists.
In the evening you can witness the Kandy Cultural Dance Performance
Overnight stay at Kandy hotel,
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Ramboda and visit Water fall and tea plantation on the way.
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya
The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island but is just like a British spring day although the temperature does drop at night.
All around Nuwara Eliya, you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Spend the day at Leisure. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya hotel.
After breakfast proceed to visit Horton Plains.
Horton Plains National Park (is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m (6,900–7,500 ft) and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region.
The star attraction of this national park is the World’s End, which is where the plateau of the park comes to a sudden end and has a deep plunge of over 800 meters. On clear days, you can see Adam’s Peak from the World’s End. In fact, these mountains turn into plains which goes up to the ocean, around eighty kilometers away, which can be seen lurking in the horizon.
Return back to the hotel
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Nanu Oya railway station.
Enjoy the most scenic train ride to Ella. (On Availability class)
Arriving in Ella
Ella
06 miles from Bandarawela on the Bandarawela – Wellawaya road is the Ella gap with a view of the Kataragama range of mountains at the distance. The Patna grasslands, Ravana Ella waterfalls (1080 ft. high) and Randeniwela monument could be seen on this route.
Sightseeing’s around this wonderful weather.
Demodara Nine Arches Bridge- This is one of the iconic bridges in Sri Lanka.Little Adam’s Peak (Trek)
Breath taking views of an endless valley, tea plantations and waterfalls.
Hear after proceed to Bandarawela
Check-in to the hotel,
Overnight stay at Bandarawela hotel.
After breakfast proceed to visit Liption seat,
Lipton’s Seat is a high observation point in the hills of Poonagala. Located on the top of the town’s namesake, Poonagala Hill, it is also near the Dambatenne Tea Factory. Lipton’s Seat is so named because the famed Scottish baron and tea planter Sir Thomas Lipton used it as the seat to survey his empire in a time long gone but not forgotten.
Return back to hotel,
Overnight stay at Bandarawela hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel, after proceed to Yala,
Check-in to the hotel
Spend the day at leisurely,
Overnight stay at Yala hotel
This morning, proceed for a Safari at Yala National Park by Jeep. This is the most famous National Park where wild animals and birds could be observed. The Wild animals include Elephants in herds of varying sizes, Leopards, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, Crocodiles, and Peacocks, Jackal, Sloth Bear and other animals. Also, you may take an afternoon safari in the National Park to enjoy viewing wildlife as the sun sets.
Return back to hotel.
Overnight stay at Yala hotel
This morning, we proceed to Galle which is about 156kms/2h30m drive
Galle Old Colonial City
Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and its secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.
After proceed to Bentota,
Check-in to hotel and spend the evening leisure by the sea.
Dinner & overnight stay at beach hotel.
Spend the day leisurely.
Dinner & overnight stay at beach hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel,
After then proceed to the airport for your scheduled flight with so much to remember and cherish one day!
Have a safe flight!
What's in Package
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on Half board basis in hotel specified or similar commencing.
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking chaffer guide.
- Departure transfer.
- 02 Mineral Water bottles per day per person.
- Entrance fees - Gangarama temple,
- Entrance fees - Colombo national museum,
- Entrance fees - Tuk Tuk tour with Street food,
- Entrance fees - Dambulla cave temple,
- Entrance fees - Hiriwaduna village tour,
- Entrance fees - Sigiriya lion rock,
- Entrance fees - Minneriya national park with jeep,
- Entrance fees - Temple of tooth,
- Entrance fees - Peradeniya botanical garden,
- Entrance fees - Horton plains with van,
- Entrance fees - Lipton seat,Yala national park with jeep.
Cost Excludes
- Early Check in
- Lunch
- Late Check- out
- German speaking chaffer for beach stays & departure transfer.
- Vehicle during the beach stays
- Camera/video permits
- Any expenses of a personal nature
- Tips
- Air Ticket
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