Overview
Experience the best of Sri Lanka on this unforgettable 12-day journey through the island’s
Full itinerary
Day 1 · – Arrival | Colombo
• Meet and greet on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. • Transfer to Colombo. • Check-in at the hotel. • Lunch at the hotel. • Afternoon panoramic city tour of Colombo, including: o Fort & Pettah o Cinnamon Gardens o Historic colonial buildings o Buddhist & Hindu temples o BMICH • Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 2 · – Colombo – Kitulgala – Nuwara Eliya
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Drive to Nuwara Eliya via Kitulgala. • Photo stops at: o St. Clair’s Falls o Devon Falls • Visit Kitulgala, famous for white-water rafting and the filming location of The Bridge on the River Kwai. • Lunch en route. • Panoramic tour of Nuwara Eliya. • Leisure time to explore the cool hill station. • Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 3 · – Nuwara Eliya – Kandy
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Visit a tea plantation and tea factory to experience the tea-making process. • Continue to Kandy. • Lunch en route. • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. • Panoramic city tour of Kandy. • Evening cultural dance performance. • Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 4 · – Kandy
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. • Visit a Gemological Museum. • Lunch at a local restaurant. • Free afternoon at leisure. • Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 5 · – Kandy – Matale – Dambulla – Habarana
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Visit a Spice Garden in Matale. • Explore the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple. • Continue to Habarana. • Lunch. • Afternoon Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park (seasonal). • Dinner and overnight stay in Habarana.
Day 6 · – Aukana – Anuradhapura
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Visit the magnificent Aukana Buddha Statue. • Continue to the ancient city of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage Site). • Explore the sacred temples and archaeological monuments. • Lunch in Anuradhapura. • Return to Habarana. • Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 · – Ritigala – Ancient Village – Sigiriya
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Visit the ancient monastery of Ritigala. • Experience the traditional village of Padikara Maduwa. • Meet a master of the ancient martial art “Angampora.” • Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan village lunch. • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress. • Return to the hotel. • Dinner and overnight stay in Habarana.
Day 8 · – Polonnaruwa – Passikudah
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage city of Polonnaruwa, including: o Royal Palace o Gal Vihara o Audience Hall o Vatadage o Parakrama Samudra • Continue to Passikudah. • Lunch. • Leisure on the beautiful east coast beach. • Dinner and overnight stay in Passikudah.
Day 9 · – Arugam Bay Excursion
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Visit Muhudu Maha Vihara. • Explore the famous Arugam Bay. • Visit Magul Maha Seya. • Jeep safari at Lahugala National Park. • Return to Passikudah. • Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10 · – Passikudah – Trincomalee
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Transfer to Trincomalee. • Visit the historic Lanka Patuna Vihara. • Check-in at the beach hotel. • Dinner and overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Day 11 · – Whale & Dolphin Watching
• Early morning Whale & Dolphin Watching excursion (packed breakfast provided). • Return to the hotel. • Lunch. • Leisure afternoon. • Special seafood dinner. • Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Day 12 · – Departure
• Breakfast at the hotel. • Leisure time. • Lunch. • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure. Tour Highlights • Colombo City Tour • Kitulgala & Waterfalls • Tea Plantation & Tea Factory Visit • Nuwara Eliya Hill Country • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic • Cultural Dance Performance • Royal Botanical Gardens • Gemological Museum • Matale Spice Garden • Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO) • Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari • Aukana Buddha Statue • Ancient City of Anuradhapura (UNESCO) • Ritigala Archaeological Monastery • Traditional Village Experience • Angampora Martial Arts Demonstration • Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO) • Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (UNESCO) • Passikudah Beach • Arugam Bay • Muhudu Maha Vihara • Magul Maha Seya • Lahugala National Park • Lanka Patuna Vihara • Whale & Dolphin Watching in Trincomalee Tour Includes • 11 nights’ accommodation on Full Board basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) • Accommodation in Double/Twin Sharing Rooms • Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour • Services of an experienced National Tourist Guide • Professional chauffeur service ??