Overview
Experience the rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, ancient kingdoms, wildlife, tea
Full itinerary
Day 1 · – Arrival | Negombo
• Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. • Transfer to your hotel in Negombo. • Lunch at the hotel. • Visit the sacred Kelaniya Temple, one of Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist temples, believed to have been visited by Lord Buddha. • Dinner and overnight stay in Negombo.
Day 2 · – Negombo – Anuradhapura
• Visit the lively Negombo Fish Market. • Explore a coconut plantation and learn about the many uses of the "Tree of Life." • Proceed to Anuradhapura. • Lunch. • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first ancient capital. • Dinner and overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Day 3 · – Anuradhapura – Jaffna
• Scenic train journey to Jaffna. • Check-in and lunch at the hotel. • Afternoon city tour of Jaffna, including: • Local Market • Hindu Temple • Roman Catholic Cathedral • Historic Dutch Fort • Special dinner with a local family. • Overnight stay in Jaffna.
Day 4 · – Jaffna
• Visit Kadurugoda Buddhist Temple with its unique collection of small dagobas. • Lunch. • Free afternoon at leisure. • Dinner and overnight stay in Jaffna.
Day 5 · – Jaffna – Trincomalee
• Drive to Trincomalee. • Check-in and lunch at the hotel. • Free afternoon to relax. • Visit the magnificent Koneswaram Temple overlooking one of the world's largest natural harbours, with opportunities for seasonal whale watching. • Dinner and overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Day 6 · – Trincomalee – Sigiriya
• Travel to Sigiriya. • Climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress. • Explore the ancient palace, landscaped gardens, and world-famous frescoes. • Enjoy an authentic village experience with a traditional bullock cart ride. • Learn local cooking techniques and enjoy a traditional lunch served on banana leaves. • Dinner and overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 7 · – Medirigiriya – Polonnaruwa
• Visit the peaceful Medirigiriya Vatadage. • Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Polonnaruwa. • Explore: • Royal Palace • Thuparama • Vatadage • Nissanka Latha Mandapaya • Atadage • Gal Vihara • Lunch at a local restaurant. • Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8 · – Sigiriya – Kandy
• Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. • Stop at a Spice Garden in Matale. • Continue to Kandy. • Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. • Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 9 · – Kandy
• Visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation. • Lunch. • Visit the Gemological Museum to discover Sri Lanka's famous gemstones and jewellery craftsmanship. • Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 10 · – Tea Country – Bandarawela/Haputale
• Travel through the scenic hill country. • Visit a tea plantation and tea factory. • Experience one of the world's most beautiful train journeys from Nanu Oya to Bandarawela or Haputale. • Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11 · – Hill Country – Tissamaharama
• Continue towards Sri Lanka's southern region. • Stop at a picturesque waterfall. • Check-in and lunch at the hotel. • Visit the sacred city of Kataragama and its ancient Buddhist stupa. • Dinner and overnight stay in Tissamaharama.
Day 12 · – Tissamaharama – Galle – Weligama
• Visit the ancient Mulgirigala Rock Temple. • Lunch at a local restaurant. • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Galle and its famous Dutch Fort. • Continue to Weligama. • Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 13 · – Weligama
• Leisure day to relax on the beautiful southern coast. • Lunch. • Farewell dinner. • Overnight stay.
Day 14 · – Departure
• Breakfast. • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. Tour Includes • 13 nights' accommodation on Full Board basis (sharing double occupancy). • Air-conditioned private transportation. • French-speaking Chauffeur Guide (up to 6 guests). • French-speaking National Guide (more than 6 guests). • All sightseeing and excursions mentioned in the itinerary. • Accommodation in carefully selected 3?, 4?, or 5? hotels. Tour Excludes • International airfare. • Visa fees (if applicable) • Tips and personal expenses. • Early check-in and late check-out. • Travel insurance. • Any services not specifically mentioned under "Tour Includes."
Included
• 13 nights' accommodation on Full Board basis (sharing double occupancy). • Air-conditioned private transportation. • French-speaking Chauffeur Guide (up to 6 guests). • French-speaking National Guide (more than 6 guests). • All sightseeing and excursions mentioned in the itinerary. • Accommodation in carefully selected 3?, 4?, or 5? hotels.
Excluded
Tour Excludes • International airfare. • Visa fees (if applicable) • Tips and personal expenses. • Early check-in and late check-out. • Travel insurance. • Any services not specifically mentioned under "Tour Includes."