Explore The Paradise Of Asia

OVERVIEW

EXPLORE & WITNESS THE “PARADISE OF ASIA” IN 3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS – THE VACATION OF A LIFETIME

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 – Transfer to Sigiriya

Pickup from the Airport

Start heading towards Sigiriya (approx. 3 hrs drive).

1. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple en-route. Dambulla cave temple is one of the most important ancient temples in the world. The temple which is built within a rock goes back in history of the Buddhist Culture for thousands of years.

2. Village safari with lunch – Sri Lankan village lunch in an authentic village in the middle of paddy fields including a cart safari, Catamaran lake ride and the Lunch

3. Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the Evening
4. This historic venue is considered as the 8^th wonder of the world. A complete Palace built on top of the rock and a complete fortress around the rock. A UNESCO world heritage site which is a must to be included in your plan when visiting Sri Lanka. “History apart, you would not want to miss the view from the top”
5. Spend the rest of the day leisurely at the hotel

Night Stay in Sigiriya

Note – The Safari could be done in the evening depending on the time.

Day 02 – Safari and Transfer to Nuwara Eliya via Kandy

1. Pick up from the hotel at Sigiriya and transfer to the safari starting point at Minneriya National / Hurulu ECO Park.
2. 03 hours of the ultimate Wild life experience –Capture the golden opportunity to witness Asia’s largest gathering of mighty elephants, wandering in the green grassland overlooking the beautiful Minneriya reservoir. Enjoy the flicker of monkeys swinging through the branches and search the forest for the sight of leopards, sloth bears, mongooses, spotted deer, sambar deer, wild buffalo, porcupine and Indian pangolins.
3. Visit an authentic spice garden to experience world renowned Sri Lankan spices, how they grow & how to use them. (Ranweli Spice Garden) –Sri Lanka has been famous for an exquisite range of spices for centuries. It’s these spices that are largely behind the mouth-watering flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, be it curry of vegetable, red or white meat, fish or seafood or even some sweetmeat.
4. Lunch at a hotel near the Kandy view point –(Have lunch with a view of the whole city of Kandy and distant mountain ranges)
5. Start Heading towards Nuwara Eliya
6. Visit the amazing Ramboda Waterfall on the way
7. Visit to the Labookele TEA factory and Estate –It is one of the oldest tea estates in Sri Lanka and is about ‘150 years old’. Visiting the Damro Labookellie Tea Lounge gives you the opportunity to visit the tea factory, the estates and taste the tea for free. Also, it is the perfect place for any tired traveler to relax and get some fresh air, this is definitely a must visit place when you come to Nuwara Eliya.
8. Check in to the Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
9. Night stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 03 – Explore the beauty of Nuwaraeliya & Transfer to Ella on a Scenic Train Ride

1. Early Breakfast at the hotel
2. Experience the mesmerizing views of the ‘Moon Plains’ –Moon Plains, also known as Sandathenna, is a 400-metre long, 40 metre deep valley in Ranhawadigama, about 6km from Nuwara Eliya Standing at a surface elevation of 6,200 ft. It provides visitors with an amazing panoramic view of the countryside and peaks that surround it including the Mini World’s End’, a peak with a sharp drop, offering you a stunning look at the landscape below.
3. Drop off at the Nanu-Oya Railway station
4. Nuwaraeliya to Ella – The train ride of a life time –This Ella Odyssey Train stops at scenic / important photo locations. Purpose of this Ella Odyssey Train is to help Sri Lanka Tourism by providing a joyful / thrilled train journey for local and overseas travelers.Nuwaraeliya to Ella Train journey is one of the most scenic train journeys in South Asia travelling through lush green tea estates / waterfalls / many tunnels which gives you a beautiful / joyful memory.(The chauffer will be travelling to the Ella Railway Station to pick you up after the Train ride)
5. Visit to the “Nine Arches Bridge” –Also called the “Bridge in the Sky” is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. 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. Arguably one of the most admired rail bridges in the world
6. Check in to the Hotel in Ella
7. Relax the rest of the day at the hotel

Day 04 –Transfer to Airport through Down South

1. Early morning visit to the Lipton Seat for the Sun Rise –Lipton’s Seat is a popular vantage point, from where Mr. Thomas Lipton would sit with a cup of tea in hand and proudly look over his estate. Today, you can still have one of the best views from the lookout, and there is even a life-sized statue of Mr. Lipton on a bench to take pictures with! From here you will see one of the most breathtaking views, as the sun rises, the hills turn from a dark blue to vibrant green
2. Early snack at the Lipton Seat
3. Start heading towards Mirissa
4. Visit to the amazing Ravana Falls on the way –Currently ranks as one of the widest water falls in the country. The falls have been named after the legendary king Ravana, who is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals.
5.  Coconut tree hill in Mirissa –A lateritic headland in Mirissa, It is a popular tourist destination in the country and is located at a headland with a coconut plantation. Coconut Tree Hill, despite being located on privately owned lands, is one of the most Instagrammed locations in Sri Lanka
6. Visit to the Galle Dutch Fort –The story of the Galle Dutch Fort; a UNESCO World Heritage Site reverberates through every traveller’s photos and captions. Initially built by the Portuguese in the 16th century during their conquests, the fort was later fortified and conquered by the Dutch in the 17th century, until it later fell to the might of the British. The oldest library of the country is also in the Galle fort.
7.  Start heading towards the Airport
8. Drop off at the Airport

END OF TOUR