The Ultimate Sri Lanka Journey
OVERVIEW
16 DAYS OF WONDERS: THE ULTIMATE SRI LANKA JOURNEY
STAY SUMMARY
- Hikkaduwa – 01 Night
- Bundala – 01 Night
- Udawalawe – 01 Night
- Ella – 01 Night
- Nuwaraeliya – 02 Night
- Kandy – 01 Night
- Sigiriya – 02 Nights
- Anuradhapura – 02 Nights
- Jaffna – 01 Night
- Wilpattu – 02 Nights
- Negambo – 01 Nights
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
- Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple
- Ancient City of Sigiriya
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
- Sacred City of Kandy (Temple of tooth relic)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
- Horton Plains national Park
- Galle Dutch Fort
NATURISTIC MOMENTS
- Kandalama Lake
- Ramboda Waterfall
- Moon Plains
- Horton Plains hike
- Gregory Lake
- Lipton Seat
- Nine Arches Bridge
- Little Adam’s Peak Hike
- Ravana Waterfall
- Coconut Tree Hill
- Secret Beach
- Jungle Beach
- Galle Beach
- Bentota Beach
- Galle Face Green – Colombo
EXPERIENCES
- Wild life safari at Minneriya National Park
- Cultural Show
- Homemade farm to table lunch buffet
- Visit to an authentic Herbal / Spice Garden
- Labookellie Tea estates and Factory visit
- Tour in an authentic Gem Gallery / Workshop
- Wild life safari at Wilpattu National Park
- Ella Odyssey Train Ride
- Elephant Transit Home – Udawalawe
- Village walk at Udawalawe
- Bird Watching at Bundala National Park
- Turtle Hatchery and Conservation Centre
- Madu River Boat Safari
- Visit to Thirunelveli Market (Jaffna)
- Madhu Church
HISTORICAL AND RELIGEOUS SITES
- Nalanda Gedige Temple – Centre of Sri Lanka
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Ruwaweliseya Stupa
- Sri Maha Bodi Tree
- Japanese Peace Pagoda
- Dondra Head Light House
- Kande Vihara Temple – Tallest buddha Statue
- Red Mosque – Colombo
- Visit to the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
- Nallur Kovil (temple)
- Jaffna fort
- Tantirimale Rajamaha Viharaya
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01 –
- Arrival – Colombo Airport (Visits for the day depends on the Arrival time)
- Chauffer will be waiting at the arrival lobby with the Guests’ name board
- Start heading towards Hikkaduwa / Bentota
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Visit to the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
- Visit to the Kande Viharaya Temple (near Beruwala)
Night stay in Hikkaduwa / Bentota
Day 02
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Madu river boat safari
- Visit to the ancient city of Galle and its fortifications
- Visit to the Secret Beach in Mirissa
- Visit to the Coconut Tree Hill
- Visit to the Polhena Beach
- Visit to the Dondra Head Lighthouse
Night stay near Bundala National Park
Day 03
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Morning bird watching at the Bundala National Park
- Start heading towards Udawalawe
- Spending the rest of the leisurely at the hotel
Night stay in Udawalawe
Day 04
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Morning safari Udawalawe NP – 6-hour safari starting at 5.45am
- Start heading towards Ella
- Visit to the Ravana waterfall
- A hike to the Little Adam’s peak
- Visit to the Nine arches bridge
Night stay in Ella
Day 05
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Sunrise at Lipton’s seat – Pickup at 4.15am
- 09:40 train from Ella to Nanu Oya
- The chauffer will be travelling to the Nanu oya railway station with the guests’ belongings
- Pick up at Nanu Oya Railway Station
- Start Heading towards Nuwaraeliya
- Visit to the Moon Plains viewpoint
Night stay in Nuwaraeliya
Day 06
Early Morning Pick up from the Hotel (4.30am)
Start Heading towards the ‘Horton Plains’ for Sunrise
Activities / Visits for the Day
- A mesmerizing hike at the ‘Horton Plains’
- Lunch at one of the best Indian cuisine restaurants in Sri Lanka located in Nuwara Eliya
- Visit to the “Moon Plains” in the afternoon
Evening walk at the Gregory Lake Park / Relax the rest of the day at the hotel
Night stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 07
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Morning hike at the Horton Plains National Park
- Labookellie Tea Factory
- Ramboda waterfall
- Ramboda viewpoint
Night stay in Kandy
Day 08
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Sri Dalada Maligawa – Temple of the sacred tooth relic
- Kandy viewpoint
- Wood carving workshop and gallery
- Herb/spice garden
- Nalada Gedige Temple
Night stay in Sigiriya
Day 09
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Half-day tour in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in the morning
- Sigiriya rock hike in the afternoon
Night stay in Sigiriya
Day 10
Activities / Visits for the Day
- A hike to the Pidurangala Cave Temple
- Sightseeing at the Kandalama Reservoir
- Hike to the Dambulla cave temple
- Start heading towards Anuradhapura
Night stay in Anuradhapura
Day 11
Full day at Anuradhapura
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Sri Maha Bodi Tree
- Ruwanveli Maha Seya Stupa
- Jetwana Stupa
- Optional sites to visit depending on the time
- Abhayagiri Monastery and Stupa
- Nuwara Weva lake
- Samadhi Buddha statue
- Isurumuniya Temple
- Thuparamaya Stupa
Night Stay in Anuradhapura
Day 12
Start Heading towards Jaffna
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Nallur Kovil (temple)
- Jaffna fort
Night stay in Jaffna
Day 13
Activities / Visits for the Day
- Morning visit to Thirunelveli Market (Jaffna)
- Tantirimale Rajamaha Viharaya – Budhist Temple
- Madhu Church
Heading towards Wilpattu
Night Stay in Wilpattu
Day 14
Full-day safari at the Wilpattu National Park (Reserved by the company)
Night stay in Wilpattu
Day 15
Dropoff at Negambo hotel
Spend the rest of the leisurely at the beach Hotel
Day 16
Departure
END OF TOUR
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DepartureBandaranaike International Airport
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IncludedPrivate Air-Conditioned VehicleEnglish Speaking ChauffeurAccommodation for 16 Nights on B/B basis (03 Star or above)Reserved 2nd class train ticket from Nanuoya to Ella – Subject to availabilityAll entrance fees and activity charges as specified belowBottled Water and Tissues throughout the entire tourFirst AID KitPassenger Insurance for the CarAll related taxes up to dateAirport Pickup and Drop-off
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Not IncludedAir TicketsEntrance fees for locations and activities unless specifiedFood and DrinksGratuities / Tips
