DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 – Arrival at BIA and Transfer to Colombo

Night Stay in Colombo
(Could start the tour on the same day after some rest depending on the time of arrival)

Day 02 – Transfer to Sigiriya

Pickup from the Hotel in Colombo – 6.30 to 7.30 am
After breakfast start heading towards Sigiriya (approx. 3.5 hrs drive).
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 the history of the Buddhist Culture for thousands of years.
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
Check in to the Hotel at Sigiriya and rest for a while
Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the Evening
This historic venue is considered the 8th wonder of the world. A complete Palace was 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”
Spend the rest of the day leisurely at the hotel
Night Stay in Sigiriya

Day 03 – Safari and Visit to the Sacred City of Anuradhapura

Pick up from the hotel at Sigiriya and transfer to the safari starting point at Minneriya National / Hurulu ECO Park.
03 hours of the ultimate Wildlife experience

Having a late breakfast and start heading towards Anuradhapura

Return to the hotel in Sigiriya
Night Stay in Sigiriya

Day 04 – Transfer To Kandy (The last kingdom of Srilanka)

Start heading towards Kandy
Visit the spice garden to experience world renowned Sri Lankan spices, how they grow & how to use them. (Ranweli Spice Garden)

In the evening, enjoy a cultural show and a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Dinner at a hotel near the Kandy viewpoint
(Have lunch with a view of the whole city of Kandy and distant mountain ranges)
Check in to the hotel in Kandy
Night Stay in Kandy

Day 05 – Transfer to Nuwara Eliya ‘The Little England’

Breakfast at the Hotel
Pickup from the Hotel in Kandy
Start heading towards the City of Nuwara Eliya
Visit the amazing Ramboda Waterfall
Visit the Labookele TEA factory and Estate

Enjoy and Roam around the “Gregory Lake” and the Victoria Park

Check-in to the hotel at Nuwaraeliya
Relax the rest of the day at the hotel
Night stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 06 – Explore the beauty of Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the hotel
Experience the mesmerizing views of the ‘Moon Plains’

Lunch and rest at ‘The Grand Hotel’

Return to the Hotel / Evening picnic at the Gregory lake park
Relax the rest of the day at the hotel
Night stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 07 – Transfer to Ella on a Scenic Train ride

Breakfast at the hotel
Visit to waterfalls in Nuwaraeliya

Drop off at the Nanu-Oya Railway station
Nuwara Eliya to Ella – The train ride of a lifetime

The chauffeur will be traveling to the Ella Railway Station to pick you up after the Train ride
Visit the Nine-Arches bridge

Check-in to the hotel at Ella
Relax the rest of the day at the hotel
Night stay in Ella

Day 08 – Explore Ella and Transfer to Mirissa

Early morning visit to the Lipton Seat for the Sun Rise

Early snack at the Lipton Seat
Start heading towards Mirissa
Visit the amazing Ravana Falls on the way

Visit the Katharagama Hindu Temple

Check-in at the hotel in Mirissa
Spend the rest of the day leisurely at the hotel / Beach

Day 09 – Tour of the Southern Coast

Breakfast at the hotel
Start of the Southern Coast tour
Coconut tree hill in Mirissa

Stilt fisherman in Weligama
Snorkeling (Optional)
Whale Watching (Depends on the season)
Mini hike to the jungle Beach

Visit the Peace Pagoda (Japanese Temple)
Check in to the Hotel in Unawatuna
Night Stay in Unawatuna

Day 10 – Tour of the south and Transfer to Colombo / Airport

Breakfast at the Hotel
Visit the Galle Dutch fort

Visit the Turtle Hatchery and Conservation Centre

Madu River Boat Safari

Start heading back to Colombo
Check in to the Hotel in Colombo / Drop off at the Airport

END OF TOUR

PRICING

Entrance fees per head for Locations to Visit and activities to attend to
Dambulla Cave Temple – $8
Sigiriya Rock Fortress – $30
Minneriya Safari – $50
Village safari with Lunch $25
Cultural Show $8
Moon Plains $25 for 4WD Jeep
Temple of the Tooth Relic $8
Train Ticket $20 (Depends on the availability and the Class)
Visit the Nine Arches Bridge $8
YALA National Park Safari $65 (Optional)
Stilt Fisherman $7
Snorkeling in Unawatuna $60 (Optional)
Whale Watching in Mirissa $70 (Optional)
Turtle Hatchery $10
Madu River Safari $50

TOUR PACKAGE FOR CHAUFER GUIDE AND VEHICLE

Airport Pickup/drop off to/from Colombo – $40
(The airport is situated around 40km away from Colombo)

Round Tour
Total – $XXX
(Includes fuel, parking, vehicle maintenance, Food, accommodation for chauffer and necessary taxes for all ten days of the tour)

Discount Offered – $XX
Final Amount – $XXX

Notes
The whole tour can be customized at any given point or time as required by the guest/s
Due to the prevailing economic crisis in the country and as well as in the world, the dollar exchange rate is fluctuating rapidly up and down. This would mostly affect on the entrance fees sometimes but not the Chauffer and vehicle fees unless it’s a large difference

Please come back to me at your earliest as the tickets for the train ride needs to be booked ASAP due to the high demand.
Airport pickup and Drop off are calculated separately as shown above.
Total responsibility of the guest and his/her belongings shall be taken by the chauffer throughout the whole tour.