Best of Sri Lanka Tour

Best of Sri Lanka

Highlights

  • Sightseeing in Colombo, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Galle
  • Safari at Wilpattu & Minneriya National Parks
  • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Pidurangala Rock
  • Dambulla Cave Temple & Sacred Temple of the Tooth (Kandy)
  • Trek to Adam’s Peak & Horton Plains National Park
  • Scenic train ride to Ella & visit Nine Arch Bridge
  • Explore Sinharaja Rainforest (UNESCO site)
  • Relax at southern beaches with optional whale watching

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome at Colombo International Airport and transfer to Colombo. 
Afternoon , sightseeing tour followed by walking tour in Colombo. 
Overnight stay at “ Nippon Hotel” , Colombo.

Day 2: Leave for Anuradhapura after breakfast. En route visit the “ Negombo Fish Market “ and do the Jeep Safari in Wilpattu National Park.
Overnight stay at “ Rajarata Hotel” , Anuradhapura.

Day 3:Morning sightseeing tour in the Anuradhapura ancient city ( World Heritage Site )  Option to do the tour by bicycles. 
Afternoon , visit the Mihintale archeological site . Climb to the summit of the rock at dusk to watch the Panaromic sunset with the aerial view of the ancient city. 
Overnight stay at “ Rajarata Hotel” , Anuradhapura.

Day 4: Leave for Polonnaruwa. 
Sighseing tour in the Medieval Kingdom of Sri Lanka ( World Heritage site) option to do the tour by bicycles. 
Afternoon visit the “Minneriya National Park “ to watch the elephants gathering. Overnight stay at “Fresco Water Villas Hotel” , Sigiriya .

Day 5: Leave for Sigiriya after breakfast . Visit the rock fortress( World Heritage Site)  .
Afternoon, climb the Pidurangala rock to view the Sigiriya rock with sunset. 
Overnight stay at “ Fresco Water Villas“ , Sigiriya.

Day 6: Leave for Kandy after breakfast. En route, visit Dambulla Cave Temple . ( World Heritage Site)  a Spice Garden in Matale . Short Cookery demonstration followed by lunch. 
 Checkin to “ Thilanka Hotel” , Kandy.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour in Kandy. Includes are Sacred Temples of the Tooth of Buddha’s ( World Heritage Site) Kandyan Cultural Show , Arthur’s  Seat View Point , Royal botanical Garden and a bar crawl at dusk. 
Overnight stay at “ Thilanka Hotel”, Kandy.

Day 7: Leave for Dalhuise . En route , option for  “ White Water Rafting” in  ( Cost per person - US$  25 ) 
Check into Slightly Chilled in Dalhuise. 
Afternoon, trek to Gartmore and Peak Waterfalls through the tea plantations. ( 8 km) 
Overnight stay at “ Slightly Chilled” in Dalhuise.

Day 8: Early morning climb the Adam’s peak . ( Up and Down 15km) ( World Heritage Site)
After breakfast, leave for Nuwaraeliya . En route visit a Tea Factory to witness world renowned Ceylon tea production process.
Check into “ Araliya Red” in Nuwaraeliya.
Afternoon sightseeing tour in Little England of Sri Lanka followed by bar crawl in Nuwaraeliya town.
Overnight stay at “Hill Club” , Nuwaraeliya.

Day 9: Morning leave for Horton Plains National Park . Trek to World’s End Cliff and Baker’sWater falls . ( 9 km) 
Afternoon , take the scenic train to Elle .
Overnight stay at “ Bandarawela Hotel” , Bandarawela.

Day 10: Morning trekking in the Pekoe trails visiting Lipton Seat etc.  Afternoon visit the “Nine Arch Bridge “ and “ Littel Adam’s Peak”. 
Overnight stay at “ Bandarawela Hotel”. Bandarawela .

Day 11: Leave for Sigharaja Rain Forest Eco Lodge . En route, stop for photos at “ Rawana Water Falls and Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe. 
Overnight stay at “ Sigharaja Rain Forest Eco Lodge”.

Day 12: Morning Trekking in the world heritage site “ Singharaja Rain Forest ( 10 km)
After breakfast, leave for Galle . Visit the world heritage site “ Dutch Fort “ in Galle.
Overnight stay at “Long Beach Hotel” , Koggala.

Day 13–14: Free and relaxing at the beach resort. 
Option for “ Whales and Dolphin watching” in Mirissa - Cost - US$ 70 per person. 
Overnight stay at “ Long Beach Hotel”, Koggala.

Day 15: Transfer to Colombo International Airport for departure. Tour ends.

What’s Included

  • All hotels with breakfast included
  • Lunch on Day 6 (after cookery demo)
  • All entrance fees (except Whale Watching & White Water Rafting)
  • Comfortable private vehicle and English/ German/ French speaking tour guide services .