Sri Lanka

Your Sri Lanka holiday begins now! As you set foot in Sri Lanka, you will be welcomed by a wave of heat and Sri Lankan charm.

Your driver will meet you at the airport and bring you to Anuradhapura, where you will spend your first night in Sri Lanka. Enjoy the drive into northern Sri Lanka, taking in the beautiful scenery and lush greenery. Upon arrival at your hotel, settle down and relax after your long day of travelling. Explore the local area or simply spend time at your hotel before turning in for the night.

After breakfast, you will drive towards the site of Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore the ruins of the ancient city, venturing around and discovering Sri Lanka’s history and charm down every path you take.

Be sure not to miss the Sri Maha Bodhi, and if you think you can manage it, climb the thousand steps to the top of the sacred hill of Mihintale. At the end of the day, drive towards Sigiriya, where you will spend the night.

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver who will take you to Polonnaruwa, an ancient royal city of Sri Lanka, and the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. To enjoy the visit at your own pace, you will explore the site by bicycle, visiting the palace, the royal baths, the market, the temple, and the reclining Buddha.

After touring the ancient city, you can head to Minneriya National Park for a Jeep safari or enjoy a traditional lunch in the paddy fields before going back to the hotel to relax and enjoy its facilities.

Start your day early to catch the first light from the top of Pidurangala rock. Walk through the temple at the base and start climbing the rock until you reach the peak. Once there, take a deep breath and enjoy the astonishing view of the famous Lion’s Rock (Sigiriya) and the surrounding landscape.

After this short morning hike, join your driver and take the road towards Kandy. On the way, you can stop and visit a spice garden or Nalanda Gedige Temple. Arriving in Kandy, settle in your hotel and relax.

Kandy is a beautiful city with much to offer, whether you are looking to relax, explore, or learn more about religion and culture in Sri Lanka.

After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom. You can stroll around the lake and enjoy the fresh air and misty mountains that surround this beautiful city, or visit the bustling markets.

In the afternoon, take your seat and enjoy a traditional Kandyan dance show, after which you will gather with the locals at the Temple of the Tooth for the evening ceremony.

After a relaxing morning in Kandy, you set off towards Nuwara Eliya.

Along the way, you can see the landscape changing, with more and more tea plantations the further south you go. On the way, you can stop at Ramboda Falls, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation.

When you arrive in Nuwara Eliya, you will notice that the weather is slightly chillier. Usually called “Little England”, this city has kept a strong English feeling. Why not go for a high tea or a nice, refreshing walk around the lake before your evening.

Today, wake up at a leisurely pace and enjoy a relaxing morning at the hotel. You have a free day to explore the hotel grounds, go for a walk in the surrounding countryside, or just snuggle up in your comfortable hotel room, watching the mist roll in and sipping a cup of the finest blends of Sri Lankan tea.

If you wish, a variety of activities can be organized for you, from hiking, cycling, golfing, temple excursions, or a visit to a nearby tea plantation to learn about Sri Lanka’s famous Ceylon tea.

After breakfast your will be met by your driver who will take you to Bentota, a quiet town on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. You will pass through countless villages, beautiful landscapes, and small towns which, untouched by tourism, are a true reflection of the authenticity and charm of Sri Lanka.

Among those cities is Ratnapura, the perfect place to learn more about gems in Sri Lanka. Once you reach Bentota you will check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure to explore this coastal city or simply relax before dinner.

After breakfast at your hotel, climb aboard a private speedboat with your local guide and let him show you around Bentota Lagoon.

He will explain all the secrets of cinnamon cultivation in Sri Lanka and teach you more about the amazing fauna of the area. Keep your eyes open to admire the great variety of birds flying over you, and try to spot some exotic fish and even crocodiles! Share a traditional lunch with a local family and enjoy the sunset on the lagoon after this exciting day of discovering Sri Lankan culture and meeting the locals.

Depending on the time of your departure flight from Bandaranaike International Airport, you may be able to spend the morning relaxing at your hotel in Bentota or even visiting Colombo for some last-minute sightseeing and souvenir shopping.

Your driver will transfer you to the airport, where we will bid you farewell whilst you recount your favorite holiday stories. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next Asian adventure!

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Your Sri Lanka Tour Package begins now!

Your driver will greet you at Bandaranaike International Airport in Negombo. Negombo, located on the west coast, is one of Sri Lanka’s largest cities and is famous for its white sand beaches as well as the city’s cultural heritage.

If you arrive early, you will be able to explore the city, discovering Sri Lanka’s charm on your first day, before taking the road towards Sigiriya, where you will spend the night.

After breakfast at your hotel, you start exploring Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle by visiting Polonnaruwa, an ancient royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll or bike through the ruins, admiring the Hindu and Buddhist temples, the former castle, and the reclining Buddha. This site is full of treasures and archaeological remains.

After lunch, enjoy a free afternoon in the region. To get off the beaten path, why not explore the ruins of Ritigala scattered in the jungle or see some wildlife on a jeep safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park?

Early in the morning, you set off to visit Sigiriya.

After a nice walk in the royal gardens, it is time to start climbing the stairs to the Sigiriya Palace, located on top of the rock. On the way, take a break to admire the Sigiriya Damsels, the most iconic paintings of Sri Lanka. Once you’ve reached the top of the fortress, enjoy the view on the lush green paddy fields. Breathtaking! After the climb, sit back and relax as your driver takes you on a 3-hour drive to Kandy. Upon arrival, you can choose to simply make the most of your beautiful colonial hotel and its facilities or walk around the area.

Begin your day at a leisurely pace, enjoying breakfast at your hotel before exploring Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhalese kingdom. Stroll through the market, around the lake, and along the city paths, enjoying the peacefulness which is associated with this city in the Hill Country. At sunset, head to the unforgettable Temple of the Tooth to attend an evening ceremony – an experience like no other.

After spending the day in Kandy, your driver will meet you to take you back to your hotel for the night.

Breakfast at your hotel.

This morning, your driver will pick you up to bring you to the heart of the Tea Country: Nuwara Eliya. This drive takes you through lush greenery, passing through beautiful landscapes and lively villages.

Nuwara Eliya is blessed with breathtaking views of valleys, mountains, meadows, and greenery, which calm you from within. It’s hard not to feel as if you have been transported back in time to Colonial British Ceylon.

Your journey south will end in Haputale where your driver will help you check in to your hotel.

After enjoying a local breakfast at your hotel, it is not a car but a traditional tuk-tuk that you get in. Once seated in the three-wheeler, the most used vehicle in Sri Lanka, you start your journey through the tea plantations.

On the way to Lipton’s Seat, the well-known viewpoint with breathtaking views, you can observe the tea pickers filling up their baskets with bright green tea leaves. Rumor has it that Sir Lipton used this spot to keep an eye on his empire.

Take your time this morning to enjoy breakfast at your hotel before driving towards Udawalawe National Park.

Once checked-in and refreshed at your hotel, you get in your jeep and follow the elephants’ trail! At this park, you can spot hundreds of elephants and also crocodiles, water buffaloes, aquatic lizards, mongooses, and peacocks.

End your trip at the Elephant Transit Home. This organization takes care of orphaned elephant calves until they are ready to be released back into the wild.

Today, you keep driving south until you reach the beautiful bay of Mirissa. On the way, you can visit Dondra’s lighthouse, the southernmost point of the island. Mirissa is the ideal place to enjoy the sun and the ocean, where you can indulge in snorkeling or try your hand at surfing. It is a small, lively resort town with many bars and restaurants on the beach, the perfect place to enjoy a fresh juice, a cocktail, or grilled fish.

Today is a free day to enjoy the seaside.

Mirissa Beach is blessed with beautifully soft sand and idyllic waving palm trees. You can go for a walk along the white-sand beach, sip a fresh fruit juice while watching the blue water, take a nap on your sunbed under the palm trees, or swim in the Indian Ocean. A perfect moment of relaxation.

If you wish, a whale watching excursion can be organized from Mirissa Harbour.

Today’s rising sun marks the last day of your holiday in Sri Lanka. Depending on the time of your flight, you may have time to head into Galle. This city on Sri Lanka’s west coast is beaming with history and culture, with its famous Galle Fort and Dutch churches. Then, continue to Bandaranaike International Airport.

As we wave goodbye to you we look forward to welcoming you back for your next Asian adventure.

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