Sri Lanka Travel in 08 Nights 09 Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
AIRPORT - NEGOMBO
1 stop
1
Negombo Beach
Negombo, more affectionately known as the “Little Rome” of Sri Lanka is a romantic little coastal town in close proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport. Home to some of the oldest churches in Sri Lanka, fresh seafood and untouched beaches, Negombo is the perfect location for a beach holiday just before you set off to explore the rest of Sri Lanka or just before the end of your holiday in Sri Lanka. with a range of beach activities, such as kite surfing, and an active nightlife, there is always something to do in Negombo.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
NEGOMBO - SIGIRIYA
2 stops
2
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Village Tour Sri Lanka & Village Safari
Upon arrival welcome by village tour Sri Lanka team and enjoy with refreshing detox juice. Then start amazing village tour by Tuk Tuk. Ride was fun, interesting and awesome to meet local community. Tuk Tuk ride was 15 minutes and you can reach the red lotus lake. After that one more interesting local transportation way Sri Lankan traditional catamaran ride. We will provide you life jackets then get seated. Our professional team members take care you well. During your trip you can enjoy the local snacks and refreshing herbal drink near by lotus lake. Next ride was amazing. During the tour go to the paddy felid, local community, many local fresh fruits and vegetables & lots of pretty birds , wild animals and walk through the local villages of Nilagama with our naturalist and end of ride visit the traditional mud house. Refresh with cold towels and enjoy the Sri Lankan buffet with varieties of fresh organic local food. This tour will be the ideal opportunity for you to encounter authentic local life, culture and vibrant hospitality.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
SIGIRIYA
1 stop
4
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is a national park in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of the Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in the third century AD.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
SIGIRIYA – DAMBULLA - KANDY
3 stops
5
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of a Kandy cultural show. The highlight of the show is the fire walking the show, where the artists walk through a specially prepared fire pit, roughly 8 feet by 3 feet covered with red-hot charcoal, completely barefoot, and emerge unharmed at the other end
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Golden Temple of Dambulla
The Dambulla Golden Temple, located in central Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a renowned cultural and religious landmark. Dating back to the 1st century BCE, the site comprises five ancient rock caves adorned with stunning frescoes and over 150 Buddha statues. The temple complex was established by King Valagamba, who sought refuge in the caves before transforming them into a Buddhist shrine. Its vibrant murals depict Buddhist teachings, historical events, and mythological themes, while the statues reflect the island’s rich artistic heritage. At the base of the site stands a modern Golden Temple featuring a towering golden Buddha statue. This sacred site remains an active place of worship and a major tourist attraction, celebrated for its spiritual ambiance and historical significance.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA - ELLA
3 stops
8
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Nuwara Eliya is best known for its tea. Due to its geo-climatic attributes, Nuwara Eliya is known to produce tea of particularly fine quality. With the highest altitudes at over 6,000 ft, cool climes, and moderate rainfall the region possesses a highly conducive environment for tea cultivation. Two seasons arrive here namely the eastern and the western, and the climatic conditions vary from one estate to another although located short drives apart. The liqueur produced from unusually small leaves characteristic of the region is the lightest among the regionals varieties.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Ramboda Waterfall
Ramboda Falls is 109 m (3This unique and beautiful sight can be seen in the Pussellawa area of Nuwara Eliya, at the Ramboda Pass. The Ramboda Falls in Sri Lanka or Ramboda Ella or Puna Ella as these falls are called is created from Puna Oya, a tributary of Kothmale Oya. It makes a twin with Dunsinane Falls which is created by Pundalu Oya, also a tributary of Kothmale River, and combines at the base to form a Y shape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Nanu Oya railway station
MOST SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEY One of the most beautiful train rides in the world. Your destination from Nanu Oya by train will be to Ella. This is a ride during which you must do nothing but sit back, relax, and enjoy the most breathtaking scenery ever. Sri Lanka's highlands offer breathtaking views of vast tea plantations, seemingly bottomless waterfalls and colorful temples, especially on rails. Your destination from Nanu Oya by train will be to Ella. This is a ride during which you must do nothing but sit back, relax, and enjoy the most breathtaking scenery ever
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
ELLA - YALA
3 stops
11
Nine Arches Bridge
The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is on the Demodara loop and spans 91 meters at a height of 24m. The beautiful nine arches make it a very picturesque spot especially as it is located in a dense jungle and agricultural setting. Behind the railway, a forest is booming, and below, tea leaves are being cultivated.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Yala National Park
The most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as Ruhuna National Park (block 1) and Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Rawana Falls
The falls have been named after the legendary king Ravana, which is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. The reason for the kidnapping is said to be revenge for slicing off the nose of his sister by Rama (husband of Sita) and his brother Laxmana.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 7
YALA - GALLE - BENTOTA
1 stop
14
Galle Dutch Fort
The Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. Galle’s earliest historical existence is traced to Ptolemy’s world map of 125–150 AD when it was a busy port, trading with Greece, Arab countries, China, and others. Its mention as a "port of call of the Levant" is made in the cosmography of Cosmas Indicopleustes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
BENTOTA
2 stops
15
Madu River Safari by Buddhi
Together with the smaller Randombe Lake, which is connected by two narrow channels, it forms the Madu Ganga wetland. Its estuary and the many mangrove islets on it constitute a complex coastal wetland ecosystem. While on the boat ride you can get fish therapy and watch the biological authenticity.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
16
Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery - Habaraduwa
The Turtle Care Centre at Kosgoda beach is one of 18 turtle hatcheries along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The center is located in the South Western coastal village of Kosgoda and was established in 1981. It is also very popular as all five species of turtles that visit Sri Lanka nest in Kosgoda. This is not so with many of the other hatcheries around the island whose beaches host only some of the species.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 9
BENTOTA - COLOMBO - AIRPORT
3 stops
17
Arcade Independence Square
The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by the HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium on February 4, 1948. Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake's "The Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Day celebrations have been held here. Apart from a monument, it served as the ceremonial assembly hall for the Senate of Ceylon and the House of Representatives of Ceylon until the parliament was moved to the new parliament complex. Currently, it is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall being the very first purpose-built convention center in Asia combines the best of professional conference facilities with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit an island known as the paradise on earth - Sri Lanka!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century. It is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century. After the Venerable Sri Sumangala, his chief pupil Devundera Sri Jinaratana Nayake Thera took on the administration of the temple. It was he who laid the foundation to convert the little temple to an institute of international reckoning.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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