Fabulous 6 Days in Sri Lanka by Mahaweli from Colombo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kandy, world heritage city and the last kingdom of Sri Lanka
6 stops
1
We will pick you from the Colombo airport or the hotel you are staying. Our representative will be awaiting inside the airport as per the flight details provided by you (flight number, landing time etc) if the pick-up is from the airport. Otherwise you can let us know the name of the hotel so we can arrange the pickup there. Ambepussa is a place located on the middle of the journey to Kandy and it's famous for breakfast and refreshments etc. You can decide and let our chauffeur know if you prefer to stop there.
Admission ticket free
2
Susantha Spice and Herbal Garden
Sri Lanka is world famous all around the world for it's great variety of Spices. And it's one of the export product categories too. During this visit, you will be given a brief idea about different types of spices available in Sri Lanka, the process of growing them and the harvesting etc. A complimentary herbal drink is offered to each visitor.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Kandy
We will be heading to the hotel soon after arriving Kandy. You can check in and spend some relaxed time before moving to the next itme of the day as it's starting at 5.00 pm
Admission ticket free
4
Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
Kandy cultural show is one of the most beautiful activity available here. A range of cultural activities are performed by well trained and experienced performers. This includes various dancing, drumming and entertainment activities from different parts of Sri Lanka. At the end there will be a segment with fire dance and walking on fire etc. Show starts at 5.00 pm and goes till 6.00 pm
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Temple of the tooth relic in Kandy is considered as the most important Buddhist temple in the world. Most of the tourists who visit Sri Lanka make it a point to include this place to their itinerary somehow. It's located within the walking distance from the cultural centre and we can proceed here soon after the show.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Kandy View Point
Also known as the Arthur's seat. A beautiful view point to overlook the entire city of Kandy. Ideal time to be here is the evening. So it will be perfect when you come after the visit to the temple. Beautiful Kandy lake, temple and the city can be seen with the magnificent view.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sigiriya, Dambulla and Safari Tour
7 stops
7
We will be starting the day after breakfast at the hotel. We will will head to Sigiriya from Kandy. Our first stop is at Mathele. It's is a city located en-route to Sigiriya. There is a famous Hindu Kovil located in the middle of the Mathale city and we can stop there for few minutes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
This world heritage site considered as the 8th wonder of the world. A must visit place if you happen to tour in Sri Lanka. It's advisable to start the climb as early as possible since it will be hot, sunny and tiring when it reaches the noon.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Pidurangala Rock
Another rock with a historical background. Located close to the Sigiriya rock-fortress. Some travelers prefer this over Sigiriya rock. You can choose either on of these as we will not find enough time to cover both.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
10
This is one of the best places in Sri Lanka for Aurvedic healing and wellness treatments. It's an option for you to visit the place after the rock climb as you may be very tired by then.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
11
Hiriwadunna
Traditional village safari at Hiriwadunna is one of the most popular activities available here. You will be given the opportunity to experience the activities of a conventional village in Sri Lanka. You can get an insight of the Srilankan lifestyle. You will be given the chance to take part in cooking and a complimentary Srilankan lunch will be offered at the end.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Minneriya National Park
This exiting activity will give you a great opportunity to see wild Elephants of Sri Lanka in there natural behaviors. There will be some herds with hundreds of them together. We will arrange a 4WD jeep together with a guide for the safari trip inside the jungle. It's not only Elephants you can expect. There will be some other species of animals too.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Dambulla Cave Temple
We will start heading towards Kandy after the safari tour. Dambulla cave temples located en route. It's one of the oldest Buddhist cave temples in the world and has a great history behind it.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Tea Plantations and the Hill Country of Sri Lanka
7 stops
14
Kandy Lake
We will be checking out from the hotel in Kandy after the breakfast ans start traveling towards Nuwaraeliya. We have fe places to visit in Kandy and some on our way. Kandy lake is a beautiful creation located in the middle of the Kandy city. It's kind of an icon for Kandy's identity.
Admission ticket free
15
Kandy Market Hall
Located in the middle of Kandy town and this is the place where ordinary people come to purchase their daily needs. An ideal place to get an idea about the lifestyle of common Sri Lankans.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Natural Gems and Gemmological Museum
Gem mining is one of the main industries of the people in Sri Lanka and this falls among the top export products. Visit to the gem museum will be a great experience as it demonstrates the whole process of gem mining. Their presentation will educate you about the varieties of gems available here in Sri Lanka.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Royal Botanical Gardens
A beautiful place to spend some relaxed time enjoying the beautiful surrounding. One of the biggest botanical gardens in the South Asian region. You can witness a range of beautiful trees, flowers & plants.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
18
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Name "Sri Lanka" and Tea always go together and some peoples in different countries know Sri Lanka just because of the finest tea produced by Sri Lanka. This place offers you the complete experience including the process of tea plucking, tea processing in the factory. You will be offered a complementary cup of garden fresh tea at the end.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Ramboda Waterfall
One of the most beautiful waterfall of Sri Lanka. Located close to the main road from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya. It;s worth spending some time at this beautiful place.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Nuwara Eliya
Here we reach the capital of hill country of Sri Lanka. Nuwaraeliaya, we call it little England due to the cold climate and the building architecture influenced by British. We will check into the hotel and evening is free for you to relax at the hotel or roam around the city.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Scenic Train Journey and Beautiful Ella
7 stops
21
Gregory Lake
Main item of the day is the scenic train ride from Nuwaraeliya to Ella. Train leaves at 12.30 pm and we have the morning half for the sightseeing within Nuwaraeliya. We can make a visit to Gregory lake park which is located close to the Nuwaraeliya city. It's beautiful place with some activities including boat rides, hore rides etc.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
Nuwara Eliya
City tour in the beautiful Nuwaraeliya. Market hall & Victoria Park are among the places we can expect to visit here.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
Nanu Oya railway station
Chauffeur will take you to the Nanuoya station to catch the train at 12.30 pm. We will have train tickets reserved for you. He will assists you in finding the particular seat number etc. Chauffeur will be driving to Ella with your luggage etc and wait at the Ella station for the train.
Admission ticket free
24
Ella
You will be arriving the Ella station around 3.00 pm. Chauffeur will be waiting there for the pick-up. Then we will be heading for the site seeing in Ella
Admission ticket free
25
Nine Arches Bridge
This is one of the key places in Ella. Whoever visits Ella make it a point to come the nine arch bridges. Unique design of the bridge and the beautiful surrounding are the reason for this place to be so popular among the travellers
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Ravana Ella Falls
Ravana Falls is one of the longest and beautiful water falls of Sri Lanka. Located close to the main road to Wellawaya from Ella. We will be taking this route to reach our next destination.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Bentota
We will be heading to Bentotoa straight from Ella. This is one of the beautiful city located in the southern coastal area of Sri Lanka. We will be checked into the hotel for the night stay.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Galle and the Beach Day
9 stops
28
Galle
A trip to Sri Lanka will not be completed without some time spent on a beach side. Galle is one of the most beautiful cities in Sri Lanka and the capital of southern coastal area. We will have the breakfast at the hotel, check - out and leave for Galle. Galle fort is an iconic location which is built by dutch during their time in Sri Lanka. We can decide the time we leave for galle based on your preference to spend some relaxed time at the hotel in Bentota beach.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
29
Madu River Safari by Buddhi
Boat safari at the Madu River gives you the opportunity to spend some good time seeing some animals, birds etc. You will be taken to an island during the tour where the cinnamon industry will be explained and you can get some insight about the way they grow cinnamon, process it as a spice etc.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
30
Turtle Hatchery Hikkaduwa
You will be given the chance to see the turtles, feed them and spend some time with them. There will be hundreds of turtles of different ages and sizes etc.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
31
Colombo
We will be heading to Colombo at the end of the planned activities in Galle, Bentota. We can check in to the hotel in Colombo and do some sightseeing, shopping etc as per your preference.
Admission ticket free
32
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
A beautiful Buddhist temple located in the heart of Colombo
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
33
A shopping mall for clothing and fashion
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
34
Newly opened shopping mall
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
35
A fashion store
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
36
Colombo City Centre
A mall with options for shopping and entertainment etc
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Colombo city visit and End of the Tour
5 stops
37
Pettah
Itinerary for the will can be arranged based on your departure flight time. Normally it will take around 30 minutes to reach the Airport from Colombo. Possible sightseeing and attractions available in Colombo are listed and we can decide them based on your preferences and the departure time. Pettah is the main area for street shopping and general businesses. Ordinary people used to come here for day today purchases.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
38
Galle Face Green
A place for relaxation located near the beach and new port city in Colombo.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
39
Old Parliament Building
Built by English during there control here in Sri Lanka. Located close to the Galle Face green.
Admission ticket free
40
Colombo National Museum
A great place to be if you are a person who loves learning / studying about the history.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
41
Katunayake
This is where the Colombo Airport located. We have come to the end of the tour. Our chauffeur will drop you at the airport with enough time as per your departure flight. Or else we can drop you at your next hotel if the departure flight is booked for a different date.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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