Pride Of Ceylon

Upon your arrival in Colombo, our driver will welcome you and drive you to your accommodation in the coastal town of Negombo, 7 km away. You can relax from getting there, for example, lying under coconut palms on the golden beach or enjoying authentic Sri Lankan food. Depending on the arrival time, you can also visit the vicinity of the small fishing village, the sights, such as the Negombo Lagoon, the Neoclassical St. Mary’s Church, and much more.

Overnight: Negombo

After breakfast, we will drive to Anuradhapura and visit enroute the Punchi Kataragama Temple, an extraordinarily colourful neat Tamil temple in the modern Drawidian style. The temple is known as Punchi Kataragama temple, also called Replica of Kataragama temple, Kataragama being the Sri Lankan name of the Southindian deity Murugan.

Overnight: Anuradhapura

Today we explore the Anuradhapura’s “Atamasthana,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site with eight sacred places that the Buddha visited during his visits to Sri Lanka. The holy places are known as Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa and Lankarama. They are situated in Anuradhapura, the capital of the ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom.

Overnight: Anuradhapura

After breakfast transfer to Sigiriya – 1 ½ hour’s drive approximately. Lunch at Hela Bojun, the Sri Lankan organic eatery. Afternoon Safari in Minneriya National Park to see large herds of elephants.

Overnight: Sigiriya

After a light breakfast, we are heading to Sigiriya to climb the ‘Lion’s Rock’, which dominates the jungle from all sides. A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site. After the village tour, we will go for a great village tour.

Before a typical village lunch, we do a tour that gives you a memorable experience in a countryside rural village in Sigiriya. You will enjoy the sightseeing of paddy fields, a bullock cart ride, a traditional catamaran ride in a lake, a visit to a chena cultivation, a traditional cooking demonstration in a rural village house and an authentic Sri Lankan lunch during this tour.

For those interested, climbing Pidurangala is also an option.

Overnight: Sigiriya

Today after breakfast, we’re heading to Kandy enroute to visit the Dambulla Golden Temple. Dambulla cave temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
We will have a stop in Nalanda Gedige the center point of Sri Lanka with a wonderful Buddhist history and nature paradise for birdwatchers. We pay a visit to see the Shri Muththu Mari Amman Hindu temple in Matale.
This particular temple is dedicated to the god of rain among Hindu devotees. Shri Muththumari Amman Kovil or the temple differs completely from everything that is seen in other parts of the world except Asia. This visit will be pleasant and allow you to have an insight into the Hindu Culture.
In the evening do a city tour including a visit to Temple of Tooth Relic, and then set you free in Kandy town to explore it on your own.

Overnight: Kandy

After an early breakfast, you will be driven to Sri Lanka’s remotest village, Heeloya (2 h drive), which is surrounded by mountains and Paddy fields. At Heeloya remote village, get a feel of life in a typical village besides trekking and sightseeing and a culinary experience in true Sri Lankan style! You can do a 4-6 hrs village trail and have an amazing experience of culture, traditions, gastronomy, village life, nature, etc. We will return to the hotel in the evening.

Overnight: Kandy

We will drive to Nuwara Eliya, the capital of Sri Lanka’s tea industry since the early 19th century. Its tea factories and tea estates are open to visitors who want to experience the history of British Ceylon. We will visit the Damro tea factory where you will be accompanied by a guide explaining the entire procedure from tea plantation to tea packaging. Don’t forget to enjoy a hot cup of tea after the trip (served complimentary).

After visiting the tea factory, we board you to the most scenic Nuwara Eliya to Ella train ride where our driver will be waiting to pick you up at Ella station upon arrival. This small town is used as a base for plenty of trekking expeditions to the surrounding countryside. Another fine view is from the Ambiente Hotel, where the wide doorway opens out to the mountains, creating a dramatic cinematic-like experience, on entry. Some of the places you could see in Ella are the Ella Gap, Ravana Ella Falls, Little Adam’s Peak and Bambaragala Peak among the other many varied pleasant walks with stunning scenery. A taste of the breathtaking scenery of Ella could be had if you just walk into the  Grand Ella, where you seem to be standing at the edge of the world, and everything around you seems to disappear at your feet. Evening Village tour is possible on this day.

Overnight: Ella

A small, yet astonishingly beautiful town Ella, is located close to Nuwara Eliya. Explore the beautiful nature of Ella and the surroundings by hiking or cycling. Your guide will assist you with things to do in and around Ella.

Overnight: Ella

You have time to continue enjoying and exploring the nature of Ella until your transfer to Tissamaharama (5 hour’s drive).
Evening lake fishing and dinner of the catch with the fisherman’s family is sometimes possible on request.

Overnight: Tissamaharama

In the early morning at around 4:30, we’ll do a safari at the Yala National Park, which covers 979 km², although only the original 141 km² are open to the public. Much of the reserve is parkland, but it also contains jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes and rivers and scrubland. The range of habitats gives rise to a good range of wildlife. Yala is the ideal place to spot the “big four” of Sri Lankan wildlife: the elephants, the sloth bear, the elusive leopard, the wild buffalo and many more animals.

Overnight: Tissamaharama
Meal: Breakfast box

After breakfast transfer to Galle (4 hours drive). In the afternoon, visit the natural silk factory and cultural sites, and enjoy the endemic fruit juice of Mangrove apple (Kirala) on your way to the Dutch Fort.

Overnight: Galle

Start the day with breakfast and then embark on a full-day tour of Galle. Explore activities like pot making, lace making, and white virgin tea production. Don’t forget to try a cup of natural tea and go stilt fishing. Enjoy a corn snack with a king coconut before visiting Rumassala Mountain. The Hindu epic Ramayana refers to this particular mountain as Hanuman, the monkey king grabbed this piece of soil from India & placed it in Sri Lanka.
Dinner will be organised over a local cooking class at Galle Organic Kitchen. You will visit a local organic market to pick the most preferred local veggie and prepare local cuisine with the guide’s family for an authentic local dinner.

Overnight: Galle

After breakfast, visit the Turtle hatchery. In the afternoon transfer to Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka.

Overnight: Colombo

We will visit Colombo after breakfast for a city tour. You can choose to explore for 2 hours by tuk-tuk or coach bus with a driver guide. Visit the city’s popular landmarks including Colombo Harbour, Pettah neighborhood, Wolvendaal Church, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and more, while immersing yourself in local Sri Lankan travel. After a special lunch at Thali restaurant, you can continue visiting Colombo on your own or do an optional tour:
Optional: Zoological garden.

Overnight: Colombo

After breakfast, you can spend your day free until your transfer to the airport.