10 Nights / 11 Days Summer Holiday in Sri Lanka
Trip Details
Duration
10 Nights/11 Days
Locations
Colombo-Bentota-Udawalawa-Ella-Hatton-Pinnawala-Negombo
Day 01 : Arrival at Colombo BIA and Transfer to Colombo
One of our representatives will be awaiting at the Airport arrival with the paging under your name. Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and located about 40 minutes drive from the airport.
Check in to the hotel in Colombo
If the arrival flight is a morning one, we can spend some hours exploring the iconic places in Colombo including the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo Red Mosque, Independence square etc (If the arrival flight is a evening or night one we can do these things next day morning)
**Night stay in Colombo
Day 02 : Explore Southern Coastal city of Sri Lanka
Breakfast at the hotel and start heading toward Galle, the capital of southern coastal line
En route Visit to the Turtle Hacheries, River Boat Safari at Madu River
Visit to the Geggory Bawa Country house and estate in Lunugaga
Visit to the Galle Dutch fort
Unawatuna Jungle beach
Coconut Tree Hills
Proceed to Udawalawa
**Night stay at Udawalawa
Day 03 : Wildlife at Udawalawa
Morning safari at Udawalawa National Park (6.00 am – 9.30 am)
Visit Udawalawa Elephant Transit home (Feeding time 10.30 am)
Start Heading towards Ella
En route visit to Buduruwagala Ancient Temple
Diyaluma Water Falls (Upper Diyaluma Hike)
Visit to the Ella City
Visit to the 9 Arch Bridge
Night stay in Ella
Day 04 : Day for the Scenic Train Journey & Water Falls
Enjoy the sunrise at Little Adam’s peak Ella (5.45 am ) – Optional
Catch the train at 9.30 am from Ella for the scenic train ride (We will have reserved train seats for you)
Chauffer to wait at the Nuwaraeliya station to receive you at 11.58 am
Start driving to the Nuwaraeliya city, tea estates, tea factory
We can visit some beautiful waterfalls en route to Hatton
Devon falls, St. Clair falls are two of the beautiful waterfalls we can witness here.
Check in to the hotel in Hatton
Night stay in Hatton
Day 05 : White water rafting and Time with Elephants
Breakfast at the hotel
Spend some relaxed time at beaufitul Hatton
Start heading towards Kithulgala
White water rafting and other activities at Kithulagala adventure base
Proceed to Pinnawala (Elephant Village)
Evening visit to Elephant orphanage and see them
Night stay at Pinnawala
Day 06 : Time with Elephants
Breakfast at the hotel while enjoying Elephant activities at the river
Get involved in activities like bathing Elephants, feeding them etc
Afternoon heading towards Kandy
Visit to the temple of the tooth relic Kandy
Kandy Lake, Kandy View Point, Big Budhdha statue etc
Evening heading towards Sigiriya / Habarana
En route visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
Night stay at Sigiriya / Habarana
Day 07 : Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pidurangala Rock
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Sigiriya Rock for the climb (1200 steps one way) and it will take around 02 hours to go up and come back
Optional visit to Pidurangala Rock
Start Heading Towards Trincomalee / Nilaveli
En route we can visit Polonnaruwa Ancient city if you wish to do so
Check in to the hotel in Beach (Nilaveli / Trincomalee)
Day 08 – Day 10 (03 Nights Beach Holiday) at Beautiful Eastern Beach of Sri Lanka
During the beach holiday, we can plan following visits / activities
Thirukoneshwaran Temple
Trinco Old Fort
Trincomalee city beach
Trincomalee Habour
Marble Beach, Kinniya, Arisimale Beach, Girihadu Seya
Pigeon Island,
Whale watching and Dolphin watching
Water Activities including scuba diving, Snorkeling
Day 10 : (Afternoon) Leaving for Negombo
Negombo is the nearest main city to the Airport and we always advise our guests to spend the last night of the tour closure to the airport since it involves some risk by keeping a long drive from Eastern beaches to the Colombo Airport.
Night Stay At Negombo
Day 11 : Proceed to the Colombo Airport for the Departure Flight
End of the Holiday in Sri Lanka
10 Nights / 11 Days Holiday in Sri Lanka
01. A sedan car of a latest model
02. An English speaking chauffeur guide for the entire period
- Bottled Drinking water for the whole period (will be available in the car)
04. All the expenses of the vehicle and chauffeur guide.
05. Accommodation in very good hotels with Daily Breakfast on Double / Twin Sharing Basis