2 Nights / 03 Days : Summer in Sri Lanka (Option 2)
Best time of the year: May to November
Duration
2 Nights/3 Days
Locations
Dambulla - Sigiriya - Minneriya - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Mirissa - Weligama -Galle - Bentota - Colombo
Day 01: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla & Safari Tour
Breakfast at the Hotel in Colombo / Negombo and start travelling towards Sigiriya
We can plan to leave between 6.30 am. Earlier the better as it will be tiring to climb Sigiriya with high sun light in noon / afternoon.
Travel time to Sigiriya from Negombo (Approx 03 Hours)
En route visit to Dambulla Cave Temple
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (It will take 1 1/2 – 2 hours to climb up and come back)
Traditional Village safari with Sri Lankan lunch
Safari Tour at the Minneriya National Park
Start heading towards Kandy
Visit the Kandy viewpoint
Night stay in Kandy
Day 02: Hillcountry, Tea Experience, and the Scenic Train Journey
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Kandy temple of the tooth relic, Kandy museum
Kandy Lake round, Kandy market hall, etc
Kandy city tour with other important places including the Kandy war cemetery, Gem Museum, Spice Grow, etc
Start traveling towards Nuwara Eliya
Stop at Labukele for a Tea Factory visit, visit the Tea estate, and see the complete process of tea plucking and processing in the factory
Stop at Ramboda View Point, Ramboda Waterfalls etc
Visit the Gregory lake park located in Nuwara Eliya city (depending on the time left for the train)
Transfer to Nuwara Eliya railway station by 14.45 pm
(Normal travel time from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya station is 2 1/2 hours. Time for the sightseeing on the way can be arranged accordingly as per your preference)
Train Journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
(Vehicle will be driven to Ella with your luggage etc) and chauffeur will be awaiting your arrival at Ella station (You will be reaching there around 17.00 Hrs)
Traveling to Southern Beach for Night Stay
Night Stay in Mirissa / Weligama / Galle
Day 03 : Whale Watching Tour & Beach Time
Early morning whale watching tour from Mirissa (6.30 am – 9.30 am)
Visit the beaches and other key places in the southern coastal area.
Mirissa Beach, Weligama Beach, and stilt fishermen, Unawatuna Beach,
Visit the Galle Dutch Fort, Galle City,
Start heading towards Colombo by afternoon
En-route visit to Madu River for boat safari, turtle hatchery, etc.
Start Heading towards Colombo / Negombo
End of The Tour