09 Nights/ 10 Days in Fabulous Sri Lanka
Duration
9 Nights/ 10 Days
Highlights
Beaches, Whale Watching, Turtles, Water activities, Safari for Lopards and Elephants, Scenic Train Rides, History, Religious places, Tea, Culture, Birds Watching, Local Food, Shopping
Best Time: October – April
Day 01 : Arrival at Colombo Airport – > Transfer to Colombo
One of our representatives will await your arrival at Colombo Airport with the paging board under your name. Also, they will assist you with the required arrangements for purchasing sim cards, currency exchange, etc.
Start heading towards Colombo
Check-in to the Hotel in Colombo
Cinnamon Red – 3 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonredcolombo
Granbel Hotel – 4 Star https://granbellhotel.lk/
Cinnamon Lakeside – 5 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonlakesidecolombo
(Note : If you are arriving late in the night, we can book a transit hotel close to the airport. With that we can save some money as you will be using the hotel just for few hours)
Day 2: Explore Colombo, the Capital of Sri Lanka and Travel to the Southern Beaches
Today after breakfast proceed to explore Capital covering :
Independence Square,
Red Mosque, Gangarama Temple,
Lotus Tower Galle Face Green etc.
Malls and restaurants in Colombo including one Galle Face, Colombo City Centre, Odel etc
On completion start heading towards Mirissa.
River Boat Safari at Madu River in Balapitiya
Visit to the Turtle Hachery at Kosgoda
Visit Coral Reef at Hikkaduwa
Check into the hotel in Mirissa Beach
Night Stay at Mirissa ( Dinner & Breakfast)
Mandara Resort – 4 Star https://www.mandarahotels.com/mandararesortmirissa/
Somerest Mirissa Blue – 3 Star https://somersetmirissablue.com/
Beach and Bliss Miriss – 3 Star http://www.beachandblissmirissa.com/
Day 3: Explore Galle, Water Activities and beautiful Beaches Nearby
Today after breakfast proceed to Galle to pay a visit to Galle Dutch Fort
On completion return to Mirissa & visit Mirissa Coconut Hill, Mirissa Beach, Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach etc
Activities including snorkelling & scuba diving are possible at Unawatina
Return to the hotel & relax
Night Stay Mirissa (Dinner & Breakfast)
Day 4 : Whale Watching in Mirissa
Today at 6.00 am start heading to Mirissa Beach to attend a Whale Watching session – ( 06.00am – 10.30 am)
On completion return to the hotel & stay the rest of the day at leisure.
Night Stay at Mandara Resort, Mirissa (Dinner & Breakfast)
Day 5: Bird Watching Session & Night stay in Yala
Today after breakfast proceed to Yala
En route to Yala attend a Bird Watching Session at Kalametiyawa Bird Sanctuary
Afer arriving at Yala proceed to the hotel in Yala & check-in
Night Stay at Yala (Dinner & Breakfast)
Oakray Wild Yala – 3 Star https://www.oakrayhotels.com/wildyala/
Charya Resort – 4 Star https://chaaryaresorts.com/
Cinnamon Wild – 5 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonwildyala
Yakeduru Hotel – Eco Friendly type https://www.facebook.com/yakaduru/
Day 6 : Morning Safari at Yala National Park & Night Stay at Ella
Today early in the morning at 5.30 with packed breakfast proceed to Yala National Park for morning Jeeps Safari – ( 06.00 am -10.30 am)
On completion return to the hotel & relax
After sometime at leisure proceed to Ella visitng Ravanna Falls en route.
After arriving at Ella do a sight seeing tour covering key highlights in the area : 09 Arch Bridge, Ella Rock, Little Adam’s Peak etc
Once completed proceed to the hotel in Ella & check -in
Night Stay in Ella (Dinner & Breakfast)
Flower Garden Resort – 3 Star https://www.ellaflowergardenresort.com/
Heavens Edge Resort – 4 Star https://www.heavensedgebyehi.com/
Day 7 : Scenic Train Ride & Explore Nuwara Eliya
Today after breakfast at 09.00am proceed to Ella Railway Station to catch the scenic train to Nuwaraeliya ( Nanu Oya) scheduled to depart at 09.30am ( We will have the reserved seats arranged for you)
After reaching Nanu Oya at 12.30 pm your chauffeur will meet you at the station & drive to Nuwaraeliya to do a sight seeing tour
covering : Seethamman Kovil, Ashika Vatika Temple, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake etc
On completion proceed to the hotel in Nuwaraeliya & Check –in
Night Stay In Nuwaraeliya ( Dinner & Breakfast)
Hotel Heaven Seven – 3 Star https://www.heavensevenhotels.com/nuwara-eliya-hotel/
Galway Height Hotel – 4 Star https://www.galwayheights.com/
Araliya Green City – 5 Star
https://www.araliyaresorts.com/araliya-green-city/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=google_my_business&utm_campaign=araliya-green-city
Day 8: White Water Rafting in Kitulgala & Waterfall Tour
Today after breakfast proceed to Kitulgala to attend a White Water Rafting session
Visit St Clairs & Devon Water Falls on our way back to Nuwaraleiya
Afternoon is free to relax or roam around the Nuwaraleiya city
Night Stay at Nuwaraeliya ( Dinner & Breakfast)
Day 9 : Tea Experience & Travel to Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka
After the breakfast start heading towards Kandy.
En route visits to Hanumman Temple, Ramboda View Point, Ramboda Water Falls.
Visit Tea Estates and Factory to see the process of making finest Ceylon tea.
After arriving at Kandy check into the hotel
In the evening proceed to visit Kandy city for the Sri Lankan Cultural Show, The Temple of the Tooth Relic & Kandy View Point, Lake Round etc
Night Stay in Kandy ( Dinner & Breakfast)
Hotel Serene Garden – 3 Star https://serenegardenhotel.com/
Hotel Thilanka – 4 Star https://www.thilankahotel.com/
Hotel Mahaweli Reach – 5 Star https://www.mahaweli.com/
Day 10: Explore the World Heritage Sites Dambulla & The Kingdom of Sigiriya
Today after breakfast proceed to Sigiriya
En route, visit Spice Grove in Matale & Dambulla Cave Temple
After arriving at Sigiriya proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sri Lankan village experience followed by Sri Lankan lunch in village style
On completion proceed to the hotel
Afternoon is free to relax at the hotel
Night Stay at Sigiriya (Dinner & Breakfast)
Fesco Water Villa – 3 Star https://www.oakrayhotels.com/fresco-water-villa-sigiriya/
Cinnamon Village Habarana – 4 Star https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/habaranavillagecinnamon
Heritance Kandalama – 5 Star https://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/
Day 11: Departure
(6.00 am 9.30 am ptional Morning Safari Tour at Minneriya National Park – Minneriya is known as the best place in Sri Lanka to witness the wild Elephants in their natural habitat)
Start Heading Towards the Colombo Airport as per the departure flight time
It takes around 2 ½ hours to reach the Airport from Sigiriya.
End of the Holiday in Sri Lanka ☹
Inclusions:
- Accommodation in very good hotels with Daily Breakfast & Dinner
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Transport by a vehicle of a latest model
- Ella to Nanu Oya Train Tickets
- Bottled Water (available in the vehicle)