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Colombo
14 Days

Island Explorer

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Overview

Embrace yourself to explore key highlights of Sri Lanka with our Island Explorer 14 day tour package. This tour covers iconic cultural and religious sights to stunning national parks and exotic beaches in the south of the country. On this tour you have the chance to hike some of Sri Lanka’s highest peaks or jeep safari for a chance to view elephants, big cats and unique waterbirds. Beyond the jungles, take in the scenery of tea plantations, beach-side fiery red sunsets , enjoy visits to sacred temples, and explore delicious local cuisine. In this tour you will experience staying in comfortable authentic accommodation carefully selected by our experienced travel designers along with the air conditioned luxury transport with your very own personal tour guide.
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Itinerary

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to your 3 star hotel.

Activities
   Pick up at the Bandaranaike International Airport

Accommodation
– New Queen’s palace – Negombo (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Goldi Sands Hotel – Negombo (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Wallawwa Hotel – Negombo (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Welcome snack meal

On the second day of the tour you will depart Negombo to Wilpattu visiting Negombo fish market: The drive from Negombo to Wilpattu National Park is about 3-4 hours, depending on traffic. Along the way, you’ll get to see rural Sri Lanka, with its paddy fields, coconut plantations, and small villages

Negombo Fish Market: Negombo is a coastal city in Sri Lanka known for its fishing industry, and the fish market there is a must-visit for seafood lovers. You’ll get to see a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood being sold by local fishermen and traders.

Safari at Wilpattu National Park: Wilpattu is one of the largest and oldest national parks in Sri Lanka, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including leopards, elephants, deer, and birds. A safari through the park is a great way to see these animals in their natural habitat.

Activities
   Negombo Fish Market
   Afternoon Safari at Wilpattu National Park (Approx. LKR 14,600 per person)

Accommodation
– Earl’s Rajarata – Anuradhapura (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Heritage Hotel – Anuradhapura (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Thamara villa – Wilpattu (Luxury Glamping) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals

– Breakfast
– Dinner

On the third day you will be able to visit the archaeological sites in Anuradhapura including Mihinthalaya Rajamaha Viharaya. Anuradhapura is one of the major archaeological cities in Sri Lanka and was one of the ruling kingdoms in Sri Lankan history. The city also has contributed to a great significance of Sri Lanka’s civilization. In the afternoon your guide will be at the hotel to pick you up to take you for the afternoon spiritual tour of Sri Maha Bodhiya and Ruwanweli Maha Seya. Please keep in mind to bring some white clothing for this occasion if possible. Later in the evening you will be dropped off at your hotel for rest and relaxation.

Activities
   Anuradhapura Archaeological City Tour (Apporx. LKR 9,125 per person)
   Afternoon Spiritual Tour (Sri Maha Bodhiya and Ruwanweli Maha Seya)

Accommodation
– Earl’s Rajarata – Anuradhapura (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Heritage Hotel – Anuradhapura (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Forest Rock Garden – Anuradhapura (5 Star) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals

– Breakfast
– Dinner

Today we leave for Sigiriya via visiting Ritigala Forest Monastery. The drive from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya is about 1 hour. Ritigala is one of the protected territories in Sri Lanka due to its significance as a Forest Monastery. You can hike Ritigala Mountain with the assistance of your guide and learn how ancient monks lived, meditated, and practiced their religion in a forest, a wonder to see!

This afternoon you will be taken for a one-in-a-lifetime hiking experience at Pidurangala. At the top, you will be able to see the beautiful area of Sigiriya, including Sigiriya Rock. Later, there is a complimentary dinner at one of the quirky bars in town, Rasta Rant at Sigiriya

Activities
   Visiting the Ritigala Forest Monastery
   Climbing the Pidurangala Rock for sunset (Approx. LKR 3,650 per person)

Accommodation
– Ceyloni Sigiriya Hotel (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Lake – Dambulla (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Water Garden – Sigiriya (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

On Day 5 you will see the world famous Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. It is best to climb the rock in the morning to avoid the midday heat. And it is best to wear your runners or hiking shoes for grabbing this experience, as you will be climbing very steep, narrow staircases to get to the top to experience the breathtaking view. After your Sigiriya Rock climb village experience in Sigiriya is a great way to immerse yourself in Sri Lankan culture and learn about the daily life of the locals. It’s a unique and authentic experience that you won’t forget! Later in the afternoon you have the option of having a relaxing traditional Ayurvedic massage to rejuvenating your body and mind

Activities
   Climbing the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (Apporx. LKR 10,980 per person)
   Traditional Sri Lankan village Experience (Apporx. LKR 4,000 per person)
   Traditional Ayurvedic Massage (Apporx. LKR 16,000 per person)

Accommodation
– Ceyloni Sigiriya Hotel (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Lake – Dambulla (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Water Garden – Sigiriya (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Today you are heading from Sigiriya to Kandy and your journey starts with a visit to the ancient Cave Temples of Dambulla Raja Maha Viharaya. Be prepared for a steep climb when you are visiting this temple, however you will not regret the view and magnificent ancient architecture after reaching the top. Further on the way to Kandy, you will visit a spice garden in Matale, where you can also have your lunch, and see the ancient stone temple of Nalanda Gedige. Drive from Sigiriya to Matale is about 1.5 hours and from Matale to Kandy is about another 1 hour. After arriving in Kandy, you will be dropped off at the hotel for checking in.

Activities
   Visit the ancient cave temples in Dambulla (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
   Visit the Ancient Stone Temple Nalanda Gedige
   Visit the Spice Garden at Matale

Accommodation
– The Mountbatten Hotel – Kandy (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Hills -Kandy (5-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Kings Pavilion – Kandy (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Visiting the Temple of the Tooth early in the morning is a great way to experience the spiritual atmosphere of this important pilgrimage site. The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple located in the heart of Kandy. It’s one of Sri Lanka’s most important religious and cultural sites and is believed to house a tooth of the Buddha.

Kandy is a city with a rich cultural heritage, and there are many interesting sites to visit. After exploring the city, you can visit the nearby Peradeniya Botanical Garden, which is located about 6 kilometers outside of Kandy. Later in the afternoon you can enjoy a traditional cultural dance show depending on your preference or can be dropped off at the hotel for evening rest and relaxation.

Activities
   Sri Dalada Maligawa visit for morning puja (Apporx. LKR 5,450 per person)
   Kandy City Tour
   Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya (Apporx. LKR 5,450 per person)
   Cultural Dance Show at 5:00 PM (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)

Accommodation
– The Mountbatten Hotel – Kandy (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Amaya Hills -Kandy (5-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Kings Pavilion – Kandy (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Today is an exciting day as you will be taken on one of the most scenic train rides in the country. You will be driven by car by your guide from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and on the way you will get to see how the world-famous Ceylon tea is made and chance to participate in tea tasting sessions too. The drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya takes about 3 hours by car. Then from Nuwara Eliya to Ella you will have the one-in-a-lifetime train ride. By the time you reach Ella your tour guide will be at Ella train station to pick you up and drop you off at the hotel for rest and relaxation.

Ella is a small village in the highlands of Sri Lanka, which is filled with tea estates, mountains, waterfalls and of course with some good air to breath. Ella is one of the must-visit destinations in Sri Lanka, just to witness the breath-taking views it creates. It is a dream place for many trekkers with some of the best hikes the island provides. This hidden village got vastly popular among the tourists lately. Views of mist and clouds covering the summits of the mountain range and the morning sunrise in Ella are spectacular scenes to witness and capture.

Activities
   Visiting a tea factory and engaging in a tea tasting session
   Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by car/van
   Nuwara Eliya to Ella by train (Apporx. LKR 5,475 per person)

Accommodation
– Waterfalls Homestay – Ella (Homestay) or Similar Standard
– Flower Garden Resort – Ella (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– 98 Acres – Ella (5 Star) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

On day nine, after breakfast, your tour guide will accompany you to hike the scenic mountain trail at Little Adam’s Peak. This calls for all adventurists who love a good hike! In the afternoon you will be taken to see the Insta famous Nine Arch Bridge in Ella. Later, In the evening you have the option of going for a night out or relaxing at the hotel.

Activities
   Climbing the Little Adam’s Peak
   Visiting the Nine Arch Bridge
   Bar hopping in Ella

Accommodation
– Waterfalls Homestay – Ella (Homestay) or Similar Standard
– Flower Garden Resort – Ella (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– 98 Acres – Ella (5 Star) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

On day 10, you will reach the south coast of the country via visiting Ravana Waterfall and the Elephant Transit Home at Udawalawe. You will be able to experience the unfathomable wildlife right in front of your eyes, a rare experience to have! Also it is an option to go on a safari at Udawalawe National Park. The drive from Ella to Udawalwa is about 2 hours. After visiting Udawalawe Elephant Transit Centre, we will continue our way to the South Coast, where we will drop you off at the hotel for beach, rest, and relaxation. The drive from Udawalawe to Weligama is about 2 hours. The next few days you can spend your time at the beach sipping cocktails.

Activities
   Visiting the Ravana Waterfall
   Visiting Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home (Apporx. LKR 3,650 per person)
   Safari at Udawalawe National Park (Approx. LKR 32,850 per person)

Accommodation
– The Green Rooms – Weligama (2-Star) or Similar Standard
– Paradise Beach Club – Mirissa (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Eraeliya Villas – Weligama (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

The next day you will have the option of taking some surfing lessons or else you can relax and enjoy the sun and the beautiful beach. After a busy day under the sun and water in the afternoon you will be driven to Mirissa (on a short drive from Weligama) where you can enjoy a coastal strip full of restaurants and bars.

Activities
   Relaxing at the beach
   Meet and greet locals
   Surfing lessons (Approx. LKR 9,000 per person)
   Mirissa bar hopping

Accommodation
– The Green Rooms – Weligama (2-Star) or Similar Standard
– Paradise Beach Club – Mirissa (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Eraeliya Villas – Weligama (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

The last day you spend at the south coast you can enjoy relaxing at the beach, or you can do a whale watching tour depending on the weather on that day.

Whale Watching in the morning – The south-west coast of Sri Lanka has become one of the places where the largest animals on earth inhabit. And, with resident and migratory colonies being spotted off the island’s north-east coast, Sri Lanka is fast becoming a top spot to watch blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins.

Activities
   Relaxing at the beach
   Whale watching in Mirissa (Approx. LKR 18,000 per person)

Accommodation
– The Green Rooms – Weligama (2-Star) or Similar Standard
– Paradise Beach Club – Mirissa (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Eraeliya Villas – Weligama (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

Today you will be driven to the commercial capital city of the country. On the way to Colombo, your tour guide will take you on a walking tour through what is the best-preserved colonial town in Sri Lanka, Galle, and the Dutch Fort. Later in the afternoon, when the heat dies down and city lights come up, you will be taken on the iconic Colombo City Tour where you get to know a bit about the local street food culture or option of going on a Colombo shopping tour.

Activities
   Galle City Tour (Dutch Fort)
   Colombo shopping tour
   Colombo City Tour in the afternoon

Accommodation
– Wonder Hotel – Colombo (3-Star) or Similar Standard
– Cinnamon Red – Colombo (4-Star) or Similar Deluxe
– Uga Residence – Colombo (Luxury Boutique) or Similar Luxury

Included Meals
– Breakfast
– Dinner

As your Sri Lanka tour comes to an end, the last day of your trip will depend on your flight time. If your flight is in the evening or late at night, we can organize a late check-out from your hotel, subject to availability and additional charges.Late check-out will allow you to have more time to explore the city or relax before your departure. You can store your luggage at the hotel and enjoy your final day in Sri Lanka without worrying about your belongings.
The distance from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), which is the main international airport in Sri Lanka, is approximately 35 kilometers and usually takes about 1 hour by car.

 

Activities
   Airport Drop off

Accommodation
– Late check out if require( subject to additional charges/availability)

Included Meals
– Breakfast

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