Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights

Best of Sri Lanka

Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights

Sri Lanka has an extraordinary variety of places to visit within its modest size. Lapped up by the Indian Ocean, the coastline is lined with idyllic - and often refreshingly undeveloped - beaches, while the mainland boasts a compelling variety of landscapes ranging from the misty highlands of the hills to wildlife-rich lowland jungles, swathed in tea plantations.

Tour Highlights

Visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla.
Temple of the Buddha Tooth Relic at Kandy.
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort.
Visit Yala National Park

Destinations:

Colombo Dambulla Kandy Nuwara Eliya Yala Galle Bentota Colombo

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Colombo By Flight

You will meet our travel executive after collecting your luggage & passing customs at arrival hall, who will assist you with your transfer to hotel. Overnight in Negombo.

Accommodation

Overnight in Negombo.

Day 2: Negombo-Dambulla

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Dambulla en-route visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Overnight in Dambulla. (B)

Accommodation

Overnight in Dambulla.

Day 3: Dambulla

After breakfast, you will head out on a visit to the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa. This evening you will stop by Minneriya National Park which is known for it's elephant gatherings, sambar Dear & Leopard. Overnight in Dambulla. (B)

Accommodation

Overnight in Dambulla.

Day 4: Dambulla-Kandy

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Sigiriya and climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress thereafter proceed to Kandy via Matale and en-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple. Overnight in Kandy. (B)

Accommodation

Overnight in Kandy.

Day 5: Kandy

After breakfast at the hotel visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden and commence a city tour in Kandy visiting Temple of Tooth Relic. Overnight in Kandy. (B)

Accommodation

Overnight in Kandy.

Day 6: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Nuwara Eliya and en-route visit a Tea Factory where you will observe the process of manufacturing tea. You will also learn about how tea is graded and taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya. (B)

Accommodation

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya-Yala

Drive to Yala National Park - famed for having the highest leopard density in the world. Rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Yala. (B)

Accommodation

Overnight in Yala.

Day 8: Yala

After breakfast enjoy jeep safari in Yala National Park where you’ll come into rich, expansive vegetation teeming with wildlife ranging from sloth bears to elephants and peacocks. Overnight in Yala. (B)

Accommodation

Overnight in Yala.

Day 9: Yala-Galle

After breakfast depart for Galle and check in at hotel. This evening you will head out on a tour of the Galle Fort explaining it’s history & architecture. Overnight in Galle. (B)

Accommodation

Overnight in Galle.

Day 10: Galle

After breakfast you are free to relax or (optional) learn the story of Cinnamon. A cinnamon infused lunch will follow your experience. Overnight in Galle. (B)