Accommodation (BB Basis)

Transport in an air-conditioned private car/van accompanying English speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour

Complimentary tickets for Kandy cultural dance show

Daily one 500 ml water bottle per person

Free sim card on arrival

All applicable taxes

Entrance fees at visiting sites as per the given itinerary

Cost of 4x4 jeep hire for safaris and off-road transport

Early check in & late check out

Visa & Airline ticketing

Lunch, dinner & beverages

Tips, portage or any expense of personal nature

Cameras and video permits for certain sites

Guide tips

Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to Colombo, Sri Lanka

Start your Colombo adventure of the most beautiful attractions in the city. Head to your first destination, Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most important temples in Sri Lanka. This is a relevant and educational stop to create a basic understanding of Buddhism in Colombo. From the temple, make your way to Independence Memorial Hall, built in 1948 to commemorate independence from British rule. Spend the afternoon at Colombo National Museum, the best place to get acquainted with Sri

Lanka’s culture and history. In the evening, you can make a quick visit to Laksala, the only state-owned gift and souvenir shop in Sri Lanka.

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence

On day 2, head to Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara. Situated in Kelaniya just 10 kilometers away from the center of Colombo, the temple is said to be one of the 3 temples in Sri Lanka that the Buddha visited. After spending some time in the temple, make your way back to Colombo. Visit some places you might have missed in day 1 like Viharamahadevi Park, Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque and Colombo Fort. End the day at Mount Lavinia Beach and enjoy a delicious seafood meal right on the beach.

On day 3, depart the capital of Sri Lanka and head south to Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can either take it easy and soak up the atmosphere in Galle or you can begin your tour of its beaches,

restaurants and shops. Some of the attractions you can visit in 3 days are the Dutch Reformed Church (Groote Kerk), the Old Dutch Hospital (now a shopping center), Galle Fort Lighthouse, Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre Mahamodara, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Unawatuna Beach and Rumasalla Mountain.

On your 6th day, make your way to Tangalle, one of the largest towns in Southern Sri Lanka and is a famous beach destination. Tangalle provides great swimming, snorkeling and beach experience plus greater privacy. For adventure loving individuals, there are plenty of water activities you can try like surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing. You can also do a day trip to Mirissa, the best place for whales and dolphin watching.

Undoubtedly one of the best travel experiences in Sri Lanka is a visit to Yala National Park, the second largest national park in the country. Join a full day tour of Yala National Park from Tangalle and participate in a game drive in search for leopards, elephants, deer and wild boars. The opportunity for incredible photographs is endless during the tour, so frequent stops are provided for visitors to enjoy the landscape and up-close encounter with wild animals.

On day 9, say good bye to the beaches and travel to the mountain village Ella, located in Central Sri Lanka. At an altitude of about 1000 meters, Ella is the best place to escape the heat. It is surrounded by

marvelous mountains, tea plantations and rice fields. Ella is a tiny place with not so many attractions as compared to other towns of Sri Lanka, but if you would like an actual get-away-from-it-all, totally

unplugged holiday, then you will enjoy it.

View of the valleys around Ella, Sri Lanka

Unplug from the hectic life and just take in the view… This is what a bench with a view is supposed to be

and Ella has one for you

If you want to experience the best of Kandy in just three days, then there’s no time to waste. Take the most scenic train ride from Ella to Kandy. It is said to be the most popular train route in Sri Lanka and is

considered a tourist attraction in itself. Upon arrival, Travel time between Ella and Kandy is about 7 hours.

train from Ella to Kandy, Sri Lanka

Take a train from Ella to Kandy and enjoy the ride

Some of the attractions you can visit in 3 days are Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, Commonwealth War Cemetery, Kandy Garrison Cemetery, Udawattekele Sanctuary and Ceylon Tea Museum. You can also watch the Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show, one of the best traditional Sri Lankan dance shows.

As the tour comes to an end, you will be dropped to the Bandaranaike International Airport for departure. As heavy as the heart may be, bidding farewell is coming your way. Let’s part our ways until we meet next. Let your memories with us in Sri Lanka be in your hearts forever

As per flight schedule transferred to the airport of the departure. Say good bye with a heart to return.