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Day 1

Airport – Sinharaja

Sinharaja Rain Forest reserve is only 21 km from east to west, and a maximum of 7 km from north to south, but it is a treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Day 2

Sinharaja rain forest ( Half Day ) – Udawalawe

Day 3

Udawalawe National park in the morning

Udawalawe lies south of the central hills of the island, and it surrounds the man made reservoir of Udawalawe, which is part of the park. It is a mixture of abandoned teak plantation, scrub jungle & grassland. The dry season is best to watch the many herds of elephant that roam the park

Yala National park in the afternoon

Yala Much of the reserve is parkland, but it also contains jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes and rivers and scrubland. The latter zone is punctuated with enormous rocky outcrops. The range of habitats give rise to a good range of wildlife. Yala has the world’s highest concentration of Leopards, although seeing this largely nocturnal carnivore still requires some luck.

Thissamaharama

Day 4

Thissamaharama – Bundala National park in the morning

Over 200 species of birds including both migrant and resident birds are living together in the park. Perhaps you may see elephants strolling in the park. Greater flamingo, grey heron, sandpipers, jacana, painted stork, black necked stork and Parakeet are some of the birds that you will found here. If you can count, you will find about 197 species of birds. Regarding the mammals you will find rusty spotted cat, wild boar, mouse deer, grey langur monkey, porcupine, pangolin and perhaps leopards.

Ella

Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views in Sri Lanka. Ella is an excellent base to explore the surrounding mountains, forests & villages,

Day 5

Ella  ( Hiking, Trecking in the morning )

Nuwara Eliya  ( Option by train )

Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little’ England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create the resort into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and it’s strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., evoke nostalgia of Colonial British Ceylon.

Day 6

Nuwara Eliya

Horten plains

World’s End / Waterfalls – HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the world’s best nature reserves. Spanning approximately 10,000 hectares the park is also home to a wide variety of flora

Kandy

Sri Lanka’s famous Kandyan cultural dance show. Early evening, in time for the evening pooja, we visit the Temple of the Tooth, housing a relic from the Lord Buddha which was collected from his funeral pyre and brought to Sri Lanka over 1500 years ago.

Day 7

Kandy – Airport

Day 1

Airport – Benthota

It has a long broad sandy beach, at its best during the October to April holiday season, with safe swimming – although red warning flags fly when currents are too strong. There are some fine beach side hotels, which also have swimming pools, as well as guest houses to suit all budgets close to the carefully planned developed area.

Day 2

Leisure at Benthota beach

Option – Boat Safari at Madu River or Water Sports

Day 3

Benthota – Galle

Galle is an exquisite city filled with colonial Dutch and Portuguese history and architecture and once a major port. The imposing Fort is a tourist’s treasure; it houses the national Maritime Museum, the National museum and the more recent (1938) lighthouse.

Day 4

Galle – Option – Whales watching in the morning – Thissamaharama

Day 5

Thissamaharama – Yala National park in the morning

Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard.

Nuwara Eliya

Wind past misty mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls | Walk through lush green tea plantations, mountainous landscapes and rural villages.

Day 6

Nuwara Eliya – Kandy

Tooth relic temple, The beautiful city, surrounded by hills and valleys, rivers, lakes and cascading waterfalls, boasts of the Royal Botanical gardens at Peradeniya.

Option – By Train

Day 7

Kandy – Airport

Day 1

Airport – Anuradhapura

Located on the banks of a river, Anuradhapura is now a picturesque ruined city, filled with mystery and steeped in a rich Buddhist culture. Tour groups and pilgrims alike visit this city, and this diverse and versatile city caters to a locals and visitors alike. The ancient city lies adjacent to the modern, and ruined buildings, ancient temples, cobbled streets, and even crumbling fort walls are spread out and interspersed with all signs of modern life in this bustling and thriving city.

Day 2

Visit Anuradhapura sacred city in the morning – Vist Mihinthale

Mihintale, one of Sri Lanka’s most significant religious sites, lies 13kms east of Anuradhapura and is where Buddhism originated on the island. Mihintale can be an inspiring visit at all times of the year, especially on the full moon day of May when Vesak is celebrated in remembrance of Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and Prinivanpama (his passing).

Habarana

Day 3

Habarana – Visit Sigiriya rock fortress in the morning

Part hedonistic pleasure palace, part fortress and part sacred complex, Sigiriya is one of the island’s most awe-inspiring archaeological sites and a leading tourist attraction. In fact some consider it to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world with visitors recording their impressions in some of the earliest-known graffiti.

Vist Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa’s ancient splendour cannot fail to inspire. Set amongst gently undulating woodland, the monkeys, giant lizards and birdlife in abundance seem tamer than elsewhere in the island. Even 1980s pop group Duran Duran were obviously impressed, featuring Polonnaruwa in their music video, Save a Prayer.

Back to Habarana

Day 4

Habarana – Visit Dambulla cave temple

Altogether, there are five caves. Cave 2, the Maharaja Vihara is the largest and most spectacular at over 50m long, 7m high and almost 25m deep. The spiritual energy at Dambulla is palpable and the Buddhist art on display is unparalleled in Sri Lanka. An added bonus is the majestic view from the top of the rock.

Visit Mathale Aluwiharaya temple,  Hindu Temple in Mathale

Kandy

Tooth relic temple, The beautiful city, surrounded by hills and valleys, rivers, lakes and cascading waterfalls, boasts of the Royal Botanical gardens at Peradeniya.

Day 5

Kandy Tooth relic temple, Kandy city – Nuwara Eliya

En- route to Nuwara Eliya can be sighted Ramboda water falls, & visit Tea factory

Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little’ England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create the resort into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and it’s strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., evoke nostalgia of Colonial British Ceylon.

Day 6

Nuwara Eliya – Colombo

The city is a jarring mix of old and new, with a central cluster of high-rise office blocks and hotels overshadowing red-tiled colonial-era buildings and sprawling street markets which overflow with high-piled fruit and vegetables, colourful silks and cottons, and deliciously fragrant spices. On its crowded streets stand places of worship, symbolic of Sri Lanka‘s multiethnic heritage: graceful Buddhist viharas (temples), for instance, stand close to extravagant temples encrusted with Hindu statuary, along with Muslim mosques with minarets scattered along Colombo’s streets.

Day 7

Colombo – Airport

Day 1

Airport – Negombo

Day 2

Negombo

Highlights:
Negombo city, Fish market, dutch fort, Angurukaaramulla Temple, fishermans bay, St. Mary’s Church, Dutch Canal, Fishes drying on the beach.
if interested you can take a Dutch Canal or Muthurajawela Marsh private boat tour.

Option – Boat Safari at Dutch canal

Day 3

Negombo – Benthota

It has a long broad sandy beach, at its best during the October to April holiday season, with safe swimming – although red warning flags fly when currents are too strong. There are some fine beach side hotels, which also have swimming pools, as well as guest houses to suit all budgets close to the carefully planned developed area.

En route to Benthota visit Colombo City

The city is a jarring mix of old and new, with a central cluster of high-rise office blocks and hotels overshadowing red-tiled colonial-era buildings and sprawling street markets which overflow with high-piled fruit and vegetables, colourful silks and cottons, and deliciously fragrant spices. On its crowded streets stand places of worship, symbolic of Sri Lanka‘s multiethnic heritage: graceful Buddhist viharas (temples), for instance, stand close to extravagant temples encrusted with Hindu statuary, along with Muslim mosques with minarets scattered along Colombo’s streets.

Day 4

Benthota

Option – Water Sports

Water skis, surf boards, jet skis and speed boats are available at many sports centres around Bentota beach. Gradually youth are mostly involved with stunning sports. Whether you are not interested, you will be attracted soon as you can see the others. Beginners can be trained under the supervision of professional trainees of water sports.

Day 5

Benthota – Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa is world famous for it’s coral sanctuary. Tourists can go on glass bottom boasts to witness the beauty of the marine life in and around the corals.

Options – Boat Safari at Madu River,

Madu River boat trip is a wonderful way of seeing some of the hundreds of species of plants and animal’s monkeys eat fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard glides slowly through the water, and cormorants, egrets and kingfishers wait patiently on the banks, eyeing the water for prey.

Visit Turtle Hatchery. Where you will be able to see many varieties hundreds of tiny turtles. You can learn new facts about these little fellows and have fun at the same time.

Day 6

Hikkaduwa

Options – Snorkeling,  Diving,  Fishing etc

Day 7

Hikkaduwa – Visit Galle Fort

Basking on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Fort was first built by the Portuguese in 1588 before being extensively fortified by the Dutch in the mid 1600s. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage value, the Fort was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 as a unique exposition of “an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.”

Mirissa

Day 8

Mirissa

Options – Whales watching ,

Highlights:

Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do in Sri Lanka during your holiday. Mirissa is the best place to start your whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka.
In warm Indian ocean you can see Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales, and Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and Striped dolphins. Sometimes you can see turtles and various fish species, for example Bluefin tuna and flying fish.

 Surfing

Day 9

Mirissa

Option – Excursion  ( Vist Yala National park )

Yala Much of the reserve is parkland, but it also contains jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes and rivers and scrubland. The latter zone is punctuated with enormous rocky outcrops. The range of habitats give rise to a good range of wildlife. Yala has the world’s highest concentration of Leopards, although seeing this largely nocturnal carnivore still requires some luck.

Day 10

Mirissa – Airport

Day 1

Airport – Negombo

Highlights:
Negombo city, Fish market, dutch fort, Angurukaaramulla Temple, fishermans bay, St. Mary’s Church, Dutch Canal, Fishes drying on the beach.
if interested you can take a Dutch Canal or Muthurajawela Marsh private boat tour.

Day 2

Negombo

Option – Boat Safari at Dutch canal or Colombo City tour

Day 3

Negombo – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

It’s the world’s first elephant orphanage established to feed, nurse and house young elephants lost or abandoned. Visitors at the orphanage could see the baby elephants being fed milk from gigantic feeding bottles, definitely an unforgettable sight! The sanctuary is spread over 25 acres of lush forest with a wide river flowing through it.

Dambulla

Day 4

Dambulla

Sigiriya rock fortress

We continue to the citadel of Sigiriya, founded over 1500 years ago, which is one of the most remarkable creations in the world. The king transformed a 200m rock into an impregnable fortress. Today the site offers the visitor a chance to see the world famous gallery of 5th century frescoes and the patricide kings palace on the summit. We climb the Sigiriya Hilltop fortress for stunning views to the forests below.

Minneriya National park

Minneriya 24 species of Mammals have been recorded from the park. In addition to having a very large population of Elephants in the park, Minneriya also has all other big game like Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Wild Pig, Grey Langers, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, three species of Mongoose, Porcupine & Indian Pangolin.

Dambulla

Day 5

Dambulla – Dambulla cave temple

The fascination of these caves is not only the statues but also the many intricate and delicate paintings that cover the ceiling and walls, created with indigenous traditional paints.

Dambulla Rock Temple which was built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century BC. Dambulla is world heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of 5 caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceiling is the largest area of paintings round in the world. The caves contain over 150 images of Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.

Spice Garden – Kandy

Drive to Kandy via one of Sri Lanka’s famous spice gardens before continuing to Kandy, a pleasant mountain town lying 500m above sea level, and the most spiritual town on the island. Later visit the lake; along with some local handicrafts, before witnessing a classic Kandyan cultural dance show. Early evening, in time for the evening pooja, we visit the Temple of the Tooth, housing a relic from the Lord Buddha which was collected from his funeral pyre and brought to Sri Lanka over 1500 years ago.

Day 6

Kandy

Option – Kandy Tooth relic temple,  Botanical garden, City,  Shopping, Cultural dance etc.

Kandy – Nuwara Eliya by train

Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little’ England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create the resort into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and it’s strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., evoke nostalgia of Colonial British Ceylon.

Day 7

Nuwara Eliya – Horten plains – Nuwara Eliya

World’s End / Waterfalls – HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the world’s best nature reserves. Spanning approximately 10,000 hectares the park is also home to a wide variety of flora

Day 8

Nuwara Eliya – Kithulgala  ( White water rafting )

Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand.

Benthota

Day 9

Benthota

It has a long broad sandy beach, at its best during the October to April holiday season, with safe swimming – although red warning flags fly when currents are too strong. There are some fine beach side hotels, which also have swimming pools, as well as guest houses to suit all budgets close to the carefully planned developed area.

Leisure at Beach

Option – Water Sports,  River Boat Safari

Day 10

Benthota – Airport

Day 1

Airport – Anuradhapura

Located on the banks of a river, Anuradhapura is now a picturesque ruined city, filled with mystery and steeped in a rich Buddhist culture. Tour groups and pilgrims alike visit this city, and this diverse and versatile city caters to a locals and visitors alike. The ancient city lies adjacent to the modern, and ruined buildings, ancient temples, cobbled streets, and even crumbling fort walls are spread out and interspersed with all signs of modern life in this bustling and thriving city.

Day 2

Anuradhapura sacred city –  Trincomale

Trincomalee is also famous for its multitude of Buddhist and Hindu temple ruins, and is considered to be a sacred place for Sinhalese and Tamils. The Hindu temple Koneswaram built atop Swami Rock is a must visit site. Other places to visit here include Sri Lanka’s largest remaining historic Dutch fortress and the rare hot spring wells at Kanniyai, which attract crowds throughout the year.

Day 3

Visit Hindu Temples, Dutch fort,  Buddhist Temple, Hot spring wells, War cemetery, etc. .

Stay in Trincomale

Day 4

Trincomale – Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa’s ancient splendour cannot fail to inspire. Set amongst gently undulating woodland, the monkeys, giant lizards and birdlife in abundance seem tamer than elsewhere in the island. Even 1980s pop group Duran Duran were obviously impressed, featuring Polonnaruwa in their music video, Save a Prayer.

Minneriya National park

For those wanting wildlife along with cultural heritage, there are the neighbouring game parks of Minneriya

Habarana

Day 5

Habarana – Sigiriya rock fortress – Habarana

Part hedonistic pleasure palace, part fortress and part sacred complex, Sigiriya is one of the island’s most awe-inspiring archaeological sites and a leading tourist attraction. In fact some consider it to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world with visitors recording their impressions in some of the earliest-known graffiti.

Day 6

Habarana – Dambulla cave temple

The fascination of these caves is not only the statues but also the many intricate and delicate paintings that cover the ceiling and walls, created with indigenous traditional paints.

Mathale Aluwiharaya temple – Kandy cultural dance – Kandy

Tooth relic temple, The beautiful city, surrounded by hills and valleys, rivers, lakes and cascading waterfalls, boasts of the Royal Botanical gardens at Peradeniya.

Day 7

Kandy Tooth relic temple and city – Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little’ England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create the resort into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and it’s strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., evoke nostalgia of Colonial British Ceylon.

En- route to Nuwara Eliya can be sighted Ramboda water falls and Tea factory

Day 8

Nuwara Eliya – Thissamaharama

En- route to Thissamaharama visit Sitha Amman Hindu Temple, Dowa Temple in Bandarawela, Rawana Ella water falls, and Buduruwagala Temple.

Day 9

Thissamaharama – katharagama sacred city

The sites at Kataragama includes the Kirivehera, a Buddhist Dagoba dating back to the 1st century, as well as several other Hindu and Buddhist shrines are all housed within the large Kataragama complex.

Galle

Dutch Fort:
Built in 1663, the fort still retains the atmosphere and charm of Dutch days. Many old Dutch buildings are still intact inside the fort. The best way to see the fort is by walking around at the time of sunset.

Day 10

Galle – Airport

Day 1
Airport – Galle

Galle is an exquisite city filled with colonial Dutch and Portuguese history and architecture and once a major port. The imposing Fort is a tourist’s treasure; it houses the national Maritime Museum, the National museum and the more recent (1938) lighthouse.

Day 2
Galle – Sinharaja rain forest

Sinharaja Rain Forest reserve is only 21 km from east to west, and a maximum of 7 km from north to south, but it is a treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Day 3
Sinharaja – Thissamaharama
Visit Yala National park in the afternoon

Yala Much of the reserve is parkland, but it also contains jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes and rivers and scrubland. The latter zone is punctuated with enormous rocky outcrops. The range of habitats give rise to a good range of wildlife. Yala has the world’s highest concentration of Leopards, although seeing this largely nocturnal carnivore still requires some luck.

Day 4
Thissamaharama – Ella

Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views in Sri Lanka. Ella is an excellent base to explore the surrounding mountains, forests & villages,

Day 5
Ella – Nuwara Eliya (by train )

Wind past misty mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls | Walk through lush green tea plantations, mountainous landscapes and rural villages.

Day 6
Nuwara Eliya – Horten plains

World’s End / Waterfalls – HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the world’s best nature reserves. Spanning approximately 10,000 hectares the park is also home to a wide variety of flora

Kandy

Day 7
Kandy –

Tooth relic temple, The beautiful city, surrounded by hills and valleys, rivers, lakes and cascading waterfalls, boasts of the Royal Botanical gardens at Peradeniya.

Day 8
Kandy

Spice Gardens are open to visitors, a delightful place to stroll in fragrant greenery and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees and curry, cinnamon and the precious cardamom, a relative of ginger. It grows in the shade of high jungle trees and can only be harvested by hand.

Dambulla cave temple

The fascination of these caves is not only the statues but also the many intricate and delicate paintings that cover the ceiling and walls, created with indigenous traditional paints.

Habarana

Habarana enables you to use it as a base to visit all places of interest within the cultural triangle or as a point to break your journey before going to the East coast beaches for sun and surf or going on safari to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Parks to observe wildlife.

Day 9
Habarana – Sigiriya

Built 1600 years ago, Sigiriya is an exquisite example of ancient Sri Lankan art and architecture. Wander around its ruins. Climb to the Sky Palace, stopping on the way to admire the Frescoes of the ladies of the king’s harem, then continue to the on summit and be astounded by the panoramic view that awaits you.

Minneriya National park

24 species of Mammals have been recorded from the park. In addition to having a very large population of Elephants in the park, Minneriya also has all other big game like Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Wild Pig, Grey Langers, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, three species of Mongoose, Porcupine & Indian Pangolin.

Habarana

Day 10
Habarana – Airport

Day 1

Colombo – Anuradhapura

Day 2

Anuradhapura – Wilpattu National park

Highlights:
Wilpattu National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest wildlife parks. Wilpattu’s varying natural habitats; coastal belt, natural lakes (villus), cliff tops, scrublands, open grasslands and dense forest provide for numerous species of animals. Many of the `big game’ found in Sri Lanka including elephant, sloth bear, water buffalo, spotted dear and leopard can be seen here. The coastal belt and natural lakes attract many species of birds such as Painted Storks, Black-headed Ibis, Asian Open-bills, Whistling Teals, Eurasian Spoonbills, Little & Indian Cormorants and many species of kingfishers as well as water monitors and mugger crocodiles. It also contains a number of important cultural sites.

Anuradhapura

Full Day Safari at Wilpattu National park

Day 3

Anuradhapura – Dambulla

Option – Balloon tour | Village Safari | Elephant Ride | Ayurvedic Massage at Dambulla

Day 4

Dambulla – Sigiriya rock fortress

Built 1600 years ago, Sigiriya is an exquisite example of ancient Sri Lankan art and architecture. Wander around its ruins. Climb to the Sky Palace, stopping on the way to admire the Frescoes of the ladies of the king’s harem, then continue to the on summit and be astounded by the panoramic view that awaits you.

Minneriya National park

24 species of Mammals have been recorded from the park. In addition to having a very large population of Elephants in the park, Minneriya also has all other big game like Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Wild Pig, Grey Langers, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, three species of Mongoose, Porcupine & Indian Pangolin.

Dambulla

Day 5

Dambulla – Spice Garden – Hunasfals ( Kandy )

Option – Trecking surrounds Hotel @ Hunas Falls

Guests can visit the spa for a massage, or enjoy quiet reading in the library. The tour desk arranges nature walks, mountain treks

Day  6

Hunas Falls – Trecking @ Knuckles Range

It is a real paradise for those who love to hike or mountain bike , offering numerous mountainous trails that journey across clear rivers, through dense forests, past flowing waterfalls and lush tea plantations, and alongside terraced paddy fields and colourful Kandyan home gardens.

Kandy

Day 7

Kandy – Udawattakale in the morning

Many of small and medium size mammals that inhabit Sri Lanka can be seen here. Several kinds of snakes and other reptiles might also be seen. Udawatta Kele was designated as a forest reserve in 1856, and it became a sanctuary in 1938. The Sri Lanka Forest Department has two offices in the reserve, one of which (i.e. the one located at the southeastern entrance) has a nature education centre with a display of pictures, posters, stuffed animals, etc.

Kithulgala

Day 8

Kithulgala – (Water rafting,  canoeing, Hiking, etc )

Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand.

Nallathanni  ( Adam’s peak )

Climbing Adam’s peak in the midnight till following day morning

Sri Pada, or Adam’s Peak, is sacred to all four main religious groups in Sri Lanka – the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and the Christians. The giant footprint at the top is variously claimed as an imprint either of Lord Buddha, God Shiva, Adam, or St. Thomas, the Christian Apostle who preached in south India.

Day 9

Nallathanni to Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little’ England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create the resort into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and it’s strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., evoke nostalgia of Colonial British Ceylon.

Day 10

Nuwara Eliya – Horten plains  ( Trecking )

World’s End / Waterfalls – HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the world’s best nature reserves. Spanning approximately 10,000 hectares the park is also home to a wide variety of flora

Ella by train

Day 11

Ella  ( Hiking,  Trecking in the morning )

Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views in Sri Lanka. Ella is an excellent base to explore the surrounding mountains, forests & villages,

Udawalawe

Day 12

Udawalawe National park in the morning

Udawalawe lies south of the central hills of the island, and it surrounds the man made reservoir of Udawalawe, which is part of the park. It is a mixture of abandoned teak plantation, scrub jungle & grassland. The dry season is best to watch the many herds of elephant that roam the park

Sinharaja

Day 13

Half Day in Sinharaja rain forest

Sinharaja Rain Forest reserve is only 21 km from east to west, and a maximum of 7 km from north to south, but it is a treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Sinharaja – katharagama

Day 14

Katharagama  ( Full Day Yala National park Safari )

Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard.

Day 15

Katharagama – Bundala National park

Over 200 species of birds including both migrant and resident birds are living together in the park. Perhaps you may see elephants strolling in the park. Greater flamingo, grey heron, sandpipers, jacana, painted stork, black necked stork and Parakeet are some of the birds that you will found here. If you can count, you will find about 197 species of birds. Regarding the mammals you will find rusty spotted cat, wild boar, mouse deer, grey langur monkey, porcupine, pangolin and perhaps leopards.

Mirissa

Day 16

Mirissa

Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do in Sri Lanka during your holiday. Mirissa is the best place to start your whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka.
In warm Indian ocean you can see Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales, and Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and Striped dolphins. Sometimes you can see turtles and various fish species, for example Bluefin tuna and flying fish.

Option – Surfing in the afternoon or leisure at Beach

Day 17

Mirissa – Airport

 

Day 1

Airport – Kalpitiya

Day 2

Kalpitiya

Options – Kite surfing, Wind surfing,  Fishing etc.

One of the best places in the world for kite surfing. Enjoy the tranquil ocean with the most beautiful coral gardens of Sri Lanka.

Day 3

Kalpitiya

Despite its natural beauty, the western peninsular area of KALPITIYA in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka is remarkably untouched by tourism.  But for those lucky enough to visit, there is a multitude of things to see and do!  With the small close-knit fishing community dominating the lives of the local people, visitors can get a real insight into the working life away from the city.

Option – Whales/ Dolphing watching

Day 4

Kalpitiya

Trincomale

The Bay of Trincomalee provides security and is openly accessible to all types of sea crafts in all weathers. The beaches are used for recreational purposes such as surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching. The city is renowned for housing the largest Dutch fort in Sri Lanka. It is home to major Sri Lankan naval bases and a Sri Lankan Air Force base.

Day 5

Trincomale

Options – Visit Pigeon island (snorkelling),

 Historical places in Trincomale,

 Dolphin watching

Day 6

Trincomale – Pasikuda

Day 7

Leisure at Pasikuda Beach

Pasikuda is renowned because of its extended shallow coastline, making it a great spot for sunbathing and shallow swimming. The mesmerizing, azure waters are hard to resist and, along with the pristine, white-golden sand of the beach, create an incredible sight. The area is fast becoming a tourist hots pot.

Day 8

Pasikuda – Arugambay

Day 9

Arugambay

The Arugam Bay Beach is a wide sweeping sandy beach in front of the village of Arugam Bay and is an attraction for surfing and swimming all year-round. Arugam Bay‘s first international surfing competition was held by the ISA (International Surfing Association) in the summer of 2004.

Option – Surfing

Day 10

Leisure at Arugambay

Option – Excursion  ( Visit Lahugala National park )

The park is one of Sri Lanka’s smallest but most valuable conservation areas for elephants and endemic birds. Lying in the dry zone, the vegetation surrounding the tanks is dry mixed evergreen forest with scrubs.

Day 11

Arugambay – Tangalle

Day 12

Leisure at Tangalle Beach

Tangalle beach is nourished with beautiful beach cabanas built in accordance to the rural architectural style in Sri lanka. They are thatched and stilted. You can easily visit the Rekawa lagoon whereas Sea turtles use to lay their eggs at night.

Options – Visit Blow hole in kudawella | Turtles watching in Rekawa

Day 13

Tangalle – Visit Galle fort

Basking on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Fort was first built by the Portuguese in 1588 before being extensively fortified by the Dutch in the mid 1600s. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage value, the Fort was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 as a unique exposition of “an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.”

Benthota

It has a long broad sandy beach, at its best during the October to April holiday season, with safe swimming – although red warning flags fly when currents are too strong. There are some fine beach side hotels, which also have swimming pools, as well as guest houses to suit all budgets close to the carefully planned developed area.

Day 14

Benthota – Airport

Day 1

Airport – Sinharaja

Sinharaja Rain Forest reserve is only 21 km from east to west, and a maximum of 7 km from north to south, but it is a treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

Day 2

Half Day  in Sinharaja rain forest – Udawalawe

Day 3

Udawalawe National park in the morning

Udawalawe lies south of the central hills of the island, and it surrounds the man made reservoir of Udawalawe, which is part of the park. It is a mixture of abandoned teak plantation, scrub jungle & grassland. The dry season is best to watch the many herds of elephant that roam the park

Yala National park in the afternoon

Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard.

Thissamaharama

Day 4

Thissamaharama – Bundala National park

Over 200 species of birds including both migrant and resident birds are living together in the park. Perhaps you may see elephants strolling in the park. Greater flamingo, grey heron, sandpipers, jacana, painted stork, black necked stork and Parakeet are some of the birds that you will found here. If you can count, you will find about 197 species of birds. Regarding the mammals you will find rusty spotted cat, wild boar, mouse deer, grey langur monkey, porcupine, pangolin and perhaps leopards.

Ella

Day 5

Ella

Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views in Sri Lanka. Ella is an excellent base to explore the surrounding mountains, forests & villages,

Nuwara Eliya

Option – by train

( Ella -Hiking, Trecking,  Cycling etc in the morning )

Day 6

Nuwara Eliya – Horten plains

World’s End / Waterfalls – HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the world’s best nature reserves. Spanning approximately 10,000 hectares the park is also home to a wide variety of flora

Adam’s peak ( Start to climb  in the midnight and take about 7 hrs, till following day morning )

Sri Pada, or Adam’s Peak, is sacred to all four main religious groups in Sri Lanka – the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and the Christians. The giant footprint at the top is variously claimed as an imprint either of Lord Buddha, God Shiva, Adam, or St. Thomas, the Christian Apostle who preached in south India.

Day 7

Adam’s peak – Kithulgala

Day 8

Kithulgala  ( Water rafting, Canoeing, Hiking etc )

Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand.

Can be sighted species of bird’s

Kithulgala – Kandy

Sri Lanka’s famous Kandyan cultural dance show. Early evening, in time for the evening pooja, we visit the Temple of the Tooth, housing a relic from the Lord Buddha which was collected from his funeral pyre and brought to Sri Lanka over 1500 years ago.

Option – Visit Kandy city,  Tooth relic temple Cultural dance etc.

Day 9

Kandy – Trecking in the Nuckles Range

It is a real paradise for those who love to hike or mountain bike , offering numerous mountainous trails that journey across clear rivers, through dense forests, past flowing waterfalls and lush tea plantations, and alongside terraced paddy fields and colourful Kandyan home gardens.

Dambulla

Day 10

Dambulla – Sigiriya rock fortress

We continue to the citadel of Sigiriya, founded over 1500 years ago, which is one of the most remarkable creations in the world. The king transformed a 200m rock into an impregnable fortress. Today the site offers the visitor a chance to see the world famous gallery of 5th century frescoes and the patricide kings palace on the summit. We climb the Sigiriya Hilltop fortress for stunning views to the forests below.

Minneriya National park

24 species of Mammals have been recorded from the park. In addition to having a very large population of Elephants in the park, Minneriya also has all other big game like Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Wild Pig, Grey Langers, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, three species of Mongoose, Porcupine & Indian Pangolin.

Dambulla

Day 11

Dambulla – Anuradhapura

Option – Balloons tour in the morning

Day 12

Anuradhapura – ( Full Day Wilpattu National park )

Wilpattu National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest wildlife parks. Wilpattu’s varying natural habitats; coastal belt, natural lakes (villus), cliff tops, scrublands, open grasslands and dense forest provide for numerous species of animals. Many of the `big game’ found in Sri Lanka including elephant, sloth bear, water buffalo, spotted dear and leopard can be seen here. The coastal belt and natural lakes attract many species of birds such as Painted Storks, Black-headed Ibis, Asian Open-bills, Whistling Teals, Eurasian Spoonbills, Little & Indian Cormorants and many species of kingfishers as well as water monitors and mugger crocodiles. It also contains a number of important cultural sites.

Day 13

Anuradhapura – Kalpitiya

Whale and Dolphin watching is a seasonal activity and sightings are certain on the west coast in locations from Kalpitiya which is a lesser known paradise within a paradise, its natural beauty, close knit fishing community, fresh sea food, provide interesting and varied possibilities for the visitor.

Option – kite surfing

Day 14

Kalpitiya – Airport

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