Tour Program
The brief island tour has been designed to give you a taste of Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity in terms of nature and wildlife and also a taste of Sri Lanka’s rich and colorful culture. The tour includes:-
Tour Summary
- Visit the Pinnawala elephant orphanage a sanctuary to orphaned elephants.
- Indulge in the rich culture and scenic beauty Kandy has to offer.
- Take a stroll through the Royal botanical gardens.
- Visit to a tea plantation in the scenic hill country of Nuwara-Eliya.
- Feel your mind and body elevated as journey to the lush green mountains of Ella.
- Embark on a safari to explore wildlife and nature at the Yala national park.
- Stroll into the colonial era by wondering in the amazing Galle fort.
- Enjoy the sunny beaches of Hikkaduwa
1
day
Airport, Colombo
Our representatives will meet and greet you at the airport on your arrival. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Colombo where you can refresh yourself after which you will join a midday city tour of Colombo. The tour will give you a glimpse of Colombo’s architecture, art and culture. You will be brought back to your hotel at the conclusion of your city tour where you will spend the night.
2
day
Negombo, Pinnawala, Kandy
You leave for the Pinnawala elephant orphanage a sanctuary for orphaned elephants, located in a vast span of lush greenery. Here you will be given an opportunity to feed the elephants during the feeding times, after which you will proceed to the beautiful central highlands of Kandy. Indulge in the rich history and culture of Kandy by embarking on a city tour. You will also be taken to visit a bazaar, an arts and craft centre, a gem museum and lapidary where you may indulge in some shopping. Having concluded your city tour you will be transferred to you hotel in Kandy for rest and relaxation. The last event of the day will be to witness a beautiful cultural show. You will then be transferred back to your hotel where you will spend the rest of your night.
Overnight in Kandy.
3
day
Kandy
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. After lunch you may visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. Visit the famous Peradeniya Botanical gardens which was first built as a pleasure garden by King Wickramabahu III a Sinhala king around the year 1371 and was expanded by the British. It is renowned for the collection of more than 300 varieties of Orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palms trees attach it is the National Herbarium. It also used during the Second World War by Lord Louis Mountbatten, the supreme commander of the allied forces in the South Asia as the headquarters of the South East Asia Command.
Overnight in Kandy.
4
day
Nuwaraeliya
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya, en-route visit a Tea Factory and learn how the world famous Ceylon Tea is produced. (if time permits after the train ride) Nuwara Eliya meaning “City on the Plain”or City of Light” is situated in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. Due to the high altitude, Nuwara Eliya has a much cooler climate. The town’s attractions include – Golf Course, Trout Streams, Victoria Park, Boating or fishing on lake Gregory.
Overnight in Nuwaraeliya.
5
day
Nuwaraeliya, Ella
Catch the train to Ella for an unforgettable train ride through a most picturesque landscape. We will pick you from Ella station.
Ella is a beautiful small village in Sri Lanka's hill country with little more than a handful of shops, hotels and guesthouses, but it has an almost perfect climate and occupies a very scenic vantage point, with views on a fine day stretching right across the South Coast of Sri Lanka. Visit Little Adam’s Peak.
Overnight in Ella.
6-7
day
Ella, Yala
Leave early for Yala. Check in at hotel.
After a quick lunch leave hotel to do a safari at the Yala National Park which is the most visited and the second largest national park in Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka's most popular wild life safari destination. Popular for Leopards, Crocodiles, Wild elephants, Deer, Bear, Peacocks and may varieties of birds including migratory birds such as flamingos. The uniqueness of the park is it's many different habitat diversities such as dense jungles, lagoons and open park areas, a beautiful sea front and rocky outcrops.
Overnight in Yala.
8
day
Yala, Galle
Leave for the beautiful coastal city of Galle and embark on a city tour. The Dutch fortification consists of little alley ways lined with beautiful villas, boutique hotels, restaurants and shops, all of which still retains its colonial architecture. Apart from the beautiful fort Galle consists of a beautiful sun kissed coastline, and activities ranging from surfing, diving, snorkeling or just sun bathing on its golden shores. Having concluded your city tour you will be transferred to your hotel for rest and relaxation.
9
day
Galle, Hikkaduwa
Last but not least you will journey to Hikkaduwa located a few kilometers from Galle which is yet another beautiful sun kissed shoreline consisting of beautiful beaches, where you may choose to spend your day at the beach or sightseeing. Hikkaduwa is one of the most ideal ways to conclude your amazing holiday in Sri Lanka. The coast comes to life after dark offering many little pubs and bars for those who seek a little more adventure.
10
day
Colombo Departure
You will be transferred back to the airport in Colombo for your departure flight.