14 Day – 13 Night Tour

Negambo City Tour

A visit to Negombo, a bustling coastal city, offers a variety of experiences, including visits to archaeological monuments, bright fishing towns, stunning beaches, the lagoon, Roman Catholic churches, and statues of saints dotting the landscape. The bustling fish market, the Negombo lagoon, where brightly colored boats and trawlers are anchored, the Portuguese-built Negombo Fort, which today serves as a prison, and the Angurukaramulla temple, where you can find paintings from the 18th century, are just a few of the notable sights that will be covered during the city trip. Additionally, you can stop by to take pictures of the Catamaran sailboats returning to the water at dusk and tour Lewis Place`s handicraft stores.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The word `elephant orphanage` may be unfamiliar, yet it is entirely factual and real. The quiet grounds are committed to providing a natural habitat for captive elephant babies ranging in age from weeks to fifty years. The herd can be housed at the only orphanage of its sort on the planet to date.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Temple has five caverns (shrine rooms). All of these caverns are filled with statues of Buddha and other figures from Buddhist history. These caverns include 150 Buddha pictures. Cave No. 5 (the final in the series) has little historical significance because it was built in the second decade of the twentieth century. The other caverns all have sculptures and paintings from various epochs of Sinhalese sculpture and painting. Some believe Dambulla`s early paintings date from the 8th century A.C. However, due to overpainting, this cannot be proven. Nonetheless, this location is a treasure trove of decorative motifs, the patterns of which are similar to those of Sigiriya.

Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park

Wildlife safaris can be enjoyed at Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks. Minneriya National Park is well-known for its annual `elephant gathering,` which occurs between August and September each year. During the dry season, 200–300 elephants congregate around the Minneriya reservoir, which has lush vegetation. This is a beautiful experience in which you may witness elephants feeding and bathing while socializing with the rest of the herd. Kaudulla is around 40 minutes from Minneriya and is home to a huge population of Sri Lankan elephants. From August through September, large herds of elephants congregate at water holes near Kaudulla, similar to Minneriya. The park also has endemic mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, such as the Sri Lankan sloth bear, albino axis deer, and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard. Because of the 160 species found here, Kaudulla has been designated an Important Bird Area.

Pidurangala

A few kilometers north of Sigiriya lies a high rock known as a trekking destination called Pidurangala Rock. It is a famous location for panoramic views, especially of Sigiriya and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and is suited for moderate hikes and climbs to the summit of the rock. About halfway up the rock, there is a large, partially brick-rebuilt figure of a reclining Buddha. The Pidurangala Sigiri Rajamaha Viharaya, a white temple by the road, is located at the base of the rock.

Village Experience Tour

Village Tour Sri Lanka allows you to experience traditional Sri Lanka in its entirety. Spend time with the residents to learn about village life. Participate in a variety of village activities, such as an ox cart ride, a catamaran ride, and a walk around the fields. Learn how to make traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. You will conclude with a sumptuous buffet lunch provided in traditional Sri Lankan style. This is your authentic Sri Lankan vacation experience.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya is an old rock castle and palace erected by King Kashyapa between 473 and 495 that stands 660 feet straight up. This fortified garden city of Sigiriya rock fortress is an exceptional master piece of ancient urban planning, landscape and architecture, construction technology, exceptional hydraulic engineering and management, and ancient fine art with a unique harmony between nature and human imagination, with all these living examples proving that it was a well-planned city and palace in the 5th century AD. Sigiriya Rock Castle is known as one of the best preserved 1st millennium surviving ancient urban sites in Asia, or simply as a living museum.

Matale Spice and Herbal Garden

Visit a spice garden in Matale to learn about the many spices that Sri Lanka is famous for. The Matale spice gardens, located just 25 kilometers from Kandy`s hill capital, are among the greatest on the island. You`ll be introduced to many spices and shown how some of them are farmed and prepared. Visitors are welcome to meander through the gardens and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees, curry, cinnamon, and the rare cardamom, a relative of ginger. It grows in the shade of high jungle trees and can only be harvested by hand. Visitors can purchase spices, traditional cures, and cosmetics; sample a herbal brew; and, in some cases, enjoy the full flavors of Sri Lankan spices over lunch or an Ayurveda massage based on natural garden products.

Knuckles Mountain Range

One of Sri Lanka`s most beautiful natural attractions is the Knuckles Range. The Knuckles mountain range, which spans an area of 18512 hectares, is a trekker`s delight due to its shifting landscape of meadows, craggy mountain peaks scattered with streams, and tumbling waterfalls. The Knuckles Mountain Range is still mostly unexplored and is home to immense natural beauty and biodiversity. It is also a World Heritage Conservation Area that offers exciting trekking opportunities. The most dedicated hikers and lovers of biodiversity might even attempt a three-day, 40+-kilometer hike with a guide. 34 summits in the Knuckles mountain range have elevations between 1900 and 900 meters. The British in Ceylon named the mountain range Knuckles because its five tall mountain summits resembled a clinched fist.

Royal Botanical Garden

The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya are Sri Lanka`s oldest formal gardens. Every year, roughly 2 million local and foreign visitors visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya. The park contains about 4000 plant species, including orchids, spices, medicinal herbs, and palm trees, and is known for its orchid collection and long, palm-framed pathways. The dazzling climber plants with difficult-to-pronounce names like Beaumontia and Saritaea are entwined with the lovely lilac-blue petraea, which are claimed to have grown more beautifully than at the Kew gardens themselves.

Kandy Cultural Dancing Show

A Kandyan cultural show will leave you speechless with its amazing dance, acrobatics, costumes, and music. This cultural display, held in Kandy town, depicts several styles of Kandyan dancing, which were previously indigenous to the area but have since spread to other parts of the island. Several dances depicting the graceful movements of birds and animals trace their origins back to the ancient ritual known as the Kohomba Kapkariya, as well as energetic acrobatic performances in which the men perform a series of leaping pirouettes and stunts such as plate-spinning and the dramatic `fire walk` that concludes the show, will be performed during the show.

Tooth of Temple Kandy

The Sri Dalada Maligawa (or Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) is a Buddhist temple that houses Lord Buddha`s tooth relic. It is located within the royal palace complex of the ancient Kingdom of Kandy. Kandy was the last great capital of Sri Lanka`s ancient monarchs, and the presence of the temple is one of the main reasons why the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The relic housed within the temple has played an important part in Sri Lanka`s political history, as it was believed that the keeper of the relic had the authority to rule the country. The protection of the tooth relic became one of the monarch`s duties, and it became a symbol of the right to reign over time. This is why the temples built to protect the relic were so close to the monarch`s royal home.

Tea Factory and Plantation

Sri Lanka has a long history of tea tourism, and practically all tea factories provide some kind of tour. The tours can be completed while traveling through the tea country and don`t take very long. Normally, when visiting a tea factory, one would first visit the plantation to learn about the cultivation of tea before going to the factory to see the old equipment that was used to wither, roll, and dry the tea before the industrial revolution. After the tour, there is typically some time for a tea tasting, sometimes of just one kind of tea but more often of the numerous specialties of that particular factory.

Adam`s Peak

For more than a thousand years, pilgrims have flocked to Sri Pada, also known as Adam`s Peak, which is situated in the southern part of the central highlands. Most climbers start their trek at night in order to see the spectacular dawn from the summit. From Unduwap poya (the full moon day in December) through Wesak poya Festival (in May), the pilgrimage season lasts. During this season, there is a steady influx of pilgrims, and the summit, particularly from January to February, can get very crowded. It is also possible to climb Sri Pada in the off-season. But given the weather, we advise climbing the mountain during the day.

Train Ride

The train journey will take you through manmade tunnels. Places to look out for are Hatton, and Haputale, Ella. Grey stone cliffs and rivers will flash past your window with occasional views of enormous waterfalls cascading down the mountainside. While the train climbs steadily through to Hatton, then Nanu Oya, if you are going to Nuwara Eliya, you must stop here.

Ella Nine Arch Bridge

The Nine Arches Bridge is an ancient bridge located in the hill town of Ella in Sri Lanka, 3 kilometers from Ella Railway Station. It is one of Ella`s most well-known landmarks, also known as Ahas Namaye Palama, or the Bridge in the Sky. The Nine Arch Bridge is a wonderful stone bridge built among lush green tea plantations with breathtaking mountains in the background. It`s at Demodara, between the Ella and Demodara train stations. This historic structure is 91 meters long and 24 meters high, and it never fails to captivate travelers with its beauty. The renowned bridge stands out against the lush green backdrop, and the rocky path includes a hiking trail as well as stops at waterfalls, ancient caverns, and tea plantations. The bridge is well-known among tourists and locals alike, who flock to see the iconic blue train slowly making its way across the bridge. It is also an excellent location for photography and filming. There are several eateries on the slopes with views of the bridge.

Ella Little Adam`s Peaks

Little Adam`s Peak, named due its likeness to the famed Adam`s Peak/Sri Pada, is Ella`s smaller sibling and a must-see. The trip to the top of Little Adam`s Peak is rather straightforward; at 1141m, it is more of a two-hour leisurely walk. The trail to Little Adam`s Peak is also extremely easy to find because it is plainly marked. The trip begins on reasonably flat ground and is rather scenic because you`re surrounded by teaplants; however, the higher you go, the steeper the trail becomes, so it`s better to wear walking shoes.

Diyaluma Waterfalls

By hiking to the upper Diyaluma Falls, the second-highest waterfall in the nation, you may enjoy the finest of both nature and adventure. The newest adventure in Sri Lanka involves a strenuous climb up a 220-meter waterfall that has multiple natural pools and is surrounded by lush jungles and stunning nature vistas. When you get to the summit, the breathtaking views of the mountains and the rich vegetation will leave you speechless.

Night Safari

Take advantage of this brief night drive to observe animal behavior at night. To explore the nighttime wildlife in Yala National Park, a jeep safari will take you from your hotel in Yala or Tissamaharama. Discover the National Park and observe wildlife in its natural setting. Elephants, leopards, sloths, monkeys, and other creatures and birds can all be viewed. Snacks are provided before you are driven back to your accommodations.

Yala National Park

Yala, Sri Lanka`s most popular and second-largest national park, has a long history as a conservation hotspot in the country`s east, dating back to the early twentieth century, when it was first established as a wildlife refuge. The area was designated a national park in 1938 because it was home to a varied array of flora and fauna, including numerous endangered species such as elephants and leopards and a diversity of bird species. The park is separated into five zones, each with its own distinct features and animals. The most popular zones are 1 and 5, which are recognized for their abundance of animals, particularly leopards. There are several entrances to the park, but the most popular is the Palatupana entrance. This gate is located near Tissamaharama and is the most easily accessible by public transit. You can enter the park through various gates, but the most popular one is the Palatupana entrance. This gate is located near the town of Tissamaharama and is the easiest to access by public transportation.

Weligama Beach

When visiting Sri Lanka, surfing in the clear waters of Weligama is a must. Weligama Bay is a popular surfing area, and its mild waves make it a great place for novices. Along the palm-lined beach, there are numerous surf schools where you may rent a surfboard and perhaps take a few introductory lessons. The majority of the instructors are licensed and will quickly turn you into an expert. Additionally, Weligama Bay is particularly kid-friendly. Most surf schools are designed to teach small children, and as an added measure of safety, they always send an instructor into the water with your child. They also use special boards that are slightly shorter than standard surfboards.

Whales Watching

When you go on a whale/dolphin viewing tour off the Southern, Eastern, or West coast of Sri Lanka, the ever-smiling, mischievous dolphins will put on a show while some of the oldest and largest marine creatures, the humpback and the blue whales, will casually glide past you. Dondra Point, which is reachable from Galle, Hikkaduwa, and Mirissa, and Trincomalee are the best places to see whales, while the waters off Kalpitiya are teeming with dolphins. One of the best spots in the world to go whale watching is Mirissa, particularly to see the Blue Whales, the largest and most well-known marine mammal. Actually, the distance from Mirissa harbor to the whale habitat is only six to nine nautical miles. The three types of whales we can witness are killer whales, sperm whales, and bride whales. The many dolphin species include spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and riso dolphins. Additional marine species that occasionally can be spotted include the green back turtle, whale shark, flying fish, and tuna fish.

Dutch Fort Galle

Within the fort, Fifty Lighthouse Street is the ideal starting point from which to see all that Galle has to offer. Stroll along the ramparts and take in the imposing buildings like the Galle Lighthouse, the Galle Clocktower, and the Groote Kerk, all of which have been preserved in their former splendor. Only a native from within the fort would know the details of a Galle Fort Walking Tour with us. Our walking tour takes you into the backstreets of this famous fort, where you`ll see adorable buildings, museums, historic sites, and more while learning all kinds of fascinating facts about the Galle Dutch Fort

Turtle Hatchery

The hatchery and rescue facility look after five different types of turtles. These species include the Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, and Olive Ridley Turtle. Modern water tanks are included in the facilities at the sea turtle hatchery and rescue center, which also provides care for adult turtle species that have been pulled from the water after suffering injuries.

Colombo City Tour

Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is home to a thriving mix of dining, shopping, and cultural events. It also serves as the island`s lifeline. The Seema Malaka and neighboring Gangaramaya Temples are located on the gorgeous Beira Lake in the center of the city, which is framed by Colombo`s developing modern cityscape. The National Museum, a restored colonial governor`s home located near the beautiful Viharamahadevi Park and the iconic Independence Square, is the perfect place to travel back in time. The Arcade Independence Square, a renovated colonial structure that today contains a variety of designer companies and upscale eateries, is located next to this significant monument.