Epic Island Escape
Travel to Negombo, where you will head into your lodge and unwind. You will admire the calm ambience of this seaside town.
Explore the town of Negombo, making stops on the pristine beaches and church buildings with a variety of colorings. En toute to Sigiriya, stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a incredible spot to witness the younger elephants who recieve care and love.
Early in the morning, ascend Sigiriya Rock, one of the most popular traveling destination in Sri Lanka. The stairs that lead to the summit, where the monarch’s palace at the start stood, are guarded by using the famend massive lion paws. In the afternoon, journey to Polonnaruwa metropolis to see the ancient remnants of the island’s fascinating history.
Explore the country’s earliest historic capital, Anuradhapura. For more than a thousand years, the kingdom was ruled by 117 kings who constructed Buddhist temples, pleasure gardens, reservoirs, irrigation systems, and splendid palaces. Take an exciting vehicle safari in Minneriya National Park in the afternoon. This park is renowned for having the largest seasonal elephant-amassing population in the world.
Once at your Kandy accommodation, see the 2,000-year-old Dambulla cave shrine, which is classified by UNESCO. The five caves here have ceilings and walls lined with ancient artwork. Take an instructive walk in the Matales Spice Garden afterwards.
Explore Kandy, a vibrant city with many places to shop. There are shops like Gems Bathiks Wood Carvings and Silk that sell a range of Sri Lankan souvenirs. Before you visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, enjoy the nighttime cultural show at the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Admire the breathtaking views of unending emerald tea plantations as you approach Nuwara Eliya, a hill nation located 1800 meters above sea level. Visit a tea factory and view the breathtaking Ramboda Falls during a halt along the route. You can purchase factory sparkling tea when you visit the production unit outlet. In the afternoon, go on a city tour in Nuwara Eliya.
Visit Hortain Plains, a highland region popular among hikers and Sri Lanka’s only World Heritage Site. Explore the principal attractions, including Worlds End and Bakers Falls. Views of Nuwara Eliya’s other well-known attractions are accessible.
This morning, board a picturesque train going for Ella, which offers panoramic views of tea plantations, waterfalls, reservoirs, and endless tunnels.
Transfer to Yala National Park, the most popular park for tourists in recent years, where you can go on a Jeep Safari. Witness the wild free-ranging Asian elephants and Sri Lankan leopards.
Explore the extraordinary Dutch Fort in Galle this morning. It is referred to as the best-preserved colonial sea fort in Asia. The oldest breadfruit tree at the island appears to be one of the historical websites located in the fortress. Enjoy the possibility of getting a better look at the wetland surroundings by taking a Madhu River Boat trip. The next day involves visiting a turtle farm as part of a conservation effort to save the young turtles that are in danger of going extinct. Make memories with your loved ones as you stroll along the sandy Galle beach. Enjoy fascinating water sports activities in the Bentota River on your final day in Galle.
You will be transported back on your last day in Sri Lanka. If time permits, stop at Colombo on the way and have a city tour.