round tours in Sri Lanka

Discover Sri Lanka 14 Days

For most travellers, Sri Lanka has been off the map for too long. Well, it’s back. Discover the
vibrant colours, diverse cultures, and swaying palm trees of this tropical jewel. Explore tea
plantations and rock fortresses on this 14-day tour, which is designed to please. This tour is about
more than just beaches and stunning views; it’s about the inspiring people you’ll meet along the
way.

Tour Itinerary

Ayubowan (May You Live Long !!) 
Welcome to Sri Lanka.  the land like no other, and 14 days of explorations, showing
you the best of the cultural adventure, the lush green tea estates, and waterfalls, the amazing
wildlife, and the beautiful golden sandy beaches.

DAY PLAN:

  • Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet your tour leader and you will be transferred
    to your hotel (we can pick you up from any hotel in Colombo or Negombo as well). The first
    destination will be Negombo coastal town (20min away from the airport), which has long been
    known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food, and
    fun.
  • For day one, we haven’t planned any activity, thus you are free to arrive in Sri Lanka at any time.
    If your flight arrives early in the day, relax at the beach and pool of your cosy hotel.
    Evening, you may have a walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sunset and the
    pleasant evening atmosphere of the beachside.
  • Overnight stay in a modern seafront hotel in Negombo.h

Enjoy a guided city tour of Colombo before heading to Negombo. With evening free time, explore
the stunning Portuguese and Dutch architecture.

Negambo Fish Market

Dutch Canel Boat Ride

 

  • Overnight stay in a modern seafront hotel in Negombo.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will take a
wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the
central point of the cultural triangle on the island.


DAY PLAN:

En route to Dambulla, you'll visit the Pinnawala Elephant Rehabilitation Centre. Originally
created in order to protect and look after the wild elephants found wandering in and around the
forests of Sri Lanka. Take the opportunity to feed them and give them a bath at the nearby river.

  • Upon arrival at Dambulla, you'll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the
    beautiful countryside (ADMISSION FEES INCLUDED). It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one
    of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages.
    While on the tour you will enjoy a canoeing boat ride across the lake and a pleasant TukTuk ride
    before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan
    countryside hospitality.
  • Afternoon, you will visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
    SITE), since it is the best time to witness and capture the sunset from the sumit. King Kasyapa
    (477 – 495 AD) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful
    frescoes. Known as one of the wonders of the world due to the amazing architecture &
    technology being used.

 

  • Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya.

DAY PLAN:

  • Early morning, join the Pidurangala Rock hike to witness and take pictures of the sunrise
    (optional activity).
  • After breakfast, visit Polonnaruwa, in 1070 King Vijayabahu chose this place as his kingdom,
    one of the most ancient in the history of Sri Lanka. Cycling through Polonnaruwa's ancient
    locations is a wonderful experience.
  • Afternoon, you will be heading to Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon 4x4 jeep
    safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants in their natural habitat. If you're up for a
    serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over
    8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. It is always a pleasure to watch
    baby elephants playing at the lake under the evening sunset.
  • Thereafter, spend your evening on your own walking around and enjoying the surrounding
    nature. If you are interested, you would experience an Ayurvedic herbal

 

  • Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya.

After breakfast, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It's set on a
plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio-diverse rainforests.
Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

DAY PLAN:

  • En route to Kandy, visit the Royal Cave Temple (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE).
    Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock
    towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some of the
    most unique and significant historical drawings.
  • Afternoon, visit the Temple of Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) and Kandy
    viewpoint.
  • Evening, you’ll explore on your own walking around Kandy's city center before engaging with a
    cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage

 

  • Overnight stay in a cozy mount view hotel at Kandy.

In the morning, proceed towards Kitulgala forest, which is a major ecotourism venue in Sri Lanka. It
is a real paradise for those who love adventures.

DAY PLAN:

  • Upon arrival to Kitulgala experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River. The
    river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable experience during
    your River Rafting Tour in Kitulagala. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with
    all the safety measures.
  • Afterwards, trek to a natural rock pool, which is extremely beautiful and a gift of nature, where
    you will be able to experience sliding down an inclined 05-meter waterfall with safety gear into
    the rock pool.
  • NOTE: above activities are optional, if you do not wish to attend, you can simply have a relaxing
    day at your cosy hotel while enjoying the surrounding nature.

 

  • Overnight stay in a cosy mount view hotel at Kandy/Kitulgal

After breakfast, you’ll have a wonderful journey toward Sri Lanka's tea region of Nuwara Eliya. It
is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the
British colonial period, such as the Queen's Cottage, the General's House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill
Club, and the Town Post Office.

DAY PLAN:

  • Morning, visit Museum; get to know more about the World-renowned and most prestigious Sri
    Lankan gems and jewelry in a gem museum tour.
    Thereafter, visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, which is known as one of the best
    botanical gardens in Asia.
  • En route to Nuwara Eliya, while driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea
    plantations, stop at a tea factory to observe the rich tradition of making Ceylon tea kept alive up
    to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.
    Afternoon, you will enjoy walking through Nuwara Eliya city center and the fruit and vegetable
    market.

 

  • Overnight stay in a beautiful villa at Nuwara Eliya.

DAY PLAN:

  • In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village. It
    is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (Train tickets will
    be arranged at the station / Class category is subject to availability).
  • Explore the village, Ella is everyone’s favorite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a
    wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a
    massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of
    steel. Ella is an excellent place for walking and its most famous trekking route is “Mini Adam’s
    Peak”.
  • Evening, you could chill out at the village center where there are lots of restaurants, pubs and
    evening entertainments.

 

  • Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Ella Village.

Enjoy a free day in the charming town of Ella. Opt to tour the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, admire views
of Ella Rock, or simply relax and wander around town.

After breakfast, depart from Ella towards Yala National Park, the largest and most stunning national
park in Sri Lanka. Thanks to a river running through it, Yala National Park is divided into two
sections. Because the river makes crossing to the other side difficult, Yala is really treated as two
separate parks. But that doesn’t change the fantastic offerings! Encompassing a range of diverse
ecosystems, the park has an impressive variety of wildlife, including sloth bears, leopards, and lots
of colorful birds.

DAY PLAN:

  • Early morning, join with a trek to Ella Rock to capture the sunrise (optional activity).
  • En route to Yala, stop at Ravana waterfall, another popular sightseeing attractions in Ella.
  • Afternoon, enjoy a 4x4 jeep ride searching for leopards hanging on trees or whispering through
    the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river or baby elephants drinking water and playing around
    under the evening sunset.

 

  • Overnight stay in a safari resort at Yala/Thissamaharama.

After a fantastic journey through the coconut palms, mountains and waterfalls, you will finally arrive
at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Dickwella is a delightful sandy beach that was
a well-kept secret in the past, but now few restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. It's a
magnificent place characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of
the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of a perfect tropical beach.

DAY PLAN:

  • En route, stop at Hummanaya Natural blowhole. Caused when sea water rushes through a
    submerged cavern and is pushed upwards. It is considered to be the second-largest blowhole in
    the world.
  • Upon arrival at your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail
    or a chill beer under the shade of a palm tree.
    Optional activities, Jet Ski, Banana & Tube Boating, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing & Deep
    sea fishing are few among the popular list.

 

  • Overnight stay in a wonderful seafront resort at Mirissa/Dickwella.

DAY PLAN:

  • Early in the morning, hit back to the beautiful golden sandy beach and jump into a boat for an
    amazing ride on the sea to capture the blue whales and dolphins. Please note that whale
    watching is a SEASONAL activity.
  • Spend the rest of the day on your own while enjoying the awesome atmosphere on the beach
    side.
  • Optional activities, Jet Ski, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing & Deep sea fishing are few
    among the popular list.
  •  you'll definitely enjoy the stunning scenery of sunset and the pleasant seaside
    atmosphere. You may also pop into a seafront restaurant and try some authentic Sri Lankan
    seafood - a wonderful crab curry is likely to be on the menu.

 

  • Overnight stay in a wonderful seafront resort at Mirissa/Dickwella.

After breakfast, you'll continue your journey along the beautiful south coast towards Galle, a city
well known for its Fort (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). It is the intersection where classic
Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.

DAY PLAN:

  • En-roue to Galle, stop at Matara to witness and take pictures of the most famous Sri Lankan
    stilt Fishermen.
  • Upon arrival to Galle. walk through the Galle Fort listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors
    and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions nowadays flooding
    cultural enthusiasts on a global scale.
  • Next experience an amazing boat ride in “Madu” river through the mangroves (red water trees).
    Along the Madu river on the boat, you will arrive at a Fish farm and if interested get to try Sri
    Lankan fish therapy.
  • Thereafter, you’ll visit a turtle hatchery center where baby turtles learn to take their first swim
    and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the wild.
  • Spend the evening on your own while enjoying the awesome sunsetting atmosphere on the
    beach.

 

  • Overnight stay in a cosy beach resort at Bentota.

After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka's capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history
running back to the fifth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The
colorful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike.

DAY PLAN:

  • Upon arrival at Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit all the highlighted places in the city
    such as Red Mosque, Gangarama temple, Independent square, and so on..
  • Afterward, Perhaps, you may pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in
    Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.
  • Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for your return flight or we drop you back to your hotel
    in Colombo or Negombo.

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