Sigiriya

Sigiriya: The Ancient Rock Fortress - Sigiriya is a historic rock fortress and palace constructed by King Kashyapa, showcasing remarkable stone engineering techniques and exquisite wall art. The stunning surroundings highlight the exceptional skills of ancient Sri Lankans.

The gardens of Sigiriya are a significant feature of the site, being among the oldest landscaped gardens globally. They are categorized into three distinct but interconnected types: water gardens, cave and boulder gardens, and terraced gardens.

Dambulla - Dambulla is the largest and most well-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, with the rock towering 160 meters above the surrounding plains.

Sigiriya Village Tour - This village tour offers an unforgettable experience in a rural village in Sigiriya. Enjoy sightseeing of paddy fields, a bullock cart ride, a traditional catamaran ride on a lake, a visit to a chena cultivation, a traditional cooking demonstration in a rural village house, and an authentic Sri Lankan lunch.

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Polonnaruwa - Polonnaruwa became the second capital of Sri Lanka after Anuradhapura’s destruction in 993. It includes Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas and the monumental ruins of the magnificent garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.

Pidurangala Rock - Pidurangala is a large rock formation located a few kilometers north of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka, with a history closely linked to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Minneriya National Park - Experience “The Gathering,” a term for the elephants that congregate on the banks of the Minneriya Reservoir during the dry season. According to wildlife authorities, the Minneriya gathering is the largest assembly of wild Asian elephants at any given time.

Observe the famous elephants grazing on the grasses growing on the tank bed. You might also spot some of the park’s diverse wildlife, including leopards, sloth bears, deer, wild buffalo, wild pigs, grey langurs, purple-faced leaf monkeys, porcupines, and various birds.

Kandy

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, or Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is situated in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, housing the relic of the Buddha’s tooth. Historically, the relic has played a crucial role in local politics, as it is believed that whoever possesses the relic governs the country. The relic was traditionally held by Sinhalese kings. The temple is a World Heritage Site primarily due to the temple and the relic.

Avanhala - Kandyan dance includes various dance forms popular and native to the Kandy area of the Central Hills region, known as Udarata in Sri Lanka, which have now spread to other parts of the country. It exemplifies Sinhalese culture in Sri Lanka.

Kandy Lake - Enjoy open-air views of scenic Kandy during this private tuk-tuk tour of the lakeside city. Travel like a local in a comfortable auto-rickshaw, listening to commentary from your driver and guide along the way. Admire exterior views from Kandy Lake and Kandy viewpoint, with optional stops at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Ceylon Tea Museum, and more.

Nuwara Eliya

Kandy View Point - Arthur’s Seat in Kandy offers a beautiful viewpoint of Kandy city, especially the Lake. It is located at Rajapihilla Mawatha, 550 meters above sea level, providing a panoramic view of Kandy city.

Royal Botanical Gardens - The Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya are about 5.5 km west of Kandy city in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden attracted 1.2 million local and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River and is renowned for its orchid collection.

Ambuluwawa Tower - Ambuluwawa Tower is located in the suburbs of Gampola Town in Sri Lanka. It has gained popularity recently due to the breathtaking views from the top. It is also known for its narrow spiral staircase, which some visitors find challenging to climb. It is one of the coolest places to visit in Sri Lanka for those up for the challenge.

Ramboda Waterfall - Ramboda Falls is 109 meters high, making it the eleventh tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th tallest in the world. It is located in the Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. The waterfall is formed by the Panna Oya, a tributary of Kothmale Oya.

Nuwara Eliya - Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens display roses and tree ferns and shelter monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby, the Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is adorned with religious figures. The densely forested Galway’s Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.

Gregory Lake - Lake Gregory, sometimes called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in the heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.

Ella

Ella - The train departs from Colombo Fort Railway station, reaching Nanu Oya by 0100 hrs and Ella by 1522 hrs. The most scenic part of the train journey is from Hatton to Haputale.

Nine Arches Bridge - The Nine Arches Bridge, also known as the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the finest examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.

Located in Demodara, between Ella and Demodara railway stations, the surrounding area has seen a steady increase in tourism due to the bridge’s architectural ingenuity and the lush greenery of the nearby hillsides.

Ella

Little Adam’s Peak View Point - Ella is a hiking hotspot in the mountain country of Sri Lanka. Some of the views from hikes in Ella are phenomenal, with the region well-known for its tea plantations and spectacular mountain ranges. If you want to enjoy some of the best views without needing to hike for hours, Little Adam’s Peak Hike is the perfect trek, especially for an unforgettable sunset.

Nil Diya Pokuna - Nil Diya Pokuna is an underwater pond situated in a cave or tunnel complex in Ella, believed to have been built by King Ravana. The pond lies 80 meters deep inside a mountain cave in Karandagolla.

Rakkhiththa Kanda Aranya Senasanaya - Rakkiththa Kanda Rajamaha Viharaya is a Buddhist temple in Uva, situated near the evergreen Galbokka Forest Reserve.

Ravana Ella Falls - According to legend, it is said that Ravana, the king of Lanka at the time, kidnapped Princess Sita and hid her in the caves behind this waterfall, now known as the Ravana Ella Cave.

Yala

Yala National Park - Yala National Park is the most visited and second-largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems, ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands.

Buduruwagala Temple - Buduruwagala is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe, and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha’s right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white-painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, thought to be his consort, Tara.

Tissa Wewa - Tissa Wewa is a reservoir in Tissamaharama, believed to have been constructed in the 3rd century BC, either by Mahanaga of Ruhuna or his successor Yatala Tissa of Ruhuna, to irrigate paddy lands and supply water to the flourishing city of Tissamaharama.

The lake was restored in 1871. The embankment on the southern shore supports the Tissa-Kataragama road (B464), lined by old Indian rain trees planted by the British to provide shade.

Kataragama Temple - Kataragama Temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a temple complex dedicated to the Buddhist guardian deity Kataragama Deviyo and the Hindu War God Murugan. It is one of the few religious sites in Sri Lanka venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and the Vedda people. For most of the past millennia, it was a jungle shrine difficult to access; today, it is accessible by an all-weather road. The shrines and the nearby Kiri Vehera are managed by Buddhists, while the shrines dedicated to Teyvāṉai and Shiva are managed by Hindus, and the mosque by Muslims.

The shrine has for centuries attracted Tamil Hindus from Sri Lanka and South India who undertook an arduous pilgrimage on foot. Since the latter half of the 20th century, the site has dramatically risen in popularity among Sinhalese Buddhists, who today constitute the majority of visitors.

Mirissa

Coconut Tree Hill - Coconut Tree Hill is a lateritic headland in Mirissa, Sri Lanka, located adjacent to the Indian Ocean. It is a popular tourist destination in the country and is located on a headland with a coconut plantation. Coconut Tree Hill, despite being located on privately owned lands, is one of the most Instagrammed locations in Sri Lanka. In 1881, Ernst Haeckel portrayed Mirissa’s “red cliffs” in the sunset in his book, “A Visit to Ceylon,” and described “they seem to burn like coal…”. The hill has been recommended as a place to observe the sunrise for tourists. The hill is located on Mirissa beach, which is contiguous to Weligama across the Weligama bay. Mirissa beach has been described as one of the “secret beaches” in the world.

Mirissa Beach - Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometers south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level. Mirissa’s beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination.

Mirissa

Coconut Tree Hill - Having made its way to almost every traveler’s Instagram profile when they visit Mirissa, Coconut Tree Hill is a must-visit when in Mirissa. The Coconut Tree Hill is a private coconut estate with a nearby temple set on a high cliff overlooking the glistening waters of the Indian Ocean and the untouched stretch of golden beach. Located near the town, the hill can be accessed throughout the day or night at no cost.

This is one to add to your bucket list in Sri Lanka as it’s the perfect place to watch a bold, island sunset from. The dome-shaped hill is picturesque with its towering, symmetrical coconut trees against a blue sky that blends well with the sea, providing the ideal spot for your travel pictures! Sunset chasers should get to the hill to secure the best viewing spot.

During this tour, travelers get to enjoy the beach and the coconut tree hill for two days, as most travelers like to relax on the beach.

Galle

Galle Fort Lighthouse - The Galle Lighthouse, also known as Pointe de Galle Light, is an onshore lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka, operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. This is Sri Lanka’s oldest light station.
The first lighthouse at Galle was built by the British in 1848. It was a 24.4 m-high (80 ft) iron lighthouse, constructed from cast-iron plates imported from England, designed by British architect Alexander Gordon, and erected by Messrs. Robinson, Engineers of Pimlico. The lighthouse, painted white, was located on the southwest bastion (the Utrecht Bastion) of Galle Fort on the western side of Galle Harbor. It had a fixed point light with prolate reflectors, visible for 19 km. In July 1936, it was destroyed by fire.

Koggala Lake - Koggala is a small coastal town situated at the edge of a lagoon on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. Koggala is bounded on one side by a reef and on the other by a large lake, Koggala Lake, into which the numerous tributaries of the Koggala Oya drain. It is approximately 139 kilometers (86 mi) south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 3 meters (9.8 ft) above sea level.

Jungle Beach - A compact sand beach, popular for swimming and sunbathing, with a tiki-style beach bar/seafood spot.

Relaxing on Jungle Beach.

Galle

Galle Fort - Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule.

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project - The sea turtle resource, an amazing animal group that helps protect the environmental balance and beautify the environment, is currently facing the threat of extinction. Great efforts are made to identify the causes and increase the turtle population. The main activity of the project is to hatch baby turtles and release them into the ocean. They care for and treat their own disabled turtles, and here you can see and learn about different species of turtles.

Colombo and then dropping off at the airport.

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.

This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake on a plot of land that was originally a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land. It has the main features of a Vihara (temple), the Cetiya (Pagoda), the Bodhi tree, the Vihara Mandiraya, the Seema Malaka (assembly hall for monks), and the Relic Chamber. In addition, a museum, a library, a residential hall, a three-story Pirivena, educational halls, and an alms hall are also on the premises.

Most notable for tourists is the architecture of Seema Malaka, which was built with donations from a Muslim sponsor to the design of Geoffrey Bawa.

Galle Face Green - Galle Face is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, stretching for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis, and rugby.

Viharamahadevi Park - Viharamahadevi Park is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. It was built by the British colonial administration and is the oldest and largest park in Colombo. The park was originally named “Victoria Park” after Queen Victoria but was renamed after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu, on July 18, 1958.

During World War II, it was occupied by the British Army, with the Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war, the park was restored and opened to the public in 1951.

There used to be a cricket ground in the park, which was used for first-class cricket between 1927 and 1995. Ceylon played against a touring English team there in 1927 and against an Australian team in 1935.

• Unlimited mileage not restricted to 8am-5pm
• Driver’s meals and accommodation included
• Comfort of air-conditioned vehicles
• Fuel, parking fees, and passenger insurance included

• Tipping is expected. Tips to guides, restaurants and hotel lobby.

Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful countries in the south Asia. This tiny island has a huge range of diverse landscapes to offer such as mountains & cliffs, hills filled with lush green tea plantations, water falls, breathtaking beaches, sun sets, various types of wild animals & historical archaeological sites. It’s also known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean & has diverse cultural & religious elements across the nation.

This 12 day tour gives the travellers enough time to discover all the above areas and experience the beauty of the country. This tour has a feature where the travellers get to experience the ancient village life of Sri Lankans as well. Further, travellers get to enjoy the beach and sunsets more than other tours.

The combination of our exceptional team of travel consultants and our certified driver guides assures safe, treasurable, thrilling & informative tours. We are committed to offering all clients professional, personalised & cost effective travel services.

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