Day 1 : Arrive at Colombo
On the day of arrival at Colombo International Airport, Our Holidays At representative will assist you and later transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 2 : Colombo - Dambulla - Polonnaruwa (230 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive inland to Dambulla, stopping en route at a fruit and vegetable market in Naramwela Town. Dambulla Rock Temple is an incredible ancient complex of caves which date back to the 1st Century BC. The five caves contain over 150 images of Buddha including an impressive 14 metre carved statue.
 
After exploring this ancient site we continue to Polonnaruwa. This fascinating 11th century city is home to many interesting ruins and famous monuments including the Royal Palace and the Gal Vihara. Polonnaruwa was once the capital and is also the second most ancient city in Sri Lanka. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 3 : Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy (110 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Today after breakfast and check out from hotel, later drive to explore Sigiriya and the famous ‘Lion Rock’ fortress. Built over 1500 years ago, this beautiful citadel stands 200 meters high in the middle of verdant jungle and was an important stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. It can be viewed from miles around and is definitely one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and famous sites. You’ll be able to view the world famous paintings of the Heavenly Maidens which stand in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway.
 
From Sigiriya we take a bullock cart ride and short canoe trip to the village of Kayanwala. Here, at Kayanwala village we take part in a cookery demonstration in the mud brick home of a local woman and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch of curry, dahl, spiced rice, pickle and more. En route to Kandy we stop off a spice garden in Matale, to see the different herbs and spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 4 : At Kandy
Today after breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. Our first stop will be the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Legend has it that one of Buddha's teeth was taken from him as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was then smuggled into Sri Lanka in 313AD. It now attracts daily pilgrims who come bearing lotus flowers and frangipani. After driving around the Kandy Lake - built by the last Sinhala king, visiting the local bazaar and a gem museum we take a Tuk Tuk ride up into the surrounding hills.
 
Later in afternoon we stop at a working tea factory at Geragama. Geragama Tea Factory is located in close proximity to the city of Kandy was established in the year 1903, manufacturing 'Low Grown' and 'Long Leaf' tea. This evening, we watch a cultural performance of traditional Sri Lankan music and dance this evening.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 5 : Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (By Train)
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later proceed to board the train for Nuwara Eliya. Nestled even deeper into tea plantation country, Nuwara Eliya sits at an elevation of 1800 metres, making it one of the coolest regions in Sri Lanka. The cool clime made it a favourite with the English and the Scots during the colonial-era, and remnants of this past can be seen in the sculpted gardens and manor homes that still decorate the city. You’ll have free time here on arrival, Upon arrival at Nuwara Eliya drive to your hotel for check-in to your hotel and breath in the mountain air.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 6 : Nuwara Eliya - Udawalawe National Park (150 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later we head south to Embilipitiya, our base for exploring Udawalawe National Park. This national park is probably one of the best places to spot the famous Sri Lankan Elephant, the biggest of all the Asian Elephants. It is thought that there are around 400 elephants here. The park is also home to the elusive leopard, the Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and lots of types of deer. We take an afternoon game drive here before returning to the hotel for the night.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 7 : Udawalawe National Park - Colombo (250 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
Today after breakfast and check out from hotel later visit to the Gem Mine and Museum at Ratnapura. Sri Lanka is famous for its gem industry and is home to 40 out of the 85 types of gems in the world.
 
Later continue your drive to Colombo, we commence a city tour seeing the Fort area in the north of the city, famous for its government buildings and interesting shops. We'll see the stunning Gangarama Temple and take a stroll along Galle Face Green, a popular spot for kite flying and games of cricket.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 8 : Colombo - Bentota (100 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Today after breakfast and chek out from hotel later drive to the beautiful beach of Bentota. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel/resort to your accommodation with the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Days 9 : Bentota - Beruwala - Bentota
The beautiful palm fringed beaches of Bentota are without a doubt its biggest draw card, and once you set eyes on them you’ll understand why. Nestled on the Indian Ocean coast with warm crystal clear waters, Bentota offers travellers a whole host of watersports from snorkelling and scuba diving, to waterskiing and surfing - the choice if yours. Indulge in a glass of Toddy - a local coconut flavoured tipple, head to the spa and opt for an Ayurveda treatment the area is famous for, or simply while away the days on the beach cocktail in hand.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 10 : At Bentota
Today enjoy your delicious breakfast and experience the amazing views of Bentota beach with your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 11 : Bentota - Colombo (100 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast enjoy your leisure activities. In afternoon check out from your hotel and drive forward to Colombo. Upon reaching check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 12 : Departure from Colombo
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Airport to board the flight for your home.
 Inclusion
  • 11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
  • Daily breakfast at hotel
  • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
  • English speaking guide at Colombo, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
  • Wildlife safari in Udawalawe National Park with professional naturalist
  • Train tickets from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
  • One mineral water bottle per person per day
  • All currently applicable taxes including GST
 
 Dining Inclusions
  • 11 Breakfast at Hotel
 
 Exclusion
  • Visas Fee (if applicable)
  • Monument entry fees
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
  • International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip
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