Sightseeing Trips in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Experience

Sri Lanka is a country rich in culture, history, wildlife and natural beauty. Its landscape is also quite unique with the hills being concentrated at the center of the Island. This 2 week holiday is designed to provide the guest with a complete experience of Sri Lanka. We begin our journey in Anuradhapura which was incidentally the first capital of Sri Lanka.

Our journey then takes us through Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Dambulla before arriving in Kandy which was the last kingdom of Ceylon. We then explore the natural beauty of Sri Lanka when we travel through lush tea estates before arriving in Nuwara Eliya. The penultimate leg of our journey visits two of Sri Lanka's most famous wildlife parks before reaching the beach for a well earned break.

Day 01 Arrive in Sri Lanka. Drive about 1 hour and arrive in Colombo. (D)

Day 02 Drive to Anuradhapura, Overnight in Anuradhapura.(B,D)

Day 03 Explore ancient city of Anuradhapura. Elephant ride in the afternoon. Overnight in Giritale. (B,D)

Day 04 Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Afternoon visit the Dambulla cave monasteries. Overnight in Dambulla (B,D)

Day 05 Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning. Travel to Kandy. Witness Cultural dance show in the evening featuring fire walking, drummers etc. Overnight in Kandy. (B,D)

Day 06 Spend day exploring Kandy. Visit Peradeniya Gardens, Museum, Kandy city etc. Overnight in Kandy (B.D)

Day 07 Travel to Nuwara Eliya by train. On arrival visit a working tea factory and observe how tea is made. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya. (B,D)

Day 08 Travel to Uda Walawe. Upon arrival in Uda Walawe visit the National Park for an afternoon safari (B,D)

Day 09 Travel to Yala. In the evening visit the Yala National Park. (B,D)

Day 10 Optional safari of the Yala national Park or relax at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 11 Travel to your beach stay in Beentota. Enroute visit the stilt fisherman of Weligama, the Galle Fort and the Turtle hatchery. (B,D)

Day 12 Relax at the beach resort (B,D)

Day 13 Relax at the beach resort (B,D)

Day 14 Airport Transfer.

Included

• 12 Nights in star class hotels with all amneties including Air-conditioning, attached toilets, television, safes etc.
• 1 Night in an eco lodge with attached toilets, fans and mosquito nets. (No hot water)
• Meals
  Half Board basis beginning with Dinner on Day 01 and ending with Breakfast on Day 14. All Breakfasts and Dinners with the exception of the eco lodge would be buffets. The eco lodge will serve a set menu.
  
• Transport in air-conditioned car or minivan
• English speaking chauffeur guide
• Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary
• Train Tickets
• Jeeps when visiting National Parks
• All government taxes.

Into the Wild

Elephants in Wasgamuwa, Magnificent views over Worlds End, Serendip Scops Owl in Sinharaja, Leopards in Yala, Pristine beaches.
Sri Lanka prides itself is an abundance of wildlife and wildlife parks. Venture out into Sri Lanka's wildlife. Four national parks including one high altitude nature reserve and one rainforest complement this itinerary. The tour is balanced to satisfy both birders and game viewers.

Day 01 Arrive in Sri Lanka. Drive about 1 hour and arrive in Colombo. (D)

Day 02 Drive to Wasgamuwa. Upon arrival rest and relax for the safari the next day. (B,D)

Day 03 Wasgamuwa national park safari. Arrive back at the hotel and relax for the day (B,D)

Day 04 Travel to Nuwara Eliya. Upon arrival visit a working tea factory and observe how tea is made. (B,D)

Day 05 Visit the Horton Plains Nature Reserve with our Naturalist. Travel to Kitulgala. Spend the night in Eco Lodges overlooking the Kelani River.(B,D)

Day 06 Travel to Sinharaja. Spend the night near the entrance of the forest gate. (B,D)

Day 07 Explore the Sinharaja rainforest. Overnight at the Sinharaja Eco lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 08 Travel to Uda Walawe. Afternoon safari of the national park. Overight in Uda Walawe (B,D)

Day 09 Travel to Yala. Afternoon safari of the Yala National Park. Overnight at Yala (B,D)

Day 10 Spend the day at Yala. Optional excursions can be arranged. (B,D)

Day 11 Travel to beach destination enroute visiting Stilt fisherman, Galle Fort and Turtle Hatchery. (B,D)

Day 12 Relax at the Beach (B,D)

Day 13 Relax at the Beach (B,D)

Day 14 Travel to airport or your next destination. (B)

Included

• Hotels vary from basic eco lodges at Sinharaja and Uda Walawe, Moderate hotel in Wasgamuwa, Top end hotels in Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Yala and Bentota.
• Meals
  Half Board basis beginning with Dinner on Day 01 and ending with Breakfast on Day 14. Lunch is included on Day 07. Meals at Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Yala and Bentota will be on Buffet while other places of accommodation will offer set menus.
• Transport in air-conditioned car or minivan
• English speaking chauffeur guide
• Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary
• Train Tickets
• Jeeps when visiting National Parks
• Services of guides and naturalists at parks and nature reserves
• All government taxes.

The Rolling Tea Hills

Tea plantations as far as the eye can see, The fragrance of freshly brewed Ceylon Tea, A scenic train journey, the music of the tea pluckers

The Sri Lankan hill country has long captivated the hearts of many and was the preferred hideaway of the top brass during the colonial era. The Sri Lanka hill country holiday aims to capture some of this splendour and appreciate the true beauty and tranquillity of the hill country. Accommodation is mostly in colonial style hotels and villas for a truly authentic experience.

Day 01 Arrive in Sri Lanka. Drive about 1 hour and arrive in Colombo. (D)

Day 02 Drive to Kandy.Upon arrival in Kandy rest and relax till evening when you will witness a colourful pageant featuring drummers, dancers and fire walking (B,D)

Day 03 Spend the day exploring Kandy – visits to Peradeniya Gardens, Kandy City Tour and Museum (B,D)

Day 04 Travel to Nuwara Eliya by train. Upon arrival visit a working tea factory and observe how tea is made. (B,D)

Day 05 Visit the Horton Plains Nature Reserve with our Naturalist and then travel to Castlereigh. Overnight in Castlereigh. (B,L,D)

Day 06 Spend the day relaxing in Castlereigh which is a restored planter’s villa. (B.L,D)

Day 07 Travel to Kitulgala a short drive away. On arrival go white water rafting on the Kelani River. Overnight in Kitulgala (B,D)

Day 08 travel to Colombo. On arrival explore the various shopping centres in Colombo or simply relax at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 09 Travel to airport or your next destination. (B)

Included

• 06 Nights in star class Hotels and Villas with all amneties including Air-conditioning/Heaters, attached toilets, television, safes etc.
• 1 Night in an eco lodge with attached toilets, fans. (No hot water)
• Meals
  Half Board basis beginning with Dinner on Day 01 and ending with Breakfast on Day 08. Full Board on Days 05 and 06
• Transport in air-conditioned car or minivan
• English speaking chauffeur guide
• Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary
• Train Tickets
• Jeeps when visiting National Parks
• All government taxes.