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PROPOSAL ID: JM-20250128

Explore the best of Sri Lanka on this 2 week tour. Relax on some of the best beaches, visit grand World Heritage monuments and savour the luxurious green hills of the tea country. Spot rare leopards and elephants in spectacular wildlife reserves. Meet warm friendly locals and stay in properties with character. A holiday to remember.

Created/Updated: January 28, 2025
Route:
Colombo – Sigiriya – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala National Park – Una Watuna – Colombo
Themes:
Activity Levels
Moderate
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Activities and excursions as specified in itineraries
  • Entrance fees/tickets for all monuments, safaris etc
  • All in-destination transfers & transport in A/C vehicles with safe and experienced driver
  • Accommodation & Meals as specified
  • English speaking experienced guides and naturalists
  • 24/7 support throughout your holiday

Your itinerary in detail

Day 1
Route- Airport-Colombo (1 hours drive)
Plan- Arrival
Sites- Colombo city tuk tuk tour
Hotel- Morven Hotel or Similar (BB basis)

Day 2
Route- Colombo-Sigiriya (4.5 hours drive)
Plan- leave for Sigiriya.
Sites- Village tour/Pidurangala rock and temple
Hotel- Sigiriyaaya Hotel or Similar (BB basis)

Day 3
Sites- Sigiriya/ Polonnaruwa
Hotel- Sigiriyaaya Hotel or Similar (BB basis)

Day 4
Route- Sigiriya-Dambulla-Kandy (2.5 hours drive)
Plan- leave for Kandy
Sites- Dambulla Cave temple/ Nalanda Gedige/Spice garden/market visit
Hotel- Queens Hotel or Similar (BB basis)

Day 5
Route- Kandy
Sites- Temple of the tooth relic/Lankathilaka/Embekke/Udawattakele Sanctuary/Cultural dance
Hotel- Queens Hotel or Similar (BB basis)

Day 6
Route- Kandy-Nuwaraeliya (3 hours drive)
Plan- leave for Nuwaraeliya
Site- Ramboda waterfall/ Tea plantation / City tour
Hotel- Oak Ray Summer Hill Breeze or similar (BB basis)

Day 7
Route- Nuwaraeliya -Ella (3 hours train ride)
Plan- leave for Ella
Site- Train ride/Ella town
Hotel- 49 Ella or similar (BB basis)

Day 8
Route- Ella
Site- Little Adamspeak/ Nine arch bridge/ Ella Rock
Hotel- 49 Ella or similar (BB basis)

Day 9
Route- Ella-Yala (2.5 hours drive)
Plan- leave for Tissamaharamaya
Site- Tissamaharama temple/ Tissa wetland nature walk
Hotel- Tamarind Tree or similar (BB basis)

Day 10
Route- Yala
Site- Full day safari at Yala national park (12 pm -2 pm mandatory lunch break)
Hotel- Tamarind Tree or similar (BB basis)

Day 11
Route- Yala-Unawatuna (3 hours drive)
Plan- leave for Unawatuna
Sites- Turtle hatchery/ Leisure by the beach
Hotel- Hotel J or similar (BB basis)

Day 12
Sites- Galle Fort/ Leisure by the beach
Hotel- Hotel J or similar (BB basis)

Day 13
Sites- Leisure by the beach  – explore a few beaches along the coast today.
Hotel- Hotel J or similar (BB basis)

Day 14
Departure (3 hours drive)

Hotels (Number of nights)
Colombo:  Morven Hotel (1)
Sigiriya:  Sigiriyaaya Hotel (2)
Kandy: Queens Hotel (2)
Nuwara Eliya: Summer Hill Breeze (1)
Ella: 49 Ella Guest House (2)
Yala: The Tamarind Tree (2)
Unawatuna: Hotel J (3)

Please let us know how you feel about this itinerary, remember we'll be more than happy perfecting it to your satisfaction.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Includes:
• Hotel Accommodation
• All transfers with A/C Car
• English speaking chauffeur
• Breakfast
• Train tickets- A/c first class/observation
• Private safari jeeps for Yala
• All entrance fees for site visits
• 1 Airport transfer each way
• Government tax

 

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Our Accommodation Ratings

Opulent: Exceptional, unashamedly the best of sheer luxury. (£££££)

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