Sri Lanka: The Ultimate Island Journey

Day by day

The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.

1. Day 01 Arrival in Colombo - Transfer to your hotel

   Upon arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, our representative will greet you and assist with all check-in procedures. Overnight stay at the hotel.
2. Day 02 Colombo city tour - Gangaramaya Temple - Tuk Tuk Ride

   After breakfast at the hotel, begin your city orientation tour with a visit to Gangaramaya Temple, known for its unique blend of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architectural styles. Continue to Pettah, an energetic district famous for its vibrant market.
3. Day 03 Dambulla - Dambulla Cave Temple

   After breakfast at the hotel, continue your Sri Lanka Grand Tour with a drive to Dambulla to visit the historic Dambulla Cave Temple. This ancient temple, patronized by several kings over the centuries, is renowned for its fascinating murals and intricate cave artwork.
4. Day 04 Habarana - Ritigala - Sigiriya Lion Rock

   After breakfast, move from Habarana to Ritigala to partake in a morning trek. Your outing begins in the Ritigala forest, where you trek through a lush green region filled with countless species of flora and fauna. A while later, continue from Ritigala to Sigiriya.
5. Day 05 Arrival in Kandy - The temple of the sacred Tooth Relic

   After breakfast, continue your tour by moving from Habarana to Matale. Visit the renowned Matale Spice Garden, a prominent agricultural area in the Central Province, also famous for its locally grown vegetables.
6. Day 06 Hanatana tour - The Sri Lanka Tea Industry Museum

   After breakfast, move from Kandy to Hantana. Once prepared, begin your excursion by wandering through scenic tea estates and traversing the Hanthana Mountain Range, renowned for its rich biodiversity, including endemic birds and various wildlife species.
7. Day 07 Nuwara Eliya - Udwattakalle forest

   After breakfast, continue your Sri Lanka Grand Tour by moving from Kandy to Udawattakale. Embark on a forest adventure in this enchanting area, accompanied by a knowledgeable naturalist who will guide you along the Udawattakale trail.
8. Day 08 Nuwara Eliya tour - The Single Tree Hill Journey

   After breakfast, embark on your Single Tree Hill trek in Nuwara Eliya. This 2.7 km trek takes approximately 2 hours to complete, including a twenty-minute rest.
9. Day 09 Horton fields Tour

   After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, head to Horton Plains. Embark on a 9 km trek through the plains, taking in breathtaking views and pausing at points that offer stunning panoramas of the vast landscapes below. Later in the day, proceed to Ella for an overnight stay at the hotel.
10. Day 10 Trekking at the Ella Rock

    After breakfast at the hotel, begin your trek to Ella Rock. Once all preparations are complete, set out on this excursion, capturing photos of the beautiful natural surroundings along the way.
11. Day 11 Jeep safari at Udawalawe National Park

    After breakfast, continue your Sri Lanka Grand Tour by traveling from Ella to Udawalawe. Visit Udawalawe National Park, home to large herds of elephants in their natural habitat.
12. Day 12 Waulpane caves - Cave of Bats or the Limestone Cave

    After breakfast at Udawalawe, proceed to Waulpane Caves. Here, you have the option to go caving, which involves exploring, observing, navigating, and photographing the caves.
13. Day 13 Galle Tour - Galle Fort and Galle Lighthouse

    After breakfast, travel from Udawalawe to Galle. Upon arrival, explore the city with a visit to Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through streets lined with Dutch-style homes fused with South Asian architecture, and see important mosques and sacred sites.
14. Day 14 Kanneliya rain forest

    After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Kanneliya Rain Forest. Embark on a trekking and bird-watching tour through this vast rainforest, home to approximately 220 species of fauna. During this 8 km excursion, you will also have the opportunity to see around 319 species of plants.
15. Day 15 Day at Leisure to explore the city on your own

    After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel Meals: Breakfast
16. Day 16 Departure transfer to Airport

    After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Colombo International Airport to catch your flight to your onward destination. Meals: Breakfast