After having breakfast, transfer (1 Hour) to the Polonnaruwa ancient city visit(Duration: 2 Hours). Polonnaruwa (UNESCO world heritage site) is one major highlight of the cultural triangle and enjoyed a brief century of the Sinhalese kingdom, the 12th century.

After visit Polonnaruwa transfer to Minneriya or Kaudulla NP for the evening safari to visit the large gathering of elephants.

Evening Safari – 2.30 PM to 6.00 PM

Overnight stay in Habarana.

After having the breakfast, climb up to the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Sigiriya rock fortress this morning (Duration: 3 Hours). This ancient rock fortress is the most remarkable royal capital and palace in Sri Lanka from the 3rd century BC. This rock outcrop of Sigiriya is with Amazing water gardens, Paintings, Damsels, Mirror walls, and Caves.

Continue your journey to Kandy with en-route stops.

• Village tour including traditional SriLankan lunch (Duration: 2 Hours – Optional).
• Visit an exotic Spice Garden in Matale where that you can enjoy the Spice & herbal garden tour with a guide to understand the taste and the aroma of the world-famous spices and learn about the therapeutic uses of local spices and also to see their store.
• Visit the Batik factory to see the ancient art of dyeing clothes.

Arrive in the Hill country capital Kandy, the last independent capital of the Sinhalese is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Cultural dance performance in the evening (Duration: 1 Hour).

Overnight stay in Kandy.

After having the breakfast visit to the Kandy town,

• Kandy View Point
• Temple of the Tooth and the ceremony (Duration: 1 Hour)

This temple was built between the years of 1687 to 1707 by the Kandyan Kings present at the time. It houses a tooth that belonged to ‘Lord Buddha.

• Kandy Lake, Vegetable & Fruit Market.
• Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya (Duration: 1 Hour).

After visiting the Kandy city, drive through the scenic mountains to the tea-producing town of Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit a tea plantation and a working Tea Factory to see the manufacturing process, tea store.

Tea break at the factory/Lunch on the way. (As applicable)

Sightseeing tour in Nuwara Eliya town and English countryside atmosphere, feel free to walk around Lake Gregory and for some water sports.

Train journey starting from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Train Station) to Ella and enjoy the Picturesque stunning views with nature.

Overnight stay in Ella.

After having breakfast from the hotel visit,

• Little Adam’s Peak (Duration: 1 Hour).
• Nine Arch Bridge (Duration: 1 Hour).

After visit Ella drive to the Evening safari at the Yala National Park and enjoy the wildlife and stunning nature.

• Visit the Ravana Ella waterfalls on the way
• Yala Evening Safari

Yala National Park is with light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks, and lagoons spread around 130,000 hectares of protected land. Only 2 out of 5 blocks are open for the visitors. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 species of birds. Safari here is considered as an essential activity during the visit.

Evening Safari – 2.00 PM to 6.00 PM

Overnight stay in Yala

After breakfast, continue your journey to Mirissa with en-route stops.

• Visit several beaches along the way- Coastal Road
• Visit Tangalle beach
• Visit Blowhole at Hummanaya.
• Visit coconut tree hill in Mirissa (Duration 45 min)

Optional things to do

• Bundala National Park Morning Safari

Overnight stay in Mirissa

Mirissa situated a couple of kilometers beyond Weligama on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It was formerly the island’s most famous “undiscovered” beach. Srilanka’s most exciting wildlife attraction – whales especially Blue whales, Bryde’s whale, Sperm whale, Fin whale (December – April) can be seen just a few kilometers offshore. You can swim and also snorkel here. Snorkeling safaris, sport fishing, sea kayaking, cruises around the bay and beyond, surf lessons can be arranged.

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

• Visit stilt fishermen & fishmarket in Weligama.
• Galle City & Dutch Fort

Visit the historic town of Galle and the 17th century Dutch Fort, a UNESCO-protected World Heritage site. Walk around the Galle Fort’s narrow streets lined with Dutch and British colonial-era buildings that are still in use.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to the Airport via High way.

Transfer to the airport for departure.

End of a memorable tour to Sri Lanka…!!!

After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel take a Negombo City tour.
It is a historically interesting destination, ancient Dutch Fort as well as several churches constructed during the Dutch Colonial era that is thronged by pilgrims daily and also the Negombo fish market.

Visit Yapahuwa Kingdom.

Break for refreshments /Lunch on the way (As applicable).

Transfer to Anuradhapura after the tour

Evening relaxes at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

After having breakfast, transfer (40 Min) to the Anuradhapura ancient city and cycling tour to visit(Duration: 3 Hours). Anuradhapura is with most evocative sights, ruins in South Asia.

It is rich with archaeological and architectural wonders, ancient brick stupas(dagobas), pools & temples from thousand of rule over Sri Lanka.

Mihinthale is the place where Buddhism been introduced during the period of king Devanampiyathissa 1^st then transfer to Ritigala SNR (Strict Nature Reservoir). Perfect place for birdwatching.

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

After having the breakfast, climb up to the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Sigiriya rock fortress this morning (Duration: 3 Hours). This ancient rock fortress is the most remarkable royal capital and palace in Sri Lanka from the 3rd century BC. This rock outcrop of Sigiriya is with Amazing water gardens, Paintings, Damsels, Mirror walls, and Caves.

Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple (Duration: 1 Hour) situated at the edge of the town. It is one of the eight UNESCO world heritage sites in the country and you may find Buddhist arts with hundreds of statues, 5 major caves decorated with fine murals in the country.

Continue your journey to Kandy with en-route stops.

• Visit an exotic Spice Garden in Matale where that you can enjoy the Spice & herbal garden tour with a guide to understand the taste and the aroma of the world-famous spices and learn about the therapeutic uses of local spices and also to see their store.
• Visit the Batik factory to see the ancient art of dyeing clothes.
• Visit the Hindu Temple at Mathale.

Arrive in the Hill country capital Kandy, the last independent capital of the Sinhalese is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Cultural dance performance in the evening (Duration: 1 Hour).

Overnight stay in Kandy.

After having the breakfast visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage,

• Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. (world’s largest collection of captive elephants)

This was set up to save abandoned or orphaned wild elephants and to prevent them from extinction (Especially tuskers). This is the only place in Sri Lanka where you can see many elephants in closed quarters.

• Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya (Duration: 1 Hour).
• Visit the Batik factory to see the ancient art of dyeing clothes.
• Visit a Gem Museum.

Optional things to do for the day

One day tour to the Knuckles Mountain Range for trekking

Overnight stay in Kandy.

After having the breakfast visit to the Kandy town

• Kandy View Point.
• Temple of the Tooth and the ceremony (Duration: 1 Hour)

This temple was built between the years of 1687 to 1707 by the Kandyan Kings present at the time. It houses a tooth that belonged to ‘Lord Buddha.

• Kandy Lake, Vegetable & Fruit Market

After visiting the Kandy city, drive through the scenic mountains to the tea-producing town of Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit a tea plantation and a working Tea Factory to see the manufacturing process, tea store.

Tea break at the factory/Lunch on the way. (As applicable)

Sightseeing tour in Nuwara Eliya town and English countryside atmosphere.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

After the early breakfast from the hotel, transfer to the Horton Plains National Park with the Early Morning departure from the hotel.

Horton Plains National Park consists of a wild stretch of bleak, grasslands on high altitude, the world’s end, waterfalls, cloud forest, and also this park is best on the island for exploring endemic species like birdwatching.

Train journey starting from Ohiya Train Station to Ella and enjoy the Picturesque stunning views with nature.

Overnight stay in Ella.

After having breakfast from the hotel visit,

• Little Adam’s Peak (Duration: 1 Hour).
• Nine Arch Bridge (Duration: 1 Hour).

After visit Ella drive to the Evening safari at the Udawalawe National Park and enjoy the wildlife and stunning nature.

• Visit the Ravana Ella waterfalls on the way

After visit Ella transfer to Bentota beach Via Rathnapura Gem City.

Overnight stay in Bentota.

Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s south coast. It becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island. This place is rich for a coral on the Bentota river and provides the setting for Sri Lanka’s biggest range of watersports. Also, you can see Turtle Hatchery – Kosgoda just 11 km away at the south of Bentota.

Bentota river safaris at the lagoon are quite famous here.

Overnight stay in Bentota.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to the Airport.

Transfer to the airport for departure.

End of a memorable tour to Sri Lanka…!!!

Anuradhapura is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Famous for the well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala civilization. Explore the cultural sites in Anuradhapura including Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweliseya, and Thuparamaya.

Mihinthale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

After having breakfast, transfer (1 Hour) to the Polonnaruwa ancient city visit (Duration: 2 Hours). Polonnaruwa (UNESCO world heritage site) is one major highlight of the cultural triangle and enjoyed a brief century of the Sinhalese kingdom, the 12th century.

After visit Polonnaruwa, transfer to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park for the evening safari to visit the large gathering of elephants.

Evening Safari – 2.00 PM to 6.00 PM

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Sigiriya Rock, Village Tour, Dambulla Temple, Pidurangala Rock in the Evening

After having the breakfast, climb up to the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Sigiriya rock fortress this morning (Duration: 3 Hours). This ancient rock fortress is the most remarkable royal capital and palace in Sri Lanka from the 3rd century BC. This rock outcrop of Sigiriya is with Amazing water gardens, Paintings, Damsels, Mirror walls, and Caves.

Impressive Pidurangala Rock is near to Sigiriya and it shapes like a towering rock which is home to an ancient cave temple. It is a challenging climb and the views from the top are amazing in the evening.

• Privet village tour including traditional SriLankan lunch(Duration: 2 Hours).
• Dambulla Golden Temple
• Hike to Pidurangala for the sunset

Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

After having breakfast,

Continue your journey to Kandy with en-route stops.

• Village Tour (Duration: 2 Hours)
• Visit an exotic Spice Garden in Matale where that you can enjoy the Spice & herbal garden tour with a guide to understand the taste and the aroma of the world-famous spices and learn about the therapeutic uses of local spices and also to see their store.
• Visit the Batik factory to see the ancient art of dyeing clothes.
• Visit the Hindu Temple at Mathale.

Arrive in the Hill country capital Kandy, the last independent capital of the Sinhalese is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

After having the breakfast transfer to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (1.5 Hours)

the world’s largest collection of captive elephants

This was set up to save abandoned or orphaned wild elephants and to prevent them from extinction (Especially tuskers). This is the only place in Sri Lanka where you can see many elephants in closed quarters.

• Kandy View Point.
• Kandy Lake.
• Temple of the Tooth and the ceremony (Duration: 1 Hour) (This temple was built between the years if 1687 to 1707 by the Kandyan Kings present at the time. It houses a tooth that belonged to ‘Lord Buddha.)
• Cultural dance performance in the evening (Duration: 1 Hour).

Overnight stay in Kandy.

After having the breakfast heading to the Knuckles Mountains for trekking.

• Visit the Central Market of Kandy (Vegetable and Fruit Market)

The trekking tour is flexible with your fitness level and we arrange it with a professional trekking guide.

Knuckles Wilderness Aria is the last great unspoiled wilderness in the hill country. Visit the knuckles forest is well worth, the amazing nature and breathtaking panoramic views along with lush tea gardens.

Knuckles Smooth Medium Trekking through the rice fields and natural pool swimming.

website link for the tour itinerary.

https://kandygreentours.com/tours/knuckles-smooth-medium-trekking/

Overnight stay in Kandy

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya & Ella By Train

After having a breakfast visit,

drive through the scenic mountains to the tea-producing town of Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit a tea plantation and a working Tea Factory to see the manufacturing process, tea store.

Tea break at the factory/Lunch on the way. (As applicable)

Sightseeing tour in Nuwara Eliya town and English countryside atmosphere, feel free to walk around Lake Gregory and for some water sports.

Train journey starting from Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya Train Station) to Ella and enjoy the Picturesque stunning views with nature.

Overnight stay in Ella.

After having breakfast from the hotel visit,

• Little Adam’s Peak (Duration: 1 Hour).
• Nine Arch Bridge (Duration: 1 Hour).

After visit Ella drive to the Evening safari at the Yala National Park and enjoy the wildlife and stunning nature.

• Visit the Ravana Ella waterfalls on the way

Yala National Park is with light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks, and lagoons spread around 130,000 hectares of protected land. Only 2 out of 5 blocks are open for the visitors. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 species of birds. Safari here is considered as an essential activity during the visit.

Evening Safari – 2.00 PM to 6.00 PM

Overnight stay in Yala

After having breakfast from the hotel Drive through the coastal road to Galle,

• Visit several beaches along the way
• Visit Hummanaya Blowhole (Duration 45 min)

This is the only known blowhole in Sri Lanka and it is considered to be the second largest blowhole in the world

• Visit coconut tree hill in Mirissa (Duration 45 min)
• Visit stilt fishermen in Weligama.

Overnight stay in Mirissa

Mirissa situated a couple of kilometers beyond Weligama on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It was formerly the island’s most famous “undiscovered” beach. Srilanka’s most exciting wildlife attraction – whales especially Blue whales, Bryde’s whale, Sperm whale, Fin whale (December – April) can be seen just a few kilometers offshore. You can swim and also snorkel here. Snorkeling safaris, sport fishing, sea kayaking, cruises around the bay and beyond, surf lessons can be arranged.

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

After having picnic breakfast from the hotel transfer to the Mirissa Beach (starts 6.00 am) and experience the beach and sea safari (Duration – 5 Hours)

Lunch at a recommended restaurant

Overnight stay in Mirissa.

After having breakfast at the hotel transfer to Bentota via the coastal road and stay by the beach.

• Galle Fort
• Visit Stilt Fishermen. Stilt fishing is a traditional Sri Lankan fishing technic used by the people around Koggala

A historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, Galle Dutch fort built by the Portuguese in 1588. It is a world heritage site and the largest in Asia.

• Turtle Hatchery and Conservation project – visit sea turtles

Overnight stay in Bentota.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Colombo for the city tour.

• Colombo City Tour

Visit the Gangaramaya Temple, Manning Market, Pettah and Fort area, Old Parliament Building, BMICH, Independent Square, Townhall, and Lotus Pond.

This city tour depending on the flight times.

The airport will only take one hour from Colombo.

Transfer to the airport for departure.

End of a memorable tour to Sri Lanka…!!!