Amazing Sri Lanka

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, please clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs.

Explore Vacations Representative will page you by your name. Thereafter you will be assisted to the Coach Park to begin your journey as per the itinerary.

Proceed to Colombo

Check into a hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to proceed to Habarana.

En route, Visit the silent giants at the Pinnawala Elephant Breeding Centre.

It is known as an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for Wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala Village. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2023, there were 71 elephants, including 30 males and 41 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.

Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple and witness Golden Buddha statue.

Check in to a Hotel in Habarana

Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to proceed to Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.

Buddha Figures at Gal Vihara
Lankatilaka Temple
Kiri Vihara
Rankoth Vihara
Shiva Devale No. 2
Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
Royal Palace Of King Parakramabahu

Proceed to Sigiriya.

Sigiriya ruined, 5th century city has some extraordinary features, including moat and wall fortifications, elaborately landscaped gardens, and a monastery. It is an ancient rock fortress and palace built by King Kashyapa. It has long been renowned as an architectural wonder of urban planning and engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Halfway up this rock are the world-famous frescoes of the ‘heavenly maidens of Sigiriya’ remnants of a gallery of frescoes.

Return to a hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Kandy via Matale.

Visit a Spice Garden where you can get the experience of Sri Lankan lush spice and herbal garden feature and many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut.

Arrive in Kandy.

The city is known for being the last capital of the ancient Sri Lankan era of Kings. It is the religious as well as administrative city of Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. It is known as a pilgrimage destination for the Temple of the Tooth Relic (a sacred tooth of the Buddha), a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy is a sacred city, due to the importance and spiritual significance of this temple.

Check in to a hotel.

Witness the cultural dance show including fire walking.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Temple of tooth relic.

Participate for pooja ceremony at Temple of Tooth Relic, which safe keeps the Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic venerated by the Buddhists all over the world.

City tour of Kandy including a stopover at a Gem Museum & lapidary.


Proceed to Nuwara Eliya through mountains and lush green tea plantations.

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". Nuwara Eliya is well known as the “Little England” located at an altitude of 1868m with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate.

En route, visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Hindu Temple Ramboda

Witness Ramboda Waterfall

Arrive in Nuwara Eliya

Check in to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, Visit Seetha Amman temple.

Visit Hakgala Botanical Garden - Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, take the train to Ella from Nanu Oya railway station (This is the most scenic ride)

Laid-back Ella draws travellers to Sri Lanka's highlands with its mountain forests, tea plantations, and relatively cool climate. The wildlife-rich region is also home to caves, cascades, and secluded temples.

Arrive in Ella and visit.

Nine Arches Bridge - The Nine Arches Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.

Witness Ravana Waterfalls

Proceed to Tissamaharama.

Check in to a hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Yala.

Visit Yala National Park -

Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife park due to the presence of many leopards. Sri Lanka is one of the few countries in the world where the population lives side-by-side with free-roaming animals. It isn’t uncommon to see elephants crossing roads or sneaking into a hotel lobby – a unique and beautiful way of living.

Enjoy Yala Safari.

Proceed to Beruwala via Galle.

Galle is famous for its Portuguese architectural buildings and the Galle Fort which is a world heritage site and the many amazing places to visit in Galle.
En route visit,

Galle Fort Clock Tower - The Clock Tower is a popular landmark and overlooks the central Moon Bastion, on the site of the former guard room.

The National Museum of Galle

Galle Lighthouse - the Galle Lighthouse is Sri Lanka's oldest light station, dating back to the mid-19th century and situated within the walls of the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Galle Dutch Fort.

Arrive in Beruwala.

Check in to a hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel

Full day at leisurely.

Overnight stay at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Full day at leisurely.

Overnight stay at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Full day at leisurely.

Overnight stay at hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Full day at leisurely.

Overnight stay at hotel

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Colombo.

En route, go on an amazing boat ride in Madu River through eye - catching mangroves (It is a shrub or tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water)

Thereafter visit a Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda - Learn about Sri Lankan Sea turtles.

Arrive in Colombo.

Check in to a hotel & relax

Enjoy a brief city tour including shopping.

Dinner and overnight stay

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Airport.

Goodbye from Explore Vacation.

“Leaving Sri Lanka with Unforgettable Memories”