Explore 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 Negombo

With a wide sandy beach, big hotels and handy proximity to Colombo, Negombo is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular resorts. Beyond its sands lies an interesting mix: a colonial-built canal and crumbled fort; a lively fish market, traditional fishing communities, and a wildlife-rich lagoon.

Visit Fishing Village, Fishing Markets

Dutch Canal- (The Hamilton Canal)
The Hamilton Canal (also commonly known as the Dutch Canal) is a 14.5 km (9.0 mi) canal connecting Puttalam to Colombo, passing through Negombo in Sri Lanka. The canal was constructed by the British in 1802 and completed in 1804. It was designed to drain salt water out of the Muthurajawela wetlands.

Check in to a hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Chilaw

Chilaw a delightful seaside town located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, with a wide sandy beach, big hotels, Chilaw is Sri Lanka’s most popular destination. Beyond its sands lies an interesting mix: a colonial-built canal and crumbled fort; a lively fish market, traditional fishing communities, and a wildlife-rich lagoon.

Visit Munneshwaram Temple-

Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. The temple complex is a collection of five temples, including a Buddhist temple. The temples are dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha, Aiyanar and Kali.

Arrive in Wilpattu and check in to a hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Wilpattu National Park.

Visit Wilpattu Naptional Park-

Wilpattu National Park is the largest park, located in the Northwest coast of Sri Lanka. Wilpattu national park, boasts one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world, yet it's so much quieter than Yala that you'll likely go hours without seeing another safari vehicle. Instead, you can hope to see crocodiles, sambhur, water buffalo, elephants and the elusive sloth bear.

Check out from the hotel, proceed to Jaffna.

Arrive in Jaffna and check in to a hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Jaffna is a predominantly Tamil city with an old school charm. From age old temples, its own historic ruins comprising of the ancient kingdoms of the North, calm and sandy beaches, museums and salt plains along the way, you are sure to find something for your wandering heart to enjoy.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit.

Jaffna market
Jaffna Fort- Jaffna Fort was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later occupied by the Dutch and British.
Jaffna Library - Jaffna Public Library is a symbol of the city’s post-war regeneration.
Nallur Temple

Return to the hotel in Jaffna for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel

Proceed to visit,

Nainatheevu - Naga poosani amman kovil

Nagadipa purana vihara

The Baobab tree located on Delft Island.

Charty Beach

Dambakola Patuna

Return to the hotel in Jaffna for dinner and overnight stay.  

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Trincomalee.

Trincomalee is located on the beautiful East Coast of Sri Lanka and it’s the perfect place for sun seekers, thrill seekers and those hoping to relax. Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple.

Proceed to Visit,

Sri Thirukoneswaram Kovil

Fort Frederick

Maritime and Naval History Museum

St Mary’s Cathedral

Pathirakali Amman Temple

Trincomalee War Cemetery

Velgam Vehera

Swim at the pristine Marble Beach

Check in to a hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Nilaveli Beach

It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka renowned for its soft white sand and breath-taking bays. Nilaveli is famous for recreational water sports such as scuba diving.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Nilaveli Beach

It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka renowned for its soft white sand and breath-taking bays. Nilaveli is famous for recreational water sports such as scuba diving.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the Hotel

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.

Visit Buddha Figures at Gal Vihara

Kiri Vihara

Lankatilaka Temple

Rankoth Vihara

Shiva Devale No. 2.

Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu.

Arrival in Habarana & check in to the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Anuradhapura.

This sacred city was established around a cutting from the 'tree of enlightenment', the Buddha's fig tree, brought there in the 3rd century B.C. by Sanghamitta, the founder of an order of Buddhist nuns. Anuradhapura, a Ceylonese political and religious capital that flourished for 1,300 years, was abandoned after an invasion in 993. Hidden away in dense jungle for many years, the splendid site, with its palaces, monasteries and monuments, is now accessible once again.

Visit Mihintale
Ruwanwelisaya
Isurumuniya Temple
Jethawanaramaya Stupa
Maha Boodhi Temple
Dagoba of Thuparama
Ranmasu Uyana

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. 

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya.

Sigiriya is one of the most popular tourist attractions. This 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 considered to be one of the most valuable historical monuments in Sri Lanka, 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.

In the evening, visit Minneriya National Park- Minneriya National Park is home to the world's largest known gathering of Asian elephants. Minneriya safari tours is a jeep safari tour. Safari starts at morning 6 am and evening 3pm every day. You can see elephants, spotted deer, sambar deer, wild buffalo, wild pig, grey langers, purple-faced leaf monkeys, three types of mongoose, porcupine, and Indian pangolin are among the park's 24 animal species.

Return to a hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After 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.

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.

Witness the Cultural Dance show including fire walking.

Check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. 

After breakfast at the hotel, 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 shri Bhakta Hanuman Hindu Temple Ramboda

Witness Ramboda Waterfall

Visit Tea Factory

Arrive in Nuwara Eliya

Check in to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Ella.

Laid-back Ella draws travelers 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 temple.

Enjoy your beautiful train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella-

The train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella powers down through Sri Lanka’s southern hill country, crossing the tea plantations before it winds up and disappears into the clouds, weaving in and out of the many mountain tunnels as it finally descends to Ella. It’s indeed spectacular and definitely the most beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka, if not in the world! The total train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella takes around 4 to 4.5 hours.

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.

Ravana Waterfalls

Check in to a hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, Check out from the hotel. Proceed to Tissamaharama

Visit little Adam’s peak.

The Little Adam`s Peak got it`s named after it`s big brother, the holy mountain Adam`s Peak, because of the similar shape. The Little Adam`s Peak, 1141 m high, is fairly easy to climb, with a good path all the way up. The climb will take roughly 2-3 hours. The beginning of the path goes through beautiful, lush green tea plantations full of tea picking ladies.

Arrive in Tissamaharama, Check in to a hotel.

In the evening, 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.

Return to the hotel overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Udawalawe

Visit Udawalawa Elephant Orphanage-
Udawalawe Elephant transits home (ETH), also called udawalawe elephant orphanage. It is situated in the south of Sri Lanka, Udawalawe is the best tourist place for seeing wild elephants in a comfortable environment. The primary purpose is to rehabilitate and release isolated baby elephants to the wild. Elephant Transit Home (ETH) cares for orphaned elephant calves until they are independent and capable enough to be released back into the wild.

Check in to a hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Galle.

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.

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
The Galle National Museum is established in the oldest Dutch building of the Galle fort. Galle National Museum displays a wide range of archaeological and anthropological objects inherited in Southern region.

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

Check in to a hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Colombo.

Sri Lanka's capital city of Colombo seamlessly combines the incredible culture and history of the island with modern tourist attractions and amenities. The city's unique colonial history (Portuguese, Dutch, and British) adds additional layers to the mix. As the country's capital city, it's also filled with museums and places to visit that illustrate Sri Lanka's rich history.

Visit, Gangaramaya Temple: Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.

Green Path, Colombo

Viharamahadevi Park: The Park is the oldest and the biggest park in the port city of Colombo in Sri Lanka

Independence Square

Galle Face Green & Old Parliament Building

Fort Colombo: Colombo Fort is the cultural, financial and economic hub of the city and is home to many important buildings and offices.

Dutch Museum

Check in to a hotel for overnight stay.

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

Goodbye from Explore Vacation.