Sri Lanka Tour

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 Wilpattu via 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.

En route, 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, Check out from the hotel.

Proceed to Wilpattu National 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.

Proceed to Habarana.

En route, visit Avukana Buddha Statue.

The Buddha statue at Avukana is a remarkable rock carving of a standing Buddha. This statue is a masterpiece of man’s artistry and creative skill. Avukana was built during the reign of King Dhatusena in the 5th Century. Standing over 40 feet high, Avukana is the tallest of the ancient Buddha statues in the country.

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

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya.

Sigiriya is one of the most popular tourist attraction. 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, purple-faced leaf monkeys, three types of mongooses, porcupine, and Indian pangolin are among the park's 24 animal species.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Dambulla.

Experience Hot Air Balloon ride In Dambulla.

Dambulla / Kandalama / Sigiriya areas are the best locations for hot air ballooning activity due to its extremely calm and predictable nature. You'll be in the air for around an hour dependent upon weather conditions and suitable landing areas. The whole experience, from setting up, safety briefings, flight, landing and getting back to your original launch site lasts for approximately 4 hours.

Proceed to Kandy via Matale.

Kandy 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 listed UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Witness the Cultural Dance show including fire walking.

Check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

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.

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" 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. Nuwara Eliya's European-style environment is a result of the city once being a retreat for colonial planters and high-society.

En route, visit shri Bhakta Hanuman Hindu Temple Ramboda

Witness Ramboda Waterfall.

Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and check in to a hotel.

In the evening, visit fruit and vegetable market in Nuwara Eliya.

Return into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Horton Plains.

The Central Highlands of Sri Lanka is a well-known World Heritage Site and it comprises three major sites which are Peak Wilderness Protected Area, Knuckles Conservation Forest, and the Horton Plains National Park. Yes, the mesmerizing Horton Plains National Park is one among the three. It is a nature reserve characterized by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, forests, and grassland. It is home to 24 species of mammal - such as elk, deer, giant squirrel, wild boar, wild hare, porcupine, and leopard.

Proceed to Ella.

Arrive in Ella,

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.

Arrive in Tissamaharama, check in to a hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to 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 wildlife jeep Safari.

Proceed to 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

Galle Lighthouse

Galle Dutch Fort- The old town of Galle was once used as a trading port for spices and other goods for over 200 years.

Proceed to Katunayake.

Check in to a hotel for 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”