Welcome to Pearl of the Indian Ocean

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 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.

Check in to a Hotel in Habarana.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

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 is the world-famous frescoes of the ‘heavenly maidens of Sigiriya’ remnants of a gallery of frescoes.
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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. You can see elephants, spotted deer, sambar deer, wild buffalo, wild pig, grey langers, purple-faced leaf monkeys, three types of mongooses, porcupine, and Indian pangolin are among the park's 24 animal species. Over 170 bird species have been reported in Minneriya National Park. You can enjoy the safari around 3 hours.

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.

Witness the cultural dance show including fire walking.

Check in to a 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.

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

Proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

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. 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 to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Beruwala via Hatton and Talawakele.

En route, visit tea factory to see how tea is process and you can enjoy a cup of world-famous Ceylon tea.

Arrival in Beruwala

Check in to a hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Beruwala is a picturesque coastal town in Kalutara district on the southwest coastline of Sri Lanka, where a wide variety of tourist attractions await guests including a beautiful golden sand beach, the Beruwala beach, perfect for holiday celebration frequented by a good sum of locals and foreign travelers every year. With a rich history of trade and migration, Beruwala was a prominent historical trade spot.

Visit Beruwala beach.


Beruwala beach is one of the most magnificent beaches in Sri Lanka. The cool sea wind with all natural beauties will certainly impress anyone. Enjoy views and nature.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit Moragalla beach

As one venture southwards along Sri Lanka’s western coast, some of the island’s most beautiful beaches would begin to reveal themselves; one such secluded place is Moragalla Beach near Beruwala, Kalutara District.

Situated in between the crowded Bentota beach and the Beruwala beach, Moragalla beach is a haven for beachgoers who seek a secluded beach holiday in Sri Lanka.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel
 

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

Goodbye from Explore Vacation.

“Leaving Sri Lanka with Unforgettable Memories”