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Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Colombo

    Colombo
    Start point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Granbell Hotel Colombo or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Colombo City Tour (if time permits based on arrival time) - Galle Face Green, Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Market
    Landmarks
    Galle Face Green
    Independence Memorial Hall
    Gangaramaya Temple
    Pettah Market
  3. Day 2

    Galle

    Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Twenty-Two Weligambay or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Turtle Hatchery Center to observe sea turtles at various stages of development
    • Walk through Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with Dutch and British colonial architecture
    • View Galle Lighthouse on the southeast tip of the fort

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride through Madu River and mangroves to see wildlife including birds and monitor lizards
    • Explore local cinnamon industry during Madu River boat ride
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
    Galle Lighthouse
    Madu River
  4. Day 3

    Yala National Park

    Yala National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Tamarind Tree Thissamaharamaya or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • 4x4 Jeep Safari in Yala National Park featuring leopard sightings and diverse wildlife
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  5. Day 4

    Thissamaharamaya to Ella

    Thissamaharamaya to Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ella Flower Garden Resort or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Ravana Waterfall visit - photo stop
    • Nine Arch Bridge visit - colonial-era engineering with scenic hiking paths
    • Little Adam's Peak hike - moderate trek with 360-degree views of Ella Gap
    Landmarks
    Ravana Waterfall
    Nine Arch Bridge
    Little Adam's Peak
    Ella Gap
  6. Day 5

    Ella to Nuwara Eliya

    Ella to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Lynden Grove or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride from Ella to Nanu-Oya - renowned world-class journey through tea plantations and mountain landscapes
    • Nuwara Eliya City Tour - Victorian colonial buildings, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake scenic views
    Landmarks
    Nanu-Oya Railway Station
    Victoria Park
    Gregory Lake
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  7. Day 6

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Topaz Kandy or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tea Factory to learn about Ceylon tea production and sample various teas
    • Cultural Dance Show featuring traditional Kandyan dances, drumming, and fire-walking

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, one of Asia's largest with over 4,000 plant species
    • Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - sacred Buddhist temple with Buddha's tooth relic
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
  8. Day 7

    Kandy to Sigiriya

    Kandy to Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Gem Museum visit - Sri Lanka's gem heritage, sapphires, rubies, gem mining displays, jewelry craftsmanship insights
    • Matale Herbal Garden visit - Sri Lankan herbal plants, healing properties, tastings, and demonstrations
    Landmarks
    Gem Museum
    Matale Herbal Garden
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  9. Day 8

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic local lunch at farmer's house during Cultural Village Tour), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cultural Village Tour including bullock cart ride and canoe ride on scenic lake
    • Traditional lunch served on lotus leaves at farmer's house during village tour
    • Local curry cooking demonstration during village tour
    • Herbal Garden Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site) to view ancient frescoes and royal palace ruins
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  10. Day 9

    Polonnaruwa - Minneriya National Park

    Polonnaruwa - Minneriya National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kassapa Lions Rock or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City including Royal Palace, Gal Vihara Buddha statues, and Vatadage
    • 4x4 Jeep Safari in Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park featuring seasonal elephant gatherings
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa Ancient City
    Minneriya National Park
    Kaudulla National Park
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  11. Day 10

    Dambulla - Colombo/Negombo Airport

    Dambulla - Colombo/Negombo Airport
    End point
    Katunayaka, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning climb to Pidurangala Rock to catch sunrise and take breathtaking photos
    • Visit Royal Cave Temple Dambulla (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with Buddha statues and ancient frescoes
    Landmarks
    Royal Cave Temple Dambulla
    Pidurangala Rock

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  • Michael5.0•September 2025
    Excellent tour, a different experience every day
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    Hello Michael, AYUBOWAN! (May you live long!) Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that each day brought a new and unique experience. Creating memorable and varied journeys is exactly what we strive for, and it’s wonderful to know we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in Sri Lanka! Bohoma Isthuthi (Thank you very much)
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