The Sri Lankan Journey 7Nights 8Days

Day 1: Arrival Colombo and transfer to Kandy with Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

When we arrive at the Colombo International Airport where our representatives will be waiting to greet and transfer you to Kandy. While on our way to Kandy, we’ll make a quick stop at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage which has become one of Sri Lanka’s most popular attraction. Tourists and locals all love meeting the residents here and interact with the 65 captive elephants who were saved from many situations. Some of them were orphaned and abandoned since babies, others were elderly matriarchs who can’t survive in the wild anymore or adults that had suffered from unethical treatments while in captivity.

It is about 90km from Colombo and after you have fun playing with the elephants, we’ll head to Kandy to the hotel. We’ll check-in and let you rest for the night in Kandy.

Day 2: Day Excursion to Sigiriya with Dambulla Caves

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we head out on a full-day excursion to Sigiraya.

We’ll visit Sigiraya Rock which is popularly known for having the shape of a lion, hence its name Sigiraya. Sigiraya means Lion Rock in Sinhala and it’s earned the UNESCO World Heritage title since 1982. The Chulavamsa, which is a historical record of Sri Lankan monarchs written in Pali, has an account about this rock, noting that it was selected by King Kasyapa as his capital city. We’ll take a walk inside the rock fortress, which has been repurposed as a museum where many paintings of monarchs and royal family members are put on display.

We continue driving to visit Dambulla Golden Rock Temple, Sri Lanka’s most well-preserved, complex cave temple. The pilgrimage site is over 22 centuries old and dates back to the 1st century BC. While you explore this historical site, observe the colorful frescoes of Buddhist mythologies on the cave ceiling. Take a look at the largest Buddha statues collection in a place.

We’ll drive back to your Kandy hotel in the evening and spend the night there.

Day 3: Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - Visit Bhakta Hanuman Temple

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Kandy before we leave. We’re driving to Nuwara Eliya today and on our way there, we’ll visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple. It is one of the most important Hanuman temples in Sri Lanka, located on the summit of the gorgeous mountain in Ramboda. It was built in 1999 and believed to be where Hanuman rested while looking for Sita Devi. You’ll also see a pond called the Sita Tear Pond, which is said to be formed from the tears of Sita.

The Tea Factory and Tea Plantations are the next destinations we’re visiting to look around the plantations and observe how they process and brew the Ceylon Tea.

We’ll also drive into the jungle to visit one of the most popular falls in Nuwara Eliya, the Ramboda Falls. It is one of the most arguably prettiest falls in Sri Lanka. It cascades down three-tiers and features several levels with a natural pool and spa centre. The base of the Ramboda Falls is from where you can get the best and truly breathtaking view of the waterfall. You can take in the full delight of the view by staying at the Ramboda Hotel nearby.

We’ll head to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya for your overnight stay.

Day 4: Ella – Ravana Falls & Little Adam's Peak Tours

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel today before we set off. We’re heading out to enjoy nature that is Ella, which means waterfall in Sri Lankan language. And you can rest assured that this town truly lives up to this name with the number of waterfalls that you can find around here. It’s popular for the Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, and Ravana’s Cave.

We’re going to visit several of these highlights, starting with the Ravana Falls, an 82-feet/25m waterfall that cascades from a rock outcrop. It is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is located within the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, just 6km from the Ella Railway Station. Legend has it that Princess Sita was hidden in the Ravana Ella Cave located behind the waterfall when Ravana kidnapped her. The pool formed by the waterfall is also said to be where Rama’s queen bathed.

From the cave, we’ll head to Dhowa Cave Temple, a heritage rock temple of Sri Lanka. It is a spectacular place of worship, said to have been built by King Walagamba in the 1st century BC. It’s known for the paintings and sculptures adorning the rock walls. After the cave temple, we’ll visit the Little Adam’s Peak, an easy 30-minute climb with proper pathways you can take to enjoy the view. Enjoy the truly incredible view from Ella Gap after the hike.

After the view, we’ll head back to your hotel in Nuwara Eliya to spend the night at.

Day 5: Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota with Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya before we check-out. Today, we are going to Bentota and upon arrival, head straight to the hotel for check-in. Leave your luggage here and rest for a little before we proceed to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Since 1981, the area has become one of the best locations to find turtles laying their eggs and it was established by the Wildlife Protection Society. The project will take in newborn turtles and raise them in big tanks with nutritional food and clean environment for just a few days. They’ll then be released into the wild at night from the safest area to ensure survivability. The Conservation generally has five species they take care of, and visitors will learn all about these gorgeous turtles that are now endangered. They are also allowed to interact with the turtles and hold them in their palms and check out the babies in their tanks.Once we’re done, we’ll then head back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bentota

Day 6: Day Excursion to Galle and Hikkaduwa

Today we’ll be heading out of Galle in the early morning. We don’t want to miss the once-in-a-lifetime view in Galle which is located in the south-western part of the island. We start our city tour in Galle upon arriving.

Day 7: Transfer from Bentota to Colombo

Enjoy your breakfast the check-out from the hotel in Bentota and hop on your ride for Colombo. We’ll immediately head for the hotel for your check-in before you can rest in your room. You’ll have the rest of the day at leisure and we suggest you indulge in Colombian shopping experience at the Odel & Mondy. Or perhaps give the famous Casinos of Colombo a visit! We will spend the night at the hotel in Colombo.

Day 8: Colombo City Tour - Transfer to Aiport for Departure

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we check-out. You’ll have the rest of the day on your own before the time of departure. Our team will drive you to the airport per schedule for your flight back home.