Colombo Trip Overview
This tour gives in Sri Lanka’s stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage, remarkable wildlife, and unique experiences. Sri Lanka is a peaceful island located in the Indian Ocean in South Asia with a history dating back to the birth of time. It is the place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoiled. This island of magical proportions was once known as Serendib, Absorbance, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon – many names mean one island, Sri Lanka. Within a total area of 65,610 sq km, 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 1,330 km of coastline including pristine beaches, 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of Botanical Gardens, 350 waterfalls and 25,000 bodies of water in a country whose history extends back to over 2,500 years – Sri Lanka is quite incredible!
Additional Info
Duration: 22 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This tour gives in Sri Lanka’s stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage, remarkable wildlife, and unique experiences. Sri Lanka is a peaceful island located in the Indian Ocean in South Asia with a history dating back to the birth of time. It is the place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoiled. This island of magical proportions was once known as Serendib, Absorbance, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon – many names mean one island, Sri Lanka. Within a total area of 65,610 sq km, 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 1,330 km of coastline including pristine beaches, 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of Botanical Gardens, 350 waterfalls and 25,000 bodies of water in a country whose history extends back to over 2,500 years – Sri Lanka is quite incredible!
Itinerary
Day 1: AIRPORT – COLOMBO
Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
On arrival, you will meet our chauffeur/guide at Bandaranaike International Airport. You will be served tea/coffee with some snacks until your baggage arrives. Then you transfer to Colombo and check-in at the hotel. Afterward, you will be at leisure to explore Colombo city. Back to the hotel for your overnight.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: COLOMBO – SINHARAJA
Pass By: Sinharaja Forest Entrance, Sinharaja Access Road Viharahena, Deniyaya 81500 Sri Lanka
Today you will head to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at the resort, enjoying the breathtaking views of the surroundings.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Sinharaja Rain Forest full day
Stop At: Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Ensalwaththa Road, Viharahena 81500 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the waterfall trail around Sinharaja Forest. Thereafter, you will back to the hotel for your overnight.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Sinharaja Rain Forest full day
Stop At: Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Ensalwaththa Road, Viharahena 81500 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the waterfall trail around Sinharaja Forest. Thereafter, you will back to the hotel for your overnight.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Sinharaja – Udawalawe
Stop At: Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawe National Park
After a relaxed morning and breakfast, we leave Sinharaja and head towards Udawalawa National Park. Check in to the hotel and enjoy a few hours of rest before heading into Udawalawa National Park in the evening for a game drive. On completion, you will return to the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Udawalawe – Ella
Stop At: Ella, Ella, Uva Province
Today you will have breakfast then leave the hotels for the Elephant Transit House in Udawalawe. Afterwards we head off on the drive to Ella, arrive at the hotel and then spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Ella full day
Stop At: Ella, Ella, Uva Province
Enjoy breakfast with a view of the mountains at the hotel restaurant. Around 8:00 am we will hike the Mini Adam’s Peak. Once completed, we will head to Lipton headquarters then return to the hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Ella – Train to Nanuoya – Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
This morning you will experience a majestic train ride from Ella to Nanouya, which includes the most amazing scenery along the route. Your driver will go to Nanuoya station in advance and wait for your arrival. After the lovely train journey, you will be taken to a traditional tea factory (active factory) where you will learn about the process of making the best tea in the world. Everyone will have the opportunity to taste the different varieties of tea. Afterward, you will check in to the hotel for your overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya – Bogawanthalawe – Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Bogawantalawa, Bogawantalawa, Central Province
After breakfast, you leave Nuwara Eliya for Bogawantalawa where you will take a short walk in the tea plantation before heading back to the hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya – Kandy
Stop At: Kandy, Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province
Breakfast at the hotel then you transfer to Kandy and check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is devoted to leisure.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 11: Kandy – Temple of Tooth Relic
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Today enjoy an amazing local experience visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic then the town of Kadugannawa. Lunch will be organized by you.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 12: Kandy full day
Stop At: Kandy, Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province
After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya then enjoy a unique dance performance about Kanyan at the YMBA.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 13: Kandy – Matale Spice Garden – Dambulla – Sigirya
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and start the journey to Sigiriya. En route, you will visit the Sri Lankan Spice Garden at Matale and the Dambulla Cave Temple. On arrival at Sigiriya, check in at the hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 14: Sigiriya -Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
Stop At: Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
Breakfast at the hotel, leave around 9:00 am, and go up to the “rock fortress” of Sigiriya. Afterward, proceed to Polonnaruwa and enjoy a farmers lunch at Priyami Gedara before heading to the archaeological site.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 15: Sigiriya – Trincomalee
Stop At: Trincomalee, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
After breakfast, we will head further towards the east coast of the country. Your next destination is the port city of Trincomalee. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the sun and the sea.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 16: Full Day in Pigeon Island – Trincomalee
Stop At: Pigeon Island National Park, Public Beach Road, Nilaveli 31010 Sri Lanka
This morning you will depart for Pigeon Island National Park for a boat trip. In the evening, relax on the beach or by the pool.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 17: Full Day in Nilaveli Beach
Stop At: Nilaveli, Nilaveli, Eastern Province
Today you will visit the amazing beach of Nilaveli and enjoy a day of leisure.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 18: Trincomalee – Anuradhapura
Stop At: Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the Northern Province and visit the ruins of Anuradhapura.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 19: Anuradhapura – Ritigala – Wilpattu
Stop At: Ritigala Forest Monastery, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
Today you drive to Wilapattu National Park for a fantastic wildlife experience, on the way stop at the ancient monastery of Ritigala. On arrival at Wilpattu, check in to the luxury campsite.
Duration: 7 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 20: Wilpattu National Park Full Day Safari
Stop At: Wilpattu National Park, Wilpattu National Park, North Western Province
Today embark on a full day safari at the Wilpattu National Park and enjoy Sri Lanka’s real wilderness. Leave the campsite around 06:00 am. You will be served a packed breakfast and lunch during the safari together with plenty of soft drinks and water to keep you hydrated.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 21: Wilpattu – Negombo
Stop At: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
After breakfast, you will set off to Negombo for your last night in Sri Lanka. Here you will discover Negombo Lagoon as well as relax on the beach and in the evening explore Negombo city with your guide.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 22: Negombo – Airport
Stop At: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
After a late breakfast at the hotel depart for the airport.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
