Our representatives will pick you up at the Airport, Hotel or preferred meeting point and drive you to Negombo. Arrive in Negombo on the first day and make yourself comfortable, spend a full day in the city. There you will visit Negombo Fish Market where you will see various species of sea food / fish. After visiting the main fish market we will take you to explore various religious places such as Catholic Churches, Buddhist Temples and Hindu Kovils all over Negombo. You will take fascinating trips to Dutch Fort , Dutch Canal and Negombo Lagoon. If you are lucky enough to have nice weather, consider a boat ride as well. Spend the first night in Negombo.
On the second day begin your journey northern west toward Chilaw in the morning to visit Murugan Temple which popular amongst Hindus. Then, we will drive to take a visit to Puttalam Salt factory. After watching salterns we are heading to Wilpattu National Park, the home for Leopards and where you can get great wildlife jeep safari experience. There you can watch elephants, a various kind of birds and reptiles, black sloth bears, sambar deer, spotted deer, water buffaloes, iguanas, mongoose etc. After you’ve had your wildlife adventure we will head to Anuradhapura and stay overnight there.
Journey to explore the Eight Sacred places in Anuradhapura or The Atamasthana; holy places and temples of Buddhists. Anuradhapura ancient city is enrich with archaeological and architectural wonders such as dagobas, Renovated Stupas, Ruins of Stupas, Monasteries & Temples, Statues of Gautama Buddha built during Anuradhapura’s thousand years of rule over Sri Lanka. Then you will take a visit to Mihintale, one of the sixteen sacred sites of Sri Lanka and the mountain from where the Aryan Sinhalese took the gentle sway of Buddhism. There you will see amazing scenery from the rock after scrambling up. Spend the third night in Anuradhapura.
Head to The Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu in Mannar on next day, home to the miraculous statue of Mother Mary and one of historic and cultural sacred Roman Catholic Marian shrine. After visiting to the Madhu Church, we will take a trip to see baobab tree. Overnight in Mannar.
Travel further northward to the city of Jaffna, there we will visit Nallur Kandaswamy Temple which is a significant Hindu temple, located in Nallur. From Nallur Kandaswamy Temple head over to St. Mary’s Cathedral, the main church for Roman Catholics and which is impressively large. Then we will take a visit to Jaffna Fort, the second largest Forts on the island. You will see great views over the sea from the upper level. Then we will take you to Jaffna public library, you will feel the enormous wealth of knowledge and history this place would have stored. Spend the fifth night in Jaffna.
In the morning you will take a sightseeing tour in Jaffna, then head over to Nagadeepa Purana Vihara, which is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Jaffna district. You will spend another night in Jaffna.
On the next day we will head to Trincomalee, before arriving in Trincomalee stop at several stops to see some Civil War Sites in northern, en route. Gamini Kularatne Memorial Monument, which is an iconic monument that immortalizes Sri Lankan war heroes, and which is located in Elephant Pass. Then we will take you to Nanthi Kadal Lagoon, Mullaitivu where the civil war in Sri Lanka was ended. After visiting Nanthi Kadal Lagoon we will take a visit to see fallen water tower in Kilinochchi, an enormous concrete water tower which was toppled in the final days of the war. Head to Kanniya hot water spring, located in Trincomalee, there you will see 7 wells and each of them with different water temperature. Let’s have a hot and refreshing bath. Spend the night in Trincomalee.
Head over to Pigeon Island National Park in Nilaveli, is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka. A nesting area for rock pigeons, a great place for Amazing snorkeling experience, there you will see sharks, jellyfish, squid, starfish, sea turtles and many tropical fish. Then you will take a visit to Marble beach to spend the evening. Stay overnight in Trincomalee.
Take a visit to Koneswaram Temple, is a Hindu Temple which lies on a high rocky promontory surrounded three sides by the Indian Ocean, you will see wonderful view amidst sea from the top. Heading to north central from east, to take the second jeep safari of the journey to see herds of giant elephants. Water levels and food decide where elephant herds trek, we will decide whether we are taking you to Kaudulla national park or Minneriya national park upon the situation. We will stay overnight in Polonnaruwa.
On your tenth day we will take you to explore ancient city of Polonnaruwa, The second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms, where you will see relics, ruins, magnificent monuments, clusters of dozens of dagobas, temples and various other religious buildings. Feel the breeze of ancient times. After exploring ancient times, we will take you to Wood carvings factory where you can walk around and see and buy native handicrafts from small carvings to major art pieces. Heading to Sigiriya from Polonnaruwa in the evening and stay overnight there.
Starting of another glamorous day, hike Pidurangala Rock a lovely place and gives gorgeous views after scrambling up. If you feel good and fit enough we will set off to climb Sigiriya. Then we will take you for riding elephants then to take a visit to Sigiriya village and there you chance to experience traditional Sri Lanka with all its authenticity. You can spend your time with villages and engage in village activities such as an oxen cart ride, a catamaran ride, and a walk through the fields and there if you are interested you will learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan food as well. Head back to the hotel and spend overnight of a fascinating day.
Begin day 12 of the journey in the morning , drive you to Dambulla. There you will visit Golden Temple of Dambulla, a cave temple, an impressive World Heritage Site. Then we will visit to Spice and herbal garden in Matale and Muthumariamman temple en route Kandy. Head to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha and there you will realise how which significance to Sri Lankan and Buddhist history. Move on to watch Cultural dance show which starts at 5.00 pm and then return back to hotel. Overnight in Kandy.
On the next day you will visit Gem museum, Batik and Silk factory then head on to Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya where which includes more than 4000 species of plants. Then we will be visiting some places of interest in a Kandy and head back to the hotel and spend overnight.
Beginning of an adventurous day, head over to Kitulgala where you will chance to experience White Water Rafting. Then we will take you to St. Clair’s Falls and Devon falls; breathtaking and glamorous waterfalls. Spend overnight of the journey of adventurous day in Nuwara Eliya.
Take you to explore beautiful landscapes on the day, head on to Horton Plains, is rich in biodiversity then go for some sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya. You will stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Hop on the train on day sixteen, from Nanu Oya and travel onwards to Ella. Climbing Little Adam`s Peak and visiting to Nine Arche bridge, is a Photogenic bridge will be our activities on the day. Overnight in Ella.
Heading southward to Kataragama from Ella and en route we will stop at Ravana Falls, is certainly impressive falls. In Kataragama, we will take you to Kataragama temple which is a place that highly spiritual. We will move on to Yala or Tissamaharama and there you will spend the night.
Beginning of another adventurous and stunning day, set off for a full day jeep safari in Yala National Park where home for Leopards, safari starts at 5.30 am. Overnight in Yala or Tissamaharama.
Head on to Tangalle, is the gateway to the wide-open spaces and wide-open beaches of southeast Sri Lanka. Have a relaxed and charming day throughout the day and will spend the night in Tangalle.
Beginning your day twenty of the journey and heading to Mirissa, en route take a visit to see Hummanaya blow hole, is the only known blowhole in Sri Lanka and it is considered to be the second largest blowhole in the world. Move on to Mirissa and spend the night.
In the morning 5:30 am we will start whale watching and then take a visit to see stilt fishermen. In Mirissa, you can surf waves, enjoy a fresh coconut from a hammock seeing the sunset. Modest guest houses, restaurants abound plus you can even enjoy for some days there with spending some cool things. Drive to Unawatuna and spend overnight.
Head over to Galle and take you for sightseeing at Galle Fort and in the city of Galle. Galle Fort, nice place to walk around, take in the scenery, and see museums, colonial buildings and the lighthouse as well. After then let’s go for Surfing and Snorkeling in Hikkaduwa, where you can experience powerful crashing ocean surf. Stay overnight in Hikkaduwa.
Experience an enjoyable boat safari in Madu River, is enrich with biodiversity. Then we will drive you to Kosgoda where Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project takes place. Recommended if you are interested in the topic of Turtle Conservation, and which is an educational experience for kids and adults as well. Then we will take you to Bentota where you can enjoy the day by doing water sports including jet skiing, boat rides and snorkeling. Stay overnight in Bentota.
Heading to westward and take you to Colombo, the capital of the country. There we will take you to visit some prominent sight of the city, such as Seema Malaka aka Gangarama Temple, Beire Lake, National Museum, Independence Memorial Hall & Arcade, Independence Square, BMICH, Old Colombo Lighthouse, Port of Colombo, Old Parliament and for Shopping as well. Then we will drive from Colombo to Negombo and spend overnight.
Beginning your last day of the journey and there you will stay relaxed and spend your time and get comfy before the flight. At the end of your journey drive towards the airport at a suitable time, or to the hotel or desired drop-off location.
