Day 01: Airport – Colombo 

 

On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative and directly transferred

Colombo. 

 

Approx. 30mints drive to Colombo 

 

Check-in to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Colombo Seven or similar

 

Day 02: Colombo 2nd Day 

 

Breakfast at hotel 

 

Afternoon enjoy a Food Walk Tour in Colombo

 

The tour will consist of a 2.5hour food tour through Pettah. 10+ types of local food varieties will be included which are predominantly found in Colombo. The tour will start from YMBA and wind down the streets of Pettah returning to the start point. Preferable time of the tour will be during the afternoon.

 

Recommended start time is 1430 at the Fort

 

Duration: 2.5 hours

 

Inclusions: 

 

The tour is a plastic free tour hence the guest is encouraged to avoid any single-use-plastic usage. If 

brought, the guest must ensure to retain it till the guest returns. 

 

Guests must communicate any food allergies, spice preference level, if lactose intolerance or if any 

health complexities prior to the tour.

 

Return to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Colombo Seven or similar

 

Day 03: Colombo – Galle – Hikkaduwa 

 

After breakfast at hotel, leave for Galle 

 

Approx. 2.5hrs drive to Galle 

 

Experience a Mask Carving at Galle

 

Learn the ways of painting a traditional Sri Lankan mask with the help of a renowned artist from Ambalangoda, an area in the South known for traditional masks. Hosted at his gallery in Galle Fort, you will learn much about these masks that are ingrained in Sri Lankan culture and the paintings methods that have been used by traditional artists for generations.

 

Duration: 2hrs

 

Check in to Hotel in Hikkaduwa 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon or similar

 

Day 04: Galle – Yala 

 

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Yala 

 

Approx. 3hrs drive to Yala 

 

Evening transfer to Yala National Park & enjoy a 4 X 4 jeep safari at the Yala National Park.

 

Yala National Park is the most popular wildlife destination in Sri Lanka because of the high chance of encounter and variety of animals. Its diversity of bird, mammal and reptile life is unrivalled in the country and there are particularly high densities of its two keystone species: elephants and leopards. Current estimates suggest there are around 70 leopards and, as the apex predator in the park, they’re top cat here so less fearful than in countries like Africa where lions rule the roost. This means you’re more likely to see a leopard here than anywhere else in the world.

 

Return to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Yala or similar

 

Day 05: Yala – Katharagama – Ella 

 

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Katharagama Temple

 

Kataragamam Temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a temple complex dedicated to Buddhist guardian deity Kataragama deviyo and Hindu War God Murugan. It is one of the few religious sites in Sri Lanka that is venerated by the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and the Vedda people. For most of the past millennia, it was a jungle shrine very difficult to access; today it is accessible by an all-weather road. The shrines and the nearby Kiri Vehera are managed by Buddhists, the shrines dedicated to Teyvāṉai and Shiva are managed by Hindus and the mosque by 

Muslims.

 

Thereafter leave for Ella 

 

Approx. 2hrs drive to Ella | Check in to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Mountain Heavens, Ella or similar

 

Day 06: Ella 2nd Day 

 

After breakfast at the hotel, explore Ella 

 

Flying Ravana is Sri Lanka’s first-ever mega dual zip-line, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella, Sri Lanka. (near Little Adams Peak - Ella's main attraction) The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer (Length 550m), slides at max 80kmph, and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island. Flying Ravana is true, Ella in all its glory.

 

Hiking Little Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka is one of the most epic things to do in Ella. The peak can be hiked easily without a guide, as there is a marked path that leads you up the mountain, with plenty of signposts to show you the way. Walk up to Little Adam`s Peak. It is not a challenging hike and it`s quite short, but gives you a good impression of the landscape around Ella and the view is fantastic! So absolutely worth the climb!

 

Nine Arches Bridge - The Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.

 

Return to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Mountain Heavens, Ella or similar

 

Day 07: Ella – Nanu Oya – Kandy 

 

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Ella Railway Station 

 

Enjoy a Scenic Train Journey from Ella to Nanu Oya 

 

Special Note: We generally obtain 1st class train tickets for all our clients, but first-class carriages, with air conditioning are available only a few. Trains are often cancelled and we often face challenges in obtaining the tickets due to the very high demand. Hence we cannot definite the train tickets to our clients until we get the train tickets in hand.

 

Pick up from Nanu Oya Railway station & transfer to Kandy via Road 

 

Approx. 3hrs drive to Kandy from Nanu Oya

 

Check in to Hotel Kandy 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Amaya Hills Kandy or similar

 

Day 08: Kandy 2nd Day 

 

Early morning transfer to Kirinda Walauwa

 

A DAY AT KIRINDA WALAUWA

 

Arrive at the Walauwa at 0700. After a cup of tea or coffee between 07:00 – 07.30 the guests will leave on a Village Walk through the paddy fields and the stream. On the way, guests will be taken to the village bakery which supplies the entire village, which is baked in a firewood stove, built out of clay. Guests are entertained with a traditional bun or a ‘malu paan’.

 

After returning to Kirinda Walauwa, the guests will proceed to the local Gampola market (about 5 km, - 15 minutes’ drive) in a Tuk-Tuk where the guests will have an opportunity to get a glimpse of the local Vegetable stall, Fish stall, Fruit stall, and the meat stalls etc.

 

Return to the KIRINDA WALAUWA for the cookery demonstration where the guests would take part in the traditional way of Sri Lankan cooking.

 

Duration: 7-8 hours

 

Inclusions: 

 

Return to hotel

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Amaya Hills Kandy or similar

 

Day 09: Kandy – Dambulla 

 

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Kandy temple of tooth relic 

 

Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, is an important landmark in Kandy. The Tooth is kept in a two-storey shrine fronted by two large elephant tusks and rests on a gold lotus flower, encased in 

jewelled casket that sits on a throne. The temple is decorated with beautiful local paintings and architectural  features. 

 

Afternoon leave for Dambulla 

 

Approx. 2.5hrs drive to Dambulla 

 

Check in to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Lake Dambulla or similar

 

Day 10: Dambulla – Pidurangala – Jaffna 

 

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Pidurangala

 

Climb Pidurangala Rock 

 

Discover one of Sri Lanka’s most talked about places of interest; Pidurangala. Located in close proximity to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pidurangala has a proud ancient heritage which is often overlooked by many who visit. From the rich history to the adventurous climb and glorious views at the peak, you’ll find all that you need to know right 

here! 

 

Thereafter leave for Jaffna | Approx. 5hrs drive to Jaffna 

 

Check in to hotel & relax 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Jaffna or similar

 

Day 11: Jaffna 2nd Day 

 

Early morning visits the beautiful Delft Island, Explore the island and enjoy a delicious Crab curry lunch.

 

Delft Island as it is popularly known now, was also known by its Tamil name Neduntivu. It is another island placed a few miles away from the Jaffna peninsula and its populated by Tamil speaking people. It is also surrounded by shallow waters, coral and sand. The island comprises of around 50 square kilometers of flat land being the largest of the small islands.

 

From : 0630hrs to 1600hrs

Duration : 10 hours

 

 

Lunch setting is rustic. Ferry is public and there is a chance of cancellations or no seats.

 

Return to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Jaffna or similar

 

Day 12: Jaffna 3rd Day 

 

Breakfast at hotel 

 

Jaffna City Tour

 

Jaffna, a city was once closed for visitors, has made a comeback, full of colour and vibrancy. A full day tour of the rising city covering all the main attractions and historical landmarks that define the city bearing an identity of its own. You will get to visit places such as Nallur Kovil, Jaffna Fort, Point Pedro and more.

 

Return to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Jaffna or similar

 

Day 13: Jaffna – Anuradhapura 

 

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Anuradhapura 

 

Approx. 4hrs drive to Anuradhapura

 

Mihintale is revered as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, but, regardless of your beliefs, it is unforgettable: a sequence of beautiful shrines, stupas and caves strung out across wooded hills, usually busy with crowds of devout, white-robed pilgrims.

 

Check in to hotel

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Palm Garden Village, Anuradhapura or similar

 

Day 14: Anuradhapura – Negombo 

 

Breakfast at hotel 

 

Afternoon leave for Negombo 

 

Approx. 4hrs drive to Negombo

 

Check in to hotel 

 

Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Beach, Negombo or similar

 

Day 15: Negombo – Airport 

 

Breakfast at hotel 

 

According to flight details, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.

 

Fly back home with mesmerizing memories of Sri Lanka