Duration
17 Days/16 Nights
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DAY 1. Anuradhapura
- Arrive at Sri Lanka (Bandaranayake International Airport)
- A warm welcome from Travelers Mind Representative / Chauffeur at the airport
- Proceed to ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura
- Check in at the Anuradhapura hotel & relax
- Take an ancient city tour in Anuradhapura in the evening
- See amazing timeless ruins of stupas among many Anuradhapura historical places
- Overnight stay at the Anuradhapura hotel
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DAY 2. Trincomalee
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast & Visit Mihintale the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
- Checkout & proceed to the bright and vibrant Trincomalee city
- Check in at the Trincomalee hotel & relax
- Delve into colonial history at Fort Frederick, its colorful and beautiful Hindu Temples at Swami Rock
- Step into the natural marvel of the hot water springs at Kanniya, intertwined with myth of ancient history.
- Overnight stay at the Trincomalee hotel
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DAY 3. Batticaloa
- Enjoy the breakfast overlooking the beach
- Diving and Snorkeling amongst exotic corals and fish at Pigeon Island is an enthralling experience for every visitor
- Checkout & proceed to the adorable Batticaloa city
- Check in at the Batticaloa hotel & relax
- Visit the most famous Passikudah and Kalkudah Beaches, thanks to shallow waters and coral reefs that make them safe areas for bathing even for novice swimmers
- Overnight stay at the Batticaloa hotel
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DAY 4. Batticaloa
- Enjoy the breakfast overlooking the beach
- Visit the Batticaloa fort also known as Dutch Fort, situated in the midst of wonderful greenery and tidal ponds
- Checkout & proceed to time-honored Polonnaruwa city
- Check in at the Polonnaruwa hotel & relax
- Walk through amazing monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city
- Get a glimpse of Gal Vihara with amazing world-renowned carved statues out of granite
- Overnight stay at the Polonnaruwa hotel
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DAY 5. Sigiriya
- After having your delicious breakfast checkout & proceed to Mysterious Sigiriya city
- Visit Sigiriya village for lunch & experience the simple Sri Lankan traditional lifestyle
- Check in at the Sigiriya hotel & relax
- Trek up Pidurangala Rock for an amazing view around with the looming fortress in sight
- Overnight stay at the Sigiriya hotel
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DAY 6. Sigiriya
- After breakfast visit the world famous Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
- Experience a royal Ayurvedic massage and relax yourself
- Overnight stay at the Sigiriya hotel
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DAY 7. Kandy
- Enjoy your delicious breakfast and proceed to Magnificent Kandy city
- En-route you can visit the ancient Dambulla Cave Temple
- Check in at the Kandy hotel & relax
- In the evening you can witness a Sri Lankan culture dance in Kandy
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Overnight stay at the Kandy hotel
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DAY 8. Nuwara Eliya
- After Breakfast checkout & proceed to explore more about Kandy city
- Take a walk around the beautiful Kandy Lake and local market area (Optional)
- Visit the Royal Botanical Garden
- Proceed your journey to Nuwara Eliya in the hill country
- Stopover at breathtaking waterfalls on the way
- En-route you can visit a Tea Factory & Plantation (Entrance & Guide Tour free)
- Check in at the Nuwara Eliya hotel & relax
- Evening stroll around Lake Gregory and take in the serene and calming atmosphere
- Overnight stay at the Nuwara Eliya hotel
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DAY 9. Ella
- After Breakfast checkout & visit the Sita Amman Temple which is wrapped in history and legend
- Experience the breathtaking train ride to Ella (First class tickets should be booked as early as possible)
- Check in at the hotel in the exotic Ella city & relax
- Attempt the Little Adams Peak hike for amazing views of the breathtaking landscapes.
- Overnight stay at the Ella hotel
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DAY 10. Udawalawa
- Morning visits the Nine Arches Bridge which a unique structure, constructed amidst picturesque greenery
- Checkout from the hotel and proceed to Udawalawe
- Stopover at breathtaking waterfalls on the way
- Visit the region's biggest attraction, 1000-year-old, rock-cut Buddha figures of Buduruwagala.
- Check in at the Udawalawe hotel & relax
- Overnight stay at the Udawalawe hotel
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DAY 11. Sinharaja
- Early morning experience the Udawalawe jeep safari
- Udawalawe National Park has the highest density of elephants in the country
- Checkout from the hotel and proceed to Sinharaja
- Check in at the Sinharaja hotel & relax
- Overnight stay at the Sinharaja hotel
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DAY 12. Sinharaja
- Start the day with a jungle walk
- Trekkers will stop inside the jungle for breakfast
- Continue jungle trekking in Sinharaja Rainforest
- Proceed back to Sinharaja hotel and relax
- Overnight stay at the Sinharaja hotel
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DAY 13. Mirissa
- Checkout from the Sinharaja hotel and proceed to Mirissa
- Start enjoying the greenery view on the way to Mirissa
- Check in at the Mirissa hotel & relax
- Visit ‘Parrot Rock’, a little isle on the shores gives gorgeous views of sunsets and the bay whilst enjoying a swim
- Overnight stay at the Mirissa hotel
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DAY 14. Bentota
- Overnight stay at the Mirissa hotel
- Checkout & proceed to Bentota Beach
- On the way, stop to see stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka
- Visit the Galle fort (Dutch fort) and enjoy your lunch at this ancient stronghold
- Learn about Sri Lanka’s pioneering sea turtle conservation project
- Check in at the Bentota hotel & relax
- Overnight stay at the Bentota hotel
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DAY 15. Bentota
- Devour a local breakfast buffet with tropical fruits for dessert
- Take part in the famous Madu river safari witnessing the biodiversity around mangroves
- In the evening engage in water sports- Jet Ski, banana boating, speed boat, etc.
- Taste the best Crab dishes in Asia with other seafood for dinner
- Overnight stay at the Bentota hotel
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DAY 16. Colombo
- Enjoy the breakfast overlooking the beach
- Checkout & proceed to Colombo
- Go on a city tour & shopping tour in Colombo
- Explore Colombo by heading down in narrow streets, and visit popular areas the way locals do
- Visit Sri Lanka’s best shopping malls (optional)
- Check in at the Colombo hotel & relax
- Overnight stay at the hotel
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DAY 17. Departure BIA
- Checkout & proceed to the Airport
