Accommodation

HANDPICKED WELL-REPUTED HOTELS AND RESORTS (2024 /2025) Carefully selected hotels & resorts: we take your accommodation to the next level for an amazing Sri Lanka experience! DAY 1: NEGOMBO Deluxe: Regal Reseau Hotel and Spa (4 Star) or Similar DAY 2: ANURADHAPURA Deluxe: Miridiya Resort (3 Star) or Similar DAY 3-4: TRINCOMALEE Deluxe: Cardamon Hotel (4 Star) or Similar DAY 5-6: SIGIRIYA Deluxe: Kassapa Lions Rock (3 Star) or Similar DAY 7: KANDY Deluxe: Topaz Hotel (4 Star) or Similar DAY 8: NUWARA ELIYA Deluxe: Lynden Grove Hotel (4 Star) or Similar DAY 9: ELLA Deluxe: O2 Ella (4 Star) or Similar DAY 10: YALA Deluxe: Chaarya Resort and Spa (3 Star) or Similar D ay 11-12: MIRISSA Deluxe: 22 Weligambay (4 Star) or Similar D ay 13: BENTOTA Deluxe: The Palms Hotel (4 Star) or Similar

Guide

A professional English-speaking tour leader is tasked with ensuring the smooth operations of the tour, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the entire trip. His role primarily includes assisting with accommodation and transportation between locations while sharing his knowledge about the social and cultural splendor of Sri Lanka. Our customer support team will be there to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, as well as help with all of your onward travel.

Meals

D aily breakfast, E leven dinners, and O ne local lunch are included in the tour. For all other meals, the tour leader will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions, and directions to local restaurants. Thus, you are given the opportunity to try out a variety of local foods up to your taste.

Others

F ree airport pick-up and drop-off on the ﬁrst and last day A complimentary bottle of water per person each day C ultural village tour with authentic local lunch in a farmer’s house C atamaran safari in the lake to catch the amazing views of Sigiriya L ocal cookery demonstration during the village tour A spectacular train journey into the mountains B icycle tour around Polonnaruwa ancient city P idurangala forest monastery N ine Arch Bridge M ini Adam’s Peak treakking T our of Galle city and Fort A cultural dance show A visit to a tea factory K andy and Colombo city tour 2 4 hours emergency contact

Transport

P rivate transportation in a modern, fully air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour. A spectacular train journey to the mountains. F ree airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and last day of the tour.

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Insurance

T ravel insurance is not compulsory for this tour but we strongly recommend it. If you are interested in travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience.

Others

U NESCO Heritage sites Entrance fees N ational Parks Entrance fees and Jeep hire N ational Museums Entrance fees B otanical Gardens Entrance fees L ate check-out & early check-in charges

Optional

M erge with a MALDIVES tour - Can be purchased on the "Book Now" page P rivate tour upgrade - Can be purchased on the "Book Now" page T our can be customized (Itinerary/Hotels/Days) A fter-tour relaxing beach stay - can be purchased P re and post-tour accommodation - on request B ’Day/Anniversary-celebrations arrangements T riple Room discount - on request W hale watching - Seasonal Activity H ot air-balloon (needs to be pre-booked) A yurvedic herbal treatments - on request

Flights

I nternational transfer flights are not included. Thus, you can organize your flights separately with your preferred airline at any point. We organize 24/7 FREE airport pick-up and drop-off on the first and the last day of the tour. (Alternatively, flights can be booked with TourRadar by login in to https://www.tourradar.com/flights).

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Day 1 Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!

AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, a land like no other, and 14 days of explorations, showing you the best of the cultural adventure, the lush green tea estates and waterfalls, the amazing wildlife, and the beautiful golden sandy beaches. Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet your tour leader and you will be transferred to your hotel (we can pick you up from any hotel in Colombo or Negombo as well). The ﬁrst destination will be Negombo coastal town (20min away from the airport), which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food, and fun.

DAY PLAN:

For day one, we haven’t planned any activity, thus you are free to arrive in Sri Lanka at any time (we offer 24/7 airport transfer service).

You will spend the day relaxing on the beach and pool of your cozy hotel.

Evening, you may have a walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sunset and the pleasant evening atmosphere of the beachside.

Overnight stay in a modern seafront hotel in Negombo.
Day 2 Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura

After having a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or coffee, you will have a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Anuradhapura’s ancient city (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival take a tour around the ancient city, Sri Lanka has a rich heritage and Anuradhapura is one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world. It was the first capital, ruled by 113 kings for over 1000 years.

Thereafter, visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred tree under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment and that has stood with pride for more than 2200 years.

Afternoon, visit Ruwanweliseya, a monument built in 140 BC that embodies the Culture, Heritage, and Supremacy of the strongest kingdom in Sri Lankan history.

Overnight stay in a mount view hotel at Anuradhapura.
Day 3 Explore The Eastern Coast Of Sri Lanka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Eastern Coast Of Sri Lanka

In the morning, you’ll be heading towards the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka and you will visit the city of Trincomalee, a fascinating place sitting on one of the ﬁnest natural harbors in the world. Trincomalee is an amazing multicultural town with lovely places such as Nilaveli Beach, Natural hot well, and Koneshwaram Kovil with its white sands and gentle waves, Trincomalee Beach is the ultimate getaway for those who desire a relaxing vacation in Sri Lanka. Here you will experience a quiet bliss in a tropical heaven, far away from the busy and chaotic life.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Trincomalee.
Day 4 Kingdom Of Polonnaruwa / Pidurangala Monastry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kingdom Of Polonnaruwa / Pidurangala Monastry

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will travel towards Dambulla, which is the central point of the cultural triangle in the country.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival, visit Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site), in 1070 King Vijayabahu chose this place as his kingdom, one of the most ancient in the history of Sri Lanka. Cycling through Polonnaruwa’s ancient locations is a wonderful experience.

Afternoon, join with trekking to Pidurangala Forest Monastery (optional activity) to witness and take photos of the sunset. Climbing Pidurangala rock is a bit challenging, so you should not attempt it if you are not physically strong enough. There is no clear path to the top: steep paths and uneven steps give way to an expanse of boulders and crevices that climbers must navigate in order to reach the summit. Make sure you have mosquito spray if bites trouble you

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya.
Day 5 Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Cultural Village Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Cultural Village Tour

After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will take a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the central point of the cultural triangle on the island.

DAY PLAN:

In the morning, visit Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site), since it’s the best time to witness and capture the beautiful scenery of sunset from the summit. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Known as one of the wonders of the world due to the amazing architecture & technology being used.

Afterthat, you’ll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside. It is a great opportunity to get close to unique local culture & life style of Sri Lankan people. It will start with a Tuk Tuk ride and a catemaran boat ride across the lake before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience a Sri Lankan curry cooking demostration & authentic countryside food

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Sigiriya
Day 6 Golden Cave Temple / Spice Garden / Historic Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Golden Cave Temple / Spice Garden / Historic Kandy

After breakfast, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio-diverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

DAY PLAN:

En-route to Kandy, visit the Royal Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some of the most unique and signiﬁcant historical drawings.

Afterwards, continue your drive to Kandy, enroute stop at Matale Spice Garden.

Afternoon, visit the Temple of Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Kandy viewpoint.

Evening, you’ll enjoy by engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance, and cultural heritage.

Overnight stay in a Mount view hotel at Kandy.
Day 7 Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

After breakfast, you’ll have a wonderful journey towards Sri Lanka’s tea region of Nuwara Eliya. It is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen’s Cottage, the General’s House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club, and the Town Post Ofﬁce.

DAY PLAN:

Morning, step into Gem Museum; get to know more about the World-renowned and most prestigious Sri Lankan gems and jewelry and how they have been made using traditional techniques.

En-route to Nuwara Eliya, stop at the Peradeniya Royal Garden, which is known as one of the best Botanical gardens in Asia. You will walk through it by exploring the 300 varieties of orchids, a stately avenue of royal palms, the extraordinary, aptly named cannonball fruit tree, and 40m-high Burma bamboo. Another big hit is the giant ﬁg tree on the great lawn, with its colossal central trunk and umbrella-like canopy of branches.

While driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations, stop at a tea factory to observe the rich tradition of making Ceylon tea kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.

Afternoon, you will walk through Nuwara Eliya city centre and the fruit and vegetable market.

Overnight stay in a Mount view villa at NuwaraEliya
Day 8 Train Journey To The Mountains / Mini Adam’S Peak
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Train Journey To The Mountains / Mini Adam’S Peak

DAY PLAN:

In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village. It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (Train tickets will be arranged at the station / Class category is subject to availability).

Explore the village; Ella is everyone’s favorite hill country village because it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks, and cement without using a single piece of steel. Ella is an excellent place for walking and its most famous trekking route is “Mini Adam’s Peak”.

Evening, you could chill out at the village center where there are lots of restaurants, pubs and evening entertainment.

Overnight stay in a Mount view hotel at ELLA.
Day 9 Yala National Park Leopard Trail Game Drive
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yala National Park Leopard Trail Game Drive

After breakfast, depart to Ella towards Yala National Park, the largest and most stunning national park in Sri Lanka. Yala National Park has been divided into two sections thanks to a river running through it. Because the river makes crossing difficult to the other side, Yala is treated as two separate parks. But that doesn’t change the fantastic offerings! Encompassing a range of diverse ecosystems, the park has an impressive variety of wildlife, including sloth bears, leopards, and lots of colorful birds.

DAY PLAN:

Early morning, join with trekking to Ella Rock to capture the sunrise (optional activity).

En-route to Yala, stop at Ravana waterfall, another popular sightseeing attraction in Ella.

Afternoon, enjoy a 4x4 jeep ride searching for leopards hanging on trees or whispering through the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river, or baby elephants drinking water and playing around under the evening sunset.

Overnight stay in a safari lodge at Tissamaharama.
Day 10 Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax

After an epic journey through villages, mountains and waterfalls, you have finally arrived at the world-famous southern beach of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Matara beach is characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach.

DAY PLAN:

Early in the morning, if you are up to it, you could jump into a boat for an amazing ride on the sea to capture the blue whales and dolphins. Mirissa is one of the best places in the world to spot the biggest creature on the planet. Please note that whale watching is a SEASONAL activity.

Thereafter, relax on the beach or by the pool of your cosy hotel.

Optional activities, Jet Ski, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing & Deep-Sea fishing are few among the popular list.

Evening, you’ll definitely enjoy the stunning scenery of sunset and the pleasant seaside atmosphere. You may also pop into a seafront restaurant and try some authentic Sri Lankan seafood - a wonderful crab curry is likely to be on the menu.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Mirissa.
Day 11 Historic Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Historic Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

After breakfast, you’ll continue your journey along the beautiful south coast towards Galle, a city well known for its Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is the intersection where classic Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.

DAY PLAN:

En-roue to Galle, stop at Matara to witness and take pictures of the most famous Sri Lankan Stilt Fishermen.

Upon arrival to Galle. walk through the Galle Fort listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions nowadays ﬂooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale.

Thereafter, you’ll visit a turtle hatchery centre where baby turtles learn to take their first swim and injured adults are rehabilitated back into the ocean.

Evening, check-in to your hotel and relax on the beach or by the pool.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Bentota
Day 12 Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the ﬁfth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West Sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colorful streets, restaurants, and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike.

DAY PLAN:

Upon arrival at Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit all the highlighted places in the city such as Red Mosque, Gangarama temple, Independent Square, and so on.

Afterward, perhaps you may pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.

Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for your return flight or we drop you back at your hotel in Colombo or Negombo.

AYUBOWAN!

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Itinerary of your trip Two Weeks In Sri Lanka

Airport Or Hotel Pick-Up / Welcome To Sri Lanka-!

Royal Kingdom Of Anuradhapura

Explore The Eastern Coast Of Sri Lanka

Kingdom Of Polonnaruwa / Pidurangala Monastry

Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Cultural Village Tour

Golden Cave Temple / Spice Garden / Historic Kandy

Hill Country Tea Plantations And Waterfalls

Train Journey To The Mountains / Mini Adam’S Peak

Yala National Park Leopard Trail Game Drive

Whale Watching Boat Tour / Beach Relax

Historic Galle Fort / Turtle Hatchery

Airport Or Hotel Drop-Off

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