Sixteen Days Itinerary
15 Nights
- Negombo
- Wilpattu National Park Safari
- Anuradhapura
- Mihintale
- Polonnaruwa
- Minneriya National Park Safari (or Kaudulla National Park Safari)
- Pidurangala
- Sigiriya
- Dambulla
- Kandy
- Pinnawala
- Nuwara Eliya
- Ella
- Yala National Park Safari
- Mirissa
- Bentota
- Colombo
- Negombo
Itinerary code: 16D-01
Day 01
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.
Day 02
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.
Day 03
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 Polonnaruwa.
Day 04
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.
Then will will take you for 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. Heading to Sigiriya from Polonnaruwa in the evening and stay overnight.
Day 05
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.
Day 06
Begin day 6 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.
Day 07
On the next day you will visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where you can feed and bathe baby elephants. Then head on to Gem museum, Batik and Silk factory. Move on and vitis 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.
Day 08
Drive you to see Ramboda waterfalls, is an impressive waterfall with beautiful valley view, then move on and explore some Tea Plantation sites. Then go on a Tea Factory Visit and then we will take you for some sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 09
Take you to explore beautiful landscapes on the day, head on to Horton Plains, is rich in biodiversity. Then you’ll be exploring some of the city’s top sights, including Victoria Park, Gregory Lake and Seetha Amman Temple. You will stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 10
Hop on the train on day 10, 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.
Day 11
Heading southward to Kataragama from Ella and en route we will stop at Ravana Falls, is certainly impressive falls. In Kataragama, we will you 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.
Day 12
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. Move on to Mirissa and spend the night.
Day 13
Mirissa, where you can watch whales and dolphins. In the morning at 6:00 we will start whale watching. In Mirissa you can find modest restaurants abound plus you can even enjoy for some days there with spending some cool things, afterwards take a visit to see stilt fishermen. Then drive to Unawatuna and spend overnight.
Day 14
Experience an enjoyable Ride in a glass-bottom boat to view coral reef in the crystal clear waters of Hikkaduwa. After the boat ride let’s take a 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.
Day 15
Heading to westward and take you to Colombo, the capital of the country. There we will take you to visit some prominent sights of the city, such as Seema Malaka aka Gangarama Temple, Beire Lake, National Museum, Independence Memorial Hall & Arcade, Independence Square, BMICH, Cinnamon Gardens, Old Colombo Lighthouse, Colombo Lighthouse, Port of Colombo, Old Parliament and for Shopping as well. Then we will drive from Colombo to Negombo and spend overnight.
Day 16
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.
Inclusions
- Train tickets
- Airport pick-up
- Airport drop off
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Local SIM cards
- Local Guides at Sigiriya Rock
- Local Guides at Anuradhapura
- Local Guides at Polonnaruwa ancient cities
- Local Guides at Kandy Temple of the Tooth
- Hotels and accommodations
- English speaking driver guide
Exclusions
- All entrance fees to the mentioned sites and entrance fees to activities.
- Lunch / Dinner (food)
Negombo
Budget
Hotel J
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Goldi Sands Hotel
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Jetwing Blue
Anuradhapura
Budget
Eco Hotel Black & White
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Ceylan Lodge
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Forest Rock Garden
Polonnaruwa
Budget
Wildescape Polonnaruwa
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Giritale Hotel
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Hotel Sudu Araliya
Dambulla / Sigiriya
Budget
Inn On The Tree Eco Resort
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Heritance Kandalama Hotel
Kandy
Budget
Grand Kandy Villa
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Thilanka Hotel
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Amaya Hills
Nuwara Eliya
Budget
Lourdes Inn Hotel
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Hill Cottage
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Heritance Tea Factory
Ella
Budget
Sky Green Resort
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Ella Gap Panorama
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
98 Acres Resort & Spa
Jetwing Kaduruketha
Yala
Budget
Gaga Bees Yala
Saman Resort
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Hibiscus Garden Hotel
The Coconut Gardens Hotel & Restaurant
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Jetwing Yala
Mirissa
Budget
Splendid Lodge
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Jaga Bay Resort
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Paradise Beach Club
Unawatuna
Budget
Out of rupees Hostel
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Thaproban Beach House
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Thaproban Pavilion Resort & Spa
Bentota
Budget
Manik Villa
Standard (2/3 Stars)
The Palms
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Taj Bentota Resort Spa
Negombo
Budget
Hotel J
Standard (2/3 Stars)
Goldi Sands Hotel
Deluxe(4/5 Stars)
Jetwing Blue