Spiritual Freedom | 7 Days

Day 1: Airport > Dambulla > Minneriya > Sigiriya

1. Pass by
   Meet & Greet your Professional English Speaking Chauffer Guide at Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) and head towards Dambulla
2. Dambulla Cave Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.
3. Minneriya National Park
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   This Safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.

Day 2: Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Sigiriya

1. Sigiriya Lion Rock
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
2. Polonnaruwa
   3h
   Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walk through the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient history.

Day 3: Sigiriya > Matale > Kandy

1. Kandy
   Pass by
   Head towards Kandy enroute via Matale
2. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
3. Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

Day 4: Kandy > Nuwara Eliya

1. Nuwara Eliya
   Pass by
   Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked postoffice as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.
2. Pedro Tea Factory
   30m
   Stop at a Tea Plantation and experience the Tea Plucking then proceed to a Factory and see how Pure Ceylon Tea are prepared

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Yala > Ahangama

1. Horton Plains National Park
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.
2. Yala National Park
   3h
   Head towards Yala National Park and go on an Evening Game Drive,
   This amazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

Day 6: Ahangama > Koggala > Galle

1. Koggala
   1h
   Watch the captivating sight of fishermen perched on stilts in the waters along the coast of Koggala. Hear the stories of how stilt fishing came to Sri Lanka, from the mouths of the fishermen who have practiced the craft for generations. Learn how the stilt fishing is done in detail and marvel at the level of skill that goes into it. Get some amazing photographs of the fishermen silhouetted against the shoreline at sunset.
2. Ahangama
   2h
   Enjoy the unpolluted white beaches of Ahangama. Tan in the golden sun as you relax under the palms, with the ocean breeze for company. Find all the most secretive spots of the beach and discover their attractions. Snorkel in the waters to view the underwater life. Dare to surf at the two perilous reefs in the area if you are skilled enough. Have a holiday filled with plenty of adventure.
3. Galle
   1h
   Visit the Ancient City of Galle

Day 7: Galle > Colombo > Airport

1. Colombo
   2h
   Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores. Enjoy the nightlife as you party till the morn.
2. Pass by
   Head towards Airport and end your beautiful vacation

Pickup details

All Hotels in Sri Lanka

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels