Private 6-Day-Highlights-Tour Around Sri Lanka

Day 1: Colombo - Sigiriya

1. Hingula
   2h
   First stop on our Tour is Hingula. In Hingula we will do a village Safari, which is designed to give you an inside look into Sri Lankan life. You will ride around the village and see actual Sri Lankan people life (besides the touristic areas, since this place is not touristic). You will learn what gear we use, how we prepare our meals and we can eat some fresh made food there. This is the closest you can get to a real Sri Lankan experience in such a short time
2. Sigiriya
   4h
   Sigiriya is famous for its outstanding "Lion Rock". This rock is not only a Rock, but used to be a fortress site. You can walk up to the top of the Lion Rock and see the Ruins of the fortress as well as the old city. Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and definitely a must-see if you visit Sri Lanka.

Day 2: Sigiriya - Kandy

1. Dambulla Cave Temple
   2h
   Then, after heading north, we will visit the stunning Dambulla Cave temple. This Temple contains of 5 different Caves, which contain some of Sri Lankas most important religious Art. The oldest statues and drawings are around 2000 years old. From the caves, which are located around 150m above the Road, you have a stunning views and can even see Sigiriya from up there, where will stay for another night since we are going back to Sigiriya after Dambulla.
2. Kandy
   4h
   Arriving in Kandy, where we will stay for the night. We can start doing sight seeing in Kandy, but will continue the next day. Kandy is known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. We can take a walk at the gorgeous lake and visit the old city of Kandy with its colonial buildings. Just as you would like and depending on your energy and motivation level.

Day 3: Kandy - Ella

1. Royal Botanical Gardens
   2h
   Continue our Journey through the town of Kandy we can visit the famous Botanical Garden very close to Kandy. This is one of the most impressive and largest botanical gardens in Sri Lanka with not only a lot of different and gorgeous plants, but also a huge amount of birds and monkeys playing around in the trees. This garden in one of Lonely Planets top choices.
2. Nuwara Eliya
   2h
   Visiting the beautiful small city of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eilya is know for its stunning nature. It is surrounded by mountains and was a relaxing resort for British officials back in colonial times.Near Nuwara Eliya, there is the beautiful Victoria Park whom we can visit as well.
3. Ella
   4h
   You can hop on to the train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. The train ride is famous for its beauty since the train slowly drives through gorgeous mountains and untouched nature.
   Once arriving in Ella, I will show you the small but beautiful city of Ella and we are going to eat something. We stay in Ella for the night.

Day 4: Ella - Mirissa

1. Nine Arches Bridge
   2h
   We going to visit the famous and beautiful Nine Arch bridge close to Ella which is a famous photo location. You can take your time and take some photos if you want. Otherwise we just enjoy the view.
2. 2h
   After the Nine Arch bridge, we can take a look at the Diyaluma Waterfalls if you want. The high Waterfall has some natural bathtubs on the top. If you do not want to hike to the top, the view from below is stunning as well.
3. Rawana Falls
   2h
   On our way south we pass and stop by the Rawana Falls, which are one of the highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and really stunning. Here we can take rest and enjoy the view. If you want you can take your time and take some pictures.
4. Mirissa Beach
   2h
   We end our journey in Mirissa with its beautiful Mirissa Beach. At the beach, you can enjoy some fresh fish as well as some cocktails if you would like. Sitting there eating and drinking with your feet in the sand is the best way to end a andveturues journey like this. If you do not want to go to Mirissa, but somewhere else in the south, just let me know then we easily can arrange that.

Day 5: Mirissa - Galle

1. Galle Dutch Fort
   3h
   The Galle Dutch Port, located in Galle, Sri Lanka, is a historic harbor with colonial Dutch influences. It was originally developed by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later fortified by the Dutch in the 17th century. The port is part of the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and features well-preserved colonial architecture, narrow streets, and charming buildings. It is a popular destination for tourists, offering a blend of history, culture, and scenic views of the Indian Ocean

Day 6: Galle to Colombo Airport

1. Katunayake
   4h
   Travelling to Bandaranayake International Colombo Airport

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels