12 Days Private Tour in Sri Lanka

Day 1: Negombo

1. Negombo Beach
   1 day · Admission ticket included
   Arrival and Meet and Greet at airport.
   Drive to Hotel in Negombo (30 mins)
   Spend a few hours on the beach and stay the 1st night in Negombo.
   Depending on the time you arrive that day, you will be able to visit sites in Negombo such as the Fish Market, visit the beach and take a stroll on the main street in the evening.
   Prepare for the journey ahead.

Day 2: Dambulla

1. Dambulla
   3h
   Drive to Dambulla (3 hours)
   Enjoy 2 night stays in the Dambulla Area.
   While in Dambulla, you will visit the Famous Cave Temples and the spice gardens in the area.
2. Golden Temple of Dambulla
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Hike up-to the epic rock cave temples which is filled with huge buddha statues. A local tour-guide guide will guide take you through this spectacular ancient monastery carved into the rock formation. As with all temples guest must be appropriately dressed, covering up shoulders and legs.

Day 3: Sigiriya

1. Sigiriya Craft Village
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Guided Village Experience - Get on a traditional bullock cart and be taken through a local village to a near by lake. You will then get onto a traditional boat that will take you across the lake onto a house in the village. You will then be given a display and lesson in some simple local cuisine and get a chance to eat what you prepare.
2. Pidurangala Rock
   3h · Admission ticket included
   It is less well known Hike, than Sigiriya however when you get to the peak of the Pidurangala rock offers stunning views of the main-attraction Sigiriya. Go around 4.30 pm to catch the sunset and enjoy the cool breeze while taking in panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Day 4: Kandy

1. Kandy
   3h
   Drive to Kandy (3.5 hours)
   Spend 2 nights in the hill capital Kandy.
   Whilst in Kandy you will be visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens, The Temple of the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and Udawattakele Sanctuary and more.
2. Royal Botanical Gardens
   3h · Admission ticket included
   The driver will drop you off at the entrance to the garden which includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spicers, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the "National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. Spend some time taking a stroll and discovering the flora and fauna of Sri Lanka.
3. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Be taken on a guided tour inside what the locals call Sri Dalada Maligawa. The Second UNESCO world Heritage site on this journey. It’s a beautiful temple built during the era of the Kingdom of Kandy and houses a tooth which belonged to the Buddha. To enter the site, you will need to cover up appropriately and remove your shoes. The Kandy Temple is also known for the Asela Perehera Festival which is hosted annually in the month of August.
4. Kandyan Cultural Centre
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Take a stroll through the city of Kandy and the famous Kandy Lake. Stop by the Cultural center and witness a traditional Kandyan Dance act. Then move along to the gem museum and gem gallery.

Day 5: Nuwara-Eliya

1. Nuwara Eliya
   3h
   Drive to Nuwara-Eliya ( 3 Hours)
   Spend 1 night in Nuwara-Eliya
   Nuwara Eliya is Tea-country and also sometime referred to as Little England. Whilst here, you will visit a tea factory and enjoy the many tea estates and waterfalls in the area. The climate is cool and you will need to pack a sweater for this destination.
2. Pigeons Nest Tours
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Drive along the curvy roads and witness the perfectly groomed endless tea fields. Visit a tea factory and see how the world famous Ceylon tea is processed.
   Witness the beautiful waterfalls cascading in the background and visit a waterfall during the day.

Day 6: Ella

1. Ella
   4h
   Train to Ella (3.5 hours)
   Driver will drop you off at the Train Station.
   You will get on the observation train from Nuwara-eliya to Ella to experience the scenic train journey.
   You will be picked up in Ella and driven to your hotel in Ella.
   
   Spend the evening at Chill Cafe Ella

Day 7: Ella

1. Little Adam's Peak View Point
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Meet the driver early in the morning to start the hike to the peak of 1141 m high mountain. It is fairly easy to climb, with a good path all the way up. Put on your sports shoes for this one as you will be climbing for about an hour. Catch panoramic views of lush mountains, wateralls and fields. On a clear day you may even see as far as the southern coast of Sri Lanka from the peak.
2. Nine Arches Bridge
   2h · Admission ticket included
   The famous bridge connecting two bog mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. Take a walk through the tea fields and a local village to get to the bridge and catch a train passing by .
   
   Spend the evening at Chill Cafe Ella

Day 8: Udawalawa

1. Udawalawa
   2h
   Drive to Udawalawa (2 hours)
   Spend 1 night in the wilderness of Udawalawa.
   Whilst in Udawalawa visit the many places with abundant wildlife, flora and fauna.
2. Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The centre allows you to visit at the feeding times of 10.30am, 2.30pm, and 6.30pm.Here you will see orphaned elephant
   calfs being cared and fed until they are strong enough to return to the wild.

Day 9: Mirissa

1. Mirissa
   2h
   Drive to Hotel in Mirissa (2 hours)
   Spend 2 nights on the beaches around Mirissa.
   Whilst in Mirissa you can enjoy many beach activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing . You can also visit the many bars and restaurants on the beach or dance the night away at a beach party.
2. Mirissa Beach
   6h
   Free Day for Surfing, Swimming and Beach Activities
   Weligama Bay, Mirissa Bay, Ahangama Bay
   Relaxing by the beach.

Day 10: Mirissa

1. 12h
   Free Beach Day to Swim, Relax.
   Visit Cafes and Bars along the beach.

Day 11: Colombo

1. Colombo
   2h
   Drive to Colombo (2 hours)
   Spend 1 night in the capital city of Colombo.
2. Escape City Tour Colombo
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Take a City Tour around Colombo and visit sites such as the Ganagaramaya Lake Temple, The Red Mosque, the history museum, and the shopping district. Visit the Galle Face green and the street food markets at night. Do some last minute shopping for souvenirs.

Day 12: Airport for Departure/Continue Stay after Tour

1. Katunayake
   1h
   Check out of Hotel and be driven to the Airport to catch the connecting flight out of Sri Lanka.
   If you are staying back in Sri Lanka the tour ends and driver.guide will bid farewell.

Pickup details

Arrival Lobby Colombo Airport - Counter No. 4 Lanka Travel Agents Association

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