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14-Day Sri Lankan Highlights & Arugam Bay Tour From Sigiriya
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Adventure Sports, Wildlife

  • Duration

    14 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this exciting vacation to tour the highlights of Sri Lanka, where you will be taken to ancient city ruins, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and notable tourist sites. Explore Nine Arch Bridge, Sigiriya Rock, Ravana Falls, Adams Peak, Dambulla Cave and the Tooth Relic Temple. Spot wildlife in Minneriya National Park, enjoy rafting in Kitulgala and travel via the most beautiful tea train to Ella.

Highlights
  • Offer your prayers at the Tooth Relic Temple and Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Visit the sacred Sigiriya Rock
  • Enjoy rafting in Kitulgala and surfing on Arugam Bay
  • Admire the beauty of nature at Royal Spice Gardens and Botanical Gardens
  • Appreciate the picturesque tea train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • See the alluring Ravana Falls, Adams Peak and Nine Arch Bridge
  • Participate in wildlife safaris at Minneriya National Park
  • Day 1: Arrival in Sigiriya expand_more
    • Welcome you at the airport arrival lounge and will drive you to Sigiriya which is around 3 hours 30 minutes drive.

    Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

  • Day 2: Sigiriya expand_more
    • After breakfast, proceed to yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka- Sigiriya. It is an ancient palace built atop a 660 feet tall rock column. This rock castle is a creation of King Kassapa (AD 477-495). Sigiriya is one of the most attractive historical sites in Sri Lanka and is famous for its stunning frescoes. Then after you are back if you wish to go on a village tour and have a small meal in a village house. 

    • In the afternoon around 2.30 pm, you can leave for the safaris in the Kaudulla National Park or Minneriya National Park which is home to hundreds of wildlife Elephants in big groups.

    Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

  • Day 3: Kandy expand_more
    • After breakfast, set off to discover the most famous cave temple in the country and also the iconic Golden Temple. It is one of the eight world heritage sites in Sri Lanka.

    • On the way to Kandy, it is worth stopping over at Dambulla to catch a glimpse of the wonderful cave temples, ironwood forest, rose quartz mountain etc. Dambulla heritage site has a history dating back to prehistoric and protohistoric times, till the modern period. 

    • While in Kandy, you will get the opportunity to go on a city tour and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic visit a tea factory.

    Overnight stay in Hill Capital Kandy.

  • Day 4: Nuwara Eliya expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will get the opportunity of visiting the Royal botanical gardens, and after that, you will go for white water rafting in Kitulgala the best destination for white water rafting in Sri Lanka.

    • Then drive to  Nuwara Eliya, a city of leisure and pleasure and en-route see two waterfalls. Nuwara Eliya which is an old colonial outpost is still referred to as "Little England".

    Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

  • Day 5: Ella expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will get the opportunity until noon to explore Nuwara Eliya and then drive to the station to catch the train to Ella which is the most beautiful train journey in Sri Lanka.

    Overnight stay in Ella.

  • Day 6: Ella expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will explore Ella and visit some interesting places like the Nine arch bridge, little Adams peak, and Ravana falls and takes a dip in the secret waterfall which is the Nil Diya Pokuna. 
    • Then in the evening, the city of Ella is a happening place to be there for dinner. 

    Overnight stay in Ella.

  • Day 7: Arugam Bay expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive towards Arugam Bay which is a world-renowned surfing spot. It is a beach destination on the east coast of the island, and it promises you a wonderful holiday. You can choose from a plethora of watersport activities, see the attractions around and unwind at the hotels and restaurants that dot the beach. Choose from a wide range of wines and cuisines.

    • If you are into surfing, Arugam Bay is the best destination for you. Nearby hotels and resorts also offer various packages and facilities needed for surfing.

    • An 'International Surf Contest' for the world's top surfers is annually held at Arugam Bay. Apart from surfing, Arugam Bay also offers activities like scuba diving and snorkelling. As the Bay is blessed with breathtaking coral reefs replete with tropical fish, it needs more than a day to experience it all.

    Overnight stay in Arugam Bay.

  • Day 8: Arugam Bay expand_more
    • Enjoy surfing or other activities.

    Overnight stay in Arugam Bay.

  • Day 9: Arugam Bay expand_more
    • Engage in surfing, scuba diving or other activities and adventure sports. In the late afternoon if you wish to go on a safari in the Kumana national park.  

    Overnight stay in Arugam Bay.

  • Day 10: Arugam expand_more
    • Enjoy a day at Arugam Bay.

    Overnight in Arugam.

  • Day 11: Haputhale expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to Haputhale and stay for two nights again in the cool relaxing environmental conditions.

    Overnight in stay Haputhale. 

  • Day 12: Haputhale expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will get the opportunity in the morning to visit Lipton Seats which is said that this is the favourite viewpoint of ' Thomas Lipton" who was a planter. 
    • From this point, you will be able to get a  Panoramic view of the area, you can also visit the Adisham Bungalow which was initially was a property of Sir Thomas Lester Villiers but now it has turned to be a monastery and is one of the only 18 monasteries in the world belonging to the Sylvester Congregation which is a suborder of Benedictine Fraternity. 

    Overnight stay in Haputhale. 

  • Day 13: Negombo expand_more
    • After a late breakfast, you will drive to Negombo for your last day.

    Overnight stay in Negombo. 

  • Day 14: Departure expand_more
    • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home after a memorable holiday in Sri Lanka.

    End of tour.

What's Included
  • Transportation: An air-conditioned car
  • Guide's accommodation and meals
What's Excluded
  • Entry fees to the historical sites, temples, safaris & other sites

  • Traveller's accommodation and meals

Know before you go
  • You can also change the itinerary as per your wishes.

  • The best time to visit Arugam Bay for surfing is from April until October when the waves are just perfect for surfing (at an average height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres). The period from November to March is considered an off-season for surfing.

  • I will organize all your activities and help you to buy the train tickets.   

Meeting Point

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), BIA Arrival Terminal, Katunayake, Sri Lanka

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 2USD 650 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 650 / group