Day 01
Arrival in Negombo
Meet your tour guide at the airport, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Negombo.
Spend the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Sri Lanka · Wildlife
17-Day Sri Lanka Vacation with Tea Train Ride and Wildlife Safaris
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit a turtle hatchery at Kosgoda and a mask factory in Ambalangoda
- 02 See the gem mines at Rathnapura and the beautiful Ravana Waterfalls
- 03 Enjoy rafting in the rapid waters of Kithulagala
- 04 Engage in trekking and bird watching in the Kithulagala forest
- 05 Offer your prayers at Buduruwagala Temple and Dambulla rock cave temple
- 06 Meet elephants at Pinnawala Orphanage
- 07 Sightsee the famous Sigiriya Rock and Ella Gap
- 08 Ride a glass-bottom boat to see the vivid coral reef in Hikkaduwa
Sign up for this exciting 17-day vacation through the highlights of Sri Lanka, where you will be taken to ancient city ruins, national parks, mountains, Buddhist and Hindu temples, villages, and forests. Explore major tourist attractions such as the Galle Dutch fortress, Royal Botanical Gardens, Roman Catholic Church, Ravana Waterfalls, and Sigiriya Rock, and enjoy a splendid tea train ride from Ella to Kandy.
Explore major tourist attractions such as the Galle Dutch fortress, Royal Botanical Gardens, Roman Catholic Church, Ravana Waterfalls, and Sigiriya Rock, and enjoy a splendid tea train ride from Ella to Kandy.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
17 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Dambulla, Ratnapura, Negombo, Sigiriya, Ella, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, Pinnawala, Minneriya National Park, Habarana, Katunayake, Kitulgala, Horton Plains National Park, Hikkaduwa, Kosgoda, Weligama
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Negombo to Galle via Colombo
Drive from Negombo to Galle via Colombo.
En route, visit the turtle hatchery at Kosgoda, a mask factory in Ambalangoda, and ride a glass-bottom boat to see the vivid coral reef in Hikkaduwa.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 03
Coastal Drive to Galle
After breakfast, drive along Sri Lanka's coast and proceed to Galle.
En route, view the stilt fishermen of Weligama and visit the Galle Dutch fortress.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 04
Galle to Kithulagala via Deniyaya
Have breakfast and move to Kithulagala via picturesque Deniyaya.
En route, visit the gem mines at Rathnapura and continue to Kithulagala.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 05
Rafting and Forest Activities in Kithulagala
Raft in the rapids of Kithulagala.
Engage in trekking and bird watching in a nearby forest.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 06
Kithulagala to Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, drive through the little town, observing the well-maintained buildings and colonial architecture.
Visit the busy market, where the tea plantation workers rush in and out with their day's provisions.
Go to the Hakgala Botanical Garden, Seetha Amman Kovil, and Roman Catholic Church, or spend the evening walking in the cool climate.
Get an opportunity to visit the tea factory and taste one of the finest teas in the world.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 07
Horton Plains Excursion
Head to Horton Plains, and if time permits, sightsee the Botanical Gardens and Sita Amman Kovil in Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 08
Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Leave for Ella.
En route, visit Ella Gap, Buduruwagala Temple, and Ravana Waterfalls.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 09
Scenic Train Journey to Kandy
Go for a beautiful mountainous train journey to Kandy.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 10
Leisure Day in Kandy
Relax, as this day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 11
Kandy Sightseeing and Pinnawala Excursion
Start the day with Kandy sightseeing and an excursion to Pinnawala Orphanage.
Witness the traditional cultural show in the evening.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 12
Kandy to Girithale via Sigiriya
Leave for Girithale.
Midway, take halts at a spice garden, batik factory, and Sigiriya Rock.
Proceed to Girithale.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 13
Polonnaruwa Exploration
Explore Polonnaruwa.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 14
Minneriya Wildlife Park Safari
Today, visit Minneriya Wildlife Park to enjoy an elephant-back safari and jeep safari.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 15
Girithale to Colombo via Dambulla
Leave for Colombo.
Midway, visit the Dambulla rock cave temple.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 16
Full-Day Colombo Sightseeing
Go for a full-day sightseeing tour of Colombo.
Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 17
Departure from Sri Lanka
Have breakfast and proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport for your return flight.
End of tour.
Where this trip takes you
Sigiriya Rock, Ravana Waterfalls, Pinnawala Orphanage, Hikkaduwa coral reef
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
Meet and assistance at the Colombo International Airport
Transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking Sri Lankan tour guide/driver
All fuel, insurance, and license fees of the vehicle
Replacement of vehicle in case of breakdown or emergency
What's Not Included
Air ticket expenses from your country to Sri Lanka and for the return journey
Hotel room charges
Food and drinks
Entry tickets and safari charges
Extra items consumed or facilities utilized in hotels
Tips for service staff and drivers
Expenses of a personal nature, such as liquor and cigarettes
Camera and video recording charges payable at the sites
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Arrival Terminal, Canada Friendship Road, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 17 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.
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