Itinerary

1. Day 1- Colombo - Sigiriya

   • Meet your tour representative at the airport and proceed to Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 5th century.
   • Climb the world-famous citadel of the ancient era named the “Lion’s Rock” and famously known as Sigiriya. This rock fortress is of significant archaeological importance and is known as the most visited tourist destination on the island.
   • Afterwards, enjoy the Hiriwaduna village tour, which will enable the guests to feel the pulse of real villagers and their lifestyle wrapped with nature. 
   • Enjoy bullock cart rides, and boat rides to an artificial reservoir. Understand traditional cooking tips to tantalize your taste buds with authentic Sri Lankan lunch served on lotus leaves. 
   • Spot birds, butterflies and many other natural habitats in this tranquil environment.
   • Spend the evening at leisure.

   Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.

2. Day 2- Sigiriya - Ritigala - Dambulla - Sigiriya

   • After breakfast, go on a trek to Ritigala. Ritigala nature reserve is of archaeological, historical, cultural and ecological value and uniqueness. This is also popular for unbelievable climate patterns. Ritigala is well known for its monasteries of forest monks and also stands as an Ayurvedic hospital as it's blessed in abundance with medicinal plants and herbs of great value. If interested, you can indulge in an Ayurvedic spa treatment with medicinal herbs and plants that will soothe your mind, soul and body as a wellness treatment.  
   • After that, visit the Dambulla cave temple, also known as the Golden Temple, the largest and most preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. It's covered under an enormous overhanging rock, which adds colour with its paintings around.
   • Then, head to the famous Kandalama tank and Kalu Diya Pokuna. Kalu Diya Pokuna dates back to the period 853-857A.D. and will take you through paddy fields and cultivation lands where you can witness colourful peacocks on and off the journey.
   • Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

   Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.

3. Day 3- Sigiriya - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Ella

   • After breakfast, leave for Ella via Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.
   • Upon reaching Kandy, visit the Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic. Kandy is the second-largest city after Colombo, which also has a significant value as the Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic lies right in the middle of the town. Apart from having the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy has many other attractions like colonial architecture, glorious Kandy lake forming a beautiful backdrop to the sacred temple, bustling streets, green mountains and many more to name. Kandy is also known as Sri Lanka’s last kingdom before it fell into the hands of British rule.
   • Afterwards, leave for Ella.
   • Enroute, witness breathtaking sites and views through mountains of tea plantation.
   • Reach Ella.

   Overnight stay at the hotel in Ella.

4. Day 4- Ella

   • Early morning, go on a trek to the Little Adams Peak in Ella. This peak is opposite Ella rock and is a famous tourist site with a panoramic view.  
   • Walk through paddy fields, waterfalls and lush green mountains of tea plantations and witness the sun-rise.  
   • Then, engage in some adventure activities at flying Ravana Zipline.
   • Later, visit Ravana Falls, which is one of Sri Lanka’s widest waterfalls. This sightseeing attraction that gushes down a rock face creates natural rock pools. Ravana falls known as the most photographed waterfalls in Sri Lanka.
   • Next, head to the famous nine arch bridge, also known as the bridge in the sky. 
   • Depending on the time, proceed to Diyaluma for a breathtaking view of the cascading falls.

   Overnight stay at the hotel in Ella.

5. Day 5- Ella - Udawalawe - Yala

   • After breakfast, leave for Yala via Udawalawe.
   • En route, take a halt at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, a rehabilitation center for orphaned elephant calves. There are about 50-60 elephant calves, and visitors can watch them being fed. This transit home's primary purpose is to re-integrate the orphaned calves with the wild herds once they reach five years old.  
   • Check-in at the hotel upon reaching Yala.

   Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Yala.

6. Day 6- Yala National Park

   • Early morning, leave for a safari jeep tour to the Yala National Park. This national park borders the Indian ocean and adds beauty to its nature and wildlife. Yala national park has a variety of ecosystems.
   • Meet sloth bears, leopards, elephants, water buffalos, wild boars, sambars, golden jackals and other wild animals along with flora and fauna. Yala is also for the highest density of Leopards in the world.
   • Spend the rest of the day at leisure in the hotel.

   Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Yala.

7. Day 7- Yala - Colombo

   • After breakfast, leave for Colombo.
   • En route, witness famous stilt- fishing in Weligama.
   • Afterwards, visit the Galle Dutch Fort. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Dutch Fort runs back to the date 1588, which was first built by the Portuguese—and extensively fortified by the Dutch. However, this became a famous port for trading with countries like Arabia, China and Greece. This has many colonial type buildings and architecture to date. Marine museum, lighthouse, the Dutch Reformed church, the Anglican church, the Dutch hospital are some of its significant attractions.
   • Lastly, go to the Kosgoda turtle hatchery. ( optional)

   End of Tour.