13-Day Sri Lanka Adventure Tour with Safaris, Trekking and Whale Watching

• Your carefully crafted 13-day adventure tour begins with pickup at Bandaranaike International Airport, where you will be warmly greeted by friendly representatives.
• You will then be transferred directly to your hotel in Negombo.

Stay overnight in Negombo.

• Proceed to the city of Anuradhapura, the capital of the North Central Province and one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, well known for its ruins depicting early Sri Lankan civilization.
• In the evening, enjoy an adventurous jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park, home to many villus, or natural lakes, which are the park's unique and prominent feature. Here, you can explore the beauty of endemic birds, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and deer, which are among the main sources of excitement throughout the jungle safari.
• After this amazing adventurous jeep safari, stay overnight at a hotel in Anuradhapura.

• Start exploring the ancient places, ruins, and temples of Anuradhapura by bicycle. You can visit the holiest item for Buddhists, known as the Bodhi Tree. It is the southern branch of the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India, where the Buddha sat when he attained enlightenment.
• You can then spend the entire day exploring the many Buddhist temples, sculptures, stupas, and ancient monasteries that are over two thousand years old.
• End the day with a wealth of valuable memories, and in the evening, head directly to Sigiriya.

Stay overnight at a hotel in beautiful Sigiriya.

• Visit the "Lions Rock Fortress", whose name is derived from the structure Sinhagiri, or Lions Rock. Here, you can explore the beauty of Sigiriya Lions Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you will witness one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning. This was the new capital of King Kasyapa (477-495), featuring a magnificent creation along with an elaborate water garden that faces west from the top terrace of the rock. Climbing this magnificent citadel does not require you to be extensively fit, as most people are able to manage it.
• After a splendid experience at Lions Rock, enjoy a bullock cart safari around Sigiriya village after lunch. The Sigiriya village tour offers an unforgettable experience along unbeaten village tracks using ancient Sri Lanka's major transportation system.
• After this fabulous journey, you will stay at a hotel in Sigiriya.

• Proceed to Riverston, a scenic place in the hill country of Sri Lanka where you can enjoy broad views of lush mountains.
• On the way, stop at Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka's largest rock cave temple, built on a 600-foot-high rock. Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka in 1991 because of the temple's golden interior, statues, cave history, and art that emphasise the artistic abilities of ancient people.
• After a fabulous day in Riverston, proceed directly to your room for early relaxation, as day 6 is filled with adventurous activities.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Riverston.

• Enjoy a breathtaking trekking experience in the Knuckles Range at the northern end of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The mountain range has one of the most important biodiversity environments, along with lush mountains and great water and wildlife resources that are ideal for trekking and camping.
• After a tiring day of flora and fauna trekking in Knuckles, return to the hotel for your overnight stay.

• After your astonishing encounter in the Knuckles Mountains, head directly to Kandy, which is surrounded by mountains, tea plantations, and biodiverse rainforests. In the heart of Kandy, explore the beauty of the Temple of the Tooth, in what is known as the island nation's cultural capital.
• After getting a true feel for Sri Lankan culture, enjoy a walk through Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, which has a rich and varied collection of tropical woody plants, significant orchids, and gymnosperms.
• After visiting this eye-catching flower garden, enjoy a Sri Lankan cultural dancing show in Kandy in the evening, allowing you to gain a deeper sense of the culture of Sri Lanka.
• You will check in to a hotel in beautiful Kandy for the night.

• On this day, you will be driven directly to the city of Nuwara Eliya, which retains much of its British colonial charm and has earned the nickname "Little England". As you head towards this picturesque town, with its misty mountains covered in tea and British Tudor-style architecture, you will come across several unique waterfalls along the way that offer many amazing photo opportunities.
• Ramboda Falls, the 11th-highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th-highest in the world, is one you must visit during this tour. The best aromatic teas come from this region, so along the way, you can visit the highest tea estate, Pedro in Nuwara Eliya, to explore the tea plantations that produce tea considered among the best in the world.
• After this incredible and interesting encounter, you will be given a tour around the city of Nuwara Eliya for an adventurous experience with nature.
• Your overnight stay will be at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

• On this day, enjoy a panoramic train journey through the cool hill country from Nanu Oya to Ella, crossing many mind-blowing mountain ranges and forests.
• After this unique travel experience in the misty weather, explore Ella, where you can enjoy more hiking and beautiful views during the second half of the day. There are lovely views to be seen from the hill country village of Ella, with its beautiful cafes and scenic waterfall.
• Stay overnight at a hotel in Ella while enjoying the breathtaking views.

• On day 10, enjoy white water rafting in Kithulgala along with birdwatching, jungle walks, river bathing, and many other adventure activities, creating amazing lifetime memories to cherish. This is ideal for thrill seekers who want to experience one of the best adventure venues in Sri Lanka, set in a tropical evergreen jungle. After this extreme adventure water sport and lifetime experience, proceed to lunch and then head on to Yala.
• Stay overnight at a hotel in Yala, as another adventurous day awaits tomorrow.

• In the morning, go on a jeep safari in Yala National Park, recognized as the second-largest wildlife park in Sri Lanka, where you can witness young bull elephants, elusive Sri Lankan leopards, and a wide variety of wildlife and plants.
• After this unforgettable adventure filled with remarkable sightings, head to Mirissa in the evening, a city on the south coast of the island.

• After an early breakfast, head to the whale-watching site at Mirissa, where, according to scientists, it is possible to sight 30 blue whales in a single day. You will also explore the beauty of sperm whales and spinner dolphins off Mirissa during the whale-watching trip.
• On the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy and explore the splendid views of the old and mind-boggling activity of stilt fishing, the most interesting traditional fishing method in Sri Lanka.
• Enjoy your overnight stay at a hotel in Mirissa.

• In the morning, check out and travel to Colombo, the commercial city of Sri Lanka.
• After visiting some interesting places, including Galle Fort, with its mix of colonial buildings and shopping malls, proceed directly to Negombo, the closest city to Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka.