11-Day Sri Lanka Heritage and Safari Tour with Scenic Train Ride

• At the morning arrival hall of Bandaranaike International Airport, you will meet our guide for a warm welcome and pickup for your journey to Sigiriya.
• In the afternoon, check in to the hotel.
• Later, we will pick you up to climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. This site is referred to by locals as the eighth wonder of the world, and Sigiriya is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural site.

[Optional] You have the opportunity to visit a traditional Sri Lankan village safari. Here, you will experience a bullock cart ride, a boat ride, engage in village activities, and participate in traditional cooking.

• Get ready for an exciting day! After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kandy.
• On the way, you can visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural site. The temple features five separate caves housing approximately 150 breathtaking Buddha statues and paintings, showcasing some of Sri Lanka's most important and evocative religious art.
• Continuing on the journey, you have the opportunity to visit spice gardens.
• In the afternoon, check in to the hotel.
• In the evening, you can take part in watching a cultural show. The show consists of a blend of traditional Sri Lankan dances, providing a captivating experience.

• After breakfast, you can participate in a Kandy city visit.

• Visit the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth, which houses Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic - a tooth of the Buddha. It is located in Kandy, and a special note encourages visitors to offer fresh flowers to the Lord Buddha.

• Following that, you have the opportunity to explore the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya. This is the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, showcasing the country's flora as well as representative species from around the tropical world.

• [Optional] If you choose, you can have an experience with elephants, including feeding, riding, and bathing them at Pinnawala.

• If interested, you can also buy souvenirs, Kandian art and craft, and gems at reasonable prices.

• In the evening, return to the hotel.

• This morning, after breakfast, embark on an amazing train ride from Kandy to Nanuoya. Renowned as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, it takes you through stunning landscapes of green and lush tea plantations along with breathtaking mountain views.

• Also, visit a tea factory during the day. Here, you can witness the tea manufacturing process and have the opportunity to purchase original Sri Lankan tea packets.

• In the evening, you can leisurely explore Nuwara Eliya city. Blessed with a salubrious climate, Nuwara Eliya offers breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains, and greenery. Also known as 'Little England,' Nuwara Eliya was the favourite hill station of the British, who aimed to create the resort into a typical English village.

• You will stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

• Early in the morning, you will visit Horton Plains National Park. This park encompasses diverse ecosystems, including montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands, and an aquatic ecosystem. Noteworthy for its abundant endemic flora and fauna, Horton Plains has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trekking adventure begins with sunrise, and during the trek, you can enjoy a picnic breakfast.

• Following the trek, you will be transferred to Ella.

• In the afternoon, check into the hotel in Ella and relax.

• In the morning, have your breakfast and commence today's journey.

• Start by visiting Little Adam's Peak, named after its larger counterpart, the holy mountain Adam's Peak, due to its similar shape. With a relatively easy hike up the mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view that is truly worth the effort.

• Next, explore the Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the Bridge in the Sky, a remarkable man-made masterpiece.

• Afterward, you will be transferred to Yala. En route, you can visit Ravana Falls.

• In the evening, check into the hotel in Yala and leisurely enjoy your time at the hotel.

• Early in the morning, embark on a safari at Yala National Park. Yala stands as the most visited and the second-largest national park in Sri Lanka.

• The park is a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. With luck, you may encounter wild elephants, wild boar, crocodiles, and various other mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

• After concluding the safari, return to the hotel for breakfast. Your next destination is the South Coast.

• Upon arrival, check into the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure on the beach. The South Coast offers a plethora of beach activities, including diving, snorkelling, and surfing.

• Enjoy your breakfast at the beach hotel. Throughout the day, you can participate in various activities on the South Coast.

[Optional] You have the opportunity to choose from a range of options and activities based on your preferences. If you visit the South Coast during November to April, you can opt for a morning whale-watching session. Additionally, you can engage in cookery classes, Ayurvedic massage and treatment, village visits, fishing tours, and more. The choice is yours to make the most of your time in this vibrant coastal region.

• Visit Galle Port, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Galle Fort, the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers, is also a designated World Heritage Site.

• Afterward, check into the hotel. You can then freely enjoy your time at the beach.

• Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel.

• En route to Colombo, experience the Madu River boat safari, offering a unique adventure. The Madu River area, surrounded by swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests, provides a captivating environment.

• In the afternoon, you will arrive in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Visit Gangaramaya Temple and the National Museum of Sri Lanka.

• Check into the hotel and spend the evening at leisure in Colombo city.

• It has been a wonderful time in Sri Lanka. After breakfast, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.

• Relaxed, tanned by the sun, and filled with new experiences, you are ready to head back home.

• As soon as your plane takes off, start planning another adventure with us.