9-Days Sri Lanka Itinerary Tour (Private)

Day 1: Colombo Airport - SigiriyaThe hotel depend on your selection Breakfast

1. 1Dambulla Cave TempleDambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square meters (23,000 sq ft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha's first sermon. 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Dambulla Cave Temple

Day 2: Sigiriya to PolannaruwaOvernight stay at Sigiriya Breakfast

1. 1Ancient City of Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the…Ancient City of Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. 2 hrs Admission not includedMore about Ancient City of Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the…
2. 2Minneriya National ParkLarge numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150-200. Some reports account number of elephants to as high as 700. They migrate here from Wasgamuwa National Park and benefit from food and shelter of the park's forest. Tourists visit Minneriya largely because of elephants, especially in dry season. After the day excursion relax at the hotel in Sigiriya 3 hrs Admission not includedMore about Minneriya National Park

Day 3: Sigiriya to KandyOvernight stay at Kandy and the hotel type depending on your package Booking Breakfast

1. 1Sigiriya Lion RockEarly morning a visit to ancient city of Sigiriya. Rising dramatically from the central plains, the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning. 2 hrs Admission not includedMore about Sigiriya Lion Rock
2. 2Sri Muthumari Amman KovilAfter the Sigiriya rock climbing back to hotel and check out and travel to Kandy on the way stop at the Aurvedick village,On the way to Kandy visit herbal village and Matale Hindu temple, relax and overnight stay at Kandy hotel 3 hrs Admission not includedMore about Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil
3. 3Kandy Lake Club Cultural ShowIn the evening enjoying Kandy cultural show .Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. When the cultural show ended your next step to the holy golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. 10 hrs Admission not includedMore about Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show
4. 4Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relicthe holy golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Day 4: Kandy to Ella and the famous train journeyOvernight stay at Ella and the hotel type depending on your package of booking Breakfast

1. 1Kandy View PointBeautiful place to see the Kandy city. Great atmosphere. Calm and peaceful environment. Best time is the evening when sunsets. 30 minMore about Kandy View Point
2. 2Ramboda WaterfallOn the way to Ella discover the view of Tea bush view point, Ramboda waterfalls. Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. 30 min Admission not includedMore about Ramboda Waterfall
3. 3Blue Field Tea FactoryAfter stop at ramboda on the way to Nuware Eliya. You can take a 30-minute guided tour of the factory,.However, due to the type of tea produced here (a very light tea), processing only takes place at night when it’s colder, so you’re unlikely to see much action. Blue field includes the Estate, Tea Factory, Tea Center and Restaurant. The area belong to Blue field is 100 actors. With the average populations of 1000. R175 families are living in the plantation area. They are provided with all the facilities such as … Housing, Electricity, and School & Health care etc. 30 minMore about Blue Field Tea Factory
4. 4Nuwara EliyaOn this day, after lunch and explore Nuwere Eliya city then proceeds Nanu Oya station to Ella by train. The train journey takes you on scenic ride through some of the most beautiful highland countryside areas in Sri Lanka. Watch the brilliant greens carpets of the tea plantations. See the picturesque villages with misty mountain backdrops pass by. Peer through drizzle and mist to look at the magical landscapes of hill country. Enjoy the amazing sights of intimidating mountains, deep and dark woodlands, and magnificent waterfalls as they go by your windows. This the best part of train journey ever in Sri Lanka. 3 hrsMore about Nuwara Eliya

Day 5: Ella to TissamaharamaOvernight stay at Tissamahrama and the hotel type depending on your package of booking Breakfast

1. 1Little Adam's Peak View PointAfter having early breakfast hiking the Little Adams Peak whether considering the word ‘Little’,it is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called as Little Adams Peak 1 hr 30 minMore about Little Adam's Peak View Point
2. 2Nine Arches BridgeWalk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. Ending your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. 1 hr 30 minMore about Nine Arches Bridge
3. 3Ravana Ella FallsOn your way to Tissamahrama get you the chance to see the best sights of Sri Lanka.Ravana falls gushes down a height of 82 feet falling from an oval concave rock. It takes the form of a drooping areca flower during the peak season of its water flow, but its size is reduced dramatically during the dry season. Located in the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary in Ella, this waterfall is the source of many legends and secrets. On completion of the day, overnight relax and stay in Tissamahrama Hotel 45 minMore about Ravana Ella Falls

Day 6: Tissamahrama to MirissaOvernight stay at Mirissa/Unawatune and the hotel type depending on your package of booking Breakfast

1. 1Yala National ParkEarly morning or after noon gio the Yala national park Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. after the safari leave to Mirissa 3 hrsMore about Yala National Park

Day 7: Whale Watching at MirissaOvernight stay at Mirissa/Unawatune and the hotel type depending on your package of booking Breakfast

1. 1MirissaEarly morning proceed to Mirissa Whale watching tour Galle city tour. The Whale Watching Tour in Mirissa, this five-hour tour gives you an opportunity to see the biggest mammals on earth, the whales, in their natural habitat. Get a chance to see blue whales, sperm whales, and fin whales as they swim in the waters to the south of Sri Lanka. Gain more knowledge about the whales as a species from a qualified naturalist and learn to identify them. This tour gives you a responsible whale watching experience with a minimal imprint on nature. in the afternoon relax at the beach 3 hrsMore about Mirissa

Day 8: Mirissa to BentotaOvernight stay at Bentota the hotel type depending on your package of booking Breakfast

1. 1Galle Dutch FortAfter Breakfast at the hotel proceed to Balapitiya on the way Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and Galle fort. The Galle is a jewel. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums 1 hrMore about Galle Dutch Fort
2. 2Sea Turtle Education and ConservationTurtle Care Program helps protect the nests until they hatch and increases the chances of survival for the babies. Get a chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles; or even injured adult turtles that the Turtle Hatchery cares for. 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Sea Turtle Education and Conservation
3. 3Madu River Safari by BuddhiAfter Check in at the hotel proceed to Balapitiya and go on lovely Boat safari in Madu River. Go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage. Observe the water birds in their natural habitats. On completion of the day back to the hotel, relax and enjoy the amazing Bentota beach Hotel. 2 hrs Admission not includedMore about Madu River Safari by Buddhi

Day 9: Depature (Bentota to Airport or next city)

1. 1After breakfast at the hotel on your final day, proceed to the Colombo International…After breakfast at the hotel on your final day, proceed to the Colombo International Airport (CMB) and get ready for your departure after spending a memorable time on the Beautiful little Island and you dream come true 2 hrs 30 minMore about After breakfast at the hotel on your final day, proceed to the Colombo International…