Romantic Getaway in Sri Lanka
9 Nights / 10 Days
Highlights :
Sri Lanka - Kandy - Ella - Yala - Bentota / Hikkaduwa / Beruwala - Colombo
Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia near south-east India. Sri Lanka has maritime borders with India to the northwest so a trio from India is very amazing experience with family and friends, our 10 Days tour Itinerary for Sri Lanka make you very familiar with the natural beauty of this country. Here you enjoy the diversity and multicultural values of this country, as Sri Lanka is home of various religions, ethnic groups, and languages. it is home of large groups of Sri Lankan and Indian Tamils, Moors, Burghers, Malays, Kaffirs and the aboriginal Vedda. Sri Lanka has a rich Buddhist heritage, and the first known Buddhist writings of Sri Lanka, the Pāli Canon, date back to the Fourth Buddhist council in 29 BC.
Package Includes:
Accommodation
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Sightseeing
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Meal
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Transfer
ITINERARY
DAY 1 & 2
Arrival in Sri Lanka – Dambulla
Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranayake International Airport, you will be warmly received by a representative. Your holiday of pure leisure has just begun. You will then be escorted to your vehicle and transferred to Dambulla the starting point of an idyllic vacation.
Dambulla, located in Sri Lanka’s famous cultural triangle, offers plenty to fire both mind and body over the couple of days. Explore some of Sri Lanka’s fascinating UNESCO protected World Heritage Sites – the lion rock of Sigiriya – a royal capital city built in 477 AD; the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa, which was Sri Lanka’s royal medieval capital between the late 11th – 13th centuries. You might also consider a safari at Minneriya National Park when you visit Polonnaruwa or an adventurous elephant safari at Habarana.
Things to do:
- Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Explore the ruins of Polonnaruwa
Candle Lit dinner on the 2nd Night at the Hotel.
Overnight stay at Kassapa Lions Rock Hotel, Sigiriya
DAY 3
Cultural Triangle – Kandy
Travel to Kandy – a World Heritage city. Traditions and culture remain undisturbed by European influence in the colonial era. The Royal Palace, now known as the “The Temple of the Tooth Relic’’ (of Lord Buddha), situated right beside the Kandy lake gives a magical beauty to the city. Kandy is also home to one of the largest botanical gardens in South East Asia. The Gardens dates back to the 14th century and boasts over 4000 species of plants and many trees with significant histories. Visitors from the UK will be particularly interested in the Cannonball Tree planted by King George V. The tree is bent with its fruits, which resemble cannonballs hence the name.
Things to do:
- Visit the Cave Temples in Dambulla enroute to Kandy
- Enroute also consider a visit to a spice garden in Matale.
- Kandy – join devotees at the Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Witness a cultural show after the visit to the Temple
Overnight stay at Oak Ray Regency Hotel, Kandy
DAY 4 & 5
Kandy – Ella
Travel to Ella, famous for its breathtaking views of blue mountains and emerald valleys of tea – a haven for a soul in search of true tranquility. Many excursions could be arranged to legendary locations of ‘’Ramayana’’ such as Ravana Ella
Things to do:
- Experience the spectacular Ella Gap
- Enjoy the scenic beauty of Ella
- Mountain Biking
- Trekking at the little Adams Peak
- Enjoy a Picnic Lunch on the 2nd day.
Overnight stay Zion View Hotel, Ella
DAY 6
Ella – Yala.
Travel to the Yala National Park, the second largest and most visited National Park, rich in wild life and famous for having the highest concentration of leopards in the world.
Things to do:
- An unforgettable Jeep Safari in the Yala National Park. See wild life in their natural habitat.
Overnight stay at Oak Ray Lake Hotel, Yala
DAY 7 & 8
Yala – Bentota / Hikkaduwa / Beruwala.
Today you will travel to Bentota, a popular stretch of beach resorts offering excellent sun sea and sand to wind down your dream vacation. Bentota has plenty to offer apart from pure leisure. It is a recognized area for scuba divining, snorkelling and many water-based sports.
Things to do:
- Enjoy some water sports – @ own cost
- Visit the Turtle Farm
- Boat ride at the Madhu Ganga – @ own cost
- Visit the Galle Fort
Overnight stay at Hotel will be mentioned on availability.
DAY 9
Bentota / Hikkaduwa / Beruwala – Colombo.
Today you will be transferred to Colombo – the official political and trade capital of Sri Lanka. All the famous shopping arcades are in and around the city, which allows one to have a tantalizing experience in Colombo as it has something to offer every visitor. As a hub of many ethnicities with people from all creeds working together, Colombo is indeed cosmopolitan.
Things to do:
- City tour of Colombo
- Shopping
After the city tour of Colombo enjoy a relaxing full body massage at one of the best Ayurveda spas in Sri Lanka.
The expert massage therapists at the Ayurveda Center will ease tension from physiques with a relaxing massage. Let back muscles cast away their cares during a 45-minute massage as nimble fingers find muscle strain lodged in deep tissues using focused pressure during a therapeutic massage.
Overnight stay at The Palms Hotel, Colombo
DAY 10
Colombo – Departure.
Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure
Gallery
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Culture of Sri Lanka
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Bentota Beach, Sri Lanka
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Wild Life of Sri Lanka
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Beauty of Sri Lanka