10-Day Sri Lanka Discovery Tour – 20th Of Every Month

10-Day Sri Lanka Discovery Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Negombo

• Activities:

• Visit the Negombo Fish Market and Lagoon: Experience the vibrant fish market, learn about dry fish preparation, and observe the local lifestyle.
• Explore Saint Mary’s Church: A colorful and historic Catholic church.
  • Special Note: Ample rest time at the hotel to recover from your flight.
  • Overnight Stay: Negombo.

Day 2: Negombo to Habarana

• Activities:

• Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: Witness around 90 elephants in their habitat and observe their bathing rituals.
• Explore Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Admire the intricate ceiling paintings and numerous Buddha statues.
• Evening Safari at Minneriya National Park: Spot the world’s largest gathering of Asian elephants along with wild boars, buffaloes, jackals, deer, and maybe even a leopard or bear.
  • Overnight Stay: Habarana.

Day 3: Habarana to Kandy

• Activities:

• Climb Lion’s Rock (Sigiriya): A 5th-century marvel of architecture and engineering (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Village Tour: Bullock cart ride, catamaran experience, cooking demo, and a local lunch.
• Visit an Ayurveda Spice Garden en route to Kandy.
• Explore the Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka’s holiest Buddhist site.
  • Overnight Stay: Kandy.

Day 4: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

• Activities:

• Peradeniya Botanical Gardens Tour: Discover over 4,000 tropical plants.
• Visit a Gem Museum: Learn about Sri Lanka’s gemstone legacy.
• Tea Plantation Tour: Taste the iconic Ceylon tea varieties.
• Hike to Ramboda Falls.
• Explore Nuwara Eliya City, including its iconic post office.
  • Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5: Horton Plains and Ella

• Activities:

• Horton Plains National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Hike to World’s End and Baker’s Falls.
• Scenic Train Ride (Pattipola to Ella): One of the world’s most picturesque journeys.
• Evening relaxation in Ella, a vibrant party town.
  • Overnight Stay: Ella.

Day 6: Ella to Yala

• Activities:

• Hike Little Adam’s Peak.
• Visit Ravana Falls and Nine Arch Bridge.
• Stop at Bambarakanda Falls (Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfall) and Diyaluma Falls.
• Explore Buduruwagala Buddhist Site.
  • Overnight Stay: Yala.

Day 7: Yala

• Activities:

• Morning Jeep Safari at Yala National Park: Spot leopards, elephants, and a variety of wildlife.
• Relaxation at the hotel for the remainder of the day.
  • Overnight Stay: Yala.

Day 8: Yala to Galle

• Activities:

• Visit beaches in Tangalle, Mirissa, and Unawatuna.
• Explore Coconut Tree Hill and Parrot Rock at Mirissa.
• Hike to Jungle Beach at Rumassala.
• Guided tour and lunch at Galle Fort.
  • Overnight Stay: Beachfront hotel in Galle.

Day 9: Galle to Bentota

• Activities:

• Whale Watching Tour in Mirissa.
• Mangrove Boat Ride on Madu River.
• Visit Turtle Conservation Project.
• Optional water sports in Bentota.
  • Overnight Stay: Bentota.

Day 10: Bentota to Colombo

• Activities:

• Train Ride to Colombo: Experience local train travel.
• Colombo City Tour and Shopping:
  • Pettah Bazaar, Galle Face Green, Colombo Port City, Red Mosque, Hindu Temple, Town Hall.
  • Guided visit to Colombo National Museum.
• Transfer to the airport for departure.

Special Notes:

• The itinerary includes diverse experiences: cultural sites, wildlife safaris, train rides, and leisure activities.
• Optional experiences can be customized based on traveler preferences.