14 Days Romantic Sri Lanka Holiday

Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Colombo

Tour Code: TAT-Sri Lanka-05

Tour Type: Private Tour

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Tour Feature

  • Explore the historical heritage and ruins of the country
  • Enjoy the beautiful natural landscape of  Nuwara-Eliya and Ella
  • Take an exciting wildlife safari at the national park of Udawalawa and Yala
  • Discover the tropical rainforest by a well-arranged jungle adventure
  • Totally release yourself to enjoy the sunshine and beach holiday in Sri Lanka

 

Tour Itinerary Expand All

Day 1 Arrival Colombo - Anuradhapura

CMB Airport Pick up, Transfer to Anuradhapura ( 4 hrs driving), Mihintale, Ritigala Forest Monastery, Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna), Ruwanweliseya

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: In Anuradhapura

 

Arrive at the paradise island of Sri Lanka (Bandaranaike International Airport) in the morning, you will be warmly welcomed by our local representative and your driver. Then we will proceed to check-in hotel and refresh. In the afternoon, we will take an ancient city tour in Anuradhapura, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The first historical site you visit in your Sri Lanka vacation package is Mihintale. The dodgy climb to Mihintale feels absolutely worthy as it greets you with a magnificent view along with insane winds. You discover the beauty of the ancient architecture in Ritigala Forest Monastery, Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna), and Ruwanweliseya

 

Later, try Sri Lankan Lion beer at the hotel while watching the lake view, and enjoy the typical Sri Lankan grand dinner buffet at the hotel. Overnight stay in your calm hideaway in Anuradhapura

Mihintale
Mihintale

 

Day 2 Anuradhapura - Polonnaruwa

Transfer to Polonnaruwa ( 2 hrs driving), Polonnaruwa city tour by walking, Polonnaruwa village cycling trip, Sunset Lake View

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Polonnaruwa

 

Wake up to bird chirpings on your first morning in paradise. Devour a colorful breakfast buffet at the hotel. Try a cup of the world’s best tea:  Ceylon tea. 
Check out and proceed to Polonnaruwa city, which is the second most iconic landmark in Sri Lanka.  Walk through the amazing 2500 years of documented history in Sri Lanka. You walk through the ruins of the seven-story Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu, his Audience Hall, the royal swimming pool, and many other ancient places. You feel like you are in the time of the kings! Cycle around the Polonnaruwa village, watch the breathtaking sunset by the lake and experience how simple life is in Sri Lanka. Taste a true Sri Lankan dinner buffet at the hotel

Parakramabahu
Parakramabahu

 

Day 3 Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

Buddhist meditation, Transfer to Sigiriya (1 hour driving), Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Sigiriya

 

Wake up to a beautiful morning in Polonnaruwa, and learn the basics of Buddhist meditation - Part 1. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet while overlooking the lake. Then we will proceed to Sigiriya city. On the way, stop at Minneriya National Park, to witness the largest Elephant gathering in the world. 


After check-in at the beautiful hotel, we will visit the famous rock fortress in Sigiriya,  which is a must-visit on a Sri Lanka trip.  Climb and hike up to the top, and you meet the damsels of the Sigiriya painted by King Kashyapa’s artists. Enjoy the delicious cuisine in the local restaurants and end the day with a peaceful walk across the dancing paddy fields. 

Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya Rock Fortress

 

Day 4 Sigiriya - Kandy

Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy (2 hrs driving), Dambulla cave complex & temple, Spice village, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy culture dance show

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Kandy

 

Wake up to a beautiful morning in Sigirya. start your day with a yoga session. And then devour a tummy-filling breakfast buffet at the hotel. 
Proceed to Kandy city, and we will stop by at Dambulla cave complex & temple.  On the way, stop at Spice village, and learn how the world’s best spices are made in Sri Lanka. 
Experience a colorful Sri Lankan lunch - rice & curry. Check in at a luscious hotel in Kandy and refresh for a while. 
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, which protects the tooth relics of Lord Buddha. It is the relic of the real Buddha! This sacred tooth is covered in boxes of gold and jewels, and surprisingly, there are no armed guards to protect it! And then witness the Kandy culture dance show
Enjoy a scrumptious dinner buffet at the hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. Enjoy a wonderful night by yourself in Kandy. 

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

 

Day 5 Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Drive to Nuwara Eliya (2 hrs driving), Sri Lankan gem made, Tea estate

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Nuwara Eliya

 

Wake up to the chilly morning in Kandy and start your day with some yoga by yourself. Enjoy a tummy-filling breakfast buffet at the hotel
Check out from the hotel and proceed to Nuwara Eliya in the hill country. this is a landscape that is entirely different from the whole of your Sri Lanka vacation, so much so that it is called Little England. We will get to know how world-famous Sri Lankan gems are made and visit handicraft & handmade-batik shops, as well as visit a tea estate, and pluck your own tea bag, where you will get to know world-famous Ceylon tea is made. Try your hot cup of Ceylon tea while observing the emerald tea gardens. 

 

Check-in at your colonial-style hotel Nuwara Eliya and devour a colonial-style dinner buffet at the hotel. 

Tea Plantation
Tea Plantation

 

Day 6 Nuwara Eliya - Ella

Trin trip ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella (3.5 hrs driving), Nine Arch Bridge, Diyaluma Falls with swimming, Ella gap, the Mini Adam's peak

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Ella

 

Wake up to the misty mountains in Nuwara Eliya and start your day with a fresh cup of Ceylon tea. Take a morning walk around the tea villages. Enjoy your breakfast buffet of local and foreign cuisine
Check out and proceed to Ella city.  You take the train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, and you experience one of the most beautiful train rides in the world-what a streak of stunning views! You arrive at Ella and head straight to the awe-striking Nine Arch Bridge surrounded by emerald greenery. 

Your Sri Lanka vacation includes zip-lining over the neat tea fields, which is one to experience. A Sri Lanka vacation in Ella is never complete without a swim in the natural pools of Diyaluma Falls. As you feel the foamy water relaxing your whole body, you immerse in nature. You enjoy the light flurry of air as it gently kisses your cheeks as you walk through the hill country vegetation. And then we will visit Ella gap and the Mini Adam's peak. 

 

Enjoy a hot and grand dinner buffet on a cold night and be free at leisure for the rest of the night. 

Train trip from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Train trip from Nuwara Eliya to Ella

 

Day 7 Ella - Udawalawa National Park

Drive to Udawalawa (1 hour driving), Udawalawa National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Udawalawa

 

Udawalawa National Park, the next destination of your incredible Sri Lanka vacation package: is stationed in the South Central region of the tropical island. On this day of your Sri Lanka vacation, you venture into the wilderness, away from the cold weather of luxurious Little England! You buckle up your seat belts because you know it is going to get rough and wild! For you, the main attractions of this wildlife sanctuary are Water Buffalo, Wild boar, different species of Deer, wild Asian Elephants, and exceptional birdlife. It is the perfect Sri Lanka vacation package for you. You visit the Elephant Transit Home and fall in love with the adorable and playful elephants who often try to peep into the safari jeeps! 

Udawalawa National Park
Udawalawa National Park

 

Day 8 Udawalawa National Park - Yala

Transfer to Yala (about 2 hrs driving), Sri Lanka chicken curry cooking class, Yala National Park jeep safari

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Yala

 

Wake up to the sounds of wilderness in the jungle, and then take an early morning bicycle ride around the villages in Udawalawa. Savor a delightful breakfast buffet. 


Later check out from the Udawalawa hotel and proceed to more wildlife in Yala National Park.  Upon arrival at Yalo, we will check in the local hotel first, then we will enjoy a culinary experience, to learn how to make Sri Lanka chicken curry

 

In the evening, weill gear up for a 4X4 jungle safari. Get in the jeep escorted by an experienced guide, and as the ride becomes adventurous, you will get excited. Suddenly, a herd of gigantic wild elephants blocks your road, and you take out your camera and film the adventure!  Finally, you see the glorious leopards and the mesmerizing peacock dance. Magnificent leopards are your prime sights to spot.

 

Enjoy the grand dinner buffet at the hotel and have a good rest in your tropic-style hotel in Yala. 

Yala National Park
Yala National Park

 

Day 9 Yala - Mirissa

Transfer to Mirissa beach ( about 3 hrs driving), Free time and relax at the beach

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: In Mirissa

 

Wake up to the surrounding wilderness, and have your Sri Lankan breakfast buffet at the hotel. Then we will proceed to the beautiful Mirissa beach, which is a paradise for beach lovers. Start enjoying the warm sea and golden shore. Surf lovers can surf their hearts out. You may also take an optional whale & dolphin watching excursion or go fishing in the deep sea with the local fishermen.  It is also a good choice to spend a rejuvenating time enjoying massages in the local spas filled with entangling herbal aroma. Relax on the beach, enjoying the beautiful sunset. In the evening, you may rent a bicycle and wander around as there are countless artistic boutiques and attractive streets on this marine coast of Sri Lanka.

Mirissa
Mirissa

 

Day 10 Mirissa - Sinharaja Rain Forest

Transfer to Sinharaja Rain Forest ( about 3 hrs driving), Frain Forest trekking

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Sinharaja Rain Forest

 

Wake up to the lullaby of the salty beach waves and trail along the morning sun-kissed beach by yourself. Then have your delicious breakfast buffet by the beach. 


Check out & proceed to Sinharaja Rain Forest. Then we will trek Sinharaja Rain Forest full of life and humidity. start trekking the jungle. Trek and come across a natural water spring. After exploring the adventurous yet soul-touching Sinharaja forest, you walk through the beautiful Sinharaja village. Dinner and overnight stay at Sinharaja Rainforest Hotel. 

Sinharaja Rain Forest Trekking
Sinharaja Rain Forest Trekking

 

Day 11 Sinharaja Rain Forest - Galle

Drive to Galle ( 3 hrs driving), Stilt Fishing Experience, Galle Fort

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Galle

 

Wake up to the beautiful greenery filled with bird songs and enjoy a humungous breakfast buffet at the hotel. Then drive to Galle. On the way, stop to see stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka, to experience unique fishing techniques in Sri Lanka. Take part in the famous Madu River boat ride and visit the adorable turtles at a turtle hatchery. 

Arriving at Galle, check-in at a beach hotel,  Visit the ancient Galle Fort (Dutch fort) and take a walk around the Galle fort. Tonight we will taste the famous Sri Lankan crab for dinner. In the evening, you may enjoy your night in local pubs by yourself or have a quiet time on the beach. 

Stilt Fishing
Stilt Fishing

 

Day 12 Galle - Hikkaduwa

Drive to Hikkaduwa for 20 minutes, Free and relax on the beach

Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation: In Galle

 

Devour a delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel and proceed to Hikkaduwa beach for about 20 minutes driving. 

 

Hikkaduwa is a place that keeps you busy with many fun activities. You may rent some snorkeling gear and get onto a boat and swim into the Hikkaduwa coral reef. After a good time in the deep sea, you can also choose to take a boat ride on the Madu river and experience wildlife like beautiful birds, crocodiles, and monkeys. The Hikkaduwa vacation package is incomplete without an Ayurvedic spa treatment to refresh you after all the tiring activities. After having a good time at the Turtle hatchery, you enjoy the best local seafood in this Sri Lanka vacation. During the night, you go to a bar and feel the beachy ambiance with some live music as you hear the waves sing along with you. 

Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa

 

 

Day 13 Hikkaduwa - Colombo

Drive to Colombo (1.5 hrs driving), Free time

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: In Colombo

 

Wake up to see the beautiful sunrise through the horizon and you may choose to relax with a yoga session by the beach. 


Enjoy an Indian ocean seafood buffet for breakfast and proceed to Colombo, the capital city of the paradise.  As the commercial capital, Colombo is gifted with scenic beauty, some of the best restaurants, and shopping complexes on the island. Enjoy your free time to explore the city and shopping around by yourself. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a good atmosphere restaurant in Colombo. 

Colombo
Colombo

 

Day 14 Departure Colombo

transfer to airport

Meals: Breakfast

 

Free at leisure before transfer to the airport for your homebound flight. 

 

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