Sri Lanka Signature 14-Day Experience (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Overview
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
The origin of the word "travel" is most likely lost to history. The term "travel" may originate from the Old French word travail, which means 'work'. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
Itinerary
Overnight: Anuradhapura
Pick-up from Colombo or Colombo International Airport
Scenic drive to Anuradhapura, the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka
En route rest stops and lunch
Evening at leisure or visit nearby local markets
Check-in to hotel and relax
Introduction to Sri Lanka’s ancient heritage
Overnight: Anuradhapura
Full-day guided tour of the Anuradhapura Sacred City (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Visit:
Sri Maha Bodhi (sacred fig tree)
Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya & Abhayagiriya stupas
Samadhi Buddha Statue
Twin Ponds & ancient monasteries
Optional cycling tour around ruins
Evening free for relaxation
A spiritual and historical immersion
Overnight: Sigiriya / Dambulla
Drive to Sigiriya
En route visit Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple – UNESCO site)
Explore beautifully painted caves and Buddha statues
Continue to Sigiriya and check in
Evening leisure with village views
Overnight: Sigiriya / Dambulla
Early morning climb of Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
See frescoes, mirror wall, lion’s paws & summit ruins
Afternoon traditional village tour:
Bullock cart ride
Catamaran boat ride
Local home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch
Relax in the evening
Culture, nature & ancient engineering combined
Overnight: Kandy
Morning drive to Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO site)
Explore:
Royal Palace
Gal Vihara rock Buddha statues
Parakrama Samudra
Continue scenic drive to Kandy
Check-in and relax
Overnight: Kandy
Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
Kandy Lake walk
Royal Botanical Gardens – Peradeniya
Gem museum & local handicrafts
Evening Kandy Cultural Dance Show
The cultural heart of Sri Lanka
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Drive through misty hill country
Visit a tea plantation & factory
Learn about Ceylon tea processing
Sightseeing in “Little England”:
Gregory Lake
Old Post Office
Victoria Park
Cool climate evening at leisure
Fresh air, tea gardens & colonial charm
Overnight: Ella
Scenic drive (or optional train journey, subject to availability)
Check-in to hotel with mountain views
Free day to relax, café hop or enjoy the surroundings
Slow down and breathe the hills
Overnight: Ella
Visit:
Nine Arches Bridge
Little Adam’s Peak hike
Ella Rock (optional)
Ravana Falls & Ravana Cave
Evening leisure with sunset views
Adventure, views & nature
Overnight: Yala / Tissamaharama
Drive to Yala
En route visit Buduruwagala Ancient Rock Statues
Check-in and relax
Evening at leisure preparing for safari
Overnight: Ahangama
Early morning Yala National Park Jeep Safari
Leopards, elephants, sloth bears & birds
After safari, drive to the southern coast
Check-in at beach hotel and relax
Wildlife to waves
Overnight: Ahangama
Leisure morning at the beach
Visit Galle Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore colonial streets, lighthouse & ramparts
Sunset by the ocean
History meets the Indian Ocean
Overnight: Bentota
Drive along the southern coastline
Madu River mangrove boat safari
Optional water sports in Bentota:
Jet skiing
Banana boat rides
River activities
Relax at beach resort
Leisure breakfast
Drive back to Colombo
Drop-off at hotel or airport
