8 Days 7 Nights Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Unawatuna Beach, Galle, Colombo

8 Days 7 Nights Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Dambulla, Minneriya National Park, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Unawatuna Beach, Galle, Colombo

Itinerary

Day 1
Admire the sunset at Mihintale Hill

TBA
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport

TBA
Meet & greet by tour guide at the airport’s arrival gate

1100
Travel to Anuradhapura, North Central Province, 4h30m, 190km

1300
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Saruketha Restaurant*

1400
Continue the journey to Mihintale, 2h30m, 112km , to visit
• Maha Stupa on the summit of the Mihintale Hill
• Aradhana Gala on the summit of the Mihintale Hill

1630
Admire the sunset & panoramic view at the Mihintale Hill

1900
Check in hotel in hotel in Anuradhapura for 1-night

2000
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2200
Before we say good night


Day 2
Spot the “Elephant Gathering” at Minneriya

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0800
Explore the Ancient Heritage in Anuradhapura, UNESCO
• Jaya Seri Maha Bodhi
• Mirisawetiya Maha Vihara
• Ruwanweli Maha Seya
• Thuparamaya Dagoba
• Lovamahapaya
• Abhayagiri Vihara
• Jetavanaramaya
• Lankarama

1200
Enjoy Sri Lankan Set Lunch at Rajarata Hotel*

1300
Travel to Dambulla, Matale District, 1h45m, 71km

1500
Check in hotel in Habarana for 1-night

1600
Witness the “Elephant Gathering” at Minneriya National Park
Every evening, between 150 to 200 elephants arrive at the
reservoir, mainly to graze the grasses growing on the tank bed

1830
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 3
Explore the The Lion Rock of Sigiriya

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0800
Travel to the Ancient City of Sigiriya, 0h30m, 24km, UNESCO

0830
Explore the Sigiriya, The Lion Rock & Ancient Rock Fortress

1200
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Srigiriya Village Restaurant*

1300
Travel to Kandy, Central Province, 2h15m, 73km

1430
Discover the rare spices & herbs at Ranvelli Spice Garden

1700
Watch the Sri Lankan Cultural Show at Kandy Lake Club

1830
Check in hotel in Kandy for 1-night

1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 4
Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0830
Discover the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, UNESCO
• Temple of the Tooth building complex, which houses the
tooth relic of the Buddha
• Golden Canopy of the Temple of the Tooth
• Temple of the Tooth Museum (New palace)

1100
Explore the Gem Museum of Kandy

1300
Enjoy Chinese Set Lunch at Xiang Yun Restaurant*

1400
Travel to Nuwara Eliya, 2h30m, 69km

1600
Taste the premium Ceylon tea at the Mc Woods Tea Factory

1800
Check in hotel in Nuwara Eliya for 2-nights

1900
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 5
Discover the World’s End of Horton Plains

0600
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0700
Travel to Horton Plains National Park, 1h15m, 30km, UNESCO

0830
Walk on the 9 KM nature trails of Horton Plains to discover
• World’s End, a sheer cliff, with a drop of about 4,000 feet
• Baker’s Falls, cascade waterfalls, height of 66 feet
• Wildlife, fauna, flora of Horton Plains National Park

1130
Transfer back to Nuwara Eliya for lunch

1300
Enjoy Indian Set Lunch at the India Summer Restaurant*

1430
Go back to hotel for rest & relax

1600
Walk around the city in the hill, to explore the cultural sites
• British Colonial Architecture Buildings
• Local fruit & vegetable Market
• Gregory Lake

1900
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night


Day 6
Journey to Unawatuna Beach

0700
Enjoy breakfast at hotel

0800
Travel to Kitulgala, 2h15m, 72km

1030
Feel the thrill to experience the fun of white water rafting
adventure at the Kelani River (Optional)

1200
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Plantation Hotel*

1300
Travel to Unawatuna Beach, 4h30m, 219km

1600
Stopover for tea break at service area at Aluthgama

1830
Check in hotel in Unawatuna Beach for 1-night

1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night

Day 7
Explore the 16th century Dutch Sea Fort at Galle

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0900
Travel to Galle, a UNESCO site, 0h20m, 7km

0930
Explore the 16th century Dutch Sea Fort at the Galle, UNESCO

1200
Enjoy Buffet Lunch at Rampart Hotel in Galle*

1330
Travel to Colombo, 3h0m, 128km

1500
Stop by to visit Sea Turtle Hatchery Farm

1800
Check in Mount Lavinia Beach Resort for 1-night

1930
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*

2100
Before we say good night

Day 8
Visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

0900
Visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara (TripAdvisor 1)

1100
Drive by Fort Harbor, Old Parliment, Galle Face Green,
President House, Independent Square

1200
Enjoy Seafood Lunch at Moon River Chinese Restaurant*

1400
Shop for fashionable items at ODEL Fashion House in Colombo

1630
Explore the local handicrafts items at Laksala Handicraft Shop

1900
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Dinner at the Grand Cinnamon*

TBA
Transfer to the airport for flight check-in

TBA
Depart for home by flight TBA