9 Days 8 Nights Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Dambulla, Minneriya, Polonnaruwa, 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 2-nights
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
1130
Continue the journey to Polonnaruwa, 1h30m, 56km
1300
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Thidas Arana Restaurant*
1400
Discover the Ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa, UNESCO
• Royal Palace, Audience Hall, The Sacred Quadrangle
• Pabalu Vehera, Rankot Vihara, Dagoba Kiri Vihara
• Lankatilaka Buddha Statue, Gal Vihara
1700
Experience the Sri Lankan Ayuwedic Relaxation Spa (Optional)
1900
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*
2100
Before we say good night
Day 4
Discover the 1st century BC, Dambulla Cave Temple
0700
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
0830
Discover the 1stcentury BC, Dambulla Cave Temple, UNESCO
the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka
1100
Travel to Kandy, Central Province, 2h15m, 73km
1200
Enjoy Sri Lankan Buffet Lunch at Ranvelli Spice Garden*
1300
Discover the rare spices & herbs at Ranvelli Spice Garden
1500
Check in hotel in Kandy for 1-night
1700
Watch the Sri Lankan Cultural Show at Kandy Lake Club
1900
Enjoy International Buffet Dinner at the hotel*
2100
Before we say good night
Day 5
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 6
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 7
Journey to Unawatuna Beach
0700
Enjoy breakfast at the 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 8
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 9
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