Sri Lanka See and Experience it ALL in 10 Days 1st Class Traveling

Sri Lanka See and Experience it ALL in 10 Days 1st Class Traveling

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities & attractions as this one. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour:

> Jeep Safaris: Elephants, Leopards, Aquatic Birds & More

> Reaching Adam’s Peak at Dawn, a Hiker’s Fantasy

> Hiking the Ancient Mountain of Sigiriya

> Exploring Abandoned Cities by Bike

> Cave Temples & Other Exotic-Looking Spiritual Sites

> Breathtaking Tea Plantations

> Whale & Dolphin Watching Near Mirissa or Snorkeling Near Hikkaduwa Resort

> Fine Beaches Surrounding Hikkaduwa Resort

> A Wetland Boat Cruise

> Waterfalls

> Colonial-Era Architecture in the Town of Galle

> Rich Culture

And Much Much More…

Itinerary

Day 1: Getting to the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Stop At: Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
From the airport in Colombo, we are to have a private driver and tour guide take us via a 4.5-hour drive to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. En route, specifically in the town of Kurunegala, we can have lunch (or dinner depending on your arrival time into Colombo's international airport). As this is the first day of our trip and jet-lag is common, we simply go for an evening stroll in Polonnaruwa after checking into the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: A Guided Bike Tour of an Ancient City Followed by a Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park

Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
Today starts with a 2-hour guided bike tour of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. After driving for about 30 minutes, next is lunch. Afterwards, we are to be taken via a 30-minute drive to Minneriya National Park. The 3.5-hour jeep safari tour begins at 2:30pm. At 6:00pm, we are to be taken via a 1-hour drive to Sri Lanka’s landmark hill, Sigiriya. This is where our hotel is located.

Best known for pagodas and ruins, the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Another draw is the town’s population of toque macaques. These monkeys have been living in the ruins since human occupation. They continued to thrive long after the humans left. The Minneriya National Park is best known as a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Hiking the Ancient Rock of Sigiriya, Hiking Pidurangala Rock & Visiting a Cave Temple

Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Today starts with a 2-hour guided hiking tour of the ancient sites of Sigiriya. On the top of the rock, we will have a great view of the surroundings. We should be returning to the bottom of the base around 9:30am. We are then to be taken on a 15-minute drive to Pidurangala Rock. There we are also to be provided with a 1.5-hour guided hiking tour. We are to have lunch after hiking down Pidurangala Rock.

After lunch in Sigiriya, we are to be taken via a 45-minute drive to Dambulla Cave Temple. There we are to be given a 1-hour guided tour. Next via a 1.5-hour drive is a visit to Sri Muthumariamman Temple, in Matale. There we are to be given a 45-minute guided tour. Finally, we are to be taken via a 1-hour drive to the city of Kandy. This is where our hotel is located.

From all of today’s attractions, Sigiriya and Dambulla Cave Temple are the most popular. Dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 feet) high, Sigiriya is a site of historical and archaeological significance. Sigiriya contains (A) ruins of an upper palace located on the flat top of the rock, (B) a mid-level terrace that includes the Lion Gate and a mirror wall with frescoes, (C) lower palaces located behind lavish gardens, and (D) moats and ramparts. The Dambulla Cave Temple is composed of five caves, which have been converted into shrine rooms. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. This cave temple and World Heritage Site is one of most tourists’ favorite attractions in the country.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Gardens & Breathtaking Tea Plantations

Stop At: Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Today starts with a 1.5-hour guided tour of Kandy’s key attraction, the Temple of the Tooth. We are then given a 2.5-hour guided tour of Kandy’s second most popular attraction, the Royal Botanical Gardens. Next in Kandy is lunch. Following our meal is a 2-hour guided walking tour around town. Lastly for today, we are to be taken via a 3-hour drive to Adam’s Peak. This is where our hotel is located. En route, we pass through the breathtaking tea plantations surrounding the district of Nuwara Eliya.

Since ancient times, the Temple of the Tooth has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Best known for its collection of orchids, the Royal Botanic Gardens attracts around two million visitors annually. The garden includes more than 4,000 species of plants, including spices and palm trees. Nuwara Eliya is home to arguably the greatest landscape in the country. The tea plantations in the countryside are absolutely gorgeous to look at.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Hiking Adam's Peak for Sunrise Followed by Visiting a Tea Factory

Stop At: Adam's Peak (Sri pada), 22070 Sri Lanka
Today we are to take a 3-hour hike up Adam’s Peak. It is a 2,243 meter (7,359 feet) tall conical mountain located in the center of the country. Seeing from atop the sunrise and the surroundings, this is a hiker’s fantasy. Note that views from above the mountain may be obstructed due to fog. There really isn’t much that can be done about it. Hopefully it will be a clear morning. Hiking back to the base takes about 2.5 hours. Afterwards, we are to return to our hotel and check out. We are then to be taken via a 2.5-hour drive to Nuwara Eliya. There we are to have lunch. Next for today is a visit to a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya. It is called Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden. The guided tour there takes about 45 minutes. Lastly for today, we are to be taken via a 2-hour drive to the town of Ella. This is where our hotel is located.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Waterfalls, Temples & Hiking Little Adam’s Peak

Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Today starts with a 20-minute drive to Ravana Falls. These falls measure approximately 25 meters (82 feet) in height, featuring water falling from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. Its cave lies 1,370 meters (4,490 feet) above sea level on the foundation of a cliff. Excavations undertaken in the cave uncovered evidence of human habitation dating back 25,000 years. There we are to be provided with a 45-minute guided tour. Next via a 15-minute drive is Ravana Cave Temple. There we are to be provided with another 45-minute guided tour. We are then to be taken back to Ella via a 15-minute drive. We park in town and then walk for 1 kilometer until we reach the base of Little Adam’s Peak. The guided tour from the bottom to the top and back down takes a little under 2 hours. Next to Little Adam’s Peak is the Nine Arch Bridge, which we should be passing by. We should be back in town a little after 1:00pm. Next in Ella is lunch. After our meal, we are to be taken via a 30-minute drive to Dhowa Rock Temple. There we are to be provided with another 45-minute guided tour. We are then to be taken via a 2-hour drive near to Yala National Park. This is where our hotel is located.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Wildlife Jeep Safari, Stilt Fishing, Colonial Galle & the Beach Resort of Hikkaduwa

Stop At: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Today starts with an early-morning, 4-hour Jeep safari at Yala National Park. Yala is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is best known for its variety of wild animals, such as elephants, leopards and aquatic birds. After the tour, we are to be taken via a 2.5-hour drive to Tangalle. There we can have lunch. A 1.5-hour drive away from Tangalle is the town of Weligama, home to the tradition of stilt fishing. 30 minutes is a good amount of time there. Next is a 45-minute drive to the somewhat colonial city of Galle. Galle has a handful of worth-seeing monuments built during European colonization, such as its fort. Our guided tour in Galle takes about 1 hour. Lastly for today is a 45-minute drive to Hikkaduwa. This is where our hotel is located. Hikkaduwa was once a hotspot for hippies but is now better known for its relatively nice resorts. Hikkaduwa is especially popular with Russians. Note that Hikkaduwa’s high season is November through March.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Whale Watching Near Mirissa or Snorkeling Near Hikkaduwa

Stop At: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Today we are to go snorkeling near Hikkaduwa or whale watching near Mirissa. It depends on what month you are traveling. November through April is whale watching season. If you are joining our tour between November and April, then we are to be taken via a 1.5-hour drive to a village called Mirissa. At 6:30am, we are to go whale-watching on a relatively large boat. Dolphins are also often seen in the area. The boat should return to Mirissa around 12:00pm. We are then to be taken for lunch nearby. Afterwards, we are to be taken back to our hotel. We have the rest of the day to ourselves.

If you are joining our tour between May and October, then we have the morning and early afternoon to recover after all of these adventurous activities. At 2:00pm, we are to be picked up at the hotel and taken via a 10-minute drive to a dock where we are to get onto a boat leaving for Coral Garden. Near this area, specifically at the coral sanctuary, we can go snorkeling. It features approximately seventy varieties of multi-colored corals. Around 4:00pm, we are to be picked up at the dock and taken back to our hotel. We have the rest of the day to ourselves.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: A Wetland Boat Cruise, a Striking Religious Temple & Colombo's National Museum

Stop At: Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo Sri Lanka
Today starts with a 30-minute drive to Madu Ganga. For whatever odd reason, not a lot of natives know about this place. Nevertheless, this wetland boat cruise is definitely a highlight when visiting the country. Madu Ganga might be one of the last remaining tracts of untouched mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. What’s more, the inhabitants of its islets produce peeled cinnamon and cinnamon oil. The guided tour there takes about 2 hours.

A 30-minute drive away from Madu Ganga is a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. The guided tour there takes about 45 minutes. Next is lunch in the coastal town of Bentota. After our meal, we are to be taken via a 1.5-hour drive to the Raja Maha Vihara Temple, in Kelaniya. This is arguably Sri Lanka’s most beautiful religious monument. The guided tour there also takes about 45 minutes. We are then to be taken via a 30-minute drive to Colombo, specifically to see its national museum. It features the throne and crown of the Kandyan monarchs as well as many other exhibits telling the story of ancient Sri Lanka. The guided tour there takes about 1 hour. Still in Colombo, we are then to be taken to our hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Our Tour Ends This Morning

Stop At: Colombo National Museum, Albert Crescent, Colombo Sri Lanka
Today is the end of our group tour of Sri Lanka. Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Colombo.
Duration: 1 minute

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.