Tour includes
Join us on a captivating 10—day journey through Sri Lanka, from the vibrant streets of Colombo to the historic Galle Dutch Fort, thrilling Yala safaris, misty hills of Nuwara Eliya, the sacred Kandy Temple, ancient wonders in Dambulla and Sigiriya, the enigmatic ruin cities and heartwarming encounters at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Discover the essence of Sri Lanka in just 10 unforgettable days.
Customisation:
We understand that every traveller is unique. Our team is flexible and can tailor this tour to suit your specific preferences, whether it's adding extra days or exploring more destinations.
We can also make your tour a luxury tour or a classic tour. Talk to us to help us craft your tour to suit your specific needs.
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Highlights
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. A representative from Endless Escapes will greet you and take you to your chosen 4/5-star hotel in Colombo, the capital city.
Relax at the hotel to recover from jet lag. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a stroll at Galle Face Green as the sun sets or dine at the hotel and retire for the night.
Colombo City Exploration Highlights
Start the day with breakfast at your hotel. Take a city tour of Colombo, exploring historical and cultural sites. Enjoy some retail therapy by visiting modern malls and boutique stores. If you’re interested in nightlife, consider going night clubbing in Colombo before retiring for the night.
Highlights
After breakfast, visit the Colombo Museum for a dose of history and culture. Depart for Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the 17th Century Galle Dutch Fort, strolling on the historical ramparts by the sea. Explore the Fort and enjoy gem and jewellery shopping. You can visit the Dutch Reformed Church and Maritime Museum within the Fort.
Retire for the night in Unawatuna.
Highlights
Return to the hotel for the night.
Highlights
Begin the day with an early morning safari tour. Enjoy a picnic breakfast provided by the hotel. Continue your wildlife exploration in Yala. After the safari, journey to Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England.”
Experience cool climates, rolling mountains, and endless tea gardens. Retire for the night in Nuwara Eliya.
Highlights
Take a morning stroll in the hotel gardens to enjoy the misty hills. Visit Victoria Park if you're a nature enthusiast. After breakfast, check out and drive through scenic landscapes in Nuwara Eliya passing waterfalls, Lake Gregory, Golf Links, and the iconic Post Office of colonial architecture.
On your way down to Kandy, stop at “Tea Factory” and enjoy a finest cup of Ceylon Tea. Experience a tea garden and learn about the tea production process.
Arrive in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last kingdom. Visit the Temple of the Tooth and its Museum. Experience traditional Kandyan drumming during the pooja. Study the intricate wood carvings and mural paintings, unique to the Kandyan era.
Retire for the night in Kandy.
Highlights
Wake up early to a stunning sunrise over the picturesque valley in Ella. The morning light over the misty hills is truly breathtaking.
After breakfast, take some time to explore the rolling hills of Ella. You can choose to go for a leisurely stroll to enjoy the serene surroundings or opt for a more adventurous hike to one of the nearby viewpoints for panoramic vistas.
You can spend the day as you wish – either continuing to trek or relax in the hotel.
After breakfast, you’ll check out from your hotel in Ella and begin your journey to Udawalawa National Park.
Arrive at Udawalawa National Park, renowned for its great sightings of Sri Lankan elephants. You’ll embark on an exciting safari adventure within the park, where you’ll have the chance to observe magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for other wildlife too, as the park is home to various species.
If you are a bird enthusiast, Udawalawa is a paradise for birders with its 210-bird species. Don’t forget your binoculars and camera to capture the vibrant birdlife.
After the safari, you’ll continue your journey by road to Koggala, located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Upon arrival in Koggala, check in to your hotel and unwind from your day of exploration.
You can enjoy dinner at your hotel to savor some delicious cuisine of your choice. You might want to wind up early as the next day’s programme begins very early.
Highlights
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sigiriya, the 5th century BC rock fortress. Explore its water garden, boulder garden and admire world-renowned Sigiriya frescoes. Observe the graffiti inscribed on the famous mirror wall by visitors from the past. Ascend to the summit striding through the gigantic lion paws for breathtaking views of the surrounding emerald forest.
Continue to Polonnaruwa, an ancient kingdom. You will explore the remnants of the Royal Palace, and marvel at the extraordinary craftsmanship of bygone artisans through the island’s most revered Buddha statues carved into the living rock at Gal Viharaya. Also visit Thivanka Buddha Statue, Lankathilaka Buddha Statue, Atadageya, ruins of the ancient library Pothgul viharaya, seven-story palace, lotus pond and much more.
Retire at a 5-star hotel in Habarana.
Highlights
After breakfast, drive to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s flourishing kingdom dating back to 377 BC. Visit the magnificent stupa Ruvanvelisaya, believed to enshrine the world’s largest amount of Buddha’s relics, Jethavanaramaya, the tallest structure in the ancient world after the Great Giza Pyramid, and the world’s oldest living tree – Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya. Explore the world-renowned Samadhi Buddha statue, intricately carved moonstone, and the twin ponds. You will see some of the gigantic water tanks that have been built by various kings of the bygone era.
Retire for the night.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your departure time, either stop over at a 4/5-star hotel on the Negombo beach or head straight to the airport.
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