Sri Lanka Temples, Tea & Leopards

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Colombo. Visit Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the Colombo National Museum, and Seema Malakaya. You will also visit Beira Lake in Colombo. After completing your Colombo sightseeing tour, continue your journey to Galle. En route, visit the Kosgoda Turtle Farm, where both locals and international volunteers work together for the conservation of sea turtles. Upon arrival in Galle, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and relaxation.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Galle. Visit the Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre, Galle Dutch Fort, Sri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple, Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, and Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya. You will also visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda and Jungle Beach in Unawatuna. After completing your guided tour of Galle, enjoy some free time for shopping or return to your hotel to relax for the evening.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Yala National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel and relax. In the afternoon, proceed for a jungle safari in Yala National Park. Keep your eyes open for the endangered Sri Lankan leopard, as well as other fascinating wildlife such as elephants, wild boars, and a rich variety of birdlife. Return to your hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early in the morning, before breakfast, proceed for a game drive in Yala National Park to spot leopards and other wildlife. After your morning safari, return to the hotel, enjoy breakfast, and spend some leisure time relaxing. Later, check out and drive to Nuwara Eliya, popularly known as “Little England.” En route, visit the beautiful Rawana Falls. Upon arrival in Nuwara Eliya, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and personal activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya. Visit Nuwara Eliya Town, the local marketplace, the Golf Course, and the Hill Club. Continue to Seetha Eliya Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sita, featuring statues of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman. You will also explore the scenic mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and the lush tea plantation areas that give Nuwara Eliya its charm. The rest of the day is free for leisure and relaxation.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Nawalapitiya Railway Station to board the train to Gampola Railway Station. En route, visit a tea factory and processing plant to learn about the making of the world-famous Ceylon Tea. Upon arrival at Gampola Railway Station, continue the drive to Kandy. On arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel and relax.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kandy. Visit the Royal Botanical Garden, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Old Royal Palace, and Sri Natha Devalaya Temple Square. Enjoy a stroll around the artificial Kandy Lake and later witness a traditional Sri Lankan cultural performance. After completing your sightseeing tour, enjoy some free time for shopping or return to your hotel to relax for the evening.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Sigiriya. En route, visit Aluviharaya Rock Cave Temple, Fort Macdowall, and a spice garden in Matale. You can also explore the Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, see the Golden Statue of Buddha, and visit the Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs in Dambulla. After completing your visits in Matale and Dambulla, continue the drive to Sigiriya. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and relaxation.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Later, embark on a day excursion to Polonnaruwa, the medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Royal Palace, the Gal Vihara complex with its four Buddha images carved from a single slab of granite, and see the giant statue of Polonnaruwa’s greatest king. After completing your sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa, drive back to Sigiriya for an overnight stay.

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After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a day excursion to Anuradhapura. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world, the Brazen Palace, various dagobas, and the Ruwanwelisaya, Abeygiri, and Jetavana Monasteries. Explore the rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha, the ruins of ancient palaces, and the Isurumuniya Rock Temple. After completing your sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura, drive back to Sigiriya for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Chilaw. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and relaxation.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a guided tour of Chilaw, visiting the Manavari Temple and the Munneswaram Temple. After completing your guided tour, enjoy some free time for shopping or return to your hotel to relax for the evening.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Colombo Airport for your onward flight to your next destination or home.