12-day Sri Lanka adventure tour: temples, tea plantations & natural wonders
Experience Sri Lanka in all its diversity: a journey through cultural highlights, breathtaking nature and unforgettable experiences that will immerse you in the history and landscape of this fascinating country.
Day 1: Arrival & Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
After arriving in Colombo, drive to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Watch elephants swimming in the river and feed baby elephants.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Sigiriya
Day 2: Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
Visit the Sigiriya rock fortress and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa with its impressive temples and ruins.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Sigiriya
Day 3: Anuradhapura
Journey to Anuradhapura, one of the oldest royal cities in the world. Visit to the Sri Maha Bodhi tree and impressive stupas.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Anuradhapura
Day 4: Trincomalee & Pigeon Island
Drive to the east coast to Trincomalee. Relax on Pigeon Island, ideal for snorkelling and swimming.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Trincomalee
Day 5: Thiru Koneswaram Kovil & hot springs
Visit to the Thiru Koneswaram Kovil temple on a cliff and enjoy the healing hot springs of Kanniyai.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Trincomalee
Day 6: Kandy
Drive to Kandy. Visit to the Temple of the Tooth, which houses the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha, and participation in a traditional cultural show.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kandy
Day 7: Botanical Garden & Kandy Lake
Exploration of the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and Kandy Lake.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kandy
Day 8: Nuwara Eliya
Drive to Nuwara Eliya, known for its tea plantations. Visit to a tea plantation with tasting of the famous Ceylon tea.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Day 9: Horton's Plains & World's End
Hike in Horton's Plains National Park. Enjoy the view from World's End and Baker's Falls.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Day 10: Train ride to Ella
Train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella with fantastic views. Visit to the Ella waterfall.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Ella
Day 11: Yala National Park
Safari in Yala National Park, where you can see leopards, elephants and other wild animals.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Yala
Day 12: Katharagama & departure
Visit the pilgrimage site of Katharagama and transfer to the airport for your journey home.
Overnight: Transfer to the airport
Included:
All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking tour guide
Overnight stays in comfortable hotels
Breakfast and selected meals
