Ceylon’s Secret Treasures

Arrive at Colombo Airport and continue to Negombo, where you can settle into your lodge and unwind. The calm atmosphere of this beach town will captivate you.

Explore the village of Negombo, making stops at the colourful churches and spotless beaches. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage on your way to Sigiriya; it’s an awesome place to see the baby elephants who are loved and cared for.

Climb Sigiriya Rock, considered one of Sri Lanka’s most visited visitor destinations, early in the morning. The stairs that lead to the summit, where the palace at the start stood, are guarded by using the famous massive lion paws. In the afternoon, journey to Polonnaruwa city to see the ancient remnants of the island’s fascinating history.

Explore the island’s first ancient capital, Anuradhapura. For more than a thousand years, the nation turned into ruled by 117 kings who constructed Buddhist temples, irrigation structures, reservoirs, pleasure gardens, and tremendous palaces. In the afternoon, go on a thrilling vehicle safari in Minneriya National Park. The world’s best seasonal elephant-collecting populace is known to exist in this park.

Once at your lodging in Kandy, visit the UNESCO-designated Dambulla cave shrine, which is 2,000 years old. Ancient artwork lines the walls and ceilings of these five caverns. After that, take an educational stroll through the Matales Spice Garden.

Discover Kandy, a bustling city with many shopping options. A variety of Sri Lankan souvenirs can be purchased at stores including Gems Bathiks Wood Carvings and Silk. Before you visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, enjoy the nighttime cultural show at the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.

As you get toward Nuwara Eliya, a hill country 1800 meters above sea stage, take inside the breathtaking perspectives of limitless emerald tea plantations. Stop alongside the manner to peer the beautiful Ramboda Falls and visit a tea manufacturing facility. When you go to the factory you will see how tea is made and you have the opportunity to purchase tea from there. Take a city excursion in Nuwara Eliya in the afternoon.

Visit Hortain Plains, a highland region popular among hikers and Sri Lanka’s only World Heritage Site. Explore the principal attractions, including Worlds End and Bakers Falls. Views of Nuwara Eliya’s other well-known attractions are accessible.

Travel to Ella this morning on a charming train that provides sweeping vistas of tea fields, reservoirs, waterfalls, and countless tunnels.

You can take a Jeep Safari at Yala National Park, which has turned out to be the most visited park in recent years. See Sri Lankan leopards and Asian elephants roaming freely.

Discover Galle’s remarkable Dutch Fort this morning. It’s known as Asia’s best-preserved colonial sea fort. One of the historical sites in the stronghold seems to be the island’s oldest breadfruit tree. Take advantage of the chance to see the wetland environs more clearly by going on a Madhu River Boat excursion. In an attempt to save the turtles that face extinction, the following day’s activities include a visit to a turtle farm. Make memories with your loved ones as you stroll along the sandy Galle beach. Enjoy fascinating water sports activities in the Bentota River on your final day in Galle.

On your final day in Sri Lanka, you will be taken back in time. If you have the time, do a city tour of Colombo when you are there.