15 Days Classic Sri Lanka & Leopards from $3,964pp*

On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be met by your Chauffeur guide & transfer to your hotel in Colombo.

Transfer Time (Airport to Colombo): Approximately 01 hour.

Accommodation:  Jetwing Colombo Seven
Room Type: Deluxe rooms (Bed and Breakfast basis)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning city tour of Colombo.

Today you will experience Half a day tour in Colombo.

The trade and commercial capital have long been the traditional gateway to the Orient. Sri Lanka’s largest city, it is located on the west coast and draws together all the cultures, religions, and influences of foreign lands into a pot-pourri of sounds, smells, and a kaleidoscope of color.

The Main Sites that will be covered are as follows:

• Main shopping Centers as mentioned above
• New & Old Parliament
• BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
• Independence Square
• Pettah
• Gangarama Temple

Accommodation: Jetwing Colombo Seven
Room Type: Deluxe rooms (Bed and Breakfast basis)

Colombo – Dambulla – Minneriya – Dambulla (03:45 Hours – 175 KM)

Pick up at 08:30 am, today after breakfast you will proceed to Habarana.

On route stop in Koskale, Melsiripura at a roadside food joint and enjoy a warm coconut roti (flat bread), some fresh corn on the cob with a hot plain tea.

Transfer Time (Negombo to Habarana): Approximately 04 hours.

Check into the hotel and relax till the afternoon before heading to Minneriya National Park.

Transfer Time (Hotel to Minneriya National Park): Approximately 50 minutes.

Pick up at 02:00 pm, The size of the Minneriya National Park is approximately 8,889 hectares. Dry zone plant and animal species are common. The elephants are a highlight of the park. Approximately 160 species of birds, 9 amphibians, 25 reptile species, 26 fish species, and more than 78 butterfly species can also be found here. There are also rare bamboo trees in this park which is unique to Minneriya National Park.

Return to the hotel and relax for the rest of your day enjoying hotel facilities.

Accommodation Amaya Lake Dambulla
Room Type Standard room (Half board basis)

Dambulla – Sigiriya – Sigiriya (18 Km – 30 Min)

Pick-up time is at 08:00 am, after an early breakfast you will be taken to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Transfer Time (Hotel to Sigiriya Rock Fortress): Approximately 40 minutes.

One of Sri Lanka’s major attractions, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress was built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) to protect him from his rivals. A UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, also known as the “Fortress in the Sky”. The climb up to the top of the fortress doesn’t only offer the reward of breathtaking views but there is so much to discover during your climb to the top.

On completion, transfer to Hiriwaduna Village for a Village safari by bullock carts.

Transfer Time (Hotel to Hiriwaduna): Approximately 35 minutes.

Here you will witness the day-to-day activities done in a Sri Lankan village as well as their transportation methods in the early dates. First, you will be taken into the village where you will have a catamaran ride in the lake, thereafter you will be taken to the village house in a tuk tuk where you will get along with the family members and learn about preparing authentic Sri Lankan food.

Return to the hotel and relax for the rest of your day enjoying hotel facilities.

Accommodation Amaya Lake Dambulla
Room Type Standard room (Half board basis)

Sigiriya – Anuradhapura – Sigiriya (70 Km – 01:20 min)

Thereafter you will be taken to visit Anuradhapura.

Transfer Time (Hiriwaduna to Anuradhapura): Approximately 01 ½ hours.

Anuradhapura was the first ancient kingdom and Capital of Sri Lanka. As you explore the ancient ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, be sure to visit the city’s greatest treasures. These include the magnificent 13-metre-high statue of Lord Buddha carved out of solid granite, the most renowned relic of the Bodhi Tree (grown from a branch transported from India) under which Buddha was believed to have attained enlightenment. In addition to the above, many other important shrines and monuments give Anuradhapura its significant status as the first kingdom.

Return to the hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure enjoying the hotel facilities.

Accommodation Amaya Lake Dambulla
Room Type Standard room (Half board basis)

Pick up at 08:30 am. This morning after breakfast you will proceed to Kandy, on your way you will visit Dambulla Cave temple and spice garden in Matale.

Transfer Time (Dambulla to Kandy): Approximately 02 ½ hours.

Dambulla cave temple is part of the Golden Triangle of Sri Lanka and is encrusted in a magnificently large rock. It sits more than 160m above the surrounding land and spans for more than 1.5 km around the base. Also known as the “Golden Temple” it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. This ancient complex was initially established in the 3rd Century BC and is truly a wonder as it is the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. The cave temples are home to numerous religious and cultural paintings and sculptures.

Check in at the hotel.

Accommodation Amaya hills Kandy
Room Type Standard room (Half board basis)

Breakfast at the hotel.

City tour of Kandy followed by the visit to Botanical Garden Peradeniya.

This morning after breakfast you will be taken to the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, the largest botanical gardens in Sri Lanka.

Transfer Time (Hotel to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens): Approximately 40 minutes.

This beautiful garden is located 6km from Kandy. It was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It covers approximately 147 acres and is a stroller’s paradise with extensive well-kept lawns, pavilions, an octagon conservatory, a fernery, a giant Javan fig tree, and numerous flower beds. The best attraction is the orchid House where you can discover more than 1000 plants.

Evening visits the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Transfer Time (Hotel to Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic): Approximately 25 minutes

The Temple of Tooth Relic (“Dalada Maligawa” as known to the locals) is located in Kandy. This sacred temple is also home to the palm-leaf transcripts and its history dates back to 1687. This stunning piece of architecture is instantly recognized by its octagonal shape and golden roof. Although you are not able to view the actual tooth itself, the casket within which it is held is displayed twice a day.

Thereafter you will witness a Cultural Dance Show.

Return to the hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure enjoying the hotel facilities.

Accommodation Amaya hills Kandy
Room Type Standard room (Half board basis)

Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (110 Km - 03 hours)

After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya.

En route, you will visit a Tea Factory and tea Plantation.

Sri Lanka's premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea. The mountain slopes and valleys are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows, English country-style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18-hole golf course, and a racecourse give Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character. Return to the hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure enjoying the hotel facilities.

Accommodation Araliya Green Hills.
Room Type Deluxe rooms (Half board basis)

Nuwara Eliya – Ella (By Train) – 02 :30 hours

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Nanu Oya Train Station to get on board the local train which is how the British used to travel during the colonial times in the late 1800’s. You will have reserved seats for you and witness the beautiful ride along forests, villages, Waterfalls, and tea estates.

Notes

• It is important to note that there have been delays in the train timings quite often.
• Please note the purchase of train tickets cannot be guaranteed currently due to the process in place within the Sri Lanka Railways Department especially during peak periods. Travel tickets are only issued 30 days in advance of travel, are limited, and are extremely difficult to obtain. In the unlikely event a ticket/s cannot be obtained we will of course make the necessary refunds & the clients will travel by road. This is a destination issue and it is best expectations are managed accordingly.

Arrive at the Ella station and meet with our Chauffeur Guide who will transfer you to your hotel.

Accommodation 98 Acres Ella
Room Type Superior Duplex rooms (Bed and Breakfast basis)

Ella – Yala (95 Km - 02 hours)

This morning after breakfast you will proceed from Ella and descend to the jungles of Yala. Are you ready to spice up your holiday with some adventure? You will be heading to the Yala National Park which is the second largest National Park in Sri Lanka and which houses some of the most diverse wild
animals.

En route stop at Ravana water fall.

Check in on arrival at hotel.

Accommodation Chaarya Resorts and Spa
Room Type Deluxe rooms (Half board basis)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning / Evening game drive at Yala National Park

Leopards, bears, and elephants are the highlight of the Yala National Park complex. Our game drive experience differs from that of a South African Private Game Reserve in that we operate in a public national park. However, our passionate rangers are experienced, and knowledgeable, have an eye for detail, and are well-versed in how to showcase the entire spectrum of biodiversity found in our jungles. They are also adept at interpreting the signs of the wild to deliver a fascinating narrative to make our game drive a distinct experience.

Depending on your timing and luck you will be able to get a glimpse of a leopard that would laze around on a rock catching the sunset or praying for food
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation Chaarya Resorts and Spa
Room Type Deluxe rooms (Half board basis)

Yala – Galle – Bentota (220 KM - 03 hours)

After breakfast leave for Bentota via brief stop in Galle.

Galle, Discover the historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument that is the Galle Fort with a resident local host. First built in 1589 by the Portuguese and extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century, Galle Fort has a colorful history and is recognized by UNESCO as a living World Heritage Site today. The fort itself is a haven for architectural fanatics.

Thereafter continue to your beach destination.

Accommodation Thaala Bentota
Room Type Standard rooms (Half board basis)

Breakfast at the hotel and a full day at leisure.

Beruwala is one of the places that comes to mind when one thinks of beaches in Sri Lanka. Situated very close to Bentota and the capital city of Colombo, this is the ideal holiday destination to unwind and let your hair down. Beruwala is endowed with the wide and scenic Golden Mile beach, an unspoiled golden sand beach beautifully lined with luscious green palm trees on one side and Blue Ocean on the other.

Accommodation Thaala Bentota
Room Type Standard rooms (Half board basis)

Continue your relaxation in Bentota.

Accommodation Thaala Bentota
Room Type Standard rooms (Half board basis)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Bandaranaike International Airport from where you will continue onwards to your next destination.

Transfer Time (Colombo to Airport): Approximately 01 :15 hours.