Tropical Tranquillity – 15 Days 14 Nights

Overview

15 Days / 14 Nights

“Discover Sri Lanka: From Coast to Hill Country”, a 15-Day tour package that covers some of the most enchanting destinations in Sri Lanka. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through diverse landscapes, rich history, and natural wonders

Charika Holidays

Locations Covered

Negombo Read More Galle Read More Singheraja Read More

Ella Read More Kandy Read More Sigiriya Read More Eastern Beaches Read More

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Itinerary

Arrival at Colombo > Transfer to Hotel in Negombo

Our representatives will be waiting for your arrival at the Colombo Airport with the paging board.
We can transfer you to a hotel in Negombo city which is around 20 minutes to reach from the airport.
Relax on the beach or explore the local markets.
Night Stay in Negombo .

Galle, the capital of the southern coastal line of Sri Lanka

Proceed to Galle after breakfast.
En route visit to Lunuganga Country House & estate of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa: https://geoffreybawa.com/lunuganga.
Visit Galle city including the famous old Dutch fort of Galle, the Lighthouse & beaches around.
Optional visits to Turtle Hatcheries, Stilt fishermen, etc.
Proiceed to Deniyaya.
OverNight Stay at Singharaja rain forest.

Trekking at the Sinharaja Rain Forest

After breakfast walk to the Sinharaja forest with a local guide.
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/405/.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinharaja_Forest_Reserve.
Bathing in the river and waterfalls, etc are possible if you enjoy doing them.
Distance and the time of the trekking can be adjusted based on your preferences.
Afternoon: Traveling towards Udawalawa.
Night Stay close to the Udawalawa National Park.

Day for Wildlife

Early morning safari tour at the Udawalawa national park (6.00 am – 9.30 am).
We will have an off-road Jeep arranged for this.
Relax for some time at the hotel after the safari.
Visit the Elephant transit home, a welfare project for orphan baby Elephants.
https://www.udawalawesafarifun.com/2020/04/udawalawe-elephants-transit-home.html
Drive to Ella Witness breathtaking views of rolling hills and lush greenery.
Night Stay in Ella.

Explore Beautiful Ella

Leasure time at Ella with visits to key places including Little Adams Peak, 9 arch bridge, Ravana Falls, etc.
Optional visit to Diyaluma Falls & walk to the upper Diyaluma.
Night Stay in Ella.

Scenic drive to Explore the Hill country of Sri Lanka

Journey to Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England.”
Visit a tea plantation and factory to learn about Sri Lanka’s famous Ceylon tea.
Devon falls, St. Clair falls are two of the beautiful waterfalls we can witness here.
Drive to Hatton, surrounded by tea plantations.
Hatton is a beautiful, small city with a lot of Greenery around. Climate is so charming too: https://www.theargyle.lk/
Night Stay in Hatton.

White Water Rafting and outdoor activities

Explore the picturesque landscapes and enjoy the cool climate in Ella.
Proceed to Kithulgala for white water rafting and other activities:
https://www.kitulgalaadventures.com/
Drive to Kandy, the cultural heart of Sri Lanka.
En route: Optional visit to Millenium Elephant Foundation: https://millenniumelephantfoundation.com/
Night Stay in Kandy.

Explore Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka

Evening tour in Kandy with visits to the key places.
Temple of the tooth relic, Kandy Viewpoint, Kandy Cultural Show (5.00 pm – 6.00 pm).
Optional: We can visit Peradeniya botanical garden, Commonwealth War cemetery, etc during the morning hours if you are interested.
Night Stay in Kandy.

Dambulla Cave Temples and Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Early Morning Proceed to towards Dambulla / Sigiriya, breakfast is on the way.
En-route visit Nalanda Gedige, an ancient Buddhist temple, Spice grows in Matale, etc.
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Proceed to Sigiriya and relax in the Hotel for some time.
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress for breathtaking views.
Night Stay at Sigiriya

Visit Polonnaruwa, the 2nd Kingdom of Sri Lanka, and Transfer to the beach Holiday

Breakfast at the hotel and heading towards the Ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
Visit the old city and ruins.
Transfer to the beautiful Eastern coastal area for the beach Holiday.
We can choose from :
- Pasikudah
- Nilaveli
- Trincomalee
All the above places are beautiful beaches and this time of the year is ideal to visit them.

(04 Nights / 05 Days) Beach Holiday

During the beach holiday, we can do whale watching, dolphin watching, scuba diving, boat trips, water sports etc.

Traveling to Colombo

Afternoon: Start heading towards Colombo.
Evening: Visit Colombo City.
Night stay in Colombo

Transfer to the Airport

We can plan the day as per the schedule of the return flight. If it’s in the evening time, we can do sightseeing in Colombo during the morning hours.
Colombo Red Mosque.
Gangaramaya Buddhist temple.
Independence Arcade etc.
Heading toward the Colombo Airport for the return flight (40 minutes drive).