sri lanka Tours Sri Lanka's Natural Wonders

Itinerary:

Day 1  Negombo          
Upon arrival at Colombo airport transfer to your hotel in nearby Negombo.          

Day 2  Negombo to the Cultural Triangle      
Set off this morning for the Cultural Triangle. Stop at Ritigala for a two hour hike to discover an ancient monastery set amid a lush orchid-festooned forest.          

Day 3  Cultural Triangle          
Head into the countryside to experience traditional Sri Lankan village life. Walk through the village, then along a scenic rural trail and take a short ride in a bullock cart. Enjoy a delicious local lunch before returning to your hotel.          

Day 4  Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
Climb the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya and later visit the remains of the former capital city of Polonnaruwa.    

Day 5  Cultural Triangle to Kandy        
Drive south to Matale where you will stop for lunch and a guided visit to a working spice and fruit farm. Continue to the hill country capital of Kandy and in the evening enjoy a cultural show and visit the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.          

Day 6  Kandy to Nuwara Eliya          
Visit the beautiful Peradeniya Botanic Gardens before driving up into the tea planted hills around Nuwara Eliya, stopping en route at a tea factory.        

Day 7  Horton Plains NP          
It’s an early start today as you set off to Horton Plains National Park for a 6 mile hike. Pass beautiful Baker’s Falls and in clear weather admire the spectacular view from World’s End before returning to Nuwara Eliya.          

Day 8  Nuwara Eliya to Yala NP          
Depart for the south coast and your hotel near Yala National Park.        

Day 9  Bundala & Yala NP          
Rise early for a game drive to see the birdlife in Bundala National Park. Later enjoy an afternoon game drive in Yala.          

Day 10  Yala NP to Udawalawe NP          
This morning visit Yala for a second time before heading to Udawalawe National Park for your afternoon game drive.          

Day 11  Udawalawe NP to Sinharaja      
Visit the Elephant Transit Home which looks after orphaned elephants before heading to your lodge by the Sinharaja Forest Reserve for an afternoon trek to discover the local flora and fauna.      

Day 12  Sinharaja to Galle      
After breakfast drive south to Galle.          

Day 13  Galle to Bentota
Explore Galle Fort on a walking tour with a local resident before driving north to your beach resort in Benotota, stopping at a turtle hatchery en route.    

Day 14  Bentota    
Spend the day at leisure in your resort.  

Day 15  Bentota to Colombo
Transfer to Colombo airport.        

Your Bespoke Tour can depart on any day you please.