Enjoy the ultimate in relaxation as you explore sun-kissed beaches along Sri Lanka’s immaculate coastline, where golden sands meet crystal-clear waters.
Itinerary
After landing, take a direct journey to Habarana in the Cultural Triangle. Here, you'll spend the next two nights unwinding at your rustic eco-retreat, which is sans internet and situated in beautiful surroundings that draw a wide range of species.
Accommodation:
- Cinnamon lodge Habarana, Aliya Resorts & Spa, Water Garden, Kumbukgaha villa, kassapa lion RocK, kassapa lion RocK
Visit Sigiriya one of the world heritage and UNESCO site in Sri Lanka
Explore the beauty and the old engineering techniques. Don’t forget to capture he sunrise on the top of the rock. Take the slow road as you walk down memory lane guided through the grand tales of the Sri Lankan past. Explore royalty and slow down at the humble abode of a local family as you learn the simplicity of Sri Lankan lifestyle in a truly authentic manner.
Visit Sigiriya village tour, cookery demonstration with tropical lunch
Evening you can spend freely or join a safari to the Minneriya National Park
Recommended Activities:
- Dambulla Cave Temple , Polonnaruwa , Sigiriya Rock Fortress, village tour
Accommodation:
- Cinnamon lodge Habarana, Aliya Resorts & Spa, Kumbukgaha villa, kassapa lion Ro, Elipass hotel, Water Garden
Dambulla Cave/Golden Temple: There is a large rock that thousands of years ago was carved out by hand to create a large type of “cave”. Within this cave, there are five separate rooms, each with its own temple which you get to explore while visiting. Inside the caves,
The journey from the Cultural Triangle to Sri Lanka's hill capital – the small lakeside city of Kandy – will occupy most of the morning. Experience the ancient Kandyan heritage. Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy where a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is enshrined since 4th Century A.D. The temple has decorative walls, a golden roof and fine woodwork. Religious services with traditional music and drumming are held daily at dawn, midday and in the evening. Kandy Temple and City Walk, Royal Botanical Gardens Visit Spice Garden and take lunch and proceed to Kandy.
Recommended Activities: Kandy Temple and City Walk, Royal Botanical Gardens
Accommodation: Cinnamon citadel Habarana, Villa 49, Gangula villa, The hills by Blue Fox, Earls Regency, The Wallawwa, Raddisions
Train Ride from Kandy to Ella
Hop on board the train from Nuwara Eliya and enjoy one of the most glorious train journeys in the world, winding through spectacular mountain scenery until you reach Kandy - Sri Lanka's hill capital. Spend a night in the town. (Rest day).
Recommended Activities: Train journey
Accommodation: Ella heritage hotel, 98 acres, O2 villa, Ella secret, Chill out Ella, EKHO Ella, Oak ray Ella
Ella Adventure
Some of the most visited tourist destinations in Ella, Sri Lanka, include Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge. When you visit this small hill country town, these two activities and sights are the greatest together. This article explains how to see Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge in the same day.
Recommended Activities: Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak
Accommodation: Ella heritage hotel, 98 acres, O2 villa, Ella secret, Chill out Ella, EKHO Ella, Oak ray Ella
You may unwind and enjoy the wide sandy beaches and the turquoise waves of the Indian Ocean by taking a quick drive north to the family-friendly seaside town of Bentota. Water sports such as windsurfing, wave boarding, jet skiing, banana boating, and water skiing are available on the serene Bentota lagoon, providing plenty of entertainment for kids. A puppet play featuring puppets from Sri Lanka may be enjoyed in Balapitiya, and they will adore witnessing the newborn turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Project
Recommended Activities: Windsurfing in Sri Lanka, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Sri Lankan Puppets
Accommodation: Cinnamon Beach Bentota
For your last night in Sri Lanka, proceed to Colombo today. You could want to take one of our many walking tours or go shopping in the afternoon. Colombo has an extensive dining selection that will please both adults and kids.
Recommended Activities: Colombo Restaurant Guide
Accommodation: Cinnamon Grand