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Itinerary
It's time for a safari in the absolutely largest national park in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu National Park is made up of a collection of lakes encircled by scrub forest and grassy plains. The largest draw at Wilpattu is the leopard, while many of the "big game" present in Sri Lanka, such as elephant, sloth bear, water buffalo, and spotted dear, can be seen here. Wilpattu may be enjoyed in peaceful seclusion because it is located away from popular tourist routes and is only an hour's drive from Anuradhapura. On Day 3, if you're particularly energetic, you could go to the equally picturesque Kalpitiya coast and engage in some water sports, or you might just relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Tree house / Mahora / Eco
Recommended Activities: Wilpattu National Park/ Anuradhapura Culture tringle
A significant city in Sri Lanka's north central plain is Anuradhapura. It serves as both the capital of the District of Anuradhapura and the Province of North Central. The city is located in the North Central Province on the banks of the ancient Malwathu Oya, 205 kilometers (127 mi) north of the current capital, Colombo. Due to its well-preserved ancient Sinhalese civilisation ruins, the city is now recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Accommodation: Tree house / Mahora / Eco
Recommended Activities: Wilpattu National Park/ Anuradhapura Culture tringle
A significant city in Sri Lanka's north central plain is Anuradhapura. It serves as both the capital of the District of Anuradhapura and the Province of North Central. The city is located in the North Central Province on the banks of the ancient Malwathu Oya, 205 kilometers (127 mi) north of the current capital, Colombo. Due to its well-preserved ancient Sinhalese civilisation ruins, the city is now recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Accommodation: Tree house / Mahora / Eco
Recommended Activities: Wilpattu National Park/ Anuradhapura Culture tringle
The North Central Province of Sri Lanka is home to Minneriya National Park ,After being proclaimed a wildlife sanctuary in 1938, the region was officially named a national park on August 12, 1997.[1] The area was designated as protected in order to safeguard the nearby wildlife as well as the Minneriya Tank's catchment. For the elephant population that lives in the forests of the Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts, the park serves as a feeding ground during the dry season.
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 , Safari
Accommodation: Cinnamon lodge Habarana/ kassapa lion Ro/ Aliya Resorts & Spa/ Elipass hotel/ Kumbukgaha villa/ Water Garden
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.
Polonnaruwa is the capital of Sri Lanka's North Central Province and the main town of Polonnaruwa District. One portion of Polonnaruwa is still the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa, while the other part of Polonnaruwa is known as New Town. Polonnaruwa, the second oldest kingdom in Sri Lanka, was initially founded by the Sinhalese kingdom as a military outpost.[1] After the Chola dynasty successfully invaded Anuradhapura, the country's capital at the time, in the tenth century, they renamed it Jananathamangalam. A World Heritage Site designation has been given to the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa.
Recommended Activities: Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Accommodation: Cinnamon lodge Habarana/ kassapa lion Ro/ Aliya Resorts & Spa / Elipass hotel/ Kumbukgaha villa/ Water Garden
Trincomalee, one of the oldest cities in Asia, has long been a major trading port because of its expansive natural harbor. It was dubbed "the most valuable colonial possession on the globe" by the British once. A few kilometers to the north are the magnificent sands of Nilaveli, where the weather is at its most glorious for sun seekers from June to September. With its endless white sand beaches and dazzling blue waters, Sri Lanka is comparable to the Maldives.
Accommodation: Nilaveli Beach Resort
Recommended Activities: Sailing in Trincomalee or Pasikudah
Trincomalee, one of the oldest cities in Asia, has long been a major trading port because of its expansive natural harbor. It was dubbed "the most valuable colonial possession on the globe" by the British once. A few kilometers to the north are the magnificent sands of Nilaveli, where the weather is at its most glorious for sun seekers from June to September. With its endless white sand beaches and dazzling blue waters, Sri Lanka is comparable to the Maldives.
Accommodation: Nilaveli Beach Resort
Recommended Activities: Sailing in Trincomalee or Pasikudah
Train Ride from Kandy to Hatton
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: 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
Train Ride from Kandy to Hatton
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: 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
Here's your chance to explore the southeast of Sri Lanka's Yala National Park, home to water buffalo, elephants, and, hopefully, leopards in the wild. Yala offers several options for luxurious glamping as well as chic and avant-garde boutique hotels, proving that game parks don't have to be all dirt and muck. Stop in Buduruwagala on way to witness the highest Buddha statue carved out of rock in Sri Lanka. We recommend shortening your travel duration and going directly to Galle, the hub of Sri Lanka's boutique industry, if you're not into game parks.
Accommodation: Uga Chena Huts/Chandrika/Kithala/Gaga bees/ EKHO safari /Oakray Wild yala
Recommended Activities: Yala National Park
Here's your chance to explore the southeast of Sri Lanka's Yala National Park, home to water buffalo, elephants, and, hopefully, leopards in the wild. Yala offers several options for luxurious glamping as well as chic and avant-garde boutique hotels, proving that game parks don't have to be all dirt and muck. Stop in Buduruwagala on way to witness the highest Buddha statue carved out of rock in Sri Lanka. We recommend shortening your travel duration and going directly to Galle, the hub of Sri Lanka's boutique industry, if you're not into game parks.
Accommodation: Uga Chena Huts/Chandrika/Kithala/Gaga bees/ EKHO safari /Oakray Wild yala
Recommended Activities: Yala National Park
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
Accommodation: Cinnamon Grand
Recommended Activities: Colombo Restaurant Guide