Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will be met by an iTourlanka representative and you will be transferred to your hotel in Negombo. There, you can sample local favourites like pol sambol (a tasty coconut dish) and roast paan (crispy roasted bread).

Begin your Sri Lankan journey with breakfast at the hotel. Before heading out to Sigiriya, we advise our tourists to shop in the morning so that you are able to enjoy the smells and sounds of Colombo.

After shopping, we will head to Sigiriya for 2 nights. But on the way to Sigiriya, we will stop by the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to learn about the country’s wildlife. The orphanage is home to the largest population of captive elephants, and here you can watch them interact with their environment as they feed and bathe in the Ma Oya River.

After this, you will be staying in Sigiriya. We will bring you to the hotel. The next morning we will bring you to Sigiriya Rock. On top of a massive rock that juts out of the golden fields like a stony fortress, the 5th Century Fortress in the Sky (Sigiriya Rock) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. We will do this in the morning as crowds tend to be there during the afternoon. After that we will have a village tour via a bullock cart and we will be visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple.

Dambulla Cave Temple is an ancient pilgrimage site for over 2,000 years, this cave monastery is the largest and best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The 157 statues and 2,100 m2 of Buddhist mural paintings are of particular importance, as are the five sanctuaries.

After breakfast, we continue our sightseeing tours to Kandy. On our way to Kandy, we will visit the Spice Garden – where we gain insights on how these spices are grown on such a large scale.

In the evening, we will check out a cultural show in Kandy. Kandy Lake Club is the first Sri Lankan Arts & Cultural Organization in Kandy and was established in 1982. The organization’s vision is to unite all Sri Lankan communities through the arts and culture of Sri Lanka. It aims to promote the Sri Lankan Arts, Dance, and Cultural Heritage while providing a platform for the next generation of artists. The Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show is a must see, as it brings together unique styles of dance from all over Sri Lanka.

After breakfast we will be leaving for Nuwara Eliya. On the way, we will stop by the famous tooth relic. A trip to Sri Lanka would not be complete without a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. One of the most sacred sites in the country, it is locally known as the Sri Dalada Maligawa and is located adjacent to the Royal Palace Complex in Kandy. The shrine overlooks the vast expanse of Lake Kandy, and is a place of worship established in the 16th century AD.

After visiting the Kandy Tooth Relic, we will head over for a Tea Factory Tour. Kandy has been the center of Sri Lanka’s tea industry since colonial times. With the British colonization, Kandy became a major tea production center in Sri Lanka.

After Breakfast, we will be having more tours here in Nuwara Eliya. But on the way, we will be heading to visit Gregory Lake. This lake is located in the heart of Hill Country. It’s a hotspot for both foreign tourists and locals to enjoy this place. This is not only a place to enjoy the weather but also a place to enjoy your free time. This place is a reservoir in Hill City. It was once a wetland, but now it is turned into a lake. After visiting the lake, we will head to Seetha Amman Temple. The Seetha Amman temple is one of the most important locations in Sri Lankan history. It is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Sita, and is one of the oldest temples on the island. The temple is located in Nuwara Eliya and was built over 10,000 years ago by King Valagamba, who ruled the country after his exile from Anuradhapura.

After breakfast, the next day, we will head to Ella. We will be checking out Little Adam’s Peak. It is reachable by steps and a moderate hiking trail, offering picturesque sunrise views.

After the hike, we will visit Nine Arch Bridge. This is a great example of colonial-era railway construction in the country, and it’s situated between Ella and Demodara Railway Station. Walking along the bridge will delight you with rolling hills and dense jungle vistas.

After breakfast, We will be heading to Mirissa. We will be staying here for 3 nights.

You’ll enjoy a beach-side holiday in Mirissa. The long, curvy stretch of sand has clear blue waters for swimming and enough space for you to take a stroll along the shoreline at sunset. You can also sit and enjoy the view of the sunset as the sky changes from golden to vibrant orange and red.

You will be having a beach day and of course, whale watching. You can pick your time and day while you are there.

After breakfast, we will head from Mirissa to Bentota.

On the way to Bentota, we will be visiting Galle Fort. If you are visiting Sri Lanka, do not miss out on the Galle Fort. Located in the south of the country, this historic attraction is one of the five historical monuments which visitors to Sri Lanka should see. The fort was originally built by the Portuguese, but later modified by the Dutch. It has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is both a beautiful blend of architecture, archaeology and history in a stunning tropical setting.

The next few days, we will head out for a City tour, visiting the beautiful sights of Bentota. We will then be able to enjoy a private boat safari on the Madu River, spotting Sri Lanka’s wildlife as we cruise through thick mangroves, open stretches of river and islands devoted to cinnamon cultivation.

We can also visit a Sea Turtle Conservation Centre on the way and enjoy water sports throughout your stay.

After breakfast in Bentota, you will now say goodbye to Sri Lanka and head back to the airport for departure.

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