Colombo to Sigiriya Transfer

After arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, a tour representative will greet the traveler and present a garland of flowers. Then the journey continues to Habarana. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Polonnaruwa Archaeological Visit

Following breakfast, the traveler will visit the archaeological city of Polonnaruwa. Afterward, there will be time for lunch before driving to a nearby national park to observe numerous wild elephants. The day ends with a return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.

3 min

Sigiriya Rock Fortress and En Route Kandy

After breakfast, the traveler will visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient urban planning and dominated by a rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. The visit lasts about 3 hours. If requested, a village tour can be arranged to experience traditional Sri Lankan life, including an oxen cart ride, catamaran ride, walk through fields, and learning to cook traditional food. The journey continues to Kandy with stops at a spice garden, where spices are introduced and available for purchase, and the Sri Muthumariamman Hindu Temple, notable for its 55 m (180 ft) high Gopuram tower. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel in Kandy.

180 min

Kandy City and Temple Visit

In Kandy, the traveler will visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), which houses the relic of Lord Buddha’s tooth and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. The visit also includes Kandy View Point, a walk around Kandy Lake, and a shopping excursion at Kandy City Center.

360 min

Train Ride from Kandy to Ella

The traveler will take a rail journey from Kandy to Ella, passing through Nanuoya, the last royal capital, to reach Ella, a village in Sri Lanka’s central highlands. This train trip lasts approximately 3 hours. The night will be spent at a hotel in Ella.

240 min

Ravana Falls and Yala Safari from Ella

Following breakfast, visits include Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arch Bridge. Travel continues to Tissamaharama with a 20-minute stop at Ravana Falls, which ranks among the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. After checking in at the hotel in Tissamaharama, a mid-afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park is scheduled for about 5 hours. Covering nearly 130,000 hectares, Yala is Sri Lanka’s second largest national park and receives the highest number of visitors. The park consists of five sections, two of which are open to the public, and serves as a protected area for species such as Sri Lankan elephants, leopards, and aquatic birds. The night is spent at the hotel in Tissamaharama.

180 min

Transfer to Mirissa

After breakfast, transfer to Mirissa. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and stay overnight.

4 min

Departure from Bandaranaike Airport

There is no planned itinerary for this day. After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport allowing at least 2-3 hours before the scheduled flight, marking the end of the tour.

2 min