18Days – 17 Night Tour | GT Cabs and Tours

01 Day

At Bandaranaike International Airport, our chauffeur will meet and greet you in English. then proceed to Colombo securely. Overnight stay in Colombo.

02 Day

We leave the hotel after breakfast and transport you to Sigiriya. Then go on a Sigiriya Rock fortress tour to see more lovely scenery. You can also experience the Sri Lankan Ancient Citadel. Sigiriya is an old rock castle and palace erected by King Kashyapa between 473 and 495 that stands 660 feet straight up. This fortified garden city of Sigiriya rock fortress is an exceptional master piece of ancient urban planning, landscape and architecture, construction technology, exceptional hydraulic engineering and management, and ancient fine art with a unique harmony between nature and human imagination, with all these living examples proving that it was a well-planned city and palace in the 5th century AD. Sigiriya Rock Castle is known as one of the best preserved 1st millennium surviving ancient urban sites in Asia, or simply as a living museum.

Visit the Ayurvedic Spa. At the Ayurvedic Spa, soothing luxury therapies pamper your mind, body, and soul. Traditional Ayurvedic therapies, passed down through thousands of years in Sri Lanka, are administered by trained Ayurvedic therapists and tailored to your specific physical health needs.The fundamental principles of Ayurveda concern the natural approach to living a healthy existence. Every human being is a one-of-a-kind blend of the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), and there are three vital forces of life (Vata, Pita, and Kapha). A perfect balance of these important life factors results in a healthy human body.

03 Day

We should leave after breakfast. While traveling, you can get a village tour experience. Village Tour Sri Lanka allows you to experience traditional Sri Lanka in its entirety. Spend time with the residents to learn about village life. Participate in a variety of village activities, such as an ox cart ride, a catamaran ride, and a walk around the fields. Learn how to make traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. You will conclude with a sumptuous buffet lunch provided in traditional Sri Lankan style. This is your authentic Sri Lankan vacation experience.

After that wild safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park, elephants, leopards, crocodiles, and other wildlife can be seen in the open jungle. Wildlife safaris can be enjoyed at Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks. Minneriya National Park is well-known for its annual `elephant gathering,` which occurs between August and September each year. During the dry season, 200– 300 elephants congregate around the Minneriya reservoir, which has lush vegetation. This is a beautiful experience in which you may witness elephants feeding and bathing while socializing with the rest of the herd. Kaudulla is around 40 minutes from Minneriya and is home to a huge population of Sri Lankan elephants. From August through September, large herds of elephants congregate at water holes near Kaudulla, similar to Minneriya. The park also has endemic mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, such as the Sri Lankan sloth bear, albino axis deer, and the elusive Sri Lankan leopard. Because of the 160 species found here, Kaudulla has been designated an Important Bird Area.

04 Day

We should leave after breakfast to travel through Sigiriya to Kandy. While traveling, you can see the Dambulla cave temple. Dambulla Temple has five caverns (shrine rooms). All of these caverns are filled with statues of Buddha and other figures from Buddhist history. These caverns include 150 Buddha pictures. The caverns all have sculptures and paintings from various epochs of Sinhalese sculpture and painting. Some believe Dambulla`s early paintings date from the 8th century A.C. However, due to overpainting, this cannot be proven. Nonetheless, this location is a treasure trove of decorative motifs, the patterns of which are similar to those of Sigiriya.

After that, you visit Matale Spice and Herbal Garden. The Matale spice gardens, located just 25 kilometers from Kandy`s hill capital, are among the greatest on the island. You`ll be introducedto many spices and shown how some of them are farmed and prepared. Visitors are welcome to meander through the gardens and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees, curry, cinnamon, and the rare cardamom, a relative of ginger. It grows in the shade of high jungle trees and can only be harvested by hand. Visitors can purchase spices, traditional cures, and cosmetics; sample a herbal brew; and, in some cases, enjoy the full flavors of Sri Lankan spices over lunch or an Ayurveda massage based on natural garden products.

Visit the Kandy cultural dancing performance and Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Malaigawa), a World Heritage Site, after that.A Kandyan cultural show will leave you speechless with its amazing dance, acrobatics, costumes, and music. This cultural display, held in Kandy town, depicts several styles of Kandyan dancing that were previously indigenous to the area but have since spread to other parts of the island. The Sri Dalada Maligawa (or Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) is a Buddhist temple that houses Lord Buddha`s tooth relic. It is located within the royal palace complex of the ancient Kingdom of Kandy. Kandy was the last great capital of Sri
Lanka`s ancient monarchs, and the presence of the temple is one of the main reasons why the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight Stay Kandy

05 Day

A leisurely day has a soft, warm glow from the sun and a hint of peace in the air. This is a day to spend alone or with those you love; it`s a day to take control of your own happiness. Enjoy a full day at the hotel.

06 Day

We leave the hotel after breakfast. You can get the opportunity to explore a royal botanical garden.The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya are Sri Lanka`s oldest formal gardens. Every year, roughly 2 million local and foreign visitors visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya. The park contains about 4000 plant species, including orchids, spices, medicinal herbs, and palm trees, and is known for its orchid collection and long, palm-framed pathways. The dazzling climber plants with difficult-to-pronounce names like Beaumontia and Saritaea are entwined with the lovely lilac- blue petraea, which are claimed to have grown more beautifully than at the Kew gardens themselves.

Then go on a Nuwaraeliya city tour. While traveling, you can see a tea plantation and a tea factory. You can also experience the Sri Lankan No. 01 tea cup from the Tea Factory. Sri Lanka has a long history of tea tourism, and practically all tea factories provide some kind of tour. The tours can be completed while traveling through the tea country and don`t take very long. Normally, when visiting a tea factory, one would first visit the plantation to learn about the cultivation of tea before going to the factory to see the old equipment that was used to wither, roll, and dry the tea before the industrial revolution. After the tour, there is typically some time for a tea tasting, sometimes of just one kind of tea but more often of the numerous specialties of that particular factory.

Then, after seeing the Ramboda waterfall, There are two stairs and more than one waterfall at Ramboda. There is another waterfall on the opposite side of Ramboda Place`s main road. The majority of tourists ignore the waterfall, visit the upside-down waterfall, and then go. Rivers frequently generate tributaries or waterfalls when they travel over rocky terrain or down mountains. When water pours down cliffs and rocks, it can occasionally split into two branches of the same river, creating twin waterfalls that are quite close to one another. It is unusual for the tributaries to come together after the waterfalls have formed a Y shape.

07 Day

We leave the hotel early in the morning and transport you to Horton Plains. The highlight of Horton Plains National Park is World`s End, where the highland plateau abruptly ends and a 1,000- meter plummet opens up before you. Mini World`s End lies nearby, with a drop of only 300 meters. If you get there before 10 a.m., you`ll almost certainly be rewarded with something magnificent. Arrive late, and the mists may have rolled in, leaving you staring into whiteness, especially during the wettest months of May to September. A tiny viewing area is walled off, but deviating from the designated path poses evident danger as you approach the cliff edge. An
extension to adjacent Baker`s Falls, one of Sri Lanka`s greatest waterfalls, is also worth a visit for the energetic. This requires some scrambling up steep slopes and is only suggested for individuals with quick feet. The walk to World`s End is 4 kilometers long on level terrain, with a hard loop to Baker`s Falls (2 kilometers) and another 3.5 kilometers back to the entrance. It takes three hours to do the 9.5-kilometer round trip.

Then go on a Nuwaraeliya city tour to see more lovely scenery. The city trip will begin with a journey to Nuwara Eliya. You will first see the historic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, one of Asia`s oldest golf clubs, from the outside before proceeding to town. When you get into town, you will be taken to one of Sri Lanka`s oldest post offices. A traditional Tudor-style colonial structure with a red brick facade Victoria Park is a lovely park named after Queen Victoria`s memorial. Take the time to go around the park and soak in the atmosphere and amazing sights of its landscapes, which include beautiful trees and grass. Then you`ll proceed to Lake Gregory, a man-made masterpiece from colonial times. It was originally developed for electricity but is currently utilized for amusement and relaxation. This lovely lake is surrounded by amazing views of distant mountains.

On a leisurely evening, the sun casts a warm, gentle glow, and the air carries a hint of tranquility. It`s a day for solitude or shared moments with loved ones, a day when you become the curator of your own happiness. overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.

08 Day

Then take a rail journey from Nanu Oya to Haputhale through the tea plantations, which will take you through breath-taking scenery in the hill country. The train journey will take you through manmade tunnels. Places to look out for are Nawalapitiya, Hatton, and Haputale, Ella. Grey stone cliffs and rivers will flash past your window, with occasional views of enormous waterfalls cascading down the mountainside. While the train climbs steadily through to Hatton, then Nanu Oya, if you are going to Nuwara Eliya, you must stop here.

On a leisurely evening, the sun casts a warm, gentle glow, and the air carries a hint of tranquility. It`s a day for solitude or shared moments with loved ones, a day when you become the curator of your own happiness. overnight stay in Haputhale.

09 Day

After breakfast in the morning, we should depart for Ella via Haputhale. You might pass Lipton`s Seat Viewpoint. A well-known vantage point is Lipton`s Seat, where Thomas Lipton used to sit with a cup of tea in his hand and proudly survey his estate. One of the most beautiful views can be seen from here as the sun rises, the hills move from a deep blue to a brilliant green, and the sky changes from lavender to a burst of pink and orange before turning blue. Even calling this view wonderful would be an understatement. Plan your visit properly because, by noon, a layer of mist covers the vistas. This place is unquestionably one that everyone should see and enjoy.

Next, you should make a quick visit to the Tea Factory and Plantation Summit via Lipton`s Seat. Sri Lanka has a long history of tea tourism, and practically all tea factories provide some kind of tour. The tours can be completed while traveling through the tea country and don`t take very long. Normally, when visiting a tea factory, one would first visit the plantation to learn about the cultivation of tea before going to the factory to see the old equipment that was used to wither, roll, and dry the tea before the industrial revolution. After the tour, there is typically some time for a tea tasting, sometimes of just one kind of tea but more often of the numerous specialties of that particular factory.

10 Day

You must leave the hotel by 8:00 a.m. Then we`ll go to Nine Arch Bridge. The Nine Arches Bridge is an ancient bridge located in the hill town of Ella in Sri Lanka, 3 kilometers from Ella Railway Station. It is one of Ella`s most well-known landmarks, also known as Ahas Namaye Palama, or the Bridge in the Sky. The Nine Arch Bridge is a wonderful stone bridge built among lush green tea plantations with breathtaking mountains in the background. It`s at Demodara, between the Ella and Demodara train stations. This historic structure is 91 meters long and 24 meters high, and it never fails to captivate travelers with its beauty. The renowned bridge stands out against the lush green backdrop, and the rocky path includes a hiking trail as well as stops at waterfalls, ancient caverns, and tea plantations.

Next visit in little adems peak. Little Adam`s Peak, named due to its likeness to the famed Adam`s Peak/Sri Pada, is Ella`s smaller sibling and a must-see. The trip to the top of Little Adam`s Peak is rather straightforward; at 1141m, it is more of a two-hour leisurely walk. The trail to Little Adam`s Peak is also extremely easy to find because it is clearly marked. The trip begins on reasonably flat ground and is rather scenic because you`re surrounded by teaplants; however, the higher you go,
the steeper the trail becomes, so it`s better to wear walking shoes.

On a leisurely evening, the sun casts a warm, gentle glow, and the air carries a hint of tranquility. It`s a day for solitude or shared moments with loved ones, a day when you become the curator of your own happiness. overnight stay in Ella.

11 Day

You must leave the hotel by 8:00 a.m. Then we`ll go to Tissa. On the route, we pass by the 25- meter-high Ravana Falls. Ravana Falls is a waterfall that should not be missed when visiting Ella. Ravana Falls is firmly at the top of the list of stunning waterfalls in Sri Lanka`s hill country. The falls are pretty magnificent, and you can get a closer look by climbing over some of the rocks. If you adore water and want to spend some time splashing around in the water fall, this is the place to be in Ella. You can swim for a while, but be careful because the rocks are slippery. It is currently one of the country`s widest falls. This waterfall is about 25 meters (82 feet) tall and cascades from an oval-shaped concave granite outcrop. The waterfall is believed to resemble an areca flower with withering petals during the local wet season. This is not the case during the dry season, when the flow of water is drastically reduced.

Then go to Yala National Park. Yala, Sri Lanka`s most popular and second-largest national park, has a long history as a conservation hotspot in the country`s east, dating back to the early twentieth century, when it was first established as a wildlife refuge. The area was designated a national park in 1938 because it was home to a varied array of flora and fauna, including numerous endangered species such as elephants and leopards and a diversity of bird species. The park is separated into
five zones, each with its own distinct features and animals. The most popular zones are 1 and 5, which are recognized for their abundance of animals, particularly leopards. There are several entrances to the park, but the most popular is the Palatupana entrance.

12 Day

A leisurely day has a soft, warm glow from the sun and a hint of peace in the air. This is a day to spend alone or with those you love; it`s a day to take control of your own happiness. Enjoy a full day at the hotel.

13 Day

We should leave at 8:00 a.m. for Weligama. Weligama Beach is a serene haven on Sri Lanka`s southern coast. With its soft golden sands, gentle waves perfect for swimming and surfing, and a laid-back atmosphere, it`s the ideal spot to unwind and rejuvenate. When visiting Sri Lanka, surfing in the clear waters of Weligama is a must. Weligama Bay is a popular surfing area, and its mild waves make it a great place for novices. Along the palm-lined beach, there are numeroussurf schools where you may rent a surfboard and perhaps take a few introductory lessons. The majority of the instructors are licensed and will quickly turn you into an expert. Additionally, Weligama Bay is particularly kid-friendly. Most surf schools are designed to teach small children, and as an added measure of safety, they always send an instructor into the water with your child. They also use special boards that are slightly shorter than standard surfboards.

14 Day

Previously, we had to get up at 5.30 a.m. Blue whale sightings are possible from Mirissa Harbour on well-equipped vessels. One of the best spots in the world to go whale watching is Mirissa, particularly to see the Blue Whales, the largest and most well-known marine mammal. Actually, the distance from Mirissa harbor to the whale habitat is only six to nine nautical miles. The three types of whales we can witness are killer whales, sperm whales, and bride whales. The many dolphin species include spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and riso dolphins. Additional marine species that occasionally can be spotted include the greenback turtle, whale shark, flying fish, and tuna fish.

On a leisurely evening, the sun casts a warm, gentle glow, and the air carries a hint of tranquility. It`s a day for solitude or shared moments with loved ones, a day when you become the curator of your own happiness.

15 Day

We had to get up at 5.30 a.m. to be ready for work. Sinharaja Rain Forest Wild Safari Sinharaja Rain Forest is Sri Lanka`s most visited and largest rain forest. If you want to discover a gorgeous nature beyond the manufactured world that we imagine so vividly, Sinagaraja Rainforest is the best area to visit if you want to see dense trees and rushing streams over rocky boulders, splitting water all over the wet land. The rainforest is so refreshing, unique, and gorgeous that you could just sit inthe shade of the trees and let nature wash over you. Since this unspoiled lowland rainforest on this island is home to 830 indigenous species of flora and wildlife from Sri Lanka, purple-faced leaf monkeys, toque macaques, and flame-striped jungle squirrels are among the most frequent mammals in the reserve. The island`s jungle is also home to a diverse reptile and bird fauna. One of the most astonishing phenomena in Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve is the feeding flock of mixed- species birds.

16 Day

We leave the hotel after breakfast and transport you to Bentota. You will visit the historic Galle city and Dutch fort. Within the fort, Fifty Lighthouse Street is the ideal starting point from which to see all that Galle has to offer. Stroll along the ramparts and take in the imposing buildings like the Galle Lighthouse, the Galle Clocktower, and the Groote Kerk, all of which have been preserved in their former splendor. Only a native from within the fort would know the details of a Galle Fort Walking Tour with us. Our walking tour takes you into the backstreets of this famous fort, where you`ll see adorable buildings, museums, historic sites, and more while learning all kinds of fascinating facts about the Galle Dutch Fort.

Go on a Madu River tour to see more lovely scenery. Near Galle and at Balapitiya, adjacent to Sri Lanka`s southern coastal region, is where you`ll find the Madu River, which is ideal for boat safaris. Madu River is a 900-hectare wetland estuary, of which 770 hectares are submerged in water and home to 64 islands. One of the few wetlands in Sri Lanka to have a virgin mangrove forest, this complex wetland ecosystem is a world heritage site protected by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The boat ride is a good way to have a closer look at it.

Following the Madu River tour, you will visit the turtle hatchery. The hatchery and rescue facility look after five different types of turtles. These species include the Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, and Olive Ridley Turtle. Modern water tanks are included in the facilities at the sea turtle hatchery and rescue center, which also provides care for adult turtle species that have been pulled from the water after suffering injuries. Overnight stay in Bentota.

17 Day

We leave the hotel after breakfast and transport you to Colombo. Then go on a Colombo city tour to see more lovely scenery. You can also experience the city. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is home to a thriving mix of dining, shopping, and cultural events. It also serves as the island`s lifeline. The Seema Malaka and neighboring Gangaramaya Temples are located on the gorgeous Beira Lake in the center of the city, which is framed by Colombo`s developing modern cityscape.
The National Museum, a restored colonial governor`s home located near the beautiful Viharamahadevi Park and the iconic Independence Square, is the perfect place to travel back in time. The Arcade Independence Square, a renovated colonial structure that today contains a variety of designer companies and upscale eateries, is located next to this significant monument.

Overnightstay in Colombo