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Arrive at Colombo international airport. Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet our Bespoke representative and transfer to hotel. On arrival check into hotel and leisure and stay overnight at hotel.
Overnight at Colombo
After an early breakfast at the hotel’s main restaurant check-out and leave for Pinnawala.
Colombo – Pinnawala / Travel Distance: 88 km / Approximate travel time: 02 hours and 30 minutes
App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawala, the orphanage which was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungles of Sri Lanka. Spend some moments among these elephants and experience the surreal bond between a human and an animal. Observe the elephants from the closest proximity and capture this breathtaking vista in your digital lens. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0915-0945 hrs. and 1415-1445 hrs. and the bathing time from 1000-11.00 hrs. and 1500-1600 hrs. when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Thereafter, proceed to Kandy.
Pinnawala – Kandy /Travel Distance: 40.8 km / Approximate travel time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Check in to your hotel.
Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1200hrs.
Later visit the temple of the tooth relic and enjoy a brief tour of the beautiful Kandy town.
Unconquered for centuries, this capital city held the Sinhalese culture and sacred Buddhist Relics safe against the unsuccessful onslaught of Dutch and Portuguese invasions, before finally falling to British political tricks at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Amongst other fascinating sights, Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world.
Thereafter witness the traditional cultural dance show starting at 1700hrs. On completion, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Kandy
After early breakfast, see another side of Kandy with a day cycling trip that takes you away from the busy lifestyle of Kandy city center and into the nearby countryside.
Observe local life as you cycle through villages and along the banks of the Mahaveli River, the longest of Sri Lanka. Visit Elkaduwa Tea Plantation, Rice Paddy fields, Hunas Water Fall where you will see the real Nature and Lifestyle of the Sri Lankan Countryside.
• 7.30 – Meet the guide and have brief demonstration about the tour, route, guidelines etc.;
• 8:00 - Time to get your cycles to start the tour to Hunas Falls
• 9:00 - Stop in countryside with a view of paddy fields and have some refreshment - spring or sparkling water and fresh fruit
• 9:15 - Continue journey through the countryside
• 10:00 - Visit of a Tea Plantation in Elkaduwa area
• 10:30 - Continue journey to Hunas falls
• 11:00 - Visit Hunas falls and have some snacks and drinks
• 12:00 - Start the ride back to Kandy
• 13:00 - Stop for some water and drinks
• 13:15 - Continue the ride
• 14:00 - Final refreshment before arrive the Hotel
• 14:30 - Arrive the Hotel
Later proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Kandy – Peradeniya |Travel Distance: 05 Km |Approximate travel time: 20 Minutes
Peradeniya
Royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya is 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Kandy
Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from hotel and travel to Nuwara Eliya.
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya / Travel Distance: 80 km / Approximate travel time: 3 hours
(If you wish you may also enjoy a scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella- Subject to Train ticket availability)
If you choose to drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya then enroute stop and visit Ramboda Falls . Located next to the road between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, Ramboda Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka, standing at over one hundred meters tall, and is undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque.
On arrival at Nuwara Eliya, Check in to your hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.
Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1200hrs.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Nuwara Eliya
Early morning Transfer to Horton Plains National Park for a Day Hike.
Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains/ Travel Distance: 31 Km/ Approximate travel time: 01 Hours 05 Minutes
Horton Plains is 20 miles (32 km) from Nuwara Eliya via Ambewela and Pattipola, is the Horton Plains only 3160 hectares in extent. Known to Sri Lankans as Mahaeliya, it became Horton Plains after Sir Robert Horton, British Governor from 1831- 1837. Horton Plains became a Nature Reserve in 1969 and upgraded as a National Park in 1988 due to its unique watershed and bio-diversity values.
Its flora has high level of endemism. The hills are covered with diverse wet low evergreen forest with even large trees grown flattened to the ground on the higher windswept slopes. Horton Plains harbors 52 species of resident birds and 11 species of migrant birds. More than 2,000 to 3,000 Sambhur, Bear Monkey, Leopard, Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel, Fishing Cat, Wild Boar and Hares roam in the forests and grasslands but only seldom they could be seen other than the Sambhur in the evening and morning.
This is the only National Park where visitors could walk on their own in the designated tracks.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Nuwara Eliya
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and proceed to Arugam Bay via Ella.
The view from Ella Gap is one of the most spectacular scenic sights in Sri Lanka - the landscape falls away in a dizzy drop of 3000ft to the eastern plains.
Nuwara Eliya – Ella / Travel Distance: 54.9 km / Approximate travel time: 1 hour 50 min
Visit to 9 Arch bridge & Mini Adams peak
The Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.
Little Adam's peak is the mini version of the pilgrimage mountain site of central Sri Lanka called Adam's peak. Located in Ella, the little Adam's shape is the same as its so-called bigger brother The Adam's Peak. It provides a less exhausting and more pleasant alternative as a hiking spot to those who cannot hike on a mountain as big as Adam's peak but also want to see a breathtaking view from a mountain's top.
Visit to Ravana Falls
The history of Sri Lanka dates back to over 2000 years and it finds itself in the iconic Ramayana. It is believed that Ravana was a fervent Sri Lankan by origin and stood as a villain in the lives of duo Ram – Sita. He captured Sita and kept her hostage in his custody in the famous, Ravana caves and the Ravana falls. Landscapes around the Ravana falls comprises of slopes, valleys, hills and streams that ornament the rocks.
Later proceed to travel to Arugam Bay.
Ella – Arugam Bay/ Travel Distance: 133 km / Approximate travel time: 3 hours
Lovely Arugam Bay, a moon-shaped curl of soft sand, is home to a famed point break that many regard as the best surf spot in the country. It's a tiny place, with a population of a few hundred, and everything is dotted along a single road which parallels the coast. So in other words, the epitome of the laid-back beach scene that first drew surfers and sun-seekers to Sri Lanka.
Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight Arugam Bay
After breakfast, spend the day at leisure on the beautiful beach.
If you wish you may indulge in Surfing or take a lagoon Safari (at additional cost)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Arugam Bay
After breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Yala.
Arugam Bay – Yala / Travel Distance: 191 km / Approximate travel time: 4 hour 37 min
Yala National Park was originally a hunters arena during British colonial rule but now has the highest population of leopards on earth. Not only animals but it also provide a quaint environment for birds as well. It is Sri Lanka’s largest national park with a total area of 900 Sq. Km. Yala National Park attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year due to its high density of leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and deer.
On arrival, check in to hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Yala
Enjoy morning and evening game drives in the Yala national park. We recommend an early morning or late afternoon game drive to elevate your chances of spotting the most animals.
Yala National Park covers 126,786 hectares including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this were established in 1938.
Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors. (AM & PM Safari)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Yala
Early morning go for game drive in the Yala National Park.
After breakfast, check out from hotel and get transferred to Udawalawe – One of the oldest national parks in Sri Lanka.
Yala – Udawalawe / Travel Distance: 110 km / Approximate travel time: 2 hour 47 min
Stretching over a land of 30,821 hectares, Udawalawe National Park is famous for its large population of elephants. Hence, this national park is ideal to observe the herds of marvelous Asian elephants in their unique natural habitats. It is known that about 400 elephants in total are sustaining here while about 250 of them are considered as permanently resident.
On arrival, check in to hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Udawalawe
Go on a Jeep Safari inside Udawalalwe National Park. (AM & PM Safari)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Udawalawe
Early Morning go for Safari inside the Udawalalwe National Park.
After breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Sinharaja.
Udawalawe - Sinharaja / Travel Distance: 65.9 km / Approximate travel time: 1 hour 49 min
The unique relation of flora and fauna in this forest makes it one of the hotspots in the world. The forest is only 13 km in the stretch and around 7 to 8 km from north to south.
On arrival, check in to hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Sinharaja
After breakfast, proceed for 01 hour trekking at Sinharaja Rainforest.
With an average annual rainfall between 3000-6000 mm Sinharaja proves to be one of the finest examples of tropic rain forests in the world.
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site & biosphere reserve Sinharaja, treasures an absolute variation of both flora & fauna with most of them being endemic.
Walk in through either entrance - Kudawa Pitadeniya or Morning Side - for a refreshing treat covering fauna varieties extending from spotted deer, hog deer, golden palm cive, stripe necked mongoose as well as butterflies & reptiles sheltered by the striking evergreen vegetation. Even though there haven't been elephant sightings in the recent past, constant leopard trails prove that the 'King of Games' still haunts this tropical stage.
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight at Sinharaja
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and travel to Colombo international airport to board your flight to your native place. (Reach International airport before 3 hours)
Sinharaja – Colombo: Travel Distance: 148 km/ Approximate travel time: 3 hours 20 minutes.
Meals included: Breakfast
Set on the Galle Face Promenade overlooking the Indian Ocean, this upmarket hotel is surrounded by high-end shopping and dining. It's a 6-minute walk from Galle Face Green urban park and 2 km from Beira Lake. Featuring city, lake or ocean views, the refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus minibars. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Suites offer separate living rooms and access to a club lounge. There are 4 restaurants, most with ocean views, as well as a whiskey and jazz bar, a lobby tea lounge, and a cocktail bar with a terrace. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym and a posh spa.
Set in a Colonial mansion built in 1804, this elegant hotel sits amid tropical gardens on a hillside overlooking rice paddies. It's 6 km from the National Museum of Kandy and 7 km from Mahaiyawa train station. The 9 polished rooms are individually decorated, and feature antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. Some have 4-poster beds, claw-foot baths and/or sofas. Upgraded rooms add butler service; some include shared or private balconies. Room service is available. There's a fine dining restaurant with a terrace, and an outdoor infinity pool with views of the paddies, plus a cricket field. Rental bikes, massages and yoga classes are also offered.
In a former colonial-style country house, this upmarket hotel surrounded by landscaped gardens is 2 km from Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, 8 km from Pidurutalagala mountain and 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. Simply decorated rooms with wood floors and ceilings have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas. Upgrades add 4-poster beds and/or lofted sleeping areas with additional beds. A warmly decorated suite has a minibar and a living room, a dining table and a sofa. There's a refined restaurant and a traditional British pub. Additional amenities include lush gardens and a snooker room with an antique table. Parking is free.
Hotel location offers a haven just steps away from the beach where you are invited to lounge, dine and relax in a comfortable, clean environment with all the amenities. When you are ready to explore this beautiful island, we work with a third party company called Surf n Tours which can organise surf trips, excursions to temples, the best spots to watch the sun go down and of course the full safari experience through Yala and Kumana National Park. The poolside restaurant is open daily, serving up a fresh collection of Pan-Asian inspired cuisine to satisfy the palate. Enjoy dining in our open-plan restaurant with beautiful views of the garden and swimming pool.
Set in a jungle and next to a beach along the Indian Ocean, this high-end, all-inclusive lodge is 4 km from Yala National Park and 3 km from the B499 road. Plush tent-style accommodations feature Colonial-style decor and offer free Wi-Fi and Sonos speaker systems, as well as minibars and 4-poster beds. Some have private plunge pools or separate pods for kids. All meals and drinks are included, as are daily game drives. There's an elegant open-air restaurant and a beachfront garden, as well a a spa and an outdoor pool.
Centauria Wild offers a wonderful experience of untouched pure nature from the moment you step in the hotel. They bring wilderness and comfort together with fully equipped and luxury rooms and well trained staff that will be happy to help you create lasting memories.
Within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, this remote ecolodge surrounded by verdant rainforest and tea fields is 42 km from Maduwanwela Walawwa, a historical house. Overlooking the forest canopy, the clever chalets are made from recycled shipping containers and are set on stilts. All come with en suites facilities, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, living areas and private decks. There are no TVs. Breakfast is complimentary. Metal walkways connect the refined, open-air restaurant to a lobby bar, a lounge and a reading room. Activities include hiking and bird-watching.
Set 1 km from both the Slave Island Railway Station and Galle Face Green, a seaside urban park, this grand resort hotel is also 2 km from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Featuring picture windows, the polished rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites add living rooms and dining areas, and some offer kitchenettes, wet bars or butler service. There are 16 restaurants and bars offering a range of cuisine. There's also a full-service spa complex, as well as an outdoor pool, and a gym with a sauna and a steam room. Additional amenities include a shopping mall and a business centre. Parking is free.
Surrounded by verdant forests, this polished hotel is 5 km from both the Temple of the Tooth and the Royal Palace of Kandy. Featuring balconies, the elegant rooms come with satellite TV, safes, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded quarters include minibars, living areas and whirlpool baths. Suites add DVD players and separate living rooms. Room service is offered 24/7. Freebies include parking, as well as breakfast served in 1 of 3 restaurants. Other amenities include 3 bars, an outdoor pool and a kids' pool, plus a refined spa, a gym and a tennis court. Conference facilities are available.
In a sprawling English country-style manor with a half-timbered facade, this chic hotel adjacent to a golf course is 1 km from both Victoria Park and Victoria Museum, and 154 km from Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport. Understated rooms with colonial-style furnishings overlook the countryside or landscaped gardens, and come with flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites include sitting areas and/or separate living rooms. Room service is available. Parking is free. Other amenities include a restaurant offering casual fare and afternoon tea, along with a low-key bar and a shopping arcade. There's also a spa, a gym and a billiards room.
This low-key guesthouse with a tropical garden is a 2-minute walk from Arugam Bay beach, 12 km from Lahugala Sanctuary National Park and 134 km from the Ella train station. Straightforward rooms in the main house have en suite bathrooms and mosquito nets. Some offer air-conditioning. Rooms in a separate bungalow add outdoor sitting areas. Breakfast is available and served on a terrace overlooking the garden. There's a communal TV lounge area.
On landscaped grounds with lush, tropical gardens, this polished beachfront resort on the Indian Ocean is 2 km from the B499 road and 4 km from Yala National Park. Airy chalets with wood-beamed ceilings and private terraces offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded, beachfront units offer ocean views and canopy beds. Open-air dining options include a buffet restaurant, a lounge and a rooftop bar. There’s also a tranquil spa, and an outdoor pool with a sundeck.
Casual hotel offering simple rooms with balconies, plus an airy restaurant, a bar & an outdoor pool.
Within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, this remote ecolodge surrounded by verdant rainforest and tea fields is 42 km from Maduwanwela Walawwa, a historical house. Overlooking the forest canopy, the clever chalets are made from recycled shipping containers and are set on stilts. All come with en suites facilities, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, living areas and private decks. There are no TVs. Breakfast is complimentary. Metal walkways connect the refined, open-air restaurant to a lobby bar, a lounge and a reading room. Activities include hiking and bird-watching.
Surrounded by casual eateries, this modern hotel is a minute's walk from the historic Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and an 11-minute walk from Fort railway station. Contemporary rooms with colourful accents offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, safes and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add balconies and/or sitting areas. Suites provide separate living rooms. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There's also a laid-back food court, a 24-hour coffee shop and a rooftop bar/bistro, in addition to a gym.
Overlooking the Hanthana Mountain Range, this elegant hotel is 3 km from Randles Hill train station, and 6 km from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Featuring traditional hand-painted murals, the polished rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool baths and balconies or patios. Some offer mountain views. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There are 2 restaurants (1 buffet; 1 grill), and a bar with live music. Breakfast is extra. Other amenities include an Ayurvedic spa, a gym, and an outdoor pool surrounded by landscaped gardens.
On a hill overlooking tea and vegetable estates, this upscale hotel is 5 km from the revered Seetha Amman Temple, 7 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 12 km from Mount Pedro. Polished rooms with a traditional feel feature free Wi-Fi and TVs. Suites add complimentary minibars, in addition to flat-screens, fireplaces, and balconies with views of the hills; upgraded suites add lofts, bedrooms and/or extra facilities. There's a restaurant offering floor-to-ceiling windows with hill and mountain views. Breakfast is available. Other amenities include a bar, an outdoor pool and a tea lounge, plus a terrace with scenic views.
Simple rooms, some offering sea views, in a low-key hotel with an airy restaurant & an outdoor pool.
Being surrounded by nature’s lush greenery and the melodious calls of the wild makes it a real ‘escape’ from the hectic urban world. Chaarya Resort & Spa is all about luxurious living in an aesthetically pleasing environment, delectable cuisine and plenty of outdoor activities to indulge in. You can take time to rejuvenate at the Ayurveda spa or enjoy the warm waters of the outdoor swimming pool and the massaging jets of the Jacuzzi. Most significantly the hotel is just 30 minutes from the Yala National Park, the most popular and the second largest National Park in the country, famed for having one of the highest leopard densities in the world, making it the ideal location from where to launch your explorations. Chaarya Resort & Spa renowned for its warm hospitality and friendly-caring service promises an unforgettable stay in one of the finest hotels in the country.
Located on the eastern border of Udawalawe National Park and overlooking a lake, Big Game Camp Udawalawe features tented accommodations with modern comforts including a private bathroom. The campground is a 30-minute drive from the main entrance of the park and a 45-minute drive from the Elephant transit home. Colombo is approximately 101 mi away while Bandaranaike International Airport is 111 mi from the airport. Each fan-cooled tent can be sealed and features raised beds with mattresses, pillows, bed linen and attached, partitioned bathroom with shower and toilet. Towels and free bottled water for meals are provided.
Set among palm trees near the Gin Ganga River, this relaxed hotel is 2 km from the A17, 12 km from the Patna View Point in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve and 14 km from the Kiruwana Ella Waterfall. Bright rooms provide minibars, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and air-conditioning, as well as private bathrooms. Breakfast is complimentary. Amenities include an airy restaurant and an outdoor pool. Parking is available.
| Place | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Colombo | Shangri-La Hotel |
| Kandy | The Kandy House |
| Nuwara Eliya | Jetwing St. Andrews |
| Arugam Bay | The Spice Trail |
| Yala | Wild Coast Tented Lodge |
| Udawalawe | Hotel Centauria Wild |
| Sinharaja | Rain Forest Ecolodge |
| Period - Opulent | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 16 April 2021- 30 Sept 2021 | For Price Please Contact us |
| 01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price Please Contact Us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
| Place | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Colombo | Cinnamon Grand |
| Kandy | Earls Regency |
| Nuwara Eliya | The Grand Hotel |
| Arugam Bay | The Danish Villa Hotel |
| Yala | Cinnamon Wild |
| Udawalawe | Elephant Trails |
| Sinharaja | Rain Forest Ecolodge |
| Period - Luxury | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 16 April 2021- 30 Sept 2021 | For Price Please Contact Us |
| 01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price Please Contact Us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
| Place | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Colombo | ZMAX fairway Colombo |
| Kandy | Earls Regent |
| Nuwara Eliya | Blackpool Hotel |
| Arugam Bay | Arugambay Roccos |
| Yala | Chaarya by Chandrika |
| Udawalawe | Big Game Camp |
| Sinharaja | Lavenro Hotel & Resort |
| Period - Economy | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 16 April 2021- 30 Sept 2021 | For Price Please Contact Us |
| 01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price please contact us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
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