Sri Lanka Retreat

Day1: Arrival in Colombo (Approx. 35KM/45Mins)

Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, our representative will receive you warmly. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka. Your first destination will be Colombo. Check in to the Hotel and Relax. Overnight Stay at a Hotel in Colombo.

Day2: Colombo - Kandy (Approx. 120KM/4Hrs)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants, located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa province in Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. The orphanage was founded to care for and protect the many orphaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Kandy (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Kandy, a mountain city in Sri Lanka, was home to the Sinhalese kings from 1592 to 1815. It is also the site of Sri Dalada Maligawa, also called the Temple of the Tooth, as a special container holds a tooth of the Buddha. Over the years, the relic came to be very important politically; the belief was that the holder of the sacred tooth was the one who would have power over the Buddhist population. The Sacred City of Kandy was appointed the status of World Heritage Site in 1988, mainly due to the Temple of the Tooth.

Places you will be visiting in Kandy.

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – en route
• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Royal Botanical Garden
• Gem Museum
• Cultural Dance Show

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Day3: Colombo - Kandy (Approx. 120KM/4Hrs)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Dambulla (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

The Golden Dambulla Cave Temple has been a pilgrimage destination for the past 22 centuries. It’s also the largest and best-preserved cave temple on the island (there are others). The Dambulla Cave Temple was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 to preserve the magnificent wall paintings and over 150 statues in and around the temple.

Sigiriya (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

The rocky outcrop of Sigiriya holds the ancient remains of King Kassapa’s palace from the 5th century AD. The top is reachable by stairs built on the side of the mountain and features the Lion Rock and the remains of the palace and fortress. Visitors will see the magnificence of the place when they reach the top, complete with a 360-degree view of the jungle below. The water reservoirs that collect rainwater are still there and in good condition. Sigiriya was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

Places you will be visiting in Dambulla

• Dambulla Cave Temple
• Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress

Back to the Hotel in Kandy

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Day4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 85KM/3Hrs)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Nuwara Eliya

The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls, and Tea Plantations. Samuel Baker, the discoverer of Lake Albert and the explorer of the Nile in 1846, founded the city. It is supposed to be one of the island's coldest places, but it is just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. Many buildings retain features from the colonial period such as the Queen’s Cottage, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, Post office, etc... Town attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating on Lake Gregory.

Places you will be visiting in Nuwara Eliya

• Ambuluwawa Tower – en route
• Ramboda Waterfalls
• Ramboda Hanuman Temple
• Tea Factory visit
• Gregory Lake + Boat Ride
• Seetha Amman Temple
• Pink Post Office

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day5: Nuwara Eliya - Ella (Approx. 60KM/2Hrs)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Ella

About 250km away from Colombo is the picturesque hamlet of Ella in the Badulla district in its hill country charm. It draws attention to sites associated with the legendary tale of the Ramayanaya, including the Ravana Ella, and Ravana cave. One of the highlights of visiting Ella is the Ella Gap which affords one of the most breathtaking views of the terrain after a hike up the Ella Rock. You can also plan other easy-going excursions and encounter waterfalls along the way.

Places you will be visiting in Ella

• Little Adams Peak

• Nine Arch Bridge
• Ravana Waterfalls

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Ella

Day6: Ella - Mirissa (Approx. 180KM / 4Hrs 30Mins)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Places you will be visiting en route

• Lipton Seat
• Adisham Bungalow

And then proceed to Mirissa

Mirissa

Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometers south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level. Mirissa’s beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination. Fringing two sandy bays separated by a rock island reachable at low tide, Mirissa feels hidden away compared to Sri Lanka’s other busier resort towns. While the quiet sands are sprinkled with bars and surf rentals, it’s Mirissa’s October to March whale-watching boat trips that steal the show.

Places you will be visiting in Mirissa

• Mirissa Beach
• Coconut Tree Hill

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Mirissa.

Day7: Mirissa

With a Packed breakfast can proceed to whale watching (Approx. the activity will finish by 11 am)

Back to Hotel and Leisure

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Mirissa.

Day8: Mirissa - Bentota - Colombo (Approx. 165KM/4Hr 30Mins)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Places you will be visiting en route

• Detuch Fort in Galle

And then proceed to Bentota

Bentota

Bentota is located 64km south of Colombo in the South-western coastal belt of Sri Lanka. Bentota is famed as the prime beach resort of the southwestern and southern coastal belts of Sri Lanka. South of the city of Colombo, the city of Kalutara with its fine beach is the gateway to southwestern and southern bay beaches. Kalutara is the next popular beach after Bentota. The Beruwala Bay Beach which is found just before reaching Aluthgama at the Bentota Bridge and Bentota Bay Beach just over the bridge are the most popular twin beaches along the coast. The coast towards the further South too is replete with lovely topical beaches making it ideal for a perfect beach holiday with the sun and sand.

Places you will be visiting in Bentota

• Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
• Madu River Boat Safari

And then proceed to Colombo.

Colombo

The tour will begin from the Fort area of Colombo which has been named fort because of it being a fort during the times of the Portuguese and Dutch. Later we will take you to Colombo National Museum to see some of the great specimens of arts crafts and archeology of Colombo. You will drive through the commercial areas and drive past Pettah, a colorful Oriental bazaar with a mix of people, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques, and temples. You have a chance to see a Hindu Temple, a Buddhist Temple, and the Jami Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque of Colombo. Continue your tour of Colombo through the Wolfendhal Dutch Church, and Hulfts dorp Law Courts as you drive along the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and also visit the Independence Square and Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall.

Places you will be visiting in Colombo

• Galle Face
• Petah Bazaar
• Town Hall
• BMICH
• Colombo Museum
• Independence Square
• Jami Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque
• Gangaramaya Temple

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Colombo

Day9: Departure from Colombo (Approx. 35KM/45Mins)

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the airport for the Departure Flight

Hotel Details: 

• Colombo: Pegasus Reef or similar
• Kandy: Royal Classic Resort or similar
• Nuwara Eliya: Araliya Red or similar
• Ella: Bandarawela Hotel or similar 
• Mirissa: Mandara Resort or similar

Note: Visa is free for India based on the Evisa fee waiver scheme for citizens of India and is valid until further notice for tourist visa 30 days single entry visa category only. If any changes in the notice it will be informed accordingly. For other residents need to check.