From $900.00
Day 1 begins with your arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, followed by a direct drive into the Cultural Triangle where you start with an authentic Dambulla village tour featuring a bullock-cart ride and home-cooked meal, before climbing the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the afternoon to explore its frescoes, water gardens, and panoramic summit views; Day 2 continues east to Polonnaruwa, where you spend the day cycling through the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, visiting the royal palace, Gal Vihara Buddha statues, and ancient irrigation systems; Day 3 travels south to Kandy, stopping at Embekke Devalaya with its intricate wooden carvings, before continuing to the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and enjoying a sunset stroll around Kandy Lake; Day 4 brings the scenic train journey into the highlands to Ella, where you hike a rewarding section of the Pekoe Trail through tea plantations and visit a working tea factory to learn about Ceylon tea production; Day 5 remains in Ella with an early sunrise hike up Little Adam's Peak followed by an adrenaline-filled zipline experience at Flying Ravana Adventure Park; Day 6 continues east across the highlands to Arugam Bay, where you visit Elephant Rock for coastal views and relax on the golden sands of the beach; Day 7 explores more of the east coast with a visit to Panama Beach and a hike up Crocodile Rock for sweeping sunset views over the ocean; Day 8 heads south to Yala National Park for an exciting jeep safari in search of leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and crocodiles, followed by a sunset visit to Kirinda Temple overlooking the Indian Ocean; Day 9 concludes in Galle, where you visit a sea turtle hatchery to learn about conservation, enjoy a final swim and lunch at Unawatuna, and then transfer along the coast back to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and drive directly into the Cultural Triangle. Begin with an authentic Dambulla village tour, complete with a bullock-cart ride and home-cooked meal. In the afternoon, climb the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress, with its frescoes, water gardens, and panoramic summit views.
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Drive a short way east to the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. Spend the day exploring its UNESCO-listed ruins by bicycle, including the royal palace, stone Buddha statues at Gal Vihara, and ancient irrigation tanks that powered this once-mighty kingdom.
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Travel south through hill country to Kandy. Stop at the elegant wooden Embekke Devalaya, famous for its intricate carvings, and continue to Kandy in time to visit the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and stroll around the picturesque lake at sunset.
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Take the famously scenic train ride into the highlands to Ella. Hike Pekoe Trail Stage 16, a rewarding walk through tea plantations with sweeping mountain views, then take a guided tour of a working tea factory to learn how Ceylon tea is made.
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Begin with an early hike to the top of Little Adam's Peak for breathtaking sunrise views over the surrounding valleys. In the afternoon, get your heart racing on the zipline at Flying Ravana adventure park before a relaxed evening in Ella town.
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Drive east through the central highlands to the laid-back surf town of Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka's east coast. Visit nearby Elephant Rock for spectacular ocean views, then settle in to your beachfront hotel and enjoy the rest of the day on the golden curve of Arugam Bay.
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Spend a relaxed second day on the east coast. Visit the wild and quiet Panama Beach for a stretch of unspoilt sands, then hike up Crocodile Rock for sweeping coastal views, ending the day with a sunset surf or beachside dinner.
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Drive south along the coast to Yala. Embark on an exhilarating jeep safari in Yala National Park, famous for the world's highest density of leopards, plus elephants, sloth bears, and crocodiles. Round off the day with a sunset visit to the seaside Kirinda Temple.
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Continue west along the southern coast to Galle. Visit a sea turtle hatchery to learn about conservation efforts, then enjoy a final swim and lunch at Unawatuna Beach. In the afternoon, transfer up the coast to Bandaranaike International Airport for your homeward flight.
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