11 Days Around The Srilanka
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Visit: Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, เถเถงเทเถฑเทเถบเถ 11450, Sri Lanka
Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo City Tour & Negombo
Stop At: Gangaramaya Temple, Sri Lanka
Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wolvendaal Church, Wolfendhal
In 1736 Governor of Ceylon, Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff, sought approval from the Dutch East India Company to demolish the existing church within the Colombo Fort and construct a new one on the same site. However, the VOC refused this request, and it wasnโt until the arrival of Governor Julius Valentyn Stein van Gollenesse in 1743 that the impasse was overcome.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Independence Square, is a popular stopping place on a city tour so visitors can walk around the structure or relax in the shade of the avenue of mango trees. Close to the Square is the Arcade, a modern shopping mall housed in former colonial government buildings brightened with a fountain, covered ponds, and more statues of lions.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Colombo National Museum, is one of two museums in Colombo. It is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as the Red Mosque, is one of Colomboโs oldest mosques. The Arabs arrived for the first time in Sri Lanka for trade in the 7th century AD. As olden day Ceylon was a hub for trade and was right in the middle of the spice and silk routes; they maintained a constant presence in Sri Lanka since that time by either migrating or intermarrying with the locals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Negombo Lagoon
Cruise in the cool of the morning when the birds are most active and fishing boats are returning from the sea. The shores of the lagoon are buzzing with activity as hundreds of fishing families deliver their catch to the fish markets and wash their nets along the beach. Also you will be able to explore the famous Negombo Lagoon where the crabs/lobsters and fish are a plenty.
Duration: 1 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation included: New Queen's Palace Negombo
Day 2: Habarana
Stop At: Negombo Fish Market
Each day, fishers take their oruvas and go out in search of the fish for which Negombo is famous. Theyโre a fine sight as they sweep home into the lagoon after a fishing trip. Fish auctions on the beach and sales at the fish market near the fort.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pidurangala Rock
Pidurangala Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pidurangala village of Matale District, The temple was constructed on a massive rock called Pidurangala, which is located a few kilometers north of the historical fort Sigiriya.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation included: Elephant Entrance Habarana
Day 3: Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress (5th Century AD) of Sri Lanka is situated in Matale district near Dambulla. Recorded as a UNESCO world heritage, Sigiriya being a fortress citadel and had been well designed for its defences by having ramparts and moats built around it. There are several approaches to the inner city and the most prominent is the Western entrance. From the summit of the rock, the land areas up to distances of tens of miles can be watched making it hard for the enemy to make a surprised attack to the kingdom. King Kashyapa is credited with this magnificent creation and the elaborate water garden which faces west looking from the top terrace of the rock. The world famous frescoes of the โheavenly maidensโ are painted on the western facia of the rock overlooking the fountains of the western water garden, which come alive during the rainy season, remaining functioning to modern day.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Polonnaruwa
Another UNESCO world heritage site, according to the chronicles, during the 12th century forced his way to the throne of Sri Lanka as King Prakrama Bahu the great. Establishing himself in Polonnaruwa, a capital worthy of authority and ambition of the ruler, he proceeded to show himself as a successful warrior and a great administrator, during which time he, through a medium of a dam nine miles long created the โThe Sea of Parakramaโ harvesting rain water to be used in the dry period of the year for cultivation purposes, carving the irrigation brilliance of Sri Lankanโs in stone.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Elephant Entrance Habarana
Day 4: Kandy
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Rock Cave Temple (UNESCO world heritage site) Located at an elevation of 1118 feet from the sea level, the Dambulugala raises as a massive rock from the surrounding plains of Dambulla. It is home to the Worldโs most acclaimed Cave complex of magnificent Buddha Images and Rock Paintings of vivid colours and shapes constructed and painted from around the 2nd Century . and continued up to the Kandyan era of the 18th Century, thus forming an unbroken line of history and painting styles of Sri Lanka through 2500 years.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Tooth.
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Held in Kandy town, this cultural show depicts various forms of Kandyan dancing which was once native to the area but has now spread to different regions of the island. Originated from a dance performed by Indian shamans who came to the island, Kandyan dancing plays an important role in Sri Lankan culture and is a much-anticipated event during perahera processions. During the show, you will see several dances trace their origins back to the ancient ritual as well as energetic acrobatic performances where the men perform a series of leaping pirouettes and stunts such as plate-spinning and the dramatic โfire walkโ which ends the show.
Duration 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Oak Ray Regency Hotel Kandy
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall
Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, Altitude of the falls is 945 m above sea level.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Horton Plains National Park,
start early as possible and dress to avoid the morning chill, but youโll need to cover your head by afternoon from the burning blue skies. An arduous track often covered in mist and drenched in dew, the places to see are bakersโ falls, the chimney pool done by a long forgotten colonial planter and the mini worldโs end and worldโs end. During the day time both mini and main Worldโs Ends are covered with mist and clouds, however during the month of February, itโs clear and offer a breath taking view across the southern parts of Sri Lanka, one must have the patience to wait at these points for clouds to clear to get a glimpse of a steep drop and a tea estate beneath Worldโs End. To get to the Bakerโs fallโs, you have to deviate from the main trail on a difficult downward path.
The National Park which is the identical to a savannah, is frequented by Elk, Deer, Giant Squirrel, Wild Boar, Wild Hare , Porcupine, and a variety of Migratory birds unique to this region. According to a recent count there are 16 Leopards in Horton Plains. Once this pampas like grassland was a heaven to many Elephants but has been annihilated by the colonial invaders and some accounts say that they were shot at a rate of 10 per day and today the elephant is no longer present at Horton plains.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Summer Hill Breeze Hotel Nuwaraeliya
Day 6: Ella
Stop At: Tea Factory
Sri Lanka is one of the worldโs largest exporters of tea. Introduced to the country by British tea planter James Taylor in 1867, tea irreversibly changed the topography, and even the demography of the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nine Arch Bridge, Ella
We will give you the most beautiful train ride in the world "Nanu Oya to Ella".
After the train journey we will pick up you from Ella station and you can visit Nine Arch Bridge. The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella 91 meters at a height of 24m.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Ella Gap Hotel Ella
Day 7: Explore Ella
Stop At: Little Adam's Peak
Little Adams Peak whether considering the word โLittleโ,it is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada โwhere the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called as Little Adams Peak.
It is 1141 m in height. Little Adamโs Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can consummation a worth panoramic view.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls
Ravana Ella can be spotted on Ella -Wellawaya main road. Kirinidi Oya is the water course for this beautiful cascading waterfall.
Ravana ella is related to the famous Indian epic Ramayana. According to the story king Ravana captured the prince Seetha and kept her hidden in a cave which is located behind the Ravana falls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ella Rock
Popular hike offering dramatic views from the mountain's peak, a notable place to watch the sunrise.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Ella Gap Ella
Day 8: Yala
Stop At: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Yala is the 2nd largest wildlife park in Sri Lanka. Jeep Safari tour through the wildlife Park will be an unforgettable adventure with Elephants Park also includes wide varieties of wildlife and plants. Two large rivers flow through the park and are home to about 32 species of mammals, 125 species of birds, along with many reptiles and lagoon fauna species.In our opinion Yala National park is the best place to see peafowlโs in their best suits, monkeys chattering through the bush, elephants trumpeting through the undergrowth, elusive Sri Lankan leopards gliding soundlessly through the bush hunting for their next meal, end of the dry season is the best time to see the animals around shrinking water holes.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Monarathanna Villa Yala
Day 9: Hikkaduwa Beach
Stop At: Unawatuna Beach
Two kilometres away from Galle is the famous beach resort town of Unawatuna, popular with foreign & local tourist alike for its placid turquoise blue sea, a fine reef for snorkelling also the only spot where one could spot whale shark.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Chaaya Inn Hotel / At Ease Beach Hotel / Hotel Refresh Blue
Day 10: Free & Easy at Hikkaduwa beach
Breakfast at the hotel you can relax on the beach
Meals included Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation - Chaaya Inn Hotel / Hotel Refresh Blue / At Ease Beach hotel
Day 11 Departure to airport
Stop At:Sea Turtle
The Turtle Care Centre at Kosgoda beach is one of 18 turtle hatcheries along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is also very popular as all five species of turtles that visit Sri Lanka nest in Kosgoda. This is not so with many of the other hatcheries around the island whose beaches host only some of the species.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort
was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of โan urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.โ
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo City Tour & Negombo
Stop At: Gangaramaya Temple, Sri Lanka
Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wolvendaal Church, Wolfendhal
In 1736 Governor of Ceylon, Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff, sought approval from the Dutch East India Company to demolish the existing church within the Colombo Fort and construct a new one on the same site. However, the VOC refused this request, and it wasnโt until the arrival of Governor Julius Valentyn Stein van Gollenesse in 1743 that the impasse was overcome.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Independence Square, is a popular stopping place on a city tour so visitors can walk around the structure or relax in the shade of the avenue of mango trees. Close to the Square is the Arcade, a modern shopping mall housed in former colonial government buildings brightened with a fountain, covered ponds, and more statues of lions.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Colombo National Museum, is one of two museums in Colombo. It is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as the Red Mosque, is one of Colomboโs oldest mosques. The Arabs arrived for the first time in Sri Lanka for trade in the 7th century AD. As olden day Ceylon was a hub for trade and was right in the middle of the spice and silk routes; they maintained a constant presence in Sri Lanka since that time by either migrating or intermarrying with the locals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Negombo Lagoon
Cruise in the cool of the morning when the birds are most active and fishing boats are returning from the sea. The shores of the lagoon are buzzing with activity as hundreds of fishing families deliver their catch to the fish markets and wash their nets along the beach. Also you will be able to explore the famous Negombo Lagoon where the crabs/lobsters and fish are a plenty.
Duration: 1 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation included: New Queen's Palace Negombo
Day 2: Habarana
Stop At: Negombo Fish Market
Each day, fishers take their oruvas and go out in search of the fish for which Negombo is famous. Theyโre a fine sight as they sweep home into the lagoon after a fishing trip. Fish auctions on the beach and sales at the fish market near the fort.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pidurangala Rock
Pidurangala Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pidurangala village of Matale District, The temple was constructed on a massive rock called Pidurangala, which is located a few kilometers north of the historical fort Sigiriya.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation included: Elephant Entrance Habarana
Day 3: Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress (5th Century AD) of Sri Lanka is situated in Matale district near Dambulla. Recorded as a UNESCO world heritage, Sigiriya being a fortress citadel and had been well designed for its defences by having ramparts and moats built around it. There are several approaches to the inner city and the most prominent is the Western entrance. From the summit of the rock, the land areas up to distances of tens of miles can be watched making it hard for the enemy to make a surprised attack to the kingdom. King Kashyapa is credited with this magnificent creation and the elaborate water garden which faces west looking from the top terrace of the rock. The world famous frescoes of the โheavenly maidensโ are painted on the western facia of the rock overlooking the fountains of the western water garden, which come alive during the rainy season, remaining functioning to modern day.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Polonnaruwa
Another UNESCO world heritage site, according to the chronicles, during the 12th century forced his way to the throne of Sri Lanka as King Prakrama Bahu the great. Establishing himself in Polonnaruwa, a capital worthy of authority and ambition of the ruler, he proceeded to show himself as a successful warrior and a great administrator, during which time he, through a medium of a dam nine miles long created the โThe Sea of Parakramaโ harvesting rain water to be used in the dry period of the year for cultivation purposes, carving the irrigation brilliance of Sri Lankanโs in stone.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Elephant Entrance Habarana
Day 4: Kandy
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Rock Cave Temple (UNESCO world heritage site) Located at an elevation of 1118 feet from the sea level, the Dambulugala raises as a massive rock from the surrounding plains of Dambulla. It is home to the Worldโs most acclaimed Cave complex of magnificent Buddha Images and Rock Paintings of vivid colours and shapes constructed and painted from around the 2nd Century . and continued up to the Kandyan era of the 18th Century, thus forming an unbroken line of history and painting styles of Sri Lanka through 2500 years.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Tooth.
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kandy Cultural Dance Show
Held in Kandy town, this cultural show depicts various forms of Kandyan dancing which was once native to the area but has now spread to different regions of the island. Originated from a dance performed by Indian shamans who came to the island, Kandyan dancing plays an important role in Sri Lankan culture and is a much-anticipated event during perahera processions. During the show, you will see several dances trace their origins back to the ancient ritual as well as energetic acrobatic performances where the men perform a series of leaping pirouettes and stunts such as plate-spinning and the dramatic โfire walkโ which ends the show.
Duration 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Oak Ray Regency Hotel Kandy
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall
Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, Altitude of the falls is 945 m above sea level.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Horton Plains National Park,
start early as possible and dress to avoid the morning chill, but youโll need to cover your head by afternoon from the burning blue skies. An arduous track often covered in mist and drenched in dew, the places to see are bakersโ falls, the chimney pool done by a long forgotten colonial planter and the mini worldโs end and worldโs end. During the day time both mini and main Worldโs Ends are covered with mist and clouds, however during the month of February, itโs clear and offer a breath taking view across the southern parts of Sri Lanka, one must have the patience to wait at these points for clouds to clear to get a glimpse of a steep drop and a tea estate beneath Worldโs End. To get to the Bakerโs fallโs, you have to deviate from the main trail on a difficult downward path.
The National Park which is the identical to a savannah, is frequented by Elk, Deer, Giant Squirrel, Wild Boar, Wild Hare , Porcupine, and a variety of Migratory birds unique to this region. According to a recent count there are 16 Leopards in Horton Plains. Once this pampas like grassland was a heaven to many Elephants but has been annihilated by the colonial invaders and some accounts say that they were shot at a rate of 10 per day and today the elephant is no longer present at Horton plains.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Summer Hill Breeze Hotel Nuwaraeliya
Day 6: Ella
Stop At: Tea Factory
Sri Lanka is one of the worldโs largest exporters of tea. Introduced to the country by British tea planter James Taylor in 1867, tea irreversibly changed the topography, and even the demography of the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nine Arch Bridge, Ella
We will give you the most beautiful train ride in the world "Nanu Oya to Ella".
After the train journey we will pick up you from Ella station and you can visit Nine Arch Bridge. The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella 91 meters at a height of 24m.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Ella Gap Hotel Ella
Day 7: Explore Ella
Stop At: Little Adam's Peak
Little Adams Peak whether considering the word โLittleโ,it is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada โwhere the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called as Little Adams Peak.
It is 1141 m in height. Little Adamโs Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can consummation a worth panoramic view.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls
Ravana Ella can be spotted on Ella -Wellawaya main road. Kirinidi Oya is the water course for this beautiful cascading waterfall.
Ravana ella is related to the famous Indian epic Ramayana. According to the story king Ravana captured the prince Seetha and kept her hidden in a cave which is located behind the Ravana falls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ella Rock
Popular hike offering dramatic views from the mountain's peak, a notable place to watch the sunrise.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Ella Gap Ella
Day 8: Yala
Stop At: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Yala is the 2nd largest wildlife park in Sri Lanka. Jeep Safari tour through the wildlife Park will be an unforgettable adventure with Elephants Park also includes wide varieties of wildlife and plants. Two large rivers flow through the park and are home to about 32 species of mammals, 125 species of birds, along with many reptiles and lagoon fauna species.In our opinion Yala National park is the best place to see peafowlโs in their best suits, monkeys chattering through the bush, elephants trumpeting through the undergrowth, elusive Sri Lankan leopards gliding soundlessly through the bush hunting for their next meal, end of the dry season is the best time to see the animals around shrinking water holes.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Monarathanna Villa Yala
Day 9: Hikkaduwa Beach
Stop At: Unawatuna Beach
Two kilometres away from Galle is the famous beach resort town of Unawatuna, popular with foreign & local tourist alike for its placid turquoise blue sea, a fine reef for snorkelling also the only spot where one could spot whale shark.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation included: Chaaya Inn Hotel / At Ease Beach Hotel / Hotel Refresh Blue
Day 10: Free & Easy at Hikkaduwa beach
Breakfast at the hotel you can relax on the beach
Meals included Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation - Chaaya Inn Hotel / Hotel Refresh Blue / At Ease Beach hotel
Day 11 Departure to airport
Stop At:Sea Turtle
The Turtle Care Centre at Kosgoda beach is one of 18 turtle hatcheries along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is also very popular as all five species of turtles that visit Sri Lanka nest in Kosgoda. This is not so with many of the other hatcheries around the island whose beaches host only some of the species.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Fort
was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of โan urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.โ
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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