10-Day Culture & Coast
Overview
This ten-day tour takes you to the most beautiful parts of Sri Lanka. You will start your trip near the beach and then head inland to see famous ancient cities and giant rock forts. Along the way, you can watch elephants in the wild, walk through peaceful tea farms, and take one of the most famous train rides in the world.
The second half of your trip brings you close to nature and the ocean. You will go on thrilling jeep safaris to look for leopards and bears. Finally, you will relax on the warm beaches of the south coast before exploring the busy city of Colombo. This trip offers a perfect mix of history, nature, and relaxation for anyone visiting the island.
Itinerary
Day 01
- Arrival in Colombo Airport.
- ApeLanka Tours tour guide will meet you & welcome you at the arrival gate with orchid garlands.
- You will be directly heading to nearest Negombo Beach Hotel.
- (Overnight stay at Negombo Beach Hotel)
Day 02
- After breakfast at Negombo hotel, you’ll be directly traveling to Dambulla.
- En-route visits Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where 80 disabled Elephants & babies are kept
- Baby Elephants feeding.
- Travel to Dambulla and enjoy Hiriwadunna village trip and experience bullock cart trip/ vessel trip/ tree hut/ village cooking demonstration & Tuktuk trip.
- In the afternoon enjoy a amazing jeep safari at Minneriya National Park.
- In the evening check in to Dambulla/Sigiriya hotel.
- (Overnight stay at Dambulla)
Day 03
- After breakfast at hotel start traveling to Kingdom Anuradhpura.
- Explore the whole ancient kingdom Anuradhpura.
- Sacred Sri Maha Bodhi (The oldest try in the world)
- Ruwan Weli Pagoda (highest number of relics of Load Buddha’s inside)
- Ancient swimming pool of king’s Kuttam Pokuna
- Many pagodas, palaces and ruins.
- In the afternoon travel back to Sigiriya and explore UNESCO world heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- In the evening stay in the same hotel Dambulla.
- (Overnight stay at Dambulla Hotel)
Day 04
- After breakfast at hotel starts traveling Kingdom Kandy.
- En-route visit Matale Spice Garden (Authentic Sri Lankan spices & it’s hand made products)
- En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple
- In the afternoon visit Temple of Tooth Kandy (Loard Buddhas sacred tooth relic)
- Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya, the largest and most extensive in Sri Lanka(optional)
- Next all can entertain in Kandy Cultural show(3 dancing styles in Sri Lanka)
- Visit whole Kandy City from the Kandy view point.
- Evening check in to Kandy Hotel.
- (Overnight stay at Kandy Hotel)
Day 05
- After relax breakfast at hotel go-off to check amazing Sri Lankan Gem & Jewellary Museum.
- Visit Kandy public market.
- Next visit authentic Sri Lankan Batik clothing, silk, art & craft galleries.
- In the afternoon start traveling to Nuwara Eliya.
- En-route visit Temple loop (Embekke Temple Woodcarving, Gadoladeniya Stone carving, Lankathilaka Image House)(optional)
- En-route visit & explore Ambuluwawa Mountain View tower & Nature Reserve.
- Ramboda Waterfall.
- Damro Tea factory & tea shop.
- Directly heading to Nuwara eliya & visit city places such as Strawberry Plantation, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake & Colonial Buildings.
- In the evening check in to Nuwara Eliya Hotel.
- (Overnight at Nuwara Eliya Hotel)
Day 06
- In the early morning 5.00 am go-off with breakfast packets to explore Horton Plains National Park (Trek to see Worlds end & Bakers Waterfall)
- Next head back to Nuwara eliya & Drive to Nanu Oya Railway Station
- Experience the one of the most beautiful scenic train ride in the world & directly travel to Ella Nature Paradise.
- After that enjoy the breathtaking 360 panoramic view of Little Adams Peak.
- In Ella visit & explore the iconic Nine Arch Bridge & Ella Gap.
- Next check in to Ella hotel
- (Overnight stay at Ella Hotel)
Day 07
- After breakfast at Ella hotel, you’ll be directly traveling to Yala..
- En-route explore the Ravana Falls that is one of the most popular and picturesque waterfall in Srilanka.short drive for photos and fresh air.
- Next join with Yala National Park jeep safari and it’s time to spotting leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and exotic birds.
- Watch the golden sunset over the jungle.
- Freshen up after your safari and head back to the Yala Hotel
- (Overnight stay at Yala Hotel)
Day 08
- After breakfast at Ella hotel, you’ll be directly traveling to Galle.
- En-route see Sri Lanka’s traditional stilt fishermen, balancing on poles in the shallow sea
- En-route explore the famous city of Galle & Go on a walk inside the historical Dutch Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Walk along the ramparts, explore colonial streets, cafés, and boutiques.
- En-route you can join a Madu River boat safari and fish therapy.
- Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
- Check in to Bentota Beach Hotel.
- (Overnight stay at Bentota Beach Hotel)
Day 09
- After relax breakfast at hotel start traveling Main City Colombo.
- Directly proceed to Colombo and enjoy Colombo City Tour & explore Gangarama Temple, Galleface Green, Lotus Tower, One Galleface mall,Colombo railway station, Port City Beach
- Check in to Colombo Hotel.
- (Overnight stay at Colombo Hotel)
Day 10
- After breakfast relaxing drive to Colombo airport & assist in the departure.
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