Ceylon Pabasara
Holidays
Upon arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport, our representative will meet you and manage your transfer to your Colombo hotel. Since no sightseeing is scheduled for today, you're free to arrive at your own convenience.
Overnight: ColomboA morning walking tour of Colombo's Fort district reveals layers of Portuguese, Dutch, and British history standing beside Hindu temples and modern high-rises, while the nearby streets of Pettah plunge you into a vibrant maze of spice, fruit, and textile stalls.
Overnight: ChilawWe turn inland today to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's oldest royal capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, established in 377 BCE. It serves as the cradle of Sri Lankan Buddhism and an active pilgrimage site famed for advanced engineering, massive reservoirs, and colossal stupas.
Overnight: SigiriyaEarly in the morning, visit the famous UNESCO site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, towering nearly 600ft high. The capital of the Sinhalese kingdom in the 5th century, the rock was home to an elaborate royal palace that was accessed through the mouth of a huge carved lion.
Overnight: SigiriyaEarly morning optional hot air balloon ride over Kandalama and Dambulla. Experience serenity and beauty as you fly over lush jungles, misty hills, serene lakes and ancient temples (weather permitting and pre-bookable between Nov-Mar only). Visit the ancient, UNESCO-listed city of Polonnaruwa this morning, for a further glimpse into the country?s elaborate royal history. The second-most ancient kingdom in the country, this once-flourishing empire was the capital of Sri Lanka between the 11th and 13th centuries and is today scattered with temples, shrines and other archaeological treasures.
Overnight: SigiriyaOur journey south to Kandy, the island?s last royal capital, includes three culturally rich stops. We begin at the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple, where five cool, rock-cut chambers offer a fragrant retreat filled with 2,000-year-old painted murals and statues.
Overnight: KandyThis morning, visit Sri Lanka?s most revered site ? the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, built in the 16th century to house the relic of a tooth of the Buddha.
Overnight: KandyThis morning we board one of Sri Lanka's great train rides ? the hill-country route to Nanu Oya and along the way, admire verdant tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and quaint villages.
Overnight: NuwaraeliyaEnjoy a free day to relax and explore at leisure, or join an optional tour to the breathtaking Horton Plains.
Overnight: NuwaraeliyaAfter breakfast, head to Yala National Park, the country?s second-biggest national park, located on the island?s southeast coast.
Overnight: YalaRelax at leisure this morning or venture out on an optional morning game drive through Yala National Park to observe the active wildlife during the early hours of the day (pre-bookable).
Overnight: YalaWe follow the coast to Galle this morning, where the historic coastal fort city of Galle, visiting the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort ? the walled city centre, known for its Dutch colonial architecture and home to cafes, boutiques and galleries lining cobbled streets.
Overnight: MirissaAlong the way, stop at the Koggala Mangrove Conservation and Restoration Project to learn about mangroves and get a glimpse into the project?s unique planting methods. Head out on a boat to explore the mangroves and sample local snacks back at the farm.
Overnight: KoggalaEnjoy another day at your beach hotel; relax by the pool, or head to the beach as you make the most of your final day in this captivating country.For an optional excursion, you can take a quick, tranquil boat ride to Madol Duwa Island or explore traditional Sri Lankan heritage at the neighboring Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum. Alternatively, Koggala provides the perfect laid-back coastal setting to simply unwind and relax after a busy travel schedule.
Overnight: Koggala
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