Ceylon Pabasara
Holidays
Upon arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport, our representative will meet you and manage your transfer to your Negombo hotel. Situated just 10 kilometers from the airport, the vibrant coastal town of Negombo is the perfect gateway to Sri Lanka.
Overnight: NegomboBegin your day by traveling to the Cultural Triangle, followed by an afternoon journey to Ritigala, where a two-hour trek leads you through a dense forest rich with orchids to reveal a hidden ancient monastery.
Overnight: SigiriyaJourney into the countryside to immerse yourself in traditional Sri Lankan village life by first taking a leisurely walk through the tranquil surroundings. Next, step into a canoe to glide across an ancient reservoir bustling with diverse bird species.
Overnight: SigiriyaIn the morning, you will scale the magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya, a fifth-century UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka that rises two hundred meters above the landscape. Built by King Kashyapa the First as his royal citadel, this engineering marvel features ancient hydraulic gardens, vibrant frescoes, and a monumental Lion?s Paw gateway, drawing visitors to climb its twelve hundred steps to the summit.
Overnight: SigiriyaToday, you will journey deeper into the island's lush interior toward Kandy, the historic hill country capital and the last bastion of the ancient Sri Lankan kings. As you ascend, the scenery shifts into rolling green hills and mist-shrouded landscapes.
Overnight: KandyThis morning, begin your day with a leisurely stroll through the lush expanses of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, renowned for its world-class collection of orchids, towering avenue of royal palms, and historic canopy trees.
Overnight: NuwaraeliyaYour day begins at first light as you journey to the misty expanses of Horton Plains National Park to embark on an invigorating six-mile trek. As you traverse the wild, wind-swept grasslands and cloud forests, the trail leads you past the roaring waters of Baker's Falls, a perfect spot to take in the rugged natural beauty of the highlands.
Overnight: NuwaraeliyaLeaving the cool mountain air behind, you will descend from the central highlands today and journey toward the sun-drenched plains of the southern coast. Your destination is a wilderness lodge or safari hotel located on the fringes of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's premier wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight: YalaYour day begins before dawn with a sunrise game drive into Bundala National Park, an internationally recognized RAMSAR wetland site that serves as a vital wintering ground for migratory birds. Equipped with binoculars, you will explore the park's lagoons and salt pans to spot majestic greater flamingos, storks, and rare waders, alongside resident wildlife like crocodiles and herds of elephants.
Overnight: YalaThis morning, rise early for a second game drive into the untamed wilderness of Yala National Park, maximizing your chances of spotting the park's iconic leopards, sloth bears, and magnificent tusker elephants when they are most active at dawn. After returning to your lodge for a hearty breakfast and checking out, you will leave the coastal scrub behind and head inland toward Udawalawe National Park.
Overnight: UdawalawaEnjoy a relaxing, late morning and a leisurely breakfast after your recent early safari wake-up calls. Next, head to the nearby Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home to watch a heartwarming midday milk-feeding session of rescued orphan calves being rehabilitated for return to the wild.
Overnight: UdawalawaRise before dawn to begin your journey south toward the coastal jewel of Galle, making an immersive detour into the emerald heart of Sri Lanka?s wilderness. Your route takes you deep into the ancient canopy of the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site alive with vibrant, endemic biodiversity.
Overnight: GalleThis morning, explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort on a private walking tour with a local resident to discover colonial history, hidden architecture, and the iconic lighthouse. After taking in ocean views from the ancient ramparts, drive north through lush tropical landscapes to your luxury beachfront resort for a relaxing afternoon by the sea.
Overnight: GalleSpend today entirely at your own pace. Relax on the golden sands by the Indian Ocean or enjoy the resort's premium facilities, from the infinity pool and fitness centre to curated guest activities
Overnight: GalleWe depart Bentota this morning and drive the 110 km to Katunayake Airport where the tour will end.
Overnight: Airport