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Ceylon Round Tour

13 Nights / 14 Days

Ceylon Round Tour

This 14-day tour gives you a complete journey through Sri Lanka’s most famous historical sites, wildlife parks, and coastal landscapes. You will start by exploring the country’s ancient history, visiting the massive cave temples of Dambulla, the rock fortress of Sigiriya, and the sacred ruins of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. These stops offer a clear look into the island’s rich past and early Buddhist heritage before you move on to the beautiful white sands of Trincomalee on the east coast.

The second half of your trip shifts to nature and wildlife. You will travel up into the cool climates of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya to see sprawling botanical gardens, scenic tea plantations, and stunning mountain views at World’s End. After a beautiful train ride to Ella, the journey heads south for a jeep safari in Yala National Park to spot leopards and elephants. Your grand tour finally wraps up along the southern coastline, visiting natural blowholes and relaxing on the popular Unawatuna beach.

Package Inclusions

  • Accommodation in a shared double basis at proposed hotels, subject to availability.
  • Chauffeur-guide and vehicle (A/C private car) for the duration of the tour.
  • Both airport transfers.
  • Government taxes.
  • Expert advice and support prior to and during the tour.
  • Meal plan as per the respective price option.
  • Water bottles.
  • All site entrance tickets for 2 pax with price options 3 & 4.

Itinerary

  • Arrive at the airport and travel to your hotel in Negombo.
  • Take time to rest and recover from your flight.
  • Explore Negombo town, do some sightseeing, and try traditional Sri Lankan food.
  • Overnight stay in Negombo.
  • Have a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and travel to Dambulla.
  • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country.
  • View the ancient Buddhist statues and paintings inside the caves.
  • Overnight stay in Dambulla.
  • Climb the famous Sigiriya Lion's Rock and view the ancient frescoes.
  • Travel to Polonnaruwa to explore the well-planned ancient city ruins.
  • Overnight stay in Dambulla.
  • Travel toward Anuradhapura.
  • Stop at Mihintale, a mountain peak recognized as the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
  • Visit the Aukana Buddha Statue, a massive figure carved out of a solid rock face.
  • Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
  • Spend the day exploring the ancient capital of Anuradhapura.
  • Visit the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, the oldest historically documented human-planted tree in the world.
  • Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
  • Depart the ancient cities and travel to the eastern port city of Trincomalee.
  • Spend your time relaxing on the scenic, white sands of Nilaveli Beach.
  • Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
  • Take a short boat ride to Pigeon Island from Nilaveli Beach.
  • Enjoy swimming, fishing, or hiking to the top of the island for a great view of the area.
  • Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
  • Travel from Trincomalee to the hill capital of Kandy.
  • Stop at the Matale Spice Garden along the way to learn about rare Sri Lankan spices.
  • Watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance in the evening.
  • Overnight stay in Kandy.
  • Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see the elephants bathing and being fed.
  • Take a city tour of Kandy and see its unique architecture.
  • Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
  • Overnight stay in Kandy.
  • Explore the massive plant and orchid collections at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
  • Travel to Nuwara Eliya, stopping at the Bluefield Tea Gardens and Factory at Ramboda.
  • Take a guided tour to see how tea is grown, picked, and processed.
  • Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
  • Explore Nuwara Eliya, a town known for its cool climate and British colonial buildings.
  • Visit the World's End viewpoint to see the sweeping mountain drop-offs.
  • Take a scenic train ride through the mountains, tunnels, and tea fields to Ella.
  • Overnight stay in Ella.
  • Travel from the mountains of Ella down to Tissamaharamaya.
  • Stop to see the Rawana Waterfalls on the way.
  • Visit the Buduruwagala Temple complex to see seven tall statues carved directly into the rock.
  • Overnight stay in Tissamaharamaya.
  • Visit Tissa Lake and the historical Tissa Temple in the morning.
  • Go on a wildlife jeep safari in Yala National Park to spot leopards, elephants, and a variety of birds.
  • Overnight stay in Tissamaharamaya.
  • Travel along the southern coast toward Galle.
  • Stop at Tangalle Beach and visit the Kudawella Blow Hole to see water shoot high into the air.
  • End your tour relaxing at the beautiful and calm Unawatuna Beach.

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