Coastal & Culture Escape

• Breakfast at hotel
• Leave to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (optional)
• In the evening, enjoy a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park (optional)
• Return to hotel

Sigiriya

Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress known for its massive column of rock that rises nearly 200 meters high. The site dates back to the reign of King Kasyapa (477–495 AD), who chose this location as his new capital.

He decorated the walls with frescoes and built an impressive palace on top of the rock, accessible only through the mouth of an enormous carved lion.

Minneriya National Park

This national park is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers. Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Wewa, the park spans 88.9 sq km and includes scrub, forest, and wetlands that provide shelter for toque macaques, sambar deer, buffalo, crocodiles, and occasionally leopards.

The dry season, from April to October, is considered the best time to visit, as water levels recede and expose grasses for grazing. During this time, elephants—sometimes numbering 200 or more—gather to feed and bathe in what is known as “The Gathering.”

Birdlife is also abundant, with species such as little cormorants, painted storks, herons, and large pelicans commonly seen fishing in the shallow waters.

• After having breakfast, proceed to Kandy
• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple en route (optional)
• Check in to hotel and leisure
• In the evening, leave to visit the Temple of the Tooth (optional)
• Return to hotel

Kandy

Enjoy a city tour of Kandy – the last kingdom of the Sinhalese, taking in the sights of Upper Lake Drive and the Market Square on the way to pay homage to one of the most sacred religious sites in Sri Lanka.

Kandy Lake

Kandy Lake is a great place for people-watching in the shade of ancient trees. Enjoy a relaxing walk with your travel companion and soak in the serene surroundings.

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Driver will pick you up around 09:00 AM and proceed to Nuwara Eliya
• Enjoy the view of Ramboda Waterfalls and visit a tea factory
• Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

Explore the City’s Colonial History

Nuwara Eliya is full of colonial buildings such as the famous Post Office, which is housed in an 1894 Tudor Manor.

Smell the Bloom at Hakgala Gardens

At 5400 ft above sea level, Hakgala Botanical Garden has a history dating back to 1862. Take a walk amidst the blooms and become captivated by its beauty.

Take a Boat Ride on Gregory Lake

Your trip to Nuwara Eliya is not complete without a walk along the picturesque paths of Gregory Lake, surrounded by cool breezes and stunning sunset hues.

Gregory Lake was used for watersports and promenades during colonial times, and little has changed since. Get on a boat and take in the beautiful surroundings.

• 06:30 – 10:30 AM: Enjoy Horton Plains trekking
• Clients will be picked up around 05:00 AM by an outside vehicle and proceed to Horton Plains entrance
• Driver will purchase tickets on arrival
• Box breakfast will be provided by the hotel (fruits and sandwiches) to enjoy before starting the trek
• The trek covers approximately 9 km, with the main highlight being World’s End, which has a dramatic 1000 m drop
• Recommendation: Wear warm clothing (jersey) and carry a hat or umbrella
• Return to hotel and leisure

• After breakfast at the hotel, leave the hill country and proceed towards Colombo
• After a long drive, check in to the hotel and relax
• In the evening, leave for a city and shopping tour

Colombo

A drive through the city will take you to Fort and Pettah – the commercial area of the city – and the tree-lined Colombo 07 (Cinnamon Gardens). Colombo 3, 4, 5, and 8 are the prime residential areas of the city.

Visit Fort and Pettah for shopping, the Hindu Temple at Sea Street lined with goldsmith shops, the Dutch Church at Wolfendaal dating back to 1749, and the historic Davatagaha Mosque.

Other attractions include Independence Hall, B.M.I.C.H, the Zoological Gardens, and the National Museum, offering a glimpse into Colombo’s rich culture and heritage.