Sri Lanka Essentials Explorer – 6 Days

• Greeted at the airport and proceed to Sigiriya (Approx. 4 hrs 30 min – 150 km).
• Stop for local lunch and observe rural farming and wildlife en route.
• Climb the world-famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, explore its gardens, frescoes, and royal ruins.
• Visit a nearby lake village to see local lifestyles and optional bullock cart ride.

• Start the day with a hearty breakfast and visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, home to centuries-old Buddhist murals.
• Drive towards Kandy, the last royal capital (Approx. 2 hrs 30 min – 95 km).
• Stop at a herbal and spice garden in Matale for a short guided tour.
• In Kandy, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, housing a revered relic of Lord Buddha.
• Stroll around Kandy Lake and explore the local handicraft market and gem museum.
• Enjoy a vibrant Kandyan cultural dance performance in the evening.

• Travel through scenic mountains and tea-clad hills to Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 2 hrs 30 min – 75 km).
• Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya en route, home to 4,000+ species of flora.
• Stop at a tea factory and plantation to see tea-making processes and enjoy a tasting session.
• Explore the colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya town, visiting Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and Post Office.
• End the day with leisure time or a walk through the town’s cool misty streets.

• Depart early and pass through Ella, stopping at Ravana Falls and the Nine Arches Bridge (Approx. 5 hrs – 180 km).
• Optional: Enjoy lunch or coffee at a café in Ella.
• Arrive in Yala and relax at your lodge or resort.

• Embark on an early morning safari in Yala National Park, spotting leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birds.
• After the safari, drive towards Colombo (Approx. 6 hrs – 300 km).
• Upon arrival, enjoy a quick city orientation tour and visit Galle Face Green.

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport after breakfast for your departure.