Discover Sri Lanka - 23 Nights

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From the busy city of Colombo to ancient cities and wildlife sanctuary’s, enjoy a full comprehensive tour that focuses on the cultural, historical and scenic places of Sri Lanka. Get to know more about Sri Lanka with our exclusive Travel Glen Tour Guides.

Looking at spending a few days on your own? Roam and explore the city of Colombo and Kandy at your own pace.

Select this tour if you’re looking at a long getaway to this scenic tropical island.

Day 01

On arrival you will be warmly greeted by our representative with a traditional Sri Lankan welcome and transferred to Negombo in an air-conditioned car.

Meet with your Driver/Guide

Overnight at your Hotel in Negombo (Deluxe – BB)

Day 02

Afternoon: enjoy a 2-3 hours Negombo touring including visit to the Lellama, Dutch Canal, Churches, Market, etc.

Overnight at your Hotel in Negombo (Deluxe – BB)

Day 03

After breakfast, transfer to Anuradhapura, en route visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Overnight at your Hotel in Anuradhapura (Deluxe – BB)

Day 04

After breakfast, visit the 1st Ancient site in Anuradhapura.

Overnight at your hotel in Trincomalee. (Deluxe – BB)

Day 05

After breakfast, visit the Hot Wells, Lovers Leap, Koneswaram Temple and Fort Fredrick.

Overnight at your hotel in Trincomalee. (Deluxe – BB)

Day 06

After breakfast, proceed to Dambulla, en route visit the 2nd Ancient site in Polonnaruwa.

Overnight at your hotel in Kandalama. (Deluxe – BB)

Day 07

After breakfast, climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Overnight at your hotel in Kandalama. (Deluxe – BB)

Day 08

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy, en route stop at any places of interest.

Evening at leisure on your own.

Overnight at your hotel in Kandy (Deluxe – BB)

Day 09

After breakfast, sightseeing in Kandy, Temple of the Tooth Relic, Museum, enjoy a drive around the picturesque Kandy city and lake.

Overnight at your hotel in Kandy (Deluxe – BB)

Day 10

After breakfast, proceed to Kithulgala, en route stop at any places of interest.

See the site where the famous movie “Bridge on the River Kwai” was made.

Overnight at your hotel in Kithulgala (Deluxe – BB)

Day 11

After breakfast, proceed to Peradeniya station and board the Exporail air-conditioned train on a scenic route to Nanu Oya.

Overnight at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya (Deluxe – BB)

Day 12

A packed breakfast will be supplied to you today as you travel to Hortan Plains National Park

Thereafter, enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya including Hakgala Gardens, Victoria Park and drive around Lake Gregory.

Overnight at your hotel in Kandy (Deluxe – BB)

Day 13

After breakfast, day at leisure on your own.

Later, proceed to Nanu Oya train station departing to Ella.

Overnight at your hotel in Ella (Deluxe – BB)

Day 14

After breakfast, explore Ella and mountain ranges, little Adam’s Peak etc.

Overnight at your hotel in Ella (Deluxe – BB)

Day 15

After breakfast, proceed to Yala via Bandarawela with en-route stops at all scenic places including water falls.

Overnight at your hotel in Yala (Deluxe – BB)

Day 16

After breakfast, day at leisure.

Later, visit Yala National Park that covers an area of 126,786 hectares.

Overnight at your hotel in Ella. (Deluxe – BB)

Day 17

After breakfast, transfer to Sinharaja Forest.

Overnight spent in the wild with rooms in fitted out containers.

Day 18

Collect your packed breakfast and proceed for a guided tour of the Rainforest.

Overnight at the Rainforest

Day 19

After breakfast, proceed to Galle and visit the Dutch Fort and Ramparts.

Overnight at your hotel in Galle (Deluxe – BB)

Day 20 & 21

Breakfast & day at leisure on your own.

Overnight at your hotel in Galle (Deluxe – BB)

Day 22

After breakfast, proceed to Mount Lavinia, en route visit Lunuganga.

Overnight at your hotel in Mount Lavinia (Deluxe – BB)

Day 23

After breakfast enjoy a half day city tour of Colombo, New Parliament (remote view), Fort (Cargills & Millers), Pettah, Colombo Museum…

Overnight at your hotel in Mount Lavinia (Deluxe – BB)

Day 24

Take your departure flight back home.

Route Map

Negombo – Anuradhapura > 168Km           (Drive Approx: 3hrs 14mins)

Anuradhapura – Trincomalee > 108Km       (Drive Approx: 1hr 47mins)

Trincomalee – Polonnaruwa > 118Km         (Drive Approx: 2hrs )

Polonnaruwa – Dambulla > 67 Km               (Drive Approx: 1hr)

Dambulla – Kandy > 89Km                          (Drive Approx: 2hrs 30min)

Kandy – Kithulgala > 61Km                          (Drive Approx: 2hrs)

Kithulgala – Nuwara Eliya > 73Km               (Drive Approx: 2hrs)

Nuwara Eliya – Ella > 56Km                         (Drive Approx: 1hr 45mins)

Ella – Yala > 117Km                                    (Drive Approx: 2hrs 30mins)

Yala – Sinharaja > 139Km                            (Drive Approx: 3hrs 30mins)

Sinharaja – Galle > 92Km                            (Drive Approx: 2hrs 30mins)

Galle – Mt. Lavinia > 112Km                        (Drive Approx: 1hrs 50mins)

Mt. Lavinia – Colombo > 15Km                    (Drive Approx: 45mins)

Colombo – Negombo > 38Km                      (Drive Approx: 1hr 15mins)

WILD LIFE | Bird Watching, Safaris, Luxury Camping

NATURE | Rainforests, Nature Trails, Hiking

WATER SPORTS | Ocean, Lagoons, Rivers

Surfing, Body Boarding, Great diving locations, White water rafting, Waterfall abseiling, Rock sliding.

 

OTHER EXPERIENCES

  • Local village experience with lunch
  • Buddhism and Blessings
  • Cook Sri Lankan
  • Health & Wellbeing (Ayurvedic treatments, Spa & Yoga)
  • Shopping (Clothes, Electrical Items, Accessories, Jewellery, Souvenirs)
  • Entertainment (Night Clubs, Casinos).
  • Authentic Cuisine (Authentic Sri Lankan, Western, High Tea)
  • Helicopter Tours
  • Hot air balloon experiences