Kandy

On arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be met and assisted by our Airport Representative. Your very own driver will the bring you (and your group) to the former Sri Lankan capital Kandy. Located in a beautiful landscape, filled with hills and forests, you can relax at your hotel and recover from a potential jetlag. Should you have some time to spare, your driver will gladly show around Kandy, as a first introduction to this beautiful and bustling city.

Kitulgala

After breakfast, you will head to the small town of Kitulgala. This wondrous gift of nature is the place for trekking and white water rafting on the Kelani river.

Sigiriya

Today’s journey continues to the citadel of Sigiriya. The citadel was built by King Kashyapa in the 5 th century. The entire city complex is protected by a deep moat. Many explorers visited the citadel in the 6 th century, and they recorded its beauty, the abundant Sigiriya fresco’s, and the impressive Ketapath Pawura (Mirror Wall). Sigiriya is the most visited site in Sri Lanka, and rightly so. It is surrounded by the remains of a city complex, with gardens, defensive structures, water reservoirs, and many buildings. Even in the rainy season, the water gardens are stunning and overwhelming, with their beautiful fountains.

Habarana

Next stop today is Habarana. This is a small village, yet it offers amazing accommodation to weary travellers. After checking in to your hotel, you can rest, or enjoy some sightseeing in the village.

Trincomalee

After your breakfast, we will head to the beach town of Trincomalee. Here you will enjoy a day of all sorts of water activities, such as swimming, (wind) surfing, scuba diving, and / or whale watching. You can visit both the Thirukoneswaram Tmple and the Southern Kailasam Temple. Both temples were built by Agastiyar, under the instruction of Lord Shiva.

Enjoy a full day in Trincomalee on the beach, or pick up where you left of yesterday. Overnight stay: your hotel in Trincomalee

Arugambay

Arugam Bay, on the East coast of Sri Lanka, is known as one the top 10 surf spots in the world. The wide beach and amazing surf is ideal for those who are really into water sports. The surfing season lasts from April to October, and the bay attracts visitor and surfers from all over the world during this season.

Yala National Park

After an early rise, you will head out to Yala. After checking in to your hotel, you and your guide will leave in a private jeep for a safari around Yala National Park. The park is famous for its wide variety of wildlife: jackal, spotted deer, the sloth bear, Sambar, wild buffalo, mongoose, crocodiles, and of course wild elephants. The park is also home to a large population of the elusive Sri Lankan leopard, which is very commonly seen strolling around the green jungle.

Colombo

After breakfast, we will prepare for the long drive to the capital of Sri Lanka: Colombo. We will make sure to have plenty of stops along the way. After checking in to your hotel, you can either rest, or go into town for some shopping or sightseeing. Grab a tuktuk and head out to the bustling area of Pettah. You can visit the National Museum there, or visit local markets to find a wide variety of local products and gifts.