Katunayake Trip Overview
This exclusive your own private tour that has been created with a fine balance of history and culture, nature and wildlife, river rafting and adventures, city and relaxing beach time. Experience all of these while enjoying the warm Sri Lankan hospitality at cosy star class hotels and resorts. Your English-speaking tour leader, who has excessive knowledge of all aspects of this incredible country, will take you to many fascinating and interesting locations and also will share his knowledge about Sri Lankan history and culture.
> You’ll get first-hand local knowledge, with on-the-ground expert’s guidance and the freedom and privacy to explore at your will.
> Enjoy wildlife Jeep safaris through stunning national parks, home for Asian wild elephant families.
> Explore the UNESCO World heritage splendours including Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress architectural wonder.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 days
Starts: Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This exclusive your own private tour that has been created with a fine balance of history and culture, nature and wildlife, river rafting and adventures, city and relaxing beach time. Experience all of these while enjoying the warm Sri Lankan hospitality at cosy star class hotels and resorts. Your English-speaking tour leader, who has excessive knowledge of all aspects of this incredible country, will take you to many fascinating and interesting locations and also will share his knowledge about Sri Lankan history and culture.
> You’ll get first-hand local knowledge, with on-the-ground expert’s guidance and the freedom and privacy to explore at your will.
> Enjoy wildlife Jeep safaris through stunning national parks, home for Asian wild elephant families.
> Explore the UNESCO World heritage splendours including Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress architectural wonder.
Itinerary
Day 1: JOIN THE TOUR IN COLOMBO / AIRPORT PICK-UP
Pass By: Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the wonder of Asia and 12 days of explorations with a local expert will give you the opportunity to touch the UNESCO world heritage sites and unique Sri Lankan culture, the lush green tea estates and waterfalls in the hills, the best wildlife parks and exciting adventures, beautiful soft sandy beaches.
Stop At: Negombo Beach, Negombo Sri Lanka
Upon arrival at Colombo CMB airport, you will meet and greet by the tour leader and will be transferred to your hotel. (Alternatively, can be pick-up from any hotel in Colombo Or Negombo) The first destination will be Negombo coastal town, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food and fun. For day one, we haven’t planned any activity, thus you are free to arrive in Sri Lanka at any time. If your flight arrives early in the day, relax on the beach and pool of your cozy hotel.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian ,vegan and halal food options on request.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Semi-Luxury Beach Hotel
Day 2: CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR / SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS
Stop At: Kurunegala, Kurunegala, North Western Province
After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will take a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the central point of the cultural triangle on the island. En-route you’ll visit Elephant Rock Temple and Kurunegala Lake.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Habarana Lake, Habarana Sri Lanka
Next: Upon arrival at Dambulla, you’ll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside (ADMISSION FEES INCLUDED). It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages. While on the tour you will enjoy a canoeing boat ride across the lake and a pleasant TukTuk ride before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Afternoon, you will visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), since it is the best time to capture the beautiful scenery of sunset. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. Sigiriya refuses to reveal its secrets easily; in fact, you have to climb a series of vertiginous staircases to reach the top. On the way up, you’ll pass quite remarkable frescoes and a pair of colossal lion paws carved into the bedrock.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian,vegan and halal food options on request.
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Semi-Luxury Resort at Dambulla
Day 3: KINGDOM OF POLONNARUWA / PIDURANGALA ROCK HIKE
Stop At: Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
In the morning you will visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. In 1070 King Vijayabahu chose this place as his kingdom, one of the most ancient in the history of Sri Lanka (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). Cycling in Polonnaruwa ancient city would be a wonderful experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple, Dambulla Sri Lanka
Afternoon: Visit Pidurangala Forest Monastery (the time may vary or the activity may be cancelled depending on weather conditions). This location is perfect for those who prefer a non-touristic experience; also, this might be a rare opportunity to explore the hidden beauty of Sri Lanka. If you had enough of overcrowded spots and noises, this is your ideal destination. Climbing Pidurangala rock is a bit challenging, there is no clear path to the top: steep paths and uneven steps give way to an expanse of boulders and crevices that climbers must navigate in order to reach the summit. Make sure you have mosquito spray if bites trouble you.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian ,vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Semi-Luxury Resort at Dambulla
Day 4: CAVE TEMPLE / SPICE GARDEN / HISTORICAL KANDY CITY
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy – Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, visit Dambulla Rock Temple (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. The rock towers 160m over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples with some of the most unique and significant historical drawings. The murals cover an area of 2100 square metres and depict the temptation of the demon Mara and Buddha’s first sermon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Matale Herbal and Spice Garden, No 25 Koholangwela Madawala Ulpatha, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
Next: Visit the Matale Spice Garden (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Thereafter, proceed towards Kandy, the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Evening, you’ll enjoy a walk around Kandy’s city centre before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage (ADMISSION FEES INCLUDED).
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian , vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Semi-Luxury Hotel at Kandy
Day 5: BOTANICAL GARDEN / KITULGALA FOREST ADVENTURES
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kitulgala, Sri Lanka
Thereafter, proceed to Kitulgala Village, which is a major ecotourism venue in Sri Lanka. It is a real paradise for those who love adventures. Upon arrival experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable experience during your White Water Rafting Tour in Kitulagala. Afterwards, trek to natural rock pools which is extremely beautiful and a gift of nature where you will be able to experience sliding down an inclined 05-meter waterfall with safety gear into the rock pool. (ABOVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED). Here, your accommodation will be in a nature-friendly small resort but not with deluxe facilities (River view and air-conditioned clean room).
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Nature-friendly Resort at Kitulgala
Day 6: HILL-COUNTRY TEA PLANTATIONS AND WATERFALLS
Stop At: St Clair’s Falls, Hatton-Talawakele Highway, Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, You’ll be heading to Nuwara Eliya. En-route stop at St Clair’s Falls is situated 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Talawakele, on the A7 highway. The falls is named after a pioneer English tea planter called Clair, whose plantation was situated nearby the falls. The falls are formed by Kothmale Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pedro Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Next: Visit the Pedro tea plantation (ADMISSION FEES INCLUDED). Sri Lanka, tea and tourism are words that cannot be separated. Explore the cold and misty hills that host lush green blankets of tea plantations. Step into the tea factory where processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up to date. As you see the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to end your tea state in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Afternoon, you’ll visit Nuwara Eliya City, is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen’s Cottage, the General’s House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club and the Town Post Office. Since this amazing town is located in the mountains, it’s characterized by a cool climate all year long.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian, vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Semi-Luxury Hotel at Nuwara Eliya
Day 7: TRAIN JOURNEY INTO THE MOUNTAINS / ELLA VILLAGE
Stop At: Nanu Oya railway station, Avissawella – Hatton – Nuwara Eliya Hwy, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
In the morning, takes a train journey from Nanu-Oya station to Ella village (Ticket will be arranged at the station / Class category is subject to availability). It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mini Adams Peak, Ella Sri Lanka
Next: Ella Village, is everyone’s favourite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel. Ella is an excellent place for walking and climbing and its most famous trekking route is “Mini Adam’s Peak”.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ella, Ella, Uva Province
Evening, you could chill-out in the village centre where there are lots of restaurants, pubs and evening entertainments. Ella is a stunning place that anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka should not miss out-on. Here, your accommodation will be in a nature-friendly small hotel but not with deluxe facilities(mount view clean room).
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian ,vegan and halal food options on request.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Mount View Hotel at Ella Village
Day 8: RAVANA WATERFALL / YALA NATIONAL PARK
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, depart from Ella towards Yala National Park (OPTIONAL: Early morning trekking to Ella Rock). En-route stop at Ravana waterfall, one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Ella. It currently ranks as one of the longest falls in the country; in fact, this waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yala National Park, Yala National Park
Thereafter, you’ll be heading towards Yala National Park, the largest and most stunning national park in Sri Lanka. Thanks to a river running through it, Yala National Park is divided into two sections. Because the river makes crossing to the other side difficult, Yala is really treated as two separate parks. But that doesn’t change the fantastic offerings! Encompassing a range of diverse ecosystems, the park has an impressive variety of wildlife, including sloth bears, leopards and lots of colourful birds. Enjoy a 4×4 jeep ride searching for leopards hanging on trees or whispering through the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river or wild elephants drinking water and playing around under the evening sunset.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian ,vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in a Star Class Safari Resort
Day 9: TIME TO EXPLORE THE COASTAL SIDE / BEACH RELAX
Stop At: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
After a fantastic journey through the coconut and tea estates, mountains and waterfalls, you will finally arrive at the world-famous southern beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Dickwella is a delightful sandy beach characterized by golden sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. Upon arrival to your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a palm tree.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian ,vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Semi-Luxury Beach Resort
Day 10: WATER SPORTS / RELAXING BEACH TIME
Stop At: Matara Beach, Kotuvegoda, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka
Today you’ll spend the day leisurely at your cosy beachfront resort while enjoying the magnificent view of the Indian Ocean. If you are looking for a relaxing time and to give yourself a calm and natural treat, this is the ideal place for you. South Beach, which extends across 7-8 kilometres, is truly a symbol of peace, calmness and cleanness. There is plenty of space for everyone to settle in perfectly and to enjoy a sunbath to the fullest. The beautiful shore characterized by golden sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. Evening, you’ll definitely enjoy the stunning scenery of sunset and pleasant seaside atmosphere. You may also intend to pop into a seafront restaurant and try some authentic Sri Lankan seafood – a wonderful crab curry is likely to be on the menu.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa 81740 Sri Lanka
Optional activities, Jet Ski, Banana & Tube Boating, Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Fishing & Deep sea fishing are a few among the popular list.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: This tour offers vegetarian ,vegan and halal food options on request.
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Semi-Luxury Beach Resort
Day 11: HISTORICAL GALLE FORT / MADU RIVER SAFARI
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
After breakfast, you will take a wonderful drive along the southwest coast towards Galle, a city well known for its Fort (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). It is the intersection where classic Dutch and British architecture meets a tropical setting, creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty. Walkthrough the streets listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions nowadays flooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale. Historical Galle Lighthouse stands proudly on the southeast tip of the fort.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Madu River, Nilwala River Safari, Bridge View, Custom Road, Balapitiya , Sri Lanka 941906362 Call And Contact, Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
Next: Madu River Safari, is a relaxing trip with plenty of interesting things to see. You will pass dozens of tiny islands forested with mangroves, and you will view old temples and watch the locals cultivating cinnamon. Madu River is Srilanka’s second largest wetland and it consists of 64 islands including two main islands.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bentota Beach, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
Enjoy your evening leisurely at your beachfront resort at Bentota/Hikkaduwa, vibrant tourist destinations sitting calm along the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: vegetarian,vegan and halal food options on request.
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay in a Semi-Luxury Beach Resort
Day 12: COLOMBO CITY TOUR / AIRPORT OR HOTEL DROP-OFF
Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
After breakfast, you’ll visit Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the fifth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike. At Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit all the highlighted places in the city such as Red Mosque, Gangarama temple, Independent square and also do some last-minute shopping as well. Perhaps, you may intend to pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for your return flight or we drop you back at your hotel at Negombo or Colombo to end this wonderful tour across the island of Sri Lanka. (Free airport drop-off available anytime between 13.00 to 21.30). Also, post-tour accommodation can be arranged on request.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
