Ja Ela Trip Overview
This tour is perfect for someone who likes to visit Sri Lanka and get a whole idea about the country and many of its interesting destinations within a short period like 8 days.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Ja Ela, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ja Ela, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This tour is perfect for someone who likes to visit Sri Lanka and get a whole idea about the country and many of its interesting destinations within a short period like 8 days.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport – Anuradhapura
Stop At: Anuradhapura Stupas Scenic Point, Baswakkulama Rd, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka
Explore Anuradhapura Ancient City.
Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. Its is the capital of North Central Province. It is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka which ruled by kings and founded in 380 BCE by King Pandukabhaya. Anuradhapura is well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala Civilization .It was the first Capital in Sri Lanka. During the tour you can see the ruins and restored buildings from those Eras.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Anuradhapura
Day 2: Anuradhapura – Sigiriya
Stop At: Ritigala Forest Monastery, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
Visit Ritigala Forest Monastery.
The Ritigala Forest Monastery is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries, situated in mountain range consisting of four peaks. Considered as an engineering marvel at such a time, the first paved path to walk in Asia and the man made reservoir that covers a circumference of over 500 metres.
The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BCE.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is one of the
best places in the island to see wild elephants which are usually present in
large numbers. According to reports, the world’s largest gathering of Asian elephants could be seen here.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya – Kandy
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Explore Sigiriya Lions Rock Fortress
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress was built by King Kassapa in the 5th century and it is included as a World Heritage site.
One of Asia’s major archaeological sites. Sigiriya presents a unique concentration of fifth-century urban planning, architecture, gardening, engineering, hydro technology and art.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. With over 150 Buddha statues and paintings visible in 5 interconnected caves. The surfaces of the caves are also covered in murals depicting various stages in the life of Lord Buddha.
According to archaeologists Dambulla Cave Temple is an art gallery of Buddhism.and Museum of iconology.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kandy, Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province
Kandy City Tour
Kandy, the second largest city in Sri Lanka, is the gateway to the central highlands and its tropical plantations. It was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka. Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Kandy
Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
Temple of the tooth relic is one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in the world. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya is the most visited botanical garden in Sri Lanka.It is near the Mahaweli River, the longest river in the country. It is renowned for its greater vegetation and the collection of orchids.
Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden in Slave Island, Colombo,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
Visit Ramboda Water Falls
Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m above sea level.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden, A5, Nuwara Eliya 22200 Sri Lanka
Visi Tea plantation and factory
Damro Labookellie Tea Estate is located in the Nuwara Eliya District with a salubrious climate and falling within the Dimbula growing region. Visitors can experience tea plantation and a tea factory tour at this place. Visitors will come to know how the well-known world class Ceylon Tea is made
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Kandy
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Ella
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Nuwara Eliya City Tour
Nuwara Eliya or Little England is a city in the hill country with a cool climate and elevation of 1,900 metres above sea level. Nuwara Eliya is the country’s tea production capital.
Galway’s Land National Park is a small 27 ha national park, consisting of dense montane forest. It is located within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka, approximately 2 km east of the city centre. It was formally
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Little Adam’s Peak, Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Hike to Mini Adam’s Peak
Reaching an imposing 1141 meters in the air, Mini Adam’s Peak lets thrill-seekers scour stunning sceneries that are made up of densely covered jungle and cliff drops. The best time to pay a visit to Mini Adam’s Peak would be either during early morning or late evening.
Mini Adam’s Peak is very similar to Adam’s Peak (near Nuwara Eliya) nature and hence got its name from the villagers constantly calling it this name.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Sri Lanka
Visit Nine Arch Bridge
The Nine Arches Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. This was built entirely out of rock, brick and cement without a single piece of steel. The contrasting tones of the brick and cement relic against the lush greenery of the hillside make it a must- see tourist destination for both locals and foreigners.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Ella
Day 6: Ella – Mirissa
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
Touring the idyllic town of Ella would be incomplete if one misses out on experiencing the wonder of Ravana Falls. Renowned for being one of Sri Lanka’s widest waterfalls, this 82 ft. the cascading body of water is nestled within the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Elephant Transit Home (ETH), 5km west of the Uda Walawe National Park entrance, Udawalawe National Park Sri Lanka
Visit Elephant Transit Home
Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home is
the Asia’s first rehabilitation centre for elephants. This was established in 1995 to help injured or abandoned baby elephants to transition smoothly back to the wild at a suitable stage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Mirissa
Day 7: Mirissa – Galle
Stop At: Whale Watching Mirissa, Harbour Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka
Whale watching tour in Mirissa
Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is the best place for whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
Watch Stilt Fishermen in action
Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka. Stilt fishermen who spend hours perched on a wooden cross – bar in shallow waters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery – Habaraduwa, Silver Green, Matara Road Between posts 128km and 129km, Habaraduwa 80630 Sri Lanka
Visit Turtle Conservation Centre
Southern coastal area of Sri Lanka has become a safe haven for Turtles and turtle hatcheries alike. Turtle Hatchery is a conservation centre for sea turtles that works on increasing the rate of survival of baby turtles and ensuring the safety of turtles who come to shore to lay eggs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Explore Dutch Fort in Galle
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The fort is considered a prime example of a fortified city.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Galle
Day 8: Galle – Colombo – Airport
Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
City Tour in Colombo City
The ” Garden City ” of the east in the 19th century and today the ” cleanest city ” in South Asia is on the western coast of the island.
Colombo was proclaimed the capital of crown colony and served until 1978.
Elegant tree lined avenues, architecturally significant colonial era classical buildings, green gardens, temples, churches, mosques, sprawling street markets are adding much more beauty into the city.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
