Katunayake Trip Overview
(SKU: LK10GCE011) Visit the country in a Motor Home. Visit sacred Anuradhapura city and explore the first kingdom of Sri Lanka. Visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and discover its marvels. Explore the Golden Temple of Dambulla long with its five main caves dedicated to Buddha and Buddhism. See the many pagodas, monasteries and palatial buildings of Polonnaruwa. Visit the highlands of Kandy, the place of the last majestic Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Walk through the streets of Nuwara Eliya with its picturesque colonial architecture and plenty of holiday activities to do. Stay at some of the best beaches of Sri Lanka with their golden sand, bright blue sea and swaying palms
Additional Info
Duration: 17 days
Starts: Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK10GCE011) Visit the country in a Motor Home. Visit sacred Anuradhapura city and explore the first kingdom of Sri Lanka. Visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and discover its marvels. Explore the Golden Temple of Dambulla long with its five main caves dedicated to Buddha and Buddhism. See the many pagodas, monasteries and palatial buildings of Polonnaruwa. Visit the highlands of Kandy, the place of the last majestic Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Walk through the streets of Nuwara Eliya with its picturesque colonial architecture and plenty of holiday activities to do. Stay at some of the best beaches of Sri Lanka with their golden sand, bright blue sea and swaying palms
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport > Negombo
Pass By: Negombo, Negombo, Western Province
Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned Vehicle Motor Home and proceed to Negombo.
If time permits, explore the city of Negombo
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Negombo.
Day 2: Negombo > Kalpitiya > Wilpattu
Pass By: Wilpattu National Park, Wilpattu National Park, North Western Province
After Breakfast relax in the morning @ motorhome & in the noon, proceed to Wilpattu for your first Parking Site
Rest of the day leisure.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Wilpattu Parking Site
Day 3: Wilpattu
Pass By: Wilpattu National Park, Wilpattu National Park, North Western Province
After breakfast Enjoy a Wild life safari at Wilpattu national park
This amazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Wilpattu National Park. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” – Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. There are approximately 30 species of mammals in the Wilpattu National Park which include the Sri Lankan Elephant, Sri Lankan Leopard, Lankan Sloth Bear, Sri, Spotted Deer, Buffalo, Sambar and Mongoose. The park is also home to many other species as well.
Thereafter return to Motor Home & rest of the day at leisure
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Wilpattu Parking Site
Day 4: Wilpattu > Anuradhapura > Wilpattu
Pass By: Wilpattu National Park, Wilpattu National Park, North Western Province
After breakfast proceed to Anuradhapura and visit ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura.
Walk through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scatter all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka’s history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings.
On completion of the visit, return to Wilpattu Campsite & rest of the day at leisure.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Wilpattu Parking Site
Day 5: Wilpattu > Habarana > Dambulla
Pass By: Dambulla, Dambulla, Central Province
After breakfast proceed to Dambulla via Habarana & Enjoy a Village Tour in Habarana.
Habarana is a little village that retains its authentic traditions and culture. Experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your tastebuds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager.
Thereafter proceed to Dambulla Parking Site
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Dambulla Parking Site
Day 6: Dambulla > Sigiriya > Dambulla
Pass By: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
After breakfast at the hotel visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ‘ the Lion Rock’. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Thereafter Return to Dambulla Parking Site
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Dambulla Parking Site
Day 7: Dambulla
Pass By: Dambulla, Dambulla, Central Province
After Breakfast visit The Golden Cave Temple Dambulla.
Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.
Next Return to Dambulla Parking Site
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Dambulla Parking Site
Day 8: Dambulla > Pasikudah
Pass By: Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
After Breakfast proceed to Pasikudah via Polonnaruwa.
Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walk through the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka’s ancient history
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Pasikudah Parking Site
Day 9: Pasikudah
Pass By: Pasikudah Beach, Pasikuda Road, Kalkudah 30410 Sri Lanka
Full day leisure at Pasikudah Beach.
As an option you can Drive to Trincomalee & explore the City.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Pasikudah Parking Site
Day 10: Pasikudah > Kandy
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
After breakfast continue the journey to Kandy. Next visit Temple of Tooth Relic.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Thereafter proceed to Peradeniya and visit the Royal Botanical Garden.
Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
In the evening enjoy the cultural dance show.
The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Kandy Parking Site
Day 11: Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, en-route visit to Ramboda Falls.
Ramboda Ella is the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and located by the Pussellawa. Ramboda falls consists of three sections. You will get a good view of the middle section from the A5 highway, just above the bridge. This is very small in size with compared to other parts. You can get a far view of the top part from the main road, but not the complete view of the fall. You need to climb up to see the top part of the Ramboda falls and there is a pathway just before the bridge. You may find the climbing bit difficult, but you will be compensated with the great view of the top fall and the surrounding.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya Parking Site
Rest of the day at leisure
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Nuwara Eliya Parking Site
Day 12: Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Horton Plains National Park, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
With a packed breakfast early in the morning proceed to Horton Plains to go on a Lovely Trek.
Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World’s End and the cooling sprays from Baker’s Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
On completion of the Safari return to the campsite and relax. Later that evening goes on city tour in Nuwara Eliya City.
Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne.Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Nuwara Eliya Parking Site
Day 13: Nuwara Eliya > Ella > Kirinda
Pass By: Kirinda, Kirinda, Southern Province
After the breakfast proceed to Yala. En-route make a stop at Ella and explore the city of Ella.
Explore the city of Ella and its most interesting places. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. Walk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. This tour gives you the chance to see the best sights of Sri Lanka
Thereafter proceed to Kirinda Parking Site & rest of the day at leisure
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Kirinda Parking Site
Day 14: Kirinda > Yala > Kirinda
Stop At: Yala National Park, Yala National Park
Early in the morning go on lovely jeep safari in Yala National Park.
This mazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
Return to Kirinda Parking Site & rest of the day at leisure
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Galle
Day 15: Kirinda > Galle
Pass By: Galle, Galle, Galle District, Southern Province
Thereafter proceed to Galle for a Beach Stay Experience.
Reach Galle & Later go on a city tour in Galle.
Galle is the big unmissable destination in the south. It’s at once endlessly exotic, bursting with the scent of spices and salty winds, and yet also, with its wonderful collection of Dutch colonial buildings, a town of great beauty. Classic architecture melds with a dramatic tropical setting to create a reality that is endlessly interesting. Built by the Dutch, beginning in 1663, the 36-hectare Fort occupies most of a promontory that’s surrounded on three sides by the ocean. Just wandering the old walls and streets at random yields one architectural surprise after another as you explore the amazing collection of structures dating back through the centuries. Its glories have earned the Fort status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at Galle
Day 16: Galle
Pass By: Galle, Galle, Galle District, Southern Province
Full day leisure at Galle Beach.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at Galle.
Day 17: Galle > BIA
Pass By: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
After the breakfast proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
