14 Days 13 Nights

14 Days 13 Nights Day 01 Airport – Anuradhapura Anuradhapura (1st night)Anuradhapura is one of the most sacred and historically significant cities in Sri Lanka. It served as the first capital of the ancient Sinhalese Kingdom, flourishing for more than 1,300 years. The city is renowned for its well-preserved ruins, Buddhist monuments, and spiritual heritage. Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major pilgrimage destination, symbolizing Sri Lanka’s deep Buddhist roots and proud history. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 02 Anuradhapura Anuradhapura (2nd night) Wilpattu National ParkWilpattu National Park is the largest and one of the oldest national parks in Sri Lanka, located on the northwestern coast of the island, about 30 km west of Anuradhapura and 26 km north of Puttalam. The name Wilpattu means “Land of Lakes” — it comes from the many natural lakes, or “villus,” scattered throughout the park. These villus are shallow natural water basins that fill up during the rainy season and attract a rich variety of wildlife. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 03 Anuradhapura – Habarana Habarana (3rd night)Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. The location has some mid-range and up hotels aimed at package tourists, and is a departure point for other nearby locations of greater interest. Habarana is a popular tourist destination for safari lovers as it is the starting point for safaris in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is heavily populated by elephants. Elephant back riding is also an attraction in this small city. Habarana is situated near the ancient rock fortress and castle/palace ruin of Sigiriya and is situated on the main road from Colombo to Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 04 Habarana – Polonnaruwa Habarana (4th night) Dambulla Cave TempleThe Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is one of the most famous and best-preserved cave temple complexes in Sri Lanka. It is located in the central part of the island, about 70 km north of Kandy. Habarana is a popular tourist destination for safari lovers as it is the starting point for safaris in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is heavily populated by elephants. Elephant back riding is also an attraction in this small city. Habarana is situated near the ancient rock fortress and castle/palace ruin of Sigiriya and is situated on the main road from Colombo to Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 05 Habarana – Kandy Kandy (5th night)Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 06 Kandy City Tour Kandy (6th night) Peradeniya Botanical GardenIt was established in 1821 by the British mainly to experiment with and introduce economically important tropical plants (like coffee). It covers about 147 acres (60 ha). Elevation is 460 meters above sea level. Around 4,000 species of plants are found there: palms, ferns, orchids, spices, medicinal plants, flowering trees, etc. The Orchid House is a highlight, with 300+ varieties of orchids. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 07 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya (7th night)Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means “city on the plain (table land)” or “city of light”. The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,893 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, overlooks the city. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Sri Lanka. Special: Train Ride Kandy Railway Station to Nanuoya Railway Station. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 08 Nuwara Eliya – Ella Ella (8th night)Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 09 Ella Excursions Ella (9th night)Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 10 Ella – Yala Yala (10th night)Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, three of which are now open to the public. There are also two adjoining parks, Kumana National Park or ‘Yala East’ and Lunugamvehera National Park. The blocks have individual names, such as Palatupana (Block 1). It is situated in the southeastern region of the country, in the Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, along with Wilpattu, designated in 1938, as the first two designated national parks in Sri Lanka. The park is best known for its variety of wildlife and is important conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. Hotels: Things To Do: Day 11 Yala – Galle – Kosgoda Kosgoda (11th night) Galle Dutch FortGalle (formerly French: Point de Galle) is a