Sri Lanka : Whistle-stop TourCopy this Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    1. Home to Bandaranaike International AirportBandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
    2. Taxi to Colombo

  2. Day 2

    1. Private driver - Colombo to Kandy (approx. 3.5 hours)
    2. Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicTemple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
    3. Walk around Kandy LakeTemple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy, Sri Lanka
    4. Explore the market streets of Kandy Old Town. See notes.Kandy Clock Tower, AB42, Kandy, Sri Lanka
    5. Royal Botanic GardensRoyal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka
    6. Lankathilake ViharayaSri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya, Daulagala, Sri Lanka

  3. Day 3

    1. Train - Kandy to Ella (approx. 7 hours). See notes.

  4. Day 4

    1. Explore Ella townElla, Sri Lanka
    2. Nine Arch BridgeNine Arch Bridge, Ella - Passara Road, Ella, Sri Lanka
    3. Watch the sunset from Little Adam's Peak (approx. 2 hour round journey)Little Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka

  5. Day 5

    1. Hike to the top of Ella Rock (approx. 4 hour round journey)Ella Rock View Point, Rawanaella, Sri Lanka
    2. Train - Ella to Haputale station
    3. Tuk tuk - Haputale station to Lipton's Seat
    4. Lipton's Seat viewpointLipton's Seat, Lipton Seat Road, හපුතලේ, Sri Lanka
    5. Dambatenne Tea FactoryDambatenne Tea Factory, Sri Lanka
    6. Private driver - Dambatenne Tea Factory to Living Heritage Koslanda
    7. Living Heritage KoslandaLiving Heritage Koslanda, Koslanda UVA, Sri Lanka

  6. Day 6

    1. Living Heritage Koslanda
    2. Diyaluma FallsDiyaluma Falls, Colombo - Batticaloa Highway, Koslanda, Sri Lanka
    3. Sri Lankan cooking courseLiving Heritage Koslanda, Koslanda UVA, Sri Lanka
    4. Relax at Living Heritage KoslandaLiving Heritage Koslanda, Koslanda UVA, Sri Lanka

  7. Day 7

    1. Private driver - Living Heritage Koslanda to Gal Oya Lodge (approx. 2.5 hours)
    2. Bicycle tourGal Oya Lodge, B527, Sri Lanka
    3. Safari drive and picnicGal Oya Lodge, B527, Sri Lanka
    4. Gal Oya LodgeGal Oya Lodge, B527, Sri Lanka

  8. Day 8

    1. Gal Oya Lodge
    2. Morning trek to the top of monkey mountainGal Oya Lodge, B527, Sri Lanka
    3. Boat safariGal Oya Lodge, B527, Sri Lanka
    4. Sri Lankan cooking courseGal Oya Lodge, B527, Sri Lanka

  9. Day 9

    1. Private driver - Gal Oya Lodge to Kalundewa Retreat (approx. 3.5 hours)
    2. Relax at Kalundewa RetreatKalundewa Retreat, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
    3. Dambulla Cave TempleDambulla Cave Temple, Kandy - Jaffna Highway, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
    4. Kalundewa RetreatKalundewa Retreat, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

  10. Day 10

    1. Kalundewa Retreat
    2. Private driver - Kalundewa Retreat to Pidurangala Rock (approx. 45 minutes)
    3. Hike to the summit of Pidurangala Rock for sunrisePidurangala Rock, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
    4. Private driver - Pidurangala Rock to Polonnaruwa (approx. 1 hour)
    5. Rent bicycles to explore the ancient Polonnaruwa complex - see notesPolonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
    6. Private driver - Polonnaruwa to Kalundewa Retreat (approx. 1.5 hours)

  11. Day 11

    1. Private driver - Kalundewa Retreat to Wilpattu National Park (approx. 2.5 hours)
    2. Afternoon safariWilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

  12. Day 12

    1. Morning safariWilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
    2. Private driver - Wilpattu National Park to Colombo (approx. 3.5 hours)

  13. Day 13

    1. Viharamahadevi ParkViharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    2. Gangaramaya TempleGangaramaya Temple, Sri Jinarathana Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    3. Seema Malaka TempleSeema Malakaya, Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    4. Walking Tour (Fort/ Pettah Bazaar)Dutch Hospital - Shopping Precinct, Hospital Street, Colombo, Sri Lanka
    5. Wander around Galle Face GreenGalle Face Green, Colombo - Galle Main Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka

  14. Day 14

    1. Bandaranaike International Airport to HomeBandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka