6 Day -Summer Vacation: Highlights of Sri Lanka

Day 01: Airport – Dambulla/Sigiriya (Approx. 4 hrs drive)

• Arrival & Cultural Exploration.

• 🕘 Arrival: Warm welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport by your chauffeur guide.

• 🕚 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Visit: Witness the world's largest herd of captive elephants, including baby elephants roaming freely.

• 🕒 Hotel Check-in: Relax at a premium 4-star hotel in Dambulla/Sigiriya.

• 🌙 Overnight Stay: Enjoy a comfortable night on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 02: Dambulla/Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Trincomalee

• Ancient Heritage & Village Life.

• 🕡 06:30 AM – Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Explore the iconic 5th-century fortress with breathtaking panoramic views.

• 🕚 11:30 AM – Sigiriya Village Tour & Traditional Lunch: Experience rural Sri Lankan life with a boat ride, bullock cart ride, and paddy field visit.

• 🕑 02:00 PM – Transfer to Trincomalee: Enjoy a scenic drive to the east coast.

• 🕓 04:00 PM – Hotel Check-in: Relax at a 4-star hotel in Trincomalee.

• 🌙 Overnight Stay: Accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 03: Trincomalee – Whale Watching & City Tour

• Marine Adventure & Cultural Sites.

• 🕔 05:00 AM – Pick-up for Whale Watching: Early morning departure to Trincomalee Harbour with packed breakfast.

• 🕕 06:00 AM – Whale & Dolphin Watching: Spot majestic blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphins.

• 🕦 11:30 AM – Return to Hotel: Relax after the boat tour.

• 🕧 12:30 PM – Lunch at Local Restaurant (Payment Direct).

• 🕑 02:00 PM – Trincomalee City Tour: Visit Fort Frederick, Koneswaram Temple, Lover’s Leap, and local markets.

• 🌙 Overnight Stay: 4-star hotel in Trincomalee on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 04: Trincomalee – Kandy (Approx. 5 hrs drive)

• 🕖 07:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel.

• 🕗 08:00 AM – Transfer to Kandy: Scenic drive through lush landscapes.

• 🕙 10:00 AM – Dambulla Cave Temple: Explore Sri Lanka’s best-preserved Buddhist cave temple with over 2,000 sqm of paintings.

• 🕜 01:30 PM – Muthumariamman Temple Visit: Experience the vibrant Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman.

• 🕞 02:30 PM – Spice Garden, Matale: Learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous spices and Ayurvedic benefits.

• 🕕 06:30 PM – Hotel Check-in: Unwind at a 4-star hotel in Kandy.

• 🌙 Overnight Stay: Accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 05: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella (Approx. 5.5 hrs drive)

• Scenic Waterfalls & Tea Plantations.

• 🕗 08:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel & Transfer to Nuwara Eliya.

• 🕤 09:30 AM – Bhakta Hanuman Temple: Visit the sacred site linked to the Ramayana epic.

• 🕥 10:30 AM – Ramboda Waterfalls: Capture stunning views of Sri Lanka’s 11th highest waterfall.

• 🕧 12:30 PM – Lunch at Local Restaurant (Payment Direct).

• 🕜 01:30 PM – Tea Plantation & Factory Tour: Discover the art of Ceylon tea-making and enjoy a freshly brewed cup.

• 🕠 05:30 PM – Hotel Check-in: Rest at a 4-star hotel in Ella.

• 🌙 Overnight Stay: Accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 06: Ella – Airport (Approx. 7.5 hrs drive)Final Adventures & Departure

• 🕖 07:00 AM – Early Breakfast at Hotel.

• 🕗 08:00 AM – Trek to Little Adam’s Peak: Hike to a stunning viewpoint with panoramic landscapes.

• 🕥 10:30 AM – Ella Gap Viewpoint: Capture breathtaking views of misty mountains and lush valleys.

• 🕞 01:30 PM – Transfer to Airport: Drive back to Colombo for departure.

• 🛫 Drop-off at Bandaranaike International Airport with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka with Sign of Lanka! 👋