Day 02

Colombo/Sigiriya/Habarana

We’ll have breakfast, and once we’ve finished, we’ll depart for the town of Habarana. During the day, we’ll visit the fortress. Sigiriya, or The Lion Rock, as it’s known locally, is an enormous rock that rises from the jungle undergrowth, inviting you to explore it. Only 1,200 steps separate you from reaching it, but once you arrive, you’ll begin to appreciate the grandeur of the place. The oldest historical records place its existence 5,000 years ago, in the Mesolithic period, but its first use was in the 5th century AD when King Kasyapa built “The Lion Fortress” there to defend his throne from his brother Mogallana. However, Mogallana managed to besiege it, and before being captured, King Kasyapa committed suicide, and Mogallana entrusted Sigiriya to Buddhist monks. Today, it is perhaps the most memorable place for visitors to Sri Lanka (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). We’ll then continue our journey to our final destination. Arrival, dinner and accommodation. Overnight in Habarana.

Day 04

Habarana/Polonnaruwa/Minneriya/Habarana

After enjoying breakfast, we’ll depart for Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s second oldest kingdom, now a well-planned medieval city defended by walls, of which only remnants of the original 5 km remain. There, we’ll find beautiful palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions, parks, ponds, and irrigation lakes. Polonnaruwa is dotted with ruins, all in a remarkably well-preserved state. We’ll stop for lunch to recharge before continuing our journey. The last stop of the day will be Minneriya National Park, which we’ll explore by 4×4, giving us the opportunity to see large herds of elephants and a multitude of other animal species, including water buffalo, crocodiles, spotted deer, jackals, macaques, and gray langurs, all in their natural habitat within a unique, predominantly savanna landscape. Finally, we’ll head to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Overnight in Habarana.

Day 06

Kandy/Pinnawela/Kandy

After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey by taking a train to Rabukkana. From there, we’ll travel by tuk-tuk to Pinnawela to visit the Elephant Orphanage, the world’s oldest and largest sanctuary for these magnificent animals. We’ll have lunch in Pinnawela. We’ll then return to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most revered sites for Buddhists in Sri Lanka and the world. We’ll have some free time to stroll through the city center. Dinner and overnight stay
in Kandy.

Day 08

Nuwara Eliya/Ella/Yala

Arrival at Nuwara Yala International Airport. After breakfast, we will begin our journey to Yala, where we will spend the night. On the way there, we will enjoy the drive, taking in the stunning views and stopping in the town of Ella for a visit. After this stop, we will continue to our hotel in Yala. We will have lunch, and in the afternoon, we will go on a safari in Yala National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay. Overnight in Nuwara Yala.

Day 10

Hikkaduwa/Balapitiya/Galle/Bentota

Breakfast. Today we will enjoy a boat trip on the Madhu River, a journey filled with splendid natural beauty, in Balapitiya, and a visit to the city of Galle.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the most important and attractive part of this city is found precisely in the old town, where we will have lunch. After the visit, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight in Bentota.

Day 12

Departure of the international flight from Colombo airport

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. At the designated time, departure for the airport to catch your return flight.
But this trip is just the beginning of an endless adventure. Every day we explore, discover, and study ways to bring it all to you. We are especially thrilled when we see the excitement and desire to return on the faces of those who arrive as guests and leave as friends, to continue discovering details, people, landscapes, flavors, colors, and wonders that cannot be written on paper or captured in a photograph; they must be experienced. It’s all about living them.