Fasciculi itinerum
Trincomalee’s beaches first, then the cultural triangle, the tea hills and the south.
Fifteen days that start on the east coast: Nilaveli, Pigeon Island and Koneswaram Temple in Trincomalee, then Minneriya and Sigiriya, Kandy, the tea country, the scenic train and Ella, and the southern coast before Colombo.
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Airport welcome, transfer to Negombo, a short tour or free time.
On arrival, our representative welcomes you; transfer to Negombo for a short tour or free time to rest. Overnight in Negombo.
Negombo is a fishing town near the airport, with a long beach, a Dutch-era canal and busy fish markets. It is a relaxed place to recover from the journey.
Hospitium: Negombo
Travel to Trincomalee, passing Pinnawala if the route and time allow, and an evening at Nilaveli Beach.
Travel to Trincomalee, passing Pinnawala if the road and the time allow. An evening at Nilaveli Beach. Overnight in Trincomalee.
A long drive to the north-east coast, broken by rest stops. Trincomalee has some of the island’s calmest beaches, with white sand and clear water outside the monsoon months.
A long, quiet beach of soft sand, ideal for a sunset walk.
Nota: This is a very long drive: the timings are confirmed with the supplier before the final offer.
Hospitium: Trincomalee
A dolphin and whale watching trip or Pigeon Island by season, Koneswaram Temple and Lovers Leap.
A sea trip to watch dolphins and whales, or a visit to Pigeon Island, depending on the season, the navy and availability.
Then visit Koneswaram Temple and Lovers Leap. Overnight in Trincomalee.
The sea trip depends on the season, sea conditions and the park’s rules; one option or the other is chosen locally.
A boat trip to spot dolphins and, in season, whales; or a visit to the small national-park island with shallow reefs, good for snorkelling.
A Hindu temple on a rocky headland above the sea, with sweeping views.
A cliff-top viewpoint beside the temple, with a local legend attached.
Nota: Seasonal and weather-dependent: availability, operating times and fees are confirmed with the supplier; nothing is pre-paid or guaranteed.
Hospitium: Trincomalee
A free day at Nilaveli Beach or optional water activities.
A free day at Nilaveli Beach, or optional water activities. Overnight in Trincomalee.
A free day by the sea. Optional water activities are arranged locally and are not included.
Nota: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Hospitium: Trincomalee
Hurulu Eco Park or Minneriya National Park, depending on wildlife viewing, then the Sigiriya village.
Travel to the Minneriya area and Hurulu Eco Park or Minneriya National Park, depending on wildlife viewing, then tour the Sigiriya village. Overnight in Sigiriya.
The Minneriya area is known for gatherings of wild elephants around its reservoir in the dry season, from roughly mid-year to autumn. Visits are by jeep safari, and sightings vary.
A jeep safari in whichever reserve offers the better wildlife viewing on the day.
A gentle walk or cart ride through the village, with local cooking and daily-life stops.
Nota: Seasonal and weather-dependent: availability, operating times and fees are confirmed with the supplier; nothing is pre-paid or guaranteed.
Hospitium: Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock if conditions and time allow, then rest.
Visit Sigiriya Rock if conditions and time allow, then rest. Overnight in Sigiriya.
A day built around the rock climb, followed by time for the pool and rest.
A UNESCO World Heritage site: a massive rock topped by the ruins of a fifth-century royal palace. The climb is by steel stairways, passing the Mirror Wall and the Lion’s Paws, and rewards you with a view over the jungle plain. Start early to avoid the heat; the climb is moderate but includes many steps.
Nota: Seasonal and weather-dependent: availability, operating times and fees are confirmed with the supplier; nothing is pre-paid or guaranteed.
Hospitium: Sigiriya
A spice garden, the Temple of the Tooth (optional) and a cultural show.
Travel to Kandy via a spice garden. The Temple of the Tooth is optional, with a cultural show. Overnight in Kandy.
A short drive through hills to the cultural capital.
Herbs and spices explained on site, with products for sale.
The sacred temple of the Buddha’s tooth relic, a central place of Sri Lankan Buddhism; dress modestly.
Traditional Kandyan dance and drumming.
Nota: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Hospitium: Kandy
Peradeniya Gardens (optional), the Ramboda viewpoint and tea plantations, then Nuwara Eliya.
Visit the Peradeniya Gardens (optional), then travel to Nuwara Eliya via the Ramboda viewpoint and the tea plantations. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
The day leads from Kandy’s botanical gardens up into the tea hills. Expect cooler air in the evening in Nuwara Eliya.
Royal botanical gardens with orchids, spice trees, giant bamboo and a famous avenue of palms, ideal for an easy morning walk.
A tall waterfall seen from the roadside viewpoint on the way up to the hills.
See the tea pluckers on the slopes and the factory process, followed by a tasting.
Nota: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Hospitium: Nuwara Eliya
A Nuwara Eliya tour, Gregory Lake and the Hakgala Botanical Gardens.
A tour of Nuwara Eliya, Gregory Lake and the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
A day to enjoy the hill town at an unhurried pace.
A lake in the middle of the town with a lakeside promenade and optional paddle boats.
Terraced gardens on a hillside, known for roses and cool-climate plants.
Colonial-era buildings, tea shops and the old post office.
Nota: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Hospitium: Nuwara Eliya
The scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella, subject to availability, and an Ella and waterfalls tour.
Ride the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella, subject to availability, then tour Ella and its waterfalls. Overnight in Ella.
The railway from the hill country to Ella is considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, winding through tea estates, forest and villages, with open doors and windows for photographs. Seats and class depend on availability, and the schedule may change.
A stone viaduct in the jungle, a famous photograph when a train passes.
One of the island’s tallest waterfalls, seen from a viewpoint on the road to the south.
Nota: Seasonal and weather-dependent: availability, operating times and fees are confirmed with the supplier; nothing is pre-paid or guaranteed.
Hospitium: Ella
Little Adam’s Peak or a rest at the hotel, and the Nine Arches Bridge.
Climb Little Adam’s Peak or rest at the hotel, and visit the Nine Arches Bridge. Overnight in Ella.
A light day in Ella, with a morning walk and an afternoon at the bridge.
An easy climb through tea fields to a viewpoint over the valley.
A graceful stone viaduct in the jungle; trains cross a few times a day.
Hospitium: Ella
Travel to Unawatuna via Ravana Falls and relax on the beach.
Travel to Unawatuna via Ravana Falls and relax on the beach. Overnight in Unawatuna.
A travel day south, with a waterfall stop before the beach.
A wide roadside waterfall for a quick break.
Hospitium: Unawatuna
A coastal day, with a turtle area or Galle Fort as optional visits.
A coastal day, with an optional visit to a turtle area or Galle Fort. Overnight in Unawatuna.
A free coastal day with two optional visits, chosen locally.
A conservation spot for turtles on the south coast.
A UNESCO-listed fortified town built by the Portuguese and Dutch, with ramparts above the sea, a lighthouse, colonial houses and small shops and cafés to explore on foot.
Nota: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Hospitium: Unawatuna
Travel to Colombo via the Madu River and a turtle centre.
Travel to Colombo via the Madu River and a turtle centre. Overnight in Colombo.
A relaxed drive up the coast with two stops before the capital.
A calm boat trip through mangrove islands, passing fishing villages and small temple islands; cinnamon-peeling demonstrations are a common stop.
A hatchery that protects turtle eggs and releases hatchlings.
Nota: Entrance fees, activities and optional programmes are not included unless confirmed in the final offer.
Hospitium: Colombo
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your departure, according to your flight time.
Allow plenty of time for the transfer to the airport, as traffic around Colombo can be heavy; your representative confirms the pickup time.
Finis itineris
Negombo · 1 nox
Genus hospitii: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Imagines huius deversorii mox addentur cum ius utendi habebitur.
Trincomalee · 3 noctes
Genus hospitii: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Imagines huius deversorii mox addentur cum ius utendi habebitur.
Sigiriya · 2 noctes
Genus hospitii: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Imagines huius deversorii mox addentur cum ius utendi habebitur.
Kandy · 1 nox
Genus hospitii: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Imagines huius deversorii mox addentur cum ius utendi habebitur.
Nuwara Eliya · 2 noctes
Genus hospitii: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
Two alternative hotels, not both: The CheRiz or Araliya Green Hills — the owner chooses before the final offer.
Imagines huius deversorii mox addentur cum ius utendi habebitur.
Ella · 2 noctes
Genus hospitii: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
Two alternative hotels, not both: Morning Dew or Pinnacle Ella — the owner chooses before the final offer.
Imagines huius deversorii mox addentur cum ius utendi habebitur.
Unawatuna · 2 noctes
Genus hospitii: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Imagines huius deversorii mox addentur cum ius utendi habebitur.
Colombo · 1 nox
Genus hospitii: Deluxe room (Deluxe Room)
The hotel name and classification are verified with the supplier before the final offer; the hotel is never replaced without the owner’s approval.
Imagines huius deversorii mox addentur cum ius utendi habebitur.
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