Majical Sri Lanka 18 days tour

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ID: GYG784796-1257437
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 18 days


Description

This 18-day tour is designed with the perfect balance of cultural immersion, adventure, relaxation, and wildlife exploration. Witness ancient monuments, climb iconic landmarks, spot elusive leopards.
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
Meet and greet your guide and drive to Colombo.
Overnight in Colombo

Day 2: Colombo City Tour to Negombo
Morning: Visit Gangaramaya Temple, explore Pettah Market, tour the National Museum, and walk along Galle Face Green.
Overnight in Negombo

Day 3: Negombo to Sigiriya
Early morning departure to Sigiriya (approximately 4-hour drive)
En route, stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple, check-in at the hotel, and enjoy leisure.
Overnight in Sigiriya

Day 4: Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Village Experience
Early morning: Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Afternoon: Participate in a rural village experience
Evening: Relax at your hotel or have an optional Ayurvedic spa treatment
Overnight in Sigiriya

Day 5: Polonnaruwa and Safari in Minneriya National Park
Morning: Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Afternoon: Jeep safari in Minneriya National Park
Evening: Return to Sigiriya for dinner and overnight stay

Day 6: Sigiriya to Kandy
Morning: Depart for Kandy (approximately 3-hour drive)
En route, visit a spice garden in Matale
Afternoon: Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Attend a cultural show
Overnight in Kandy

Day 7: Kandy Exploration
Morning: Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
Afternoon: Tour the Kandy city, including a visit to the Kandy Lake and local markets, Gem museum.
Overnight in Kandy

Day 8: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Morning: Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya (approximately 4 hours)
Afternoon: Visit a tea plantation and factory
Evening: Walking tour of Nuwara Eliya town
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

Day 9: Horton Plains National Park
Early morning: Excursion to Horton Plains National Park
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

Day 10: Nuwara Eliya to Ella
Morning: Depart for Ella (approximately 2-hour drive)
En route, stop at Ravana Falls
Afternoon: Hike to Little Adam's Peak and visit the Nine Arch Bridge.
Overnight in Ella

Day 11: Ella to Yala National Park
Morning: Early hike to Ella Rock for breathtaking sunrise views (optional)
Late morning: Depart for Yala National Park (approximately 3-hour drive)
Dinner and overnight at the safari lodge

Day 12: Full Day at Yala National Park
Early morning: Dawn jeep safari in Yala National Park
Overnight at the safari lodge

Day 13: Yala to Mirissa
Morning: Depart for Mirissa (approximately 4-hour drive), check-in and leisure
Overnight in Mirissa

Day 14: Whale Watching and Beach Relaxation
Early morning: whale-watching excursion
Afternoon: Free time to relax on Mirissa Beach
Overnight in Mirissa

Day 15: Mirissa
Leisure in the beach resort
Overnight in Mirissa

Day 16: Mirissa
Leisure in the beach resort
Overnight in Mirissa

Day 17: Mirissa-Colombo-Negombo
Morning: Leisurely breakfast and final swim at Mirissa Beach
Late morning: depart for Galle (approximately 1-hour drive) and Colombo for a city tour.
Overnight in Negombo

Day 18: Departure
Morning: Depending on your flight time, enjoy a leisurely breakfast

Highlights

  • Cultural Highlights: Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Tooth Relic temple, Galle
  • Natural Wonders: Horton Plains National Park, tea plantations, Mirissa beach
  • Wildlife Encounters: Elephant gathering Minneriya, safaris in Yala National Park
  • Adventure Activities: Climbing Sigiriya Rock, hiking in Ella, surfing in Mirissa
  • Relaxation: Beach time in Mirissa, spa treatments, scenic train rides

Guiding languages

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.