Your Sri Lankan adventure begins this afternoon in Negombo. Meet up with your Trip Manager and your team for a full brief of the travels about to unfold, before heading out for the first taste of some local delicacies in this beachside town.
This morning, you will leave the coast behind and journey inland to Sigiriya – Sri Lanka’s legendary rock fortress town in the heart of the Matale District, Sigiriya.
You couldn’t visit Sigiriya without exploring the incredible Sigiriya Rock Fortress that’s been dominating the skyline ever since we’ve arrived, and morning is the best time to visit. After breakfast you’ll take a trip to the fortress to check out the UNESCO-listed ‘Lion’s Rock’, with it’s 5th-century buildings, painted rock frescoes and massive pair of lion paws at the entrance. Back on the road, this time to visit the nearby town of Dambulla where you’ll have the chance to find your own lunch. Here you’ll find another World Heritage Site, the sacred Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka complete with five inner sanctuaries, 150 gilded Buddha statues, and Buddhist murals.
Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Pidurangala Rock – a rite of passage for Sigiriya first-timers – on a sunrise trek. This afternoon, you’re free to do what you want. This evening you’ll gather to watch history and mythology explode into colour & rhythm at a traditional Kandyan Folkdance show.
Today you head further into the hill country on the train enroute to Nuwara Eliya.
The day is yours to explore the beautiful countryside and laid-back backpacker hub of Ella, nestled among green cloud forests and tea plantations.
As your journey continues south, you head to Udawalawe National Park in a Safari Jeep.
This afternoon, you’ll make a stop in the UNESCO-listed fort city of Galle (a must-see for its fascinating blend of European and South Asian architecture). You’ll have time to wander the cobbled streets, shop for local treasures, and grab some lunch before we continue on.
Today is yours to unwind on the tropical palm-studded beaches with clear turquoise waters, or opt in for a surf lesson at nearby Weligama Bay.
You’ve got the whole day to enjoy them. Chill by the ocean, pop over to Mirissa, or sip something cool at a beachfront café.
Your journey ends here by the sea.
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