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Lake ride in Kandy
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Temple of Tooth Relic
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Cup of high grown Tea
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Whale Watching in Mirissa
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Udawalawa National Park
An Island Adventure
BOOKINGS CLOSED
The Plan
- Day 1 Welcome to Colombo
- Day 2 Exploring Kandy!
- Day 3 Kandy -- Ella by Train
- Day 4 Udawalawe National Park
- Day 5 Mirissa
- Day 6 Whale watching - Mirissa
- Day 7 Departure
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Day 1
Welcome to Colombo
Arrive at Colombo International Airport around 2:00 am and transfer to the Hotel for early check in. Colombo, gateway to the wonder of Sri Lanka, boasts a rich colonial heritage, featuring a melting pot of races, religions and cultures. A city of contrasts, it is both an eclectic mix of shiny hotels and swanky office blocks, neighbouring beautiful red-tiled colonial-era buildings. Drive through the commercial and city center area known as the ‘Fort’ and Pettah, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Visit the grand mosque of Jami Ul-Alfar Make a stop at Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Colombo. Return to the hotel and perform the “Pink Evening” at the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2
Exploring Kandy!
After breakfast at the Hotel, head towards Kandy (4 hours, 121 km). En-route stop at Spice Gardens in Mawanella.Continue drive to Kandy; Sri Lanka’s second largest city, Kandy was the capital of the last Sinhalese Kingdom and enjoys a scenic setting around a lake surrounded by green hills. Enroute have lunch (at own expense). Thereafter, visit the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Watch a cultural show and embrace the unique dance forms and styles. It plays an important role in Sri Lanka’s culture and is one of the most revered features of the Perahera. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
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Day 3
Kandy -- Ella by Train
After breakfast,@08am proceed to Kandy Railway station to catch the train to Ella. A ride by local train to the little England is one of the most picturesque rail journeys in the world! The rolling mountains are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations no doubt a memorable experience!. Arrive at Ella Railway Station Later proceed towards Ravana Falls in Ella. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. It is said that Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. Later check in to the hotel for Dinner & Overnight stay in Ella
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Day 4
Udawalawe National Park
After breakfast @11am descend from the cool hills to the jungles of Udawalawe. Enroute have lunch. Later, commence a jeep safari in the Udawalawe National Park by a private jeep accompanied by a tracker. UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK lies south of the central hills in the island’s dry zone. An important eco-tourism destination, the Park consists of dry lowland forest, riverine forest, thorny scrub lands and grasslands. One special attraction of the park is the Udawalawe reservoir and the Walawe River which flows through the park. Check-in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 5
Mirissa
After breakfast checkout and head up to one of the main beach destinations-Mirissa. in southern Sri Lanka. The area has it all, beautiful Sri Lankan beaches, surf waves, whale watching, and great bars and Restaurants. Have lunch enroute. Later , Check-in to the hotel. Spend your time enjoying fresh coconuts in your hammock, eating delicious food from beachside restaurants.
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Day 6
Whale watching - Mirissa
Rise early morning and with packed breakfast leave @05:30 am for watching whales in Mirissa.Whale watching trip in Mirissa takes usually 2-3 hours, the average duration is 3h. The best time to embark on your adventures is at dawn. You can see also sperm whales, fin whales, Bryde’s whales, short finned whales, dolphins and rarely killer whales and whale shark. Return to the hotel for freshen up check out at and head towards to Galle. Have lunch (at own expense). Visit the galle fort Galle Fort offers the best preserved example of a European built fortified city in Asia. It was built by the Dutch from the 17th Century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll the winding streets of this immensely charming town and discover its decaying colonial buildings, grand fort walls and numerous boutiques and cafés.Walk along the ramparts, pass the lighthouse and the old Portuguese harbour and stop to see some of the many colonial era buildings. Dinner (at own expense) Overnight stay at Galle
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Day 7
Departure
Have a leisurely breakfast this day and explore Galle by your own till we check out from the Hotel at 07:00 pm, head towards Colombo. Stop for Dinner ( at own expense). Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.
Bookings Closed
Inclusions
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Group transfers by comfortable AC coach
- Meals as per the itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Sightseeing mentioned as per the itinerary
- Visa Fees
- Insurance (For Women over 59 years there will be an extra charge for insurance which will be subject to the duration of the trip and the destination country)
- Inclusive of GST & TCS
- Srilankan Insurance
- Applicable jeep hire at Udawalawe National Park
- Train ride on available class
- Public boat hire for watching whales in Mirissa
Exclusions
- Airfare - International
- Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered, laundry, phone calls and medical expenses
- Optional excursions and activities
- Individual airport transfers
- Early check in or late check out
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone / fax calls, alcoholic beverages etc
- Porter fees in Hotels and Airports
Enquiry
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Sri Lanka Visa Info
Sri Lanka offers E-visa (to be applied online). Hence, no physical documentation required. Visa Requirements: Scanned passport copy, digital passport size photograph, e-tickets. -
What does twin share price mean?
Twin share price is the price mentioned against a package and it refers to the cost per head for a double sharing accommodation. If you'd like to upgrade to Single Occupancy, please select this at the time of checkout -
Regarding the hotels, what does OR SIMILAR refer to?
OR SIMILAR means that the hotel booked might be different from the hotel mentioned in the itinerary. 90% of the time we book the hotel that’s mentioned, but under few situations it might differ due to on-the-ground factors. So we pick an alternate hotel, but always in the same class and area of the city. -
Can i customize this trip?
Yes, you can customize your trips. We help organize solo travel that is highly personalized. Please drop an inquiry to us with your travel requirements - https://www.wowclub.com/contact-us -
How hectic is my vacation going to be?
We do over 120 trips a year and while some are leisurely paced, others are of medium pace. Please check with the WOW Buddy of this trip for more details.
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