12 Day Tour Option 1:
Sri Lanka Heritage, Hill Country & Beach Tour

Day 1 – Colombo City Tour

• Arrival and warm welcome in Colombo
• Guided city tour:
  o Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, Old Parliament, Galle Face
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  o Explore Pettah Market, Lotus Tower (photo stop), Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
  🏨 Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 2 – Colombo ➝ Galle (via Madu River & Kosgoda)

• Scenic coastal drive to Galle
• En route:
  o Madu River Boat Safari
  o Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
• In Galle:
  o Explore Galle Dutch Fort, lighthouse, colonial streets, cafés, and ramparts
  🏨 Overnight stay in Galle or Mirissa

Day 3 – Galle ➝ Ella (via Buduruwagala)

• Drive to Ella, a lush hill town
• Stop at ancient Buduruwagala Temple – 1000-year-old rock carvings
• Evening: Relax and enjoy mountain views
  🏨 Overnight stay in Ella

Day 4 – Ella Highlights

• Morning hike to Little Adam’s Peak
• Visit the iconic Nine Arches Bridge
• Photo stop at Ella Rock viewpoint or Lipton’s Seat (optional longer hike)
  🏨 Overnight stay in Ella

Day 5 – Ella ➝ Nuwara Eliya

• Scenic drive or take Ella–Nanu Oya train ride (booked in advance)
• Visit Ramboda Falls, tea factory & plantation
• Explore Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and colonial-style buildings
  🏨 Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 6 – Nuwara Eliya ➝ Kandy

• Drive to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital
• Stop at a tea estate or viewpoints en route
• In Kandy:
  o Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  o Enjoy Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
  🏨 Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 7 – Kandy ➝ Sigiriya (via Matale Spice Garden & Lion Rock)

• Stop at Matale Spice Garden for a guided herb and spice tour
• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO site) in the afternoon
  🏨 Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 8 – Sigiriya ➝ Anuradhapura Day Trip

• Drive to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first kingdom
• Explore:
  o Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Isurumuniya Temple, Jetavanarama,
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• Return to Sigiriya in the evening
  🏨 Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 9 – Sigiriya ➝ Polonnaruwa & Minneriya Safari

• Morning: Tour Polonnaruwa ancient city
  o Gal Vihara, Royal Palace, Parakrama Samudraya
  
  
• Afternoon: Go on a Jeep Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
  o Spot wild elephants and birds
  🏨 Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 10 – Sigiriya Village Tour

• Authentic Village Tour in Sigiriya
  o Ride in a bullock cart, cross the lake by catamaran, cook & eat a traditional meal with locals
  
  
• Optional: Ayurvedic spa treatment or leisure evening
  🏨 Overnight stay in Sigiriya

Day 11 – Sigiriya ➝ Negombo (Canal Tour)

• Travel to Negombo, a beachside town near the airport
• Explore Negombo Dutch Canal by boat
• Visit Negombo Fish Market, St. Mary’s Church, and relax on the beach
  🏨 Overnight stay in Negombo

Day 12 – Departure from BIA

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for your flight
  ✈️ End of the tour with unforgettable memories