Ceylon Global Tours

Wonders of Sri Lanka

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Duration

9 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Any

Languages

EN,

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey through Sri Lanka’s most awe-inspiring hidden gems. This carefully curated adventure offers a blend of rich cultural heritage, thrilling wildlife safaris, scenic train rides, secret waterfalls, mountain hikes, and serene coastal escapes. From dolphin watching in Kalpitiya to exploring the ancient citadel of Sigiriya, from trekking through Knuckles Mountains to the wild beauty of Minneriya and Udawalawe, every day brings a new discovery.

Whether you’re a nature lover, cultural explorer, or thrill seeker, this tour is designed to give you a deeper, more authentic experience of Sri Lanka — far from the typical tourist routes.

Include

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water during transfers
  • Travel insurance
  • Tour Guide

Exclude

  • Any Private Expenses
  • Entrance tickets to attractions

itinerary

  • Welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport by your personal tour guide

  • Drive north along the coast to Kalpitiya, a peaceful beach town known for its dolphins, kitesurfing, and untouched shores

  • Optional sunset boat ride or relax by the lagoon

Overnight Stay: Kalpitiya (beach hotel or eco-lodge)

  • Early morning dolphin watching boat tour in the Indian Ocean (seasonal: Nov–Apr)

  • After breakfast, transfer inland to Sigiriya – home of the famous Lion Rock Fortress

  • En route, enjoy scenic rural landscapes and wildlife sightings

Overnight Stay: Sigiriya / Habarana

  • Morning climb of Sigiriya Lion Rock, the ancient royal palace atop a giant rock (UNESCO site)

  • Hike Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views of the jungle and Sigiriya

  • Experience authentic Sri Lankan village life: bullock cart rides, canoeing, and cooking with locals

Overnight Stay: Sigiriya / Habarana

  • Morning Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park – witness elephants gathering near the reservoir

  • Afternoon drive to the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

  • Check in at a nature lodge surrounded by lush greenery and waterfalls

Overnight Stay: Knuckles Eco Lodge / Riverston area

  • Full day of trekking through Knuckles Mountains – explore remote villages, hidden waterfalls, cloud forests, and panoramic viewpoints like Mini World's End

  • Learn about endemic flora, fauna, and traditional lifestyles

  • Optional wild bathing in mountain streams

Overnight Stay: Knuckles / Matale

  • Morning transfer to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka

  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Asia

  • Explore Kandy Lake, the local bazaar, and enjoy an optional cultural dance show

Overnight Stay: Kandy

  • Travel through tea country with stops at Ramboda Falls and panoramic viewpoints

  • Visit a working tea factory and learn how world-famous Ceylon tea is made

  • Reach Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England” for its colonial charm and cool climate

  • Explore Gregory Lake or enjoy a relaxing evening

Overnight Stay: Nuwara Eliya

  • Early morning journey to Horton Plains National Park

    • Hike to World’s End Cliff and Baker’s Falls through grassy plains and cloud forests

  • Board the scenic train from Nanu Oya to Ella, passing lush tea fields, tunnels, and waterfalls

  • Optional: Zipline, spa, or waterfall visit upon arrival

Overnight Stay: Ella

  • Visit Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak at sunrise

  • Continue to Udawalawe National Park for a Jeep Safari

    • Spot wild elephants, deer, peacocks, crocodiles, and more

  • Visit Elephant Transit Home for baby elephant feeding

  • Transfer to Colombo or Airport for departure

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