Sri Lanka Uncovered Days 10

Day 1 Airport Pickup
Welcome to Sri Lanka! We’ll be there at the Colombo airport waiting to pick you up and bring you back to our boutique hotel in Negombo. We’ll have a beachfront welcome dinner and drinks at sunset, the perfect start to your adventure.

Day 2 Dambulla
Today we’ll head into the centre of Sri Lanka, where we’ll learn about the country’s history and culture. Our first stop is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a temple carved deep into the rock face. Next up is the Golden Buddha, a giant statue on a hilltop looking down onto the town below. In the evening, we’ll check into our accommodation with views of Sigiriya Rock which we will be climbing in the morning.

Day 3 Climb Sigiriya Rock
It’s an early start today, as we’ll make our way to the top of one of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmarks – Lion Rock (known locally as Sigiriya Rock). A UNESCO World Heritage site, a giant rock formation standing nearly 700ft tall, an ancient fortress, with mind-blowing views from the top; well worth the trek up. We’ll come back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards, before exploring the town in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll visit a local farming village for a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal around a bonfire, cooked by the villagers.

Day 4 Kandy
We travel to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Tooth It is located in the royal palace complex and since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. We learn about this amazing story before watching an amazing sunset of Kandy Lake from our hotel on the mountainside.

Day 5 Nuwara Eliya
We drive past the beautiful town of Nuwara Elia and spend the morning at a local tea plantation where we’ll learn all about the tea brewing process, from leaf to cup. It’s then time to board ‘the most scenic train journey’ – and you’ll quickly see why. We’ll board the famous train from Nuwara Eliya to the chilled town of Ella. The scenery we pass on the way is seriously out of this world; keep an eye out for waterfalls, wildlife and friendly locals.

Day 6 Ella
Early morning starts we climb Little Adams Peak, for a stunning view of Ella Gap – a gorge full of beautiful waterfalls and stunning backdrops. We’ll have lunch in Ella town, before stopping off at Nine Arch Bridge, where we’ll walk the tracks and watch the train pass through.

Day 7 Udawalawa
In the morning, we’ll visit a waterfall for a refreshing dip, before heading down to Udawalawe National Park. Here we’ll check into our glamping tents for the evening, where plenty of activities are available to enjoy. Then we’ll jump in Tuk Tuks to the Elephant Orphanage, where we’ll witness first-hand how they’re looking after the wild elephants in the area.

Day 8 Udawalawa Safari
As the sun rises, we hop into our Safari jeeps where we’ll see plenty of the local wildlife, including Elephants, Monkeys, Buffalos, and Flamingos, to mention just a few. We’ll have breakfast by the river, before making our way to our final stop, the beachside town of Unawatuna.

Day 9 Jungle Beach Day
Wake up any time today, it’s all about relaxing. Chill by the pool, then join us as we walk through the jungle to the beach on the other side. We’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up, before hitting the beach one more time for our farewell dinner.

Day 10 Departure
Check out any time today, or opt to stay on a little while longer. Whichever you decide, our guides will be on hand to help out.

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Dambulla Cave Temple
Golden Buddha Temple
Local Farming Village Dinner
Sigiriya Rock
Temple of the Tooth
Tea Plantation
Train to Ella
Little Adams Peak
Nine Arch Bridge
Elephant Transit Home
Safari
Jungle Beach Day

WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Any international flights to Negombo and from Unawatuna are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day before your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Sri Lanka Uncovered tour. Travel insurance is mandatory too. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads