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NRA Tours

Sri Lanka Central & Southern Escape

Day 01

Tour Plan

Arrival → Colombo

Private airport transfer to boutique Colombo hotel. Rest and settle in. Evening coastal walk at Galle Face Green. Overnight: Colombo.

Day 02

Tour Plan

Colombo - City & Culture

Colombo National Museum, colonial streets, Pettah markets, artisan spaces and hidden cafés. Sunset coastal walk. Overnight: Colombo.

Day 03

Tour Plan

Colombo → Anuradhapura

Drive north into the ancient dry zone. Guided Anuradhapura exploration – sacred stupas, monastic ruins and ancient reservoir systems. Peaceful eco-lodge evening. Overnight: Anuradhapura.

Day 04

Tour Plan

Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

Drive to Sigiriya through rural landscapes and ancient lake systems. Arrival at eco-luxury jungle lodge. Optional evening Ayurveda or forest walk. Overnight: Sigiriya.

Day 05

Tour Plan

Sigiriya - Heritage & Village Immersion

Sunrise climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Afternoon village experience: canoe ride, bullock cart journey, traditional cooking. Optional spa evening. Overnight: Sigiriya.

Day 06

Tour Plan

Sigiriya → Knuckles Mountain Range

Scenic drive into Knuckles Conservation Region. Guided soft trekking through waterfalls, cloud forests and rural villages. Eco-mountain retreat evening. Overnight: Knuckles.

Day 07

Tour Plan

Knuckles → Kandy - Sacred Capital

Descend to Kandy through scenic highlands. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic visit. Evening lakeside relaxation. Overnight: Kandy.

Day 08

Tour Plan

Kandy - Culture & Wellness

Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya, spice gardens and artisan workshops. Optional Ayurvedic wellness session. Overnight: Kandy.

Day 09

Tour Plan

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya - Tea Country Escape

Drive through waterfalls and tea plantations. Tea estate guided tasting experience. Evening walk around Gregory Lake. Overnight: colonial hill retreat.

Day 10

Tour Plan

Horton Plains National Park

Early morning excursion to Horton Plains. Trek to World’s End and Baker’s Falls through cloud forest. Picnic-style highland brunch. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

Day 11

Tour Plan

Nuwara Eliya → Ella - Scenic Train

Board scenic train from Nanu Oya through tea hills, tunnels and waterfalls. Arrive in Ella. Evening café culture and mountain views. Overnight: Ella.

Day 12

Tour Plan

Ella - Adventure & Slow Wellness

Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak hike, optional light adventure. Sunset yoga or meditation session. Overnight: Ella.

Day 13

Tour Plan

Ella → Udawalawe

Drive to Udawalawe National Park. Afternoon jeep safari with elephants, buffalo, crocodiles. Optional Elephant Transit Home visit. Overnight: safari lodge.

Day 14

Tour Plan

Udawalawe → Tangalle

Drive to Tangalle’s quiet natural coastline. Check-in to eco-wellness beachfront retreat. Afternoon leisure, optional Ayurvedic spa or sunset meditation. Overnight: Tangalle.

Day 15

Tour Plan

Tangalle → Galle

Morning beach leisure. Optional whale watching at Mirissa (seasonal). Continue to Galle Fort for colonial street exploration and sunset rampart walk. Overnight: Galle.

Day 16

Tour Plan

Galle → Hikkaduwa → Departure

Scenic coastal drive north. Stop at Hikkaduwa for coral reef viewing, beach relaxation, or turtle conservation visit. Continue to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.

A 16-day journey that opens in Colombo before moving north to Anuradhapura, east through the Cultural Triangle, ascending into the Knuckles and Kandy, rising further to Nuwara Eliya’s tea country and descending via the iconic train to Ella. The final act moves through Udawalawe’s safari landscape and Tangalle’s quiet coast before the southern conclusion at Galle Fort and Hikkaduwa.

Highlights

  • Colombo heritage and culture
  • Anuradhapura UNESCO ancient city
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress sunrise
  • Knuckles eco-trekking
  • Horton Plains World’s End trek
  • Scenic train Nuwara Eliya to Ella
  • Udawalawe elephant safari
  • Tangalle beachfront wellness
  • Galle Fort UNESCO exploration

Inclusions

  • All private AC transfers throughout
  • English-speaking guide/driver
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • National park entrance & safari fees
  • Scenic train tickets (where applicable)
  • Bottled water daily
  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure)

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals (unless specified)
  • Optional activity fees
  • Visa fees
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses