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NRA Tours

Sri Lanka Eco Wellness & Cultural Escape

Day 01

Tour Plan

Arrival → Negombo - Wellness Opening

Short airport transfer to beachfront wellness retreat. Rest after long-haul travel. Sunset lagoon walk and light herbal welcome dinner. Overnight: Negombo.

 

Day 02

Tour Plan

Negombo - Lagoon & Healing

Morning mangrove boat ride through fishing villages. Afternoon Ayurvedic relaxation therapy or yoga by the beach. Evening at leisure with ocean breeze. Overnight: Negombo.

 

Day 03

Tour Plan

Negombo → Anuradhapura

Scenic rural drive north. Anuradhapura Ancient City: sacred stupas, monasteries, ancient reservoirs. Evening meditation beside ancient tanks. Overnight: eco-lodge.

 

Day 04

Tour Plan

Anuradhapura → Sigiriya

Drive to Sigiriya. Check-in to eco-retreat surrounded by forest and birdlife. Afternoon wellness therapy, herbal steam, or guided village walk. Overnight: Sigiriya.

 

Day 05

Tour Plan

Sigiriya - Slow Exploration

Optional sunrise Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb. Late morning pool and spa relaxation. Afternoon village immersion with canoe ride and organic cooking experience. Overnight: Sigiriya.

 

Day 06

Tour Plan

Sigiriya → Dambulla → Kandy

Morning Dambulla Cave Temple visit with ancient cave murals and Buddhist statues. Continue to Kandy through the hills. Evening lakeside walk and cultural atmosphere. Overnight: Kandy.

 

Day 07

Tour Plan

Kandy - Sacred & Sensory

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Spice gardens, artisan workshops and local markets at a relaxed pace. Afternoon Ayurvedic massage or yoga. Optional cultural performance. Overnight: Kandy.

 

Day 08

Tour Plan

Kandy → Nuwara Eliya - Tea Highlands

Drive through waterfalls, misty forests and rolling tea estates. Tea plantation factory visit with guided tasting. Arrival in Nuwara Eliya. Evening fireside relaxation. Overnight: tea-country retreat.

 

Day 09

Tour Plan

Horton Plains National Park

Dawn excursion to Horton Plains. Guided cloud forest walk to World’s End and Baker’s Falls. Picnic brunch surrounded by mountain wilderness. Afternoon herbal wellness therapy. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

 

Day 10

Tour Plan

Scenic Train → Ella

Scenic hill-country train from Nanu Oya through tea plantations, tunnels and waterfalls. Arrival in Ella. Evening café culture and panoramic mountain views. Overnight: eco-lodge.

 

Day 11

Tour Plan

Ella - Nature & Mindful Adventure

Nine Arches Bridge morning visit. Gentle Little Adam’s Peak hike. Optional tea estate walk, yoga, or waterfall visit. Cool mountain afternoon relaxation. Overnight: Ella.

 

Day 12

Tour Plan

Ella → Yala - Wildlife & Wilderness

Drive south to Yala National Park. Afternoon safari through leopard territory, elephant habitats and coastal lagoon birdlife. Quiet safari lodge evening under stars. Overnight: Yala lodge.

 

Day 13

Tour Plan

Yala - Full-Day Safari

Early morning safari for optimal wildlife photography. Extended park circuit covering elephants, leopards, crocodiles and migratory birds. Optional second light evening safari. Overnight: Yala.

 

Day 14

Tour Plan

Yala → Tangalle - Coastal Retreat

Drive to Tangalle along southern coastline. Eco-wellness beachfront retreat check-in. Afternoon ocean leisure, optional lagoon kayaking, sunset yoga. Overnight: Tangalle.

 

Day 15

Tour Plan

Tangalle → Galle - Colonial Coast

Leisurely coastal drive to Galle. Arrive at Galle Fort to explore colonial streets, artisan galleries and cafés. Sunset walk along Indian Ocean ramparts. Overnight: Galle.

Day 16

Tour Plan

Galle → Colombo → Departure

Scenic coastal drive to Colombo. Optional wellness shopping, cafés, or art galleries. Private transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.

A 16-day wellness-infused cultural circuit designed around restoration and genuine connection – opening with Ayurvedic therapy in Negombo, moving through Anuradhapura’s sacred landscapes and Sigiriya’s jungle retreat, into Kandy’s cultural heartland and Nuwara Eliya’s high-altitude tea estates. The final arc moves via scenic train to Ella, then through Yala’s safari wilderness to the southern coast’s healing spaces.

Highlights

  • Negombo lagoon and Ayurvedic opening experience
  • Anuradhapura sacred city exploration
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress optional sunrise climb
  • Dambulla Cave Temple ancient murals
  • Kandy wellness and culture immersion
  • Horton Plains dawn trekking
  • Scenic train to Ella
  • Double Yala safari experience
  • Tangalle beachfront eco retreat
  • Galle Fort coastal farewell

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