Northern Legends to Southern Shores Tour

Summery -10 Days / 9 Nights

Day 01 – Colombo Airport — Jaffna
Day 02 -Jaffna
Day 03 – Jaffna — Anuradhapura

Day 04 – Anuradhapura — Sigiriya
Day 05 –  Sigiriya

Day 06 – Sigiriya — Matale — Kandy

Day 07 – Kandy — Ramboda — Nuwara Eliya

Day 08 – Nuwara Eliya — Ella — Yala

Day 09 – Yala — Galle — Bentota
Day 10 – Bentota — Colombo — Colombo Airport

 Day 01 - Colombo Airport --Jaffna

Nallur Kandasamy Kovil Jaffna
  • Pick up from Colombo Airport and travel to Jaffna
  • Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. This Kovil is a prominent Hindu temple in Jaffna, dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its towering golden gopuram and vibrant annual festival. Originally built in the 15th century, the temple is a significant cultural and religious landmark.
  • Stay Relax in the Hotel after the long journey.
  • Stay overnight in a Jaffna Hotel. 

Day 02 -Jaffna

Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya Jaffna
  • After Breakfast Visit Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya on Nainativu Island. Take a short ferry ride (about 20-30 minutes) to Nainativu Island. The trip is scenic and offers a peaceful journey, especially when approaching Nainativu Island. Nagadeepa is a sacred Buddhist temple, believed to be visited by Lord Buddha during his second visit to Sri Lanka. It is an important pilgrimage site, featuring a beautiful stupa and a serene atmosphere.

  • Visit Keerimalai Natural Springs. It is a tranquil freshwater spring located near the northern coast of Jaffna, believed to have healing properties. Surrounded by lush greenery and close to the sea, it is a popular spot for both locals and tourists seeking spiritual and physical rejuvenation.

  • Visit Point Pedro, Which is the northernmost point of Sri Lanka, offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean and a picturesque coastal landscape. This quiet, scenic spot is often visited by travelers for its serene atmosphere and historical significance as a landmark in the Jaffna Peninsula.
  • Visit the Jaffna Public Library, once one of the largest libraries in Asia, is a symbol of cultural resilience and knowledge. After being destroyed in the 1980s during the civil conflict, it was painstakingly rebuilt and now serves as an important educational and historical landmark in Jaffna.
  • Stay Overnight in a Jaffna Hotel.

Day 03 - Jaffna---Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura Ancient city stupa
  • After Breakfast Travel to Anuradhapura.
  • Visit Anuraphapura Ancient city. Anuradhapura is

    known for its well-preserved ruins of the first major civilization on the island. It was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 4th century BCE to the 11th century CE and is home to sacred Buddhist sites like the Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, and Jetavanaramaya. Today, Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors with its rich history, impressive stupas, and ancient reservoirs.

  • Stay Overnight in a Anuradhapura Hotel.

Day 04 - Anuradhapura --- Sigiriya

pidurangala rock view
  • After Breakfast Travel to Sigiriya.

  • Do the Wild Life Safari in Habarana Area. Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu Eco National Parks offers exciting wildlife safaris. These parks are famous for their large herds of wild elephants, as well as diverse bird species, and other wildlife, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
  • Visit Pidurangala Rock, located near Sigiriya, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes, including a stunning perspective of Sigiriya Rock. The hike to the top takes about 30 minutes and includes a mix of ancient Buddhist ruins, lush greenery, and a short rock scramble near the summit.
  • Get a Traditional Ayurvedic Spa Treatment to Relax with herbal massages and therapies inspired by ancient healing traditions.
  • Stay overnight at a Hotel in Sigiriya or Habarana Area.

Day 05 - Sigiriya

Sigiriya Village tour boat ride
  • Visit Sigiriya Lion Rock. Climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a thrilling experience that takes visitors up ancient stairways, past stunning frescoes, and through the iconic Lion’s Paws to reach the summit. At the top, breathtaking panoramic views and the ruins of King Kashyapa’s 5th-century palace await, making it a must-visit historical and cultural landmark.
  •  Do the Village Tour. Tour offers an authentic experience of traditional Sri Lankan rural life, including bullock cart rides, catamaran boat trips and local Cooking Demonstrations. It provides visitors with a glimpse into the simple yet rich culture of the village, set against the scenic backdrop of Sigiriya Rock.
  • Evening Watch the Sigiriya Cultural Dance Show, which is a vibrant evening performance showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich heritage through traditional Kandyan and folk dances, drumming, and fire-walking. Held in Sigiriya, this captivating show offers visitors a glimpse into the island’s artistic traditions, complete with colorful costumes and rhythmic beats.
  • Stay overnight at a Hotel in Sigiriya or Habarana Area.

Day 06 - Sigiriya --- Matale --- Kandy 

Tooth Relic Temple,Kandy
  • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a complex of five caves adorned with stunning Buddhist murals and over 150 statues of Buddha. Carved into a massive rock face, it is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most impressive religious sites, offering a glimpse into the island’s ancient spiritual history.
  • Visit Matale Spice Garden. a unique opportunity to learn about Sri Lanka’s rich spice heritage, explore aromatic plantations, and see how spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper are grown and processed.
  • Visit Gem Museum. Kandy’s Gem Museum is an excellent gemology museum, educating one in the geological history of Sri Lanka. It also houses a shop from where you can buy the gems.
  • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. World-renowned place of worship, where the left Canine tooth of Gautama Buddha is enshrined.. The temple was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
  • Stay Overnight in a Kandy Hotel.

Day 07 - Kandy--- Ramboda ---  Nuwara Eliya

seetha amman temple Seetha eliya
  • After Breakfast Visit Kandy Lake which is one of the most iconic landmarks in Kandy.
  • Visit a Strawberry farm in Nuwara Eliya. There you can pluck fresh strawberries. Some farms offers tractor tours to the farm which is cool..
    Also you can buy & enjoy Strawberry based products.
  • Visit Ramboda Waterfall. This waterfall is 109 m (358 ft) high and the eleventh tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka
  • Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple. The temple sits on a beautiful location in the Ramboda village overlooking the valley of Kotmale and is tied to legend of Ramayana.
  • Visit a tea factory and Tea gardens on the way to Nuwara Eliya.
  • Visit Gregory lake. It is a very beautiful lake surrounded by mountains in the city of Nuwara Eliya that has some boating and jet ski options for those interested.
  • Visit Seetha Amman Temple.The only Hindu temple in Sri Lanka devoted to Princess Sita is Sita Amman Temple. This is one of Sri Lanka’s most significant Ramayana-related locations.
  • Stay Overnight in a Nuwara Eliya Hotel.

 Day 08 - Nuwara Eliya --- Ella--- Yala

Ella Scenic train ride
  • After Breakfast do the Best Scenic Train ride From Nanuoya Station to Ella Station. It is one of the most scenic journeys in the world, taking passengers through lush tea plantations, misty mountains, and charming villages. This breathtaking route offers stunning views of rolling hills, waterfalls.
  • Visit Nine Arch Bridge. It is also known as the “Bridge in the Sky,” is a stunning colonial-era railway viaduct in Ella, Sri Lanka, built entirely of stone and bricks without steel. Surrounded by lush tea plantations and dense jungle, it is a popular tourist attraction known for its scenic beauty and historic charm.
  • Visit Little Adams peak. It is a popular hiking destination offering breathtaking panoramic views of lush tea plantations, rolling hills, and distant mountains.
  • Visit Ravana Waterfall on the way to Yala.. It is a stunning cascade that tumbles down a rocky cliff amidst lush greenery. Named after the legendary King Ravana from the Ramayana.
  • Stay overnight in a Thissamaharamaya Hotel.

Day 09 - Yala --- Galle --- Bentota

Leopards in Yala
  • Early morning Do the Yala Safari. Yala offers an exciting wildlife experience. home to leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and a variety of bird species. With its diverse landscapes of dense forests, grasslands, and lagoons, Yala is one of the best places in the world to spot leopards in their natural habitat.
  • Travel to Bentota Via Galle. Visit  Coconut Tree hill.It is a must-visit spot for anyone seeking breathtaking ocean views and a tranquil atmosphere. The hill, covered in lush coconut palms, offers stunning panoramic vistas of the Indian Ocean.
  • Visit Galle fort. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and then further developed by the Dutch and the British. Which is now comprised of a maze of narrow roads lined with small houses, restaurants, shops, villas and boutique hotels and is an utterly enchanting place to explore.
  • Do the Madu river Safari, Embark on an unforgettable boat ride through this enchanting lagoon, renowned for its 64 islands and rich biodiversity, navigating through a stunning natural mangrove cave. Along the way, you’ll visit Cinnamon Island, where you can witness the traditional cinnamon manufacturing process. Marvel at rural fishermen in their traditional catamarans, adding to the picturesque charm of the lagoon. Keep an eye out for diverse wildlife that thrives in this serene environment. Discover peaceful temple nestled on the Koth Duwa, and end your journey with a unique fish therapy experience, where fish gently nibble at your feet, enhancing circulation and sensation.
  • Stay Overnight at a Beach hotel in Bentota.

Day 10- Bentota --- Colombo --- Colombo Airport

Kosgoda turtle Hatchery
  • After Breakfast travel to Colombo.
  • Visit Ambalangoda Mask Factory. Ariyapala Mask Factory and Museum is full of rich, colorful, and sometimes terrifying masks hand-crafted and painted by locals. The museum contains face masks of all sizes, shapes, and inspirations made for traditional dances, plays, and decorative purposes
  • Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the way. Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery is a conservation center dedicated to protecting endangered sea turtles by rescuing eggs, hatching them safely, and releasing the baby turtles into the ocean. Visitors can learn about different turtle species, witness hatchlings.
  • Do the city tour in Colombo. Visit the best places in Colombo like Gangaramaya Temple, Red mosque, Independence Square, Galle Face Green, The Lotus Tower & Pettah Market.
  • Do Shopping In One Galle face, Odel Etc..
  • Travel To Colombo Airport for Departure

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