8N / 9D
9-Day Sri Lanka Ramayana Trail: Temples, UNESCO Heritage & Southern Coast
Negombo(1N) → Habarana(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(2N) → Ella(1N) → Kataragama(1N) → Bentota(1N)
5.0 (4 Reviews)
$ 618
$ 619
0% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- Your journey begins upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, where your private driver-guide will welcome you before transferring you to the coastal town of Negombo.
- Depending on your arrival time, explore the local fishing area or enjoy some relaxing time beside the beach.
- Check into your hotel and enjoy a peaceful first evening on Sri Lanka's western coast.
- After breakfast, travel north towards Chilaw and visit Munneswaram Temple, traditionally associated with Lord Rama and the Ramayana.
- Continue to Manavari Temple, another important stop on the Sri Lankan Ramayana Trail, before heading inland towards Dambulla.
- Depending on your arrival time, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, famous for its ancient Buddhist statues and paintings.
- Check into your hotel and relax for the evening.
- After breakfast, visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of Sri Lanka's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Continue towards Kandy through the Cultural Triangle, with an optional stop at Dambulla if it was not visited the previous day.
- Visit a traditional spice garden in Matale before arriving in Kandy and exploring the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
- Check into your hotel and enjoy the evening in Sri Lanka's historic hill capital.
- After breakfast, leave Kandy and travel into the misty central highlands towards Nuwara Eliya.
- Stop at Ramboda Falls and continue to the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, traditionally associated with Hanuman's journey through Sri Lanka.
- Travel through the emerald-green tea plantations and visit a working tea factory to discover how Ceylon Tea is produced.
- Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, visit Gregory Lake and check into your hotel.
- After breakfast, begin with Seetha Amman Temple, traditionally associated with Sita Devi, before continuing to Gayathri Peedam.
- Explore the Hakgala area, traditionally associated with Ashok Vatika, and continue to Divurumpola Temple, traditionally connected with Sita's Agni Pariksha.
- Enjoy the peaceful scenery of the surrounding mountains and tea plantations before returning to Nuwara Eliya.
- Spend the evening relaxing at your hotel.
- After breakfast, leave Nuwara Eliya and travel through the spectacular hill country towards Ella, with an optional scenic train journey subject to availability.
- Explore the famous Nine Arch Bridge and enjoy panoramic views from Little Adam's Peak.
- Continue to Ravana Falls, traditionally associated with King Ravana, with an optional visit to Ravana Cave depending on time.
- Check into your Ella hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
- After breakfast, continue south from Ella through changing landscapes towards Kataragama.
- Visit the Kataragama Temple, an important pilgrimage centre revered by several religious traditions.
- If your visit coincides with the evening ceremonies, experience the spiritual atmosphere surrounding the temple.
- Check into your hotel and relax for the evening.
- Begin with an optional early-morning safari at Yala National Park before continuing towards the southern coast.
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, discovering its historic ramparts, colonial buildings and ocean views.
- Continue towards Bentota, with an optional stop at a turtle conservation centre depending on time.
- Check into your beachside hotel and enjoy a relaxing final evening on the coast.
- After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Bentota before beginning your journey towards Colombo and the airport.
- Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a short Colombo sightseeing experience with possible stops at Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square or Galle Face Green.
- Continue to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure.
Stay & Meal Details
Negombo
1 night
Jetwing Blue
Some meals included
Habarana
1 night
Habarana Village
Breakfast + Dinner included
Kandy
1 night
Cinnamon Citadel
Breakfast + Dinner included
Nuwara Eliya
2 nights
Araliya Red
Breakfast + Dinner included
Ella
1 night
Hide Ella
Breakfast + Dinner included
Kataragama
1 night
Cinnamon Wild
Breakfast + Dinner included
Bentota
1 night
Sheraton Kosgoda
Breakfast + Dinner included
Package Policies
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking chauffeur/driver-guide
- Airport transfers
- All sightseeing mentioned
- Ramayana Trail sightseeing
- Complimentary mineral water
- Driver accommodation and meals
- Government taxes and applicable service charges
- 24/7 customer support
- International airfare
- Sri Lanka ETA / visa fees
- Lunches and beverages
- Entrance fees
- Yala safari
- Train tickets
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry, minibar and room service
- Early check-in / late check-out
Value Added Services: - One 500ml Water Bottle per person on tour - Wheel chair & Baby seater – On Request - 24hrs Customer care service
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Negombo(1N) → Habarana(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(2N) → Ella(1N) → Kataragama(1N) → Bentota(1N)
5.0 (4 Reviews)
$ 618
$ 619
0% off
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