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Sri Lanka - Marketing Description

Date

First trip: 15th – 24th November 2025

Airport

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Included

10 days - 9 nights: 1 Colombo, 2 Sigiriya, 1 Kandy, 2 Nuwara Eliya, 1 Udawalawe, and 2 Mirissa
Meals - All breakfasts, 1 lunch & 4 dinners
Airport pickups and drop-offs
Arrival: private transfer
Departure: shared transfer

Hotels

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Granbell Hotel, Colombo
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Amaara Forest Hotel, Sigiriya
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The Golden Crown Hotel, Kandy
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Araliya Green Hills, Nuwara Eliya
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Centauria Wild, Udawalawe
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Mandara Resort, Mirissa
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Highlights

Evening Foodie Walk in Colombo
Dambulla Cave Temple visit
Sigiriya Rock Fortress climb and visit
Village Cycling Tour with lunch prepared by a local lady
Kandy Temple and Spice Market Tour
Cooking Class in a homestay
Scenic Train Ride
Tea Experience with a tea planter - plantation, process and tasting
Nine Arch Bridge viewpoint
Ravana Waterfalls visit
Safari at Udawalawe National Park
Galle Fort visit
Stunning beaches in Mirissa
Farewell dinner on the beach

Itinerary

DAY 1: COLOMBO
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
Private transfer to the hotel and check-in
Evening Foodie Walk
“This evening you will meet an insider from Colombo who will take you on a journey in search of the flavours which makes Colombo what it is; A Melting pot of different cultures.”
“From the South Indian influenced dishes of the Tamils such as Vadai, Dosai and Appam (a.k.a. hoppers), the specialties of the Muslims such as Samosas, Biryani, the Isso Vadais and Kottu Roti which are quintessentially Sri Lankan to a cup of plain tea to wrap things up with a bit of the colonial influence, each specialty dish that you try out will have a story of its own from the past.”

DAY 2: COLOMBO - DAMBULLA - SIGIRIYA
Breakfast and check-out
4-hour drive to Dambulla
Dambulla Cave Temple visit
Buddhist temple
“What can be gauged from a place that has been and still is a point of veneration for over 22 centuries? A place hewn out of a gargantuan rock, converted into a cave temple complex.”
“Adorned with murals that depict the life and times of Lord Buddha.”
“153 Buddha Statues along with statues of Gods and Goddesses and Kings.”
1-hour drive to Sigiriya and check-in at the hotel
The rest of the day is free time

DAY 3: SIGIRIYA
Before breakfast, Sigiriya Rock Fortress’s early morning visit
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
“The site was the domain of King Kashyapa whose aim was to build an impregnable fortress and within it.”
“The tough climb of 1200 footsteps up this flat-topped monodon ends with the most scenic bird’s-eye view of the emerald plains and leafy villages beneath.”
“The skeletal layout of the ancient city within the fortress marvels its observers with the grandeur and complexity of 5th century urban-planning of Sri Lanka.”
After the visit, we return back to the hotel to enjoy breakfast
Local village cycling tour in the morning
“The tour explores the lifestyle of the local villagers.”
“The experience doesn’t really have a script and is not staged, so you will be visiting different houses where certain cottage industries takes place.”
“Some of the stops includes a place where they make bricks out of clay, a house where coir brooms are produced, a quick stop at the house of the village dancing teacher to observe some of the traditional dancing steps and also a stop at a house where a grandma produces a traditional ayurvedic oil.”
“The final stop will be at a village house where you get to taste a mouth-watering traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch prepared by Dilini, a lady from the village.”
The rest of the day is free time

DAY 4: SIGIRIYA - KANDY
Breakfast and check-out
3,5-hour drive to Kandy and check-in at the hotel
Kandy Temple and Spice Market Tour
“While Sri Lanka was under Portuguese and Dutch rule the Kings of Kandy remained defiant and independent. It was much later during the British rule that Kandy finally fell.”
“We think that markets are the heart and soul of a place, after all that is where the locals shop! So instead of falling on the tourist trap of the Spice Gardens, take a look at the wonderful vendors inside the Kandy town market. Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Pepper and Turmeric. In addition to spices, the vendors also sell a range of seasonal fruits which is a must try.”
“Later visit the Temple of the Tooth - Sri Dalada Maligawa, a Buddhist temple, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.”
“Back in the days of the kings, custodianship of the Sacred tooth relic symbolized the right to rule the island and it was the responsibility of the kings to safeguard it. Fast forward a few decades, it is still a revered place in the hearts of all Buddhists living in the country, just like back in the days.”
Evening Cooking Class in a homestay
“Then in the evening hours we head towards a homestay in Kandy where the lady of the house is waiting. The session starts with an in-depth introduction into the Sri Lankan spices and how best you can combine them to bring out the perfect curry. The highlight here would be fired clay pots, which helps to add on to the flavor of the curries.”
“Best part is that you will be involved in the whole process of chopping vegetables, mixing spices and stirring up the gravy. At the end of it all, your efforts will be rewarded with a mouth-watering dinner.”

DAY 5: KANDY - NANU OYA - NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast and check-out
Scenic Train Ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya (3 hours)
“You will experience the most magical train journey through Sri Lanka’s hill country. Lush Tea Plantations, Mountains covered in mist and smiling people.”
“It’s also a fabulous way to see Sri Lanka’s hill villages and gain an insight into the daily lives of the local people.”
After the train journey, we will have a short drive to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Check-in and the rest of the day is free time

DAY 6: NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast
Tea Experience with a tea planter - plantation, process and tasting
“Today you will meet Salinda Madugalle, a retired Tea Planter who will be sharing his stories about the tale of tea. Salinda began his planter’s career back in 1977, carrying with him a great deal of experience in the tea fields as a planter for over 30 years and also having experience as a consultant at many tea estates in the hill country.”
“Stray away to the small trails among the tea bushes, you might even meet some of the local ladies plucking tea, most of the workforce still is Tamil women who live a hard life, conditions have improved dramatically since the 19th century but it is still a back breaking job.”
“Later join Salinda for a private tea tasting experience and engage in as he shares his expertise on determining the qualities of different kinds of tea based on differing flavors and appearance.”
The rest of the day is free time

DAY 7: NUWARA ELIYA - ELLA - UDAWALAWE
Breakfast and check-out
3-hour drive to Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
“Back in the 1920s the British extended the train line all the way to Badulla, an amazing feat considering the valley that had to be crossed the forests it was a wild territory. Perhaps the most remarkable feat is the Demodara Nine Arch bridge. This massive train crossing is built entirely of stone, bricks and cement and there is not a single piece of steel in the structure. Some say that WWI halted a shipment of steel so the engineers had to do without it.”
“You can take a small walk and see this from a viewpoint. If you are more adventurous, you could walk all the way down to the bridge and if you are lucky, might be able to spot a train coming through the bridge.”
On our way to Udawalawe, we’ll have a stop at Ravana Waterfalls
“Located against a strikingly beautiful backdrop of mountains and valleys, the Ravana Falls is located around 4500 ft. above sea level.”
2,5-hour drive to Udawalawe
Check-in at the hotel and dinner

DAY 8: UDAWALAWE - GALLE - MIRISSA
Packed breakfast
Safari at Udawalawe National Park
“It is no surprise that Elephants are the main attraction of Udawalawe and sightings are very common. The riches within the park do not end there; flocks of deer, wild buffaloes, Jackals, Crocodiles, water monitor lizards and sometimes even the elusive sloth bears and Leopards have also been spotted at times.”
Check-out and 3-hour drive to Galle
Galle Fort visit
“Imagine cobbled streets that have seen four hundred years of history from Arab merchants to the adventurous Portuguese and the industrious Dutch, with colonial homes complete with their red-tiled roofs.”
Short drive to Mirissa and check-in
The rest of the day is free time

DAY 9: MIRISSA
Breakfast
Totally free day to enjoy the beach
Optional activities: Whale Watching tour or Surf Lesson
Farewell dinner on the beach

DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Breakfast and check-out
3-hour shared transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport


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