Experiential Travel Sri Lanka

Duration 18 Days / 17 Nights

Arrive at Colombo International Airport.
Meet Ceylon Expeditions Tour Executive and will introduce your private chauffer / tour leader.
Leave for Negombo (30 Min).
Check-in to hotel in Negombo.
No excursions or sightseeing scheduled for today after long flight with jetlag.
Take your time to enjoy the spicy seafood restaurants along the Negombo coast.
Overnight stay in Negombo

Early morning, participate in fishing activity and see the busy fish market in Negombo.
Breakfast at hotel
Dutch canal boat tour
Enjoy local sea food lunch near Dutch Canal.
Visit to tile factory and coir production factory close by Negombo.
Sightseeing in Negombo and enjoy the famous Kottu Roti in a local restaurant
Overnight stay in Negombo

Checkout and leave for Kandy (2 Hrs).
En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Reach Kandy and check-in to homestay in Kandy
Evening visit to Sacred Tooth Relic Temple Kandy
Cultural dance performance
Overnight stay in Kandy homestay

Visit to Beedi processing domestic industry (Beedi is a local cigarette made of unprocessed tobacco wrapped in leaves) close to
Visit pottery works in Kegalle
Visit Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy
Sightseeing in Kandy and make sure to walk-in Kandy Lake & general market area.
Experience cooking demonstration in homestay and enjoy authentic Sri Lankan spicy dishes.

After breakfast, transfer to Matale
En route visit Batik factory in Matale, Aluwihara Rock Cave Temple and Mutthumariamman Kovil
Check in to the organic farm villa in Matale
Evening farm tour and cooking session
Overnight stay at the organic farm.

Morning visit to spice Garden in Matale
Check-out and leave for Dambulla
Check-in to the nature retreat in Dambulla
Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park from 3 – 6 PM.
Overnight stay in Dambulla

Early morning hot Air Balloon ride in Dambulla.
Explore Sigiriya Rock fortress (UNESCO World Heritage) (2 Hrs)
Village tour in Habarana. Experience a bullock cart ride, catamaran boat ride, cooking demonstration and enjoy authentic Sri Lankan meal.
Transfer to Polonnaruwa.
Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa

After breakfast, visit the city of Polonnaruwa.
Cycle ride through the archeological sites in Polonnaruwa.
Boat ride in Parakrama Samudraya, Polonnaruwa and learn about fresh water fish species in Sri Lanka.
Bird Island Tour in Polonnaruwa
Ancient Irrigation management Study in Angammadilla Polonnaruwa.
Tortoise Study
Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa

Visit Polonnaruwa ancient city (UNESCO World Heritage) Image

Checkout and transfer to Passikudah
Check-in to the beach hotel in Passikudah
Cycle ride around the city
Relax on the beach
Overnight stay in Passikudah

Early morning, dolphin and whale watching excursion
Spend the day engaging in a variety of water sports (Jet Skiing, sailing and snorkeling)
Enjoy stilt fishing
Overnight stay in Passikudah

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and leave for Mahiyanganaya
Visit to local village Dambana – the Vedda Village
Evening visit to Sorabora Wewa Reservoir & Maiyanganaya temple
Overnight stay in Mahiyanganaya.

After breakfast, leave for Ella
Reach Ella and check-in to the hotel
Indulge in an herbal oil massage in the evening.
Overnight stay in Ella

After breakfast, visit a tea estate & tea factory
Hike up Little Adam’s Peak or Ella Rock.
Check out Nine Arches Bridge.
Chase waterfalls
Marvel at the Ella Gap.
Swim at the pools of Diyaluma Falls
Overnight stay in Ella

After breakfast, check-out and leave for Nuwara Eliya
Reach Nuwara Eliya and spend the day sightseeing.
Recommend spending some good time near Lake Gregory and tasting chilled beer at colonial aged famous beer pub.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Wake-up 5.30 AM and leave for Horton Plains National Park.
Check out and leave for Kitulgala
Evening nature walk along the Kelani River
Dinner & overnight stay in Kitulgala

Explore Horton Plains National Park - Transfer to Kitulgala Image

Wake-up early and go for a nature walk.
After breakfast, enjoy water sports in Kitulgala.
Checkout and leave for Colombo (4 Hrs).
Overnight stay in Colombo

Kitulgala Adventure activities - Transfer to Colombo Image

Madu river boat safari after breakfast
Visit to National Museum Colombo
Sightseeing city tour Colombo / Walkthrough busy bazaar in Colombo.
Spend a relaxing evening at Galle Face Green and enjoy spicy street food.
Overnight stay in Colombo

Take some time for last minute shopping.
Roam around the busy streets of Pettah
You well be transferred to the airport depending on your flight time.

This will be the end of an authentic experiential tour in Sri Lanka! You will leave with nothing but beautiful and unique experiences for a lifetime. Thank You!

Ideal For - Travellers interested in experiencing the real taste of local Sri Lankan culture / Families with children above 12

Experiential travel Sri Lanka is a tour package that allow you to experience a destination by actively and meaningfully interacting with its people, their culture and traditions, culinary patterns and the history as well. Instead of sitting in the tourist coach & sightseeing, you will be immersing in the true aspects of the destination and the local lifestyle.

The 18 day tour is an ultimate combination of experiential travel in Sri Lanka, specially crafted to let you immerse in the real essence of a destination and experience real taste of culture, livelihood, food & culinary styles, the tropical nature and wildlife. Suitable for families, and travellers searching for real travel experience in Sri Lanka.

Negombo city
Pinnawala Elephant orphanage
Kandy UNESCO World Heritage site
Minneriya National Park & Village tour in Habarana
Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage)
Educational excursions in Polonnaruwa (Fresh water fish species study / Tortoise study in Polonnaruwa)
Nuwara Eliya sightseeing.
Horton Plains National Park (UNESCO World Heritage)
Mahiyanganaya
Passikudah Beach
Water rafting at Kitulgala / Nature walk & bird watching at Kitulgala
Colombo sightseeing

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