Bespoke Holidays Sri Lanka – 18 Days

Welcome to Sri Lanka! On the first day of your luxury bespoke holiday in Sri Lanka, You will meet & greet by the Ceylon Expeditions Tour Manager and your private chauffeur guide at the CIP Lounge of Colombo International Airport (CIP is a paid VIP / CIP arrival lounge at Colombo International Airport)  

• Arrival / meet Ceylon Expeditions team 
• Transfer to Walawwa (30 Min from Airport) / Tintagel hotel Colombo (1 Hr drive) 
• Check-in / Relax and un-wind after long flight
• If time permits, suggest a sightseeing city tour in Colombo. 
• Overnight stay in Colombo 

• Checkout after breakfast and transfer to Sigiriya (3 -4 Hrs.)
• Visit Dambulla cave temple (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Leisure 
• Overnight stay in Sigiriya 

• Leave for the sacred city of Anuradhapura after breakfast (UNESCO World Heritage) 
• Explore Buddhist monuments in Anuradhapura (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Archeological Museum, Ruwan Weli Stupa. Etc.)
• Visit Mihinthale temple.
• Back to Habarana and participate in a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park or Kaudulla National Park.
• Overnight stay in SigiriyaJetwing Vil Uyana / Water garden or Aliya resort and Spa

• Leave for Polonnaruwa after breakfast (1 Hr)
• Cycle tour in Polonnaruwa ancient city. 
• Study on freshwater fish species in a tropical country with a boat ride in Parakrama Samudraya in Polonnaruwa. This is a technical excursion in which you can have a real experience in traditional methods of fishing will also be demonstrated during this tour. (2 Hrs). 
• Bird Island Tour Parakrama Samudraya Polonnaruwa - 45 minutes boat ride to reach this scenic island which is the habitat for a number of bird species.
• Ancient Irrigation management Study focusing on the evolution of water diversion methodologies of ancient Sri Lanka & Tortoise Study Tour in Polonnaruwa –  (These activities will provide good educational elements to your kids on South Asian flora & fauna during the Sri Lanka bespoke holiday. 

• Hot air balloon ride at 6.30 AM. This activity is only possible during Oct-March each year. 
• Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage) – This also provides a good educational element about ancient technology in Asia, recommended place during the bespoke holiday in Sri Lanka)
• Transfer to Kandy 
• Overnight stay in Kandy 

• Visit the Elephant orphanage (1. Hrs journey)  (Need to reach there by 9 AM to witness the bottle feeding. 
• Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy
• Sightseen Kandy city tour
• Back to hotel and you are in leisure
• Evening visits the sacred tooth relic temple 
• Enjoy the cultural show in Kandy 
• Overnight stay in Kandy 

• Check - out from Kandy hotel and leave for Hatton on the train (Seats are to be reserved 30 days prior to travel). This is one of the most scenic train journeys in Sri Lanka which travels through lush green tea estates and exciting adventures during your bespoke holidays in Sri Lanka.
• Overnight stay Hatton  

• Leisure in Hatton 
• Optional visit to Kitulgala white water rafting & other water adventure activities 

• Transfer to Kataragama
• Leisure evening
• Visit Kataragama Buddhist Temple & Devalaya at Pooja Time (6.00 PM)
• Overnight stay in Yala

• Jeep safari at Yala National Park
• Leisure evening
• Overnight stay in Yala

• Transfer to Galle after breakfast (3 Hrs)
• Visit Galle Dutch fort (UNESCO world heritage site)
• Overnight stay in Galle

• Unawatuna beach / Snorkeling
• Galle sightseeing
• Visit the virgin white tea factory
• Overnight stay in Galle

• Checkout and proceed towards Mirissa by 2 PM
• Get On-board to a Luxury yacht at Mirissa bay and proceed for a one-night yacht ride (Full board)
• Enjoy water-based activities including a Deep sea voyage 
• Dinner and overnight stay in luxury yacht 

• Back to Mirissa harbor and leave for Negombo VIA Colombo. 
• Overnight stay in Negombo 

• Last day of your bespoke family holiday in Si Lanka.
• If your flight is scheduled afternoon, suggest going for a boat ride through Dutch Canal.
• Visit Negombo fish market.
• Sightseeing city tour Negombo

• Leave for the Airport according to the flight time.
• Departure