Clique Holidays presents an expertly curated 10-day tour of Sri Lanka, designed to offer travelers a comprehensive and enriching exploration of the island's diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, and historical treasures. This meticulously planned itinerary seamlessly connects iconic destinations, beginning with the ancient marvel of Sigiriya and the cultural heartland of Kandy, home to the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic. The journey then ascends to the serene tea plantations and colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya, before venturing south for an exhilarating wildlife safari in Yala National Park, concluding with the pristine coastal beauty of Bentota and the bustling urban sophistication of Colombo. Through professional guidance and a thoughtfully structured route, this package by Clique Holidays promises an unparalleled and deeply immersive Sri Lankan experience.
At the airport, you will see that out representative is waiting to give a warm welcome and later drive to sigiriya enroute visit Pinnawala Elephant orphanage. The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular tourist attractions. The orphanages population has now mushroomed to around 65, making it the world’s largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range in age from newborns to elderly matriarchs, and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well as those injured in the wild.
Upon arrival check into hotel.
Overnight at Hotel
Morning Visit to Sigiriya rock. Sigiriya is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island.
Later visit to Cave Temple. Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka
Following the tour drive to Kandy. Upon arrival check into hotel.
After your breakfast. Kandy city tour.
Temple of the Tooth Kandy: According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father's kingdom in India.
Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka.
Kandy Lake also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth.
Kandyan Dance Performance: The Kandyan dance has become most distinctively Sinhalese and is readily associated with the idea of a National Dance.
Overnight at Hotel
Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda. Bhaktha Hanuman Temple and visit to Tea Factory and Tea Plantation. Afterwards visit Seetha Amman Temple. Visit en route Hanuman Temple at Ramboda & Ramboda water falls.
Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple
It is believed that Lord Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi from these hills of Ramboda. Note: Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka has built a temple with Lord Hanuman as the presiding deity on this hill. On every full moon day special poojas are conducted and witnessed by thousands of devotees. The status of Lord Hanuman here is carved out of granite and is 16 feet in height.
The Victoria Park is a public park located in Nuwara Eliya, Originally the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden. The park was formally named in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
Gregory Lake was build under the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. This is the most prominent attraction in Nuwara Eliya and all the vistors used to come here and spent some time by the lake and relax. This was used as a place for water sports and for re-recreational activities.
Morning after breakfast drive to Yala National Park. You spot a beautiful peacock dancing, spotted deer, majestic leopards, reptiles, and flocks of vibrant birds. Suddenly a herd of gigantic elephants greet you on the wild trails and, you buckle up just in case things get wilde.
Evening we will take the Jeep Safari at Yala National Park
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, drive to Bentota. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast do a boat ride in Madu river. Optional – do water sports Dinner & overnight stay at – Bentota Madu River - which flows across Balapitiya (approx 80kms down south from Colombo) is one of the rarely visited and unspoiled attractions any nature lover can find in Sri Lanka. She boasts of having a cluster of 64 small islands scattered along her path and the most of which are uninhabited and covered with mangroves. The smallest islet of the lot is called "Satha Paha Doowa" where there is a tiny shrine with a statue built in respect of the gods of Kataragama (Katharagama).
Morning after breakfast, drive to Colombo. Later visit Colombo. Colombo is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport. Colombo became the capital of Sri Lanka in 1815 after Kandyan Kingdom was ceded to the British. The remains of the buildings during the period of the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kayman’s Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple dating to 6th C.B.C., Davatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited.
Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight to onward destination.