Sri Lanka Hill Country Escape
Day 1: Negombo to Sigiriya
- Start your Sri Lankan adventure in Negombo, a laid-back beach town with a relaxed atmosphere. Spend the morning exploring the local markets or soaking up the sun on the beach. In the afternoon, head inland towards Sigiriya, stopping for lunch at a roadside restaurant along the way.
- In the afternoon, arrive at Sigiriya, the famous “Lion Rock” fortress. Climb the 1,200 steps to the top of the rock for breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and to explore the ruins of the ancient palace and city.
Day 2: Sigiriya to Kandy
- After breakfast, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a complex of Buddhist cave temples dating back to the 1st century BC. Admire the numerous Buddha statues and murals depicting scenes from the Buddha’s life.
- Continue your drive to Kandy, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant.
- stopping at handicraft shops along the way to pick up unique souvenirs of your Sri Lankan adventure.
Day 3: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Stop at a tea plantation along the way to learn about the tea-making process and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Sri Lankan tea.
- In the afternoon, arrive in Nuwara Eliya and check in to your hotel. In the evening, take a stroll around the town center and enjoy the cool mountain air
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park
- After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains and countryside to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s second-largest national park.
- Stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
- In the afternoon, arrive at your Yala National Park accommodation and relax for a while. In the evening, join a jeep safari for your first chance to spot Sri Lanka’s diverse wildlife, including elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and crocodiles.
- Optional : On the way can take the scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, a truly unforgettable experience (according to the availability of the train schedule)
Day 5: Yala National Park to Mirissa
- After breakfast, enjoy another exciting jeep safari in Yala National Park, hoping to see more animals.(optional)
- In the afternoon, head south to Mirissa, a beautiful beach town famous for whale watching.
- In the evening, check in to your hotel in Mirissa and enjoy a relaxing evening on the beach.and savor a delicious seafood dinner at a beachfront restaurant, enjoying the fresh catch and the breathtaking ocean views.
Day 6: Mirissa
- Can visit the one of the unesco heritage of sri lanka the “galle rock fortress”
- If you’re visiting Mirissa between November and April, this is the prime season for whale watching. You can book a whale watching tour in the morning or afternoon, where you might encounter majestic blue whales, sperm whales, or playful dolphins.
Day 7: Negombo
- After breakfast, enjoy some time relaxing on the beach in Mirissa before starting your drive