This exclusive 14-day tour with Ceylon Asanka Tours is thoughtfully designed to offer the perfect balance of history, culture, nature, wildlife, adventure, and beach relaxation. From ancient temples and royal cities to lush tea estates, cascading waterfalls, and pristine shores, every moment immerses you in the island’s diverse wonders.
Along the way, you’ll experience the warm hospitality of hand-picked hotels and resorts, handpicked for comfort and authenticity. Your experienced English or German-speaking tour leader will guide you through each fascinating destination, sharing captivating insights into Sri Lankan culture, history, and local way of life—transforming
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Negombo (20–30 minutes).You will be met by a representative of Sri Lanka Tailor Made and transfer to Negombo. Check in at the hotel and simply relax after your flight!!! .If time permits you may visit city of Negombo for Sightseeing.
Overnight Accommodation – Negombo
After a very good night sleep and an early breakfast, you may proceed to the cultural city to explore the island’s ancient highlights. Continue to your hotel in Habarana, check-in and enjoy the surroundings. You also have the option of climbing the Sigiriya Rock Fortress , the rock rises 200 meters above ground and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is also known as King Kasyapa’s “palace in the sky”. Fifth century creativity and skill produced a luxurious royal citadel with ramparts, moats, gateways, and a well laid out city, inclusive with bathing pools and gardens. The Mirror Wall, which still produces a glass-like reflection 1500 years after it was first created. Also on the top you can see the famous Sigiriya frescoes – beautiful images of bare-breasted maidens painted on the rock face thousands of years ago. Return to the hotel and simply rest.
Overnight Accommodation - Habarana
First you will visit the Ancient city of Polonnaruwa an ancient royal capital, with its well-preserved 12th century ruins & impressive stone culture recalls an inspired past. (Optional: A great way to explore the ancient city is on a bicycle – these can be rented with an early appointment) Evening enjoy a jeep safari in the Minneriya National Park. Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Tank this national park has plenty of scrub and light forest in its 8890 hectares to provide shelter for its toque macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Elephants – to name a few. In addition, an enormous number of birds ( some 160 species) have been spotted at Minneriya, including endemics such as the Sri Lankan hanging parrot and the crimson-fronted barbet. End the day with a swim at the hotel pool and with a lovely dinner.
Overnight Accommodation – Habarana
After breakfast, drive from Habarana to Pidurangala Rock and begin the climb to the summit. Passing through the ancient Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple. At the top, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including a spectacular overlook of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Visit to Habarana and enjoy a village tour experiencing traditional Sri Lankan rural life. Travel by bullock cart through landscapes, take a canoe ride across a peaceful lake, and walk through local farmland and villages. Visit a traditional home to see authentic cooking methods and enjoy a simple local meal. This experience offers a glimpse into the culture, daily life, and warm hospitality of rural Sri Lanka.
After Breakfast visit Dambulla Cave Temples to photograph more than 21,000 Sq. feet of paintings on the walls and ceilings of the 5 caves, more than 150 Buddha Statues, and statues of Kings and gods. Thereafter leave for Kandy. En-route visit a Spice Garden, Alu-vihara Buddhist Temple and a Batik Factory on the way. You could photograph different types spice trees, plants & creepers (only if time permits). Overnight in Kandy.
Overnight Accommodation - Kandy
Today morning in Kandy once again visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic after photographing from the garden in front, the Audience Hall, the Royal Palace (remains) from the road in front and the Sacred Tooth Relic proper, in the central courtyard, the Island in the lake and the bathing pavilion and any other places of interest. Take the Upper Lake drive for city views, Kandy Market for fruits, vegetable and people. Thereafter visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Photograph in some of the beautiful avenues, in the Orchid House, beautiful trees, flowering creepers and ferns, the Royal Palm Avenue with the Bullock Cart you can hire for photographs and leave for Gadaladeniya & Lankatilake Buddhist Temples dating to 14th Century. You can visit a place where brass work is done near Gadaladeniya Temple. If interested you can visit Embekke Devala close to Lankatilake, where woodcarving is found in all the pillars in the main open hall. More than 500 separate designs are found dating to 14th C. Evening go for a Kandyan Dance performance, well in advance to select a suitable place for your photography.
Overnight Accommodation - Kandy
Morning leave Ella via Nuwara Eliya, Gampola and Ramboda. On the way you are passing Tea plantations, factories, Tea Pluckers Stop at the Glenloch or Labookele Tea Factory to see and photograph the processing of tea. See Ramboda Falls (329 feet high) on the way. At Nuwara Eliya see the houses similar to houses & mansions in England, same type of flowers and vegetables and take the train from Nanu oya enjoy the famous science train ride to Ella You will be picked up from Ella railway station and drive to hotel in Ella for your overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodation - Ella
After breakfast, visit little Adam’s peak and enjoy the spectacular views around and visit most famous nine arch bridges, spend the evening at Ella most popular party town.
Overnight Accommodation - Ella
After breakfast, drive to Yala via Ella (most beautiful place in the Island), Wellawaya and Wirawila. Visit Buduruvagala to see the tallest Buddha Statue (51 feet in height) and 6 other statues dating to 8th Century A.D. You will be passing many interesting village scenes for photography.
Overnight Accommodation - Yala
in the afternoon go for a Safari by Jeep to Yala National Park, with a Tracker. Visit places frequented by Leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) in the Park, including visits to “Koti gala”, “Kottamba-gaswewa”, “Pandi-kema”, “Wepandeniya”, “Meda para” and “Wal-mal-kema” where leopards are found frequently. Stay in one of the places recommended by the Tracker to get an award winning photograph of a Sri Lankan Leopard. Then go for Wild Elephants, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, Crocodiles, Sambhur, Jackal, other animals and birds including Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl, Brown-capped Babbler, Stone Curlew, Great Thick Knee, Black-necked Stork, (the largest bird in Sri Lanka) Lesser Adjutant, Painted Stork, Sirkeer Malkoha, Blue-faced Malkoha, Brahminy Myna, Orange-breasted Green Pigeon, Grey Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Cormorants, Darters, Herons, Bitterns, Lapwings and other birds. Return to hotel and spend the evening.
Overnight Accommodation - Yala
After breakfast, travel from Yala to Tangalle and enjoy the coastal atmosphere. Relax on pristine beaches with golden and clear blue waters, or take part in optional water activities such as snorkeling and swimming. Tangalle is perfect for unwinding, offering a and less crowded coastal atmosphere ideal for relaxation.
Overnight Accommodation - Tangalle
After breakfast at leisure. Excursions Optional
Overnight Accommodation – Tangalle
After breakfast, leave for southern coast you will be driving to Galle world heritage city and spend your beach time in Galle.
Enjoy the morning breakfast at your hotel, after Breakfast, you can visit Galle Fort to see the wander the atmospheric streets of Galle or a visit to the Museum or you may even visit the silk factory where you get a varied selection of silk clothes and gifts. why not enjoy a bicycle ride inside the Galle Fort this will be a good experience learn about the history of Sri Lanka. Or you may just relax at your hotel and enjoy a swim at the lovely swimming pool or simply read a book while enjoying the breeze from the Indian Ocean.
Overnight Accommodation - Galle
After breakfast, transfer to Colombo airport port for your departure flight.
Fly to your mother land with wonderful memories
End the tour
Cost Includes
- * Accommodation at 04 Star Hotels & Resorts on Half Board basis
- * Transportation in a comfortable A/C vehicle
- * English or German Speaking Guide
- * Mineral Water Bottle
- * All Government Taxes & Charges
- * Entrance fees
- * Value Added Services
Cost Excludes
- * Any Other Tour or Services Not mentioned above
Other
What to Pack for Sri Lanka
Sun creams
Hat or a cap
Slippers, sandals, jelly flats
Camera, memory cards & spare batteries
Hiking shoes
Rain jacket
Back Pack & a Day Pack
Warm Weather Clothes
Sunglasses
Bathing suit
Mosquito spray
Sarong or wraparound skirt
Travel Diary or a travel book
14 Days Tour Map
