Day 1Welcome to Sri Lanka
Upon arrival, your local guide from U Travels will meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. You will be travelling to your accommodation in Giritale which will take approximately 5 hours. In the evening you will have to chance to see Slenders Lorises, a small nocturnal mammal in action through the Loris by night program at Smithsonian primate research centre.
The well known monkey camp located in Polonnaruwa found neighbouring the great reservoir Parakrama Samudraya is a non-profit organisation which aims to conserve the primate diversity in Sri Lanka. The Loris by night program allows you to witness lorises in action from the moment they wake up, munching on leaves or catching insects. During the trail you may also see other nocturnal birds and mammals.
Day 2Heading to the coastline
Day 2 of this tour will begin at the crack of dawn with an early morning safari at Minneriya National Park, a 30 minute drive from Giritale. You will enjoy the beauty of sunrise and witness the early morning activities of various animals. Following this you will travel to Passikudah found along the eastern coastline of Sri Lanka. Your overnight stay will be in Passikudah.
The largest Asian elephant gathering in the world is seen at Minneriya National Park located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. In addition, a vast variety of mammals, birds and reptiles such as deers, wild buffalos, crocodiles, iguanas, purple faced leaf monkeys and Indian peacocks are seen in the park.
Day 3Sink in the rays
Today you will have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach, smelling the salt from the sea and feeling the warm rays of the sun fall on you. Your overnight stay will be in Passikudah.
Day 4Explore Baron’s cap
Today you will have the opportunity to hike up a mountain famous in Sri Lanka for its unique shape. Found approximately 1 hour from Passikudah, Thoppigala Mountain offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area rich in dense greenery. Following this you will travel back to Passikudah and the remainder of the day is yours to relax by the beach. Your overnight stay will be in Passikudah.
Thoppigala, also known as Baron’s Cap is a small mountain full of dense jungle famous for its unique shape of a hat. Archaeological work in the area surrounding the mountain suggests that it was at some point in time home to several monasteries.
Day 5 Day 5: Another day by the beach
Today you will have another opportunity to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach, smelling the salt from the sea and feeling the warm rays of the sun fall on you. Your overnight stay will be in Passikudah.
Day 6Passikudah to Dambulla
Today you will travel to Dambulla in the central province of Sri Lanka, moving away from the coastal region. In the afternoon you will be given the opportunity to climb Pidurangala rock and a breathtaking 360° view of the surrounding town awaits you at the top. Your overnight stay will be in Sigiriya.
Whilst Sigiriya rock is an internationally recognised ancient fortress, its neighbouring Pidurangala rock is a much less known place that offers an equally memorable view, especially at sunrise. The temple found at the base of this rock is the only man made structure found at this place of natural beauty.
Day 7Farewell Sri Lanka
Today you will travel from Dambulla to Bandaranaike International Airport to board your flight and say your farewell till next time.
Inclusion & exclusion
- Accommodation ( 6 NIGHTS ONLY INCLUDING DAILY BREAKFAST) in the hotels mentioned or similar comfort (Standard rooms) including breakfast – Best Rated by Tripadvisor and our past clients. Double sharing basis (BB/DBL).
- On ground transportation - air conditioned vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour (Includes fuel) with comprehensive insurance. All safari jeeps are without comprehensive insurance and non air conditioned.
- Airport transfers- all tours from & to the airport unless any special request made by the client with different pick up or drop off points, which could be arranged.
- Entry fee into attractions. (Loris by night, Minneriya safari, Baron’s cap hike)
- 24/7 customer service