12-Day Trip Across the Island of Sri Lanka

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After breakfast, your private driver you drive you to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. This splendid 11th Century medieval capital was once a thriving commercial and religious centre and has many archaeological treasures that still give a pretty good idea of how the city looked in its heyday. later in the afternoon, you will then visit Pidurangala Rock and get a bird’s-eye view of Sigiriya Lion's rock, as well as a 360-degree view of the surrounding valley. This is the perfect opportunity to take many memorable photographs.

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After breakfast, you will finally get to climb the iconic Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. The climb to the summit takes approximately 60-90 minutes and the terraced top has breathtakingly beautiful panoramic views of the vicinity. Later in the afternoon, you will go on a Jeep safari through the Kaudulla National Park. The park is home to 200+ elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and even a handful of leopards.

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Today, you will visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest cave in Sri Lanka, on your way between Sigiriya to Kandy. History records that Dambulla was inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit a Spice Garden for an introduction to indigenous Ayurveda plants & spices. You will then visit the iconic Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, which is located within the royal complex of the last kingdom of Sri Lanka. You can see a plethora of unique paintings and ancient architecture during this visit.

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Today, you'll travel to the Kandy Railway Station to board the scenic train journey to Ella. This epic train journey is known as one of the most beautiful train rides in the world. The train to Kandy will sweep through lush green meadows, lovely old bridges, beautiful tea plantations and picturesque misty mountains. Visit the famous Nine Arch bridge in Demodara, which was built during the British era with only stone bricks and cement and no steel. Finally, you will experience Zip Lining for a rush of adrenaline.

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Today you will visit Udawalawe, one of the biggest National Parks in Sri Lanka and experience a jeep safari at the Udawalawe National Park, getting close to exotic birds and different species of beasts, including wild elephants and an occasional leopard. You'll then transfer to Yala later in the day. Lying in the deep down south of the Island, combining a strict nature reserve with a national park, Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species.

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This morning, you will visit Yala National Park with a packed breakfast to go. The park is home to the highest density of Leopards in the world and is the second-largest National Park in Sri Lanka. You will go on a jeep safari in the Yala National Park and get close to exotic birds and different species of beasts, including leopards, wild elephants, deer, wild boars, sambars, snakes and crocodiles. In the afternoon, you will be driven to Mirissa, where you can relax at the hotel or simply sit back at the Mirissa beach after checking in.

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Rise early morning and go on a whale watching tour to witness the ocean's gentle giants. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing by the hotel pool or at the Mirissa beach. The whale watching season is usually from November to April, and you can generally see various types of whales, dolphins and sharks in what is regarded as one of the best whale-watching spots in the world

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Today, you will have the chance to sit back and relax at Mandara Resort. The resort itself is home to an Ayurveda spa, perfect for providing those extra comforts that will help you relax. With Mandara Resort only seconds from Weligama bay and the beach, the temptation to sun yourself on the shores of the Indian Ocean is always there.

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With another free day to relax and recharge your batteries at the Mandara Resort, you may be tempted to explore the local village of Mirissa With golden sands and a relaxing peaceful atmosphere, you will be well-rested for the following day’s travel.

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Today you will be travelling to Colombo, which is the main business hub of Sri Lanka. On the way back to Sri Lanka’s biggest city, you will embark on a city tour exploring the Galle Fort, blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. You will wander through its rambling lanes and pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels. Experience a Madu River boat ride and ride through lush mangrove forests that are home to dozens of incredible animal species.