8-Day Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella & Bentota

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This morning, you'll climb the Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress after breakfast. The climb to the summit takes approximately 60-90 minutes where the terraced top has breathtakingly beautiful panoramic views of the vicinity. You'll then head to Kandy and go on a city tour which includes visits to a Spice Garden, the Gem Museum, a Wood Carving Factory and the Kandy Lake followed by an entertaining Kandyan cultural dance later in the evening.

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After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and witness the daily morning veneration ceremony. After breakfast, you'll drive to Nuwara Eliya. En-route, you'll stop to see the breathtaking waterfalls such as Ramboda Falls and Lover's Leap Falls before checking into your hotel. Later, you'll get to know the full process of tea production at a tea factory, walk through a lush Strawberry Farm and take a scenic afternoon walk at the famous Gregory Lake.

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The train journey to Ella is known as one of the most scenic train rides in the world. You will be sweeping through lush green meadows, beautiful tea plantations and picturesque misty mountains. Upon arrival, you'll visit the magnificent Nine Arch Bridge, built under the British rule using only stone bricks and cement. You'll also take a hike to Ella Rock in the late afternoon. The panoramic views it provides with mist and cloud covering the area is mesmerizing and a treat to experience.

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This morning, you'll hike to Little Adam's Peak to be rewarded with the stunning panoramic views it provides. Later, you'll go zip-lining on Sri Lanka's first-ever zip-line, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella. The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometre, slides at 80 kilometres per hour and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island. You'll then travel to Bentota to continue your Sri Lanka travels and spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel.

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You'll rise early this morning and go on a whale watching tour to witness the gentle giants of the ocean. You can usually see various types of whales, dolphins and sharks in what is regarded as one of the best whale-watching spots in the world. Later, you'll visit Galle to explore an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums.

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This morning, you can relax at the hotel after breakfast before your transfer to Colombo. Upon arrival in Colombo, you'll explore the city, which is the capital and the main business hub of Sri Lanka. You can visit historical sites and many other places of interest. You can also try the different mouthwatering street food on offer and experience the typical life in the capital.