Sri Lanka, a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, is a captivating blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. Known for its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and mist-covered mountains, the island offers a diverse range of experiences. Along its golden coastline, you’ll find idyllic beaches perfect for relaxation, surfing, and water sports, while the island’s interior is home to lush tea plantations, scenic waterfalls, and wildlife-rich national parks like Yala and Udawalawe, where you can spot elephants, leopards, and a wide variety of birds.
Sri Lanka is also steeped in ancient history, with cultural treasures like the Sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and the UNESCO-listed ruins of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. The island’s rich Buddhist heritage is reflected in its temples, ancient statues, and spiritual practices.
The island’s cuisine is a delightful mix of flavors, featuring spicy curries, fresh seafood, and tropical fruits, while its warm and friendly people make visitors feel right at home. Whether exploring its historical sites, trekking through its highlands, or enjoying the sun on its beaches, Sri Lanka offers a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural exploration. It’s a destination that continues to enchant visitors with its beauty and charm.
Itinerary
On reaching Colombo Airport, you will be met by
our Shrine representative who will transfer you to
Kandy.
Enroute visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and
Spice Garden (Depending on the flight schedule)
and check-in to the Hotel. By evening, visit the
Temple of Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage
site.
Transfer back to the Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Mount Blue,
Kandy.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Nuwara Eliya,
en-route visit the Tea Factory.
Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest exporters of tea with a roaring tea industry that dominates the island's central highlands.
In the evening go for a walk down the Gregory lake
(optional) and transfer back to the Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel Ashford,
Nuwara Eliya
Relish a good breakfast at the Hotel and proceed to
Bentota, enroute experience the boat ride in Madu
River.
This two-hour tour will take you on a boat safari
through the primitive depths of the mangrove marshes
in Madu River.
Traverse the dark and dangerous
caverns formed by the thick mangrove forests
interspersed with bright open stretches of water.
Visit the Turtle Hatchery Project (optional) at Bentota
Beach, it is another important attraction. Up to five
endangered species of turtles have been frequenting
a stretch on this undisturbed beach for a long time
now. The turtles are allowed to hatch and thrive in a
protected area before being set free. Later check in
the Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in The Palms Taj,
Bentota.
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit the Galle
Fort.
Galle Fort in the Bay of Galle on the southwest
coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the
Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch
during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
Dinner and overnight stay in The Palms Taj,
Bentota.
After breakfast at the Hotel proceed to visit the
Mirissa Coconut Tree Hill and transfer back to the
Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in The Palms Taj,
Bentota.
After Breakfast proceed to the airport, enroute do the
Colombo City Tour.
Cherish the memories of your adventures in Sri Lanka, you will then proceed for your
onward journey.
As good things come to an end so does our tour. Take
back home lots of memories, photographs, selfies,
smiles, moments to cherish for a long time until next time
again with SHRINE VOYAGGES…
*** Tour comes to an end with happy memories ***