Take Sri Lanka’s best trip, which includes famous cultural sites, beautiful hills, wildlife excursions, and luxury on the shore. This trademark itinerary lets you fully experience the island’s history, natural beauty, and engaging activities, all while staying in boutique and luxury hotels.
• Boutique and heritage accommodations throughout
• Daily breakfast
• Private air-conditioned transport with professional driver
• English-speaking guide for cultural, heritage, and mythological sites
• Entrance fees for listed attractions
• Visits to temples and heritage sites linked to the Ramayana epic
• International airfare
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses (shopping, spa treatments, laundry, phone calls)
• Optional activities not listed
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Chilaw. Explore the Punchi Kataragama Temple, Manvari Temple, and Munneshwaram Temple, all significant Ramayana sites. Reflect on the legends and local traditions before settling in for the night.
Overnight in Chilaw
Travel to Sigiriya and explore the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Visit nearby Cobra Rock, associated with Ramayana legends, and absorb the ancient stories woven into the landscape.
Overnight in Sigiriya
Visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple with its impressive murals and Buddha statues. Continue to Trincomalee and visit the Kinniya Hot Water Wells and Thiru Koneshwaram Temple, key sites linked to the Ramayana narrative.
Overnight in Trincomalee
Drive to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic along with the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, associated with the epic. En route, stop at the scenic Ramboda Waterfall for photographs and a refreshing break.
Overnight in Kandy
Travel through the central highlands to Nuwara Eliya, visiting Seetha Amman Temple, Asoka Vatika, Hakgala Botanical Garden, and Gayathri Temple. Experience the serene highland landscapes and mythological heritage of these Ramayana-linked sites.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya
Journey to Ella, stopping to explore Istripura, Konda Kattu Gala, Divurumpola Temple, Dowa Temple, and the Ella Ravana Cave. Immerse yourself in the legends, scenic valleys, and ancient heritage of the region.
Overnight in Ella
Begin the day with visits to the Ella Waterfall and Ella Gap for final scenic views. Travel back to Colombo via Galle, with a quick stop at Ussangoda Rock and the Galle Dutch Fortress. Conclude the journey with departure from Bandaranaike International Airport.
