SS HORIZON TOURS
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), where our chauffeur will warmly receive you. Travel to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Continue to Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO site dating back to the 1st century BC. Explore five caves adorned with murals and over 150 Buddha statues, including a striking golden Buddha at the entrance. Arrive in Sigiriya by evening. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
✈️ Airport → 🐘 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage → 🕍 Dambulla Cave Temple → 🌅 Evening arrival in Sigiriya → Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century. Admire frescoes, the Lion’s Paw entrance and panoramic views. Later, transfer to Trincomalee and unwind by the golden beaches. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
⛰️ Sigiriya Rock climb → 🌅 Arrival to Trincomalee → Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Visit Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, explore the Trincomalee War Cemetery and bathe at the Kanniya Hot Springs. End the day at Fort Frederick, a colonial landmark. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
🙏 Koneswaram Temple → 🕍 Trincomalee War Cemetery → 💧 Kanniya Hot Springs → 🕍 Fort Frederick → Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
Travel north to Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals. Highlights include the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, Abhayagiri Monastery and the Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna). Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
🚗 Drive to Anuradhapura → 🌳 Sri Maha Bodhi Tree → 🕍 Ruwanwelisaya Stupa → 🏯 Abhayagiri Monastery → 💧 Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna) → Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Drive north to Jaffna, a region rich in Tamil culture. Evening leisure by the lagoon. Overnight stay in Jaffna.
🚗 Drive north → 💧 Leisure by Lagoon → Overnight stay in Jaffna.
Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, admire Jaffna Fort, explore the historic Public Library and experience the vibrant local market. Overnight stay in Jaffna.
🙏 Nallur Kandaswamy Temple → 🕍 Jaffna Fort → 📚 Public Library → 🛍️ Local market → Overnight stay in Jaffna.
Relax at Casuarina Beach, bathe in Keerimalai Hot Springs and take a boat ride to Nagadeepa Temple. Overnight stay in Jaffna.
🌅 Casuarina Beach → 💧 Keerimalai Hot Springs → 🙏 Nagadeepa Temple → Overnight stay in Jaffna.
Break the long journey south with a stop in Anuradhapura. Visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka or the serene Samadhi Buddha statue. Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
🚗 Drive south → 🙏 Mihintale or Samadhi Buddha statue → 🌙 Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
Drive south via Matale, en route stopping at a spice garden to learn about medicinal plants and Ayurveda. Continue to Kandy, the last royal capital. In the evening, enjoy a Kandyan cultural dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.
🚗 Scenic drive → 🍃 Matale Spice Garden → 🎭 Kandyan cultural dance show → Overnight stay in Kandy.
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a revered Buddhist shrine. Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to thousands of plant species. Overnight stay in Kandy.
🙏 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic → 🍃 Royal Botanical Gardens → Overnight stay in Kandy.
Drive through scenic tea country to Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England” for its colonial charm and cool climate. En route, stop at a tea plantation and factory to learn about tea production and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Ceylon tea. On arrival, visit Gregory Lake, a tranquil reservoir built in 1873. Spend the evening exploring Nuwara Eliya’s colonial architecture, markets, or golf course. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
🚗 Tea country drive → 🍃 Tea plantation & factory visit → 🌊 Gregory Lake → 🏡 Colonial charm → Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Drive through scenic mountain roads to Ella, a charming hill country village. On arrival, explore Ella’s landmarks: Little Adam’s Peak – a short hike with panoramic views, Nine Arches Bridge – a colonial era railway bridge surrounded by lush greenery and Ella Viewpoint to enjoy sweeping vistas of valleys and tea estates. Overnight stay in Ella.
⛰️ Little Adam’s Peak hike → 🌉 Nine Arches Bridge → 🌊 Ella View Point → Overnight stay in Ella.
Journey south to Yala National Park. Afternoon jeep safari to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears and exotic birds. Overnight stay in Yala.
🚗 Drive south → 🦁 Yala jeep safari → Overnight stay in Yala.
Visit Tissamaharama Temple and taste buffalo curd with treacle, a southern delicacy. Continue to Mirissa Beach for relaxation. Overnight stay in Mirissa.
🕍 Tissamaharama Temple → 🍮 Buffalo curd tasting → 🏖️ Mirissa Beach leisure → Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Morning whale watching excursion, where you may spot blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins. Spend the afternoon at Coconut Tree Hill and Parrot Rock for stunning ocean views. Overnight stay in Mirissa.
🐋 Whale watching excursion → 🌴 Coconut Tree Hill & Parrot Rock → Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Arrive in Galle and explore the UNESCO listed Galle Fort, the Maritime Museum and the Lighthouse. Overnight stay in Galle.
🏰 Galle Fort → ⚓ Maritime Museum → 🌅 Galle Lighthouse → Overnight stay in Galle.
Drive to Bentota. Enjoy beaches and water sports. Visit the Turtle Hatchery and, if lucky, release a baby turtle into the sea. Overnight stay in Bentota.
🏖️ Bentota beach leisure → 🐢 Turtle Hatchery visit → Overnight stay in Bentota.
Return to Colombo. Discover highlights such as the National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the bustling Pettah Market and Galle Face Green. Overnight stay in Colombo.
🏛️ National Museum → 🕍 Gangaramaya Temple → 🏞️ Independence Square → 🛍️ Pettah Market → 🌅 Galle Face Green → Overnight stay in Colombo.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. As one Sri Lankan chapter ends, countless memories await beyond the Horizon.
✈️ Airport transfer for departure.