Hop across the paradise island of Sri Lanka, taking in its rich culture, vast history, amazing wildlife, gorgeous beaches, unique shopping and eclectic cities. Particularly suited for families, the Paradise Island Tour provides an encompassing tour that captures the magnificence and magic of this resplendent island.
You will be picked up at the airport on arrival and driven to Colombo. The bustling main city of Sri Lanka, Colombo is replete with historic sites, multicultural cuisine, boutique shopping and eclectic activities. You can explore the city on foot or via a fun tuk tuk ride. Stay overnight in Colombo.
Visit the Golden Temple of Dambulla. AUNESCO World Heritage site, it is also known as the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. It is regarded to be the largest and best preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka. Proceed to Sigiriya where you can relax and stay overnight.
Leave early in the morning with a packed breakfast in tow to climb the magnificent Sigiriya rock fortress. The royal palace and fortress of King Kasyapa, it is festooned with delightful frescoes, ancient wall poetry, royal water gardens and so much more. Then proceed to Kandy with a stop at a spice garden in Matale where you can see how your favourite spices are grown and even stock up right from the source. Stay overnight in Kandy.
Visit the Dalada Maligawa in the heart of Kandy city. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is widely considered one of the most sacred Buddhist places of worship and has long been recognised as a UNSECO World Heritage Site. Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya where you can rest and relax in your hotel before beginning the next leg of your journey.
Explore the countryside of Nuwara Eliya. Known as Little England during colonial rule, Nuwara Eliya is a popular travel destination. Take a boat ride along Lake Gregory or a leisurely stroll through Victoria Park, buy flowers from a street vendor and watch the sun set over the mountains from a fantastic vantage.
Leave for Yala National Park where you can enjoy a thrilling jeep safari. Catch sight of the Sri Lankan leopard, Sri Lankan elephants, sloth bears, wild water buffalo, peacocks, crocodiles and over 200 species of birds including the crimson fronted barbet and blue tailed bee eater. Proceed to Mirissa where you can relax by the beach.
If you are travelling between November and April, go whale watching on the coast of Mirissa. Catch sight of a blue whale and other giant marine mammals. If not, you can spend the day at Galle Fort where you can enjoy fantastic food, fun shopping and a walk along the cobblestone streets as you take in the rich history and culture. You also have the option to engage in a variety of water sports on the coast of Bentota. Stay overnight in Bentota.
Proceed to Colombo where you can enjoy a quick tour of this amazing city offering historic sites, multicultural cuisine, boutique shopping and eclectic activities via tuk tuk. Leave for the airport.
