Udawalawe, Ella, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya Tour ( 7 Days 6 Nights )

Day 01

Warmly welcome you to Bandaranayaka International Airport. After that, we proceed to Hikkaduwa. And visit Balapitiya Madu River, Moonstone Mine, Mask Museum, and Turtle Hatchery, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa is a small coastal town in the south situated 99 km south of Colombo a. Well-known for its beach, subaqueous world of coral gardens with shoals of brightly coloured fish, and nightlife, Hikkaduwa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. The coral sanctuary is replete with colourful fish quite fascinating and you can explore these fantasies in a glass-bottomed boat or by diving. This is also a better place for sunbathing, snorkelling, board-surfing, and many other pastimes. One of the great attractions among worldwide travellers. A surfing point, perfect snorkelling locations with gold.

Day 2

After breakfast spend your time leisurely on the beach. Enjoy Glass bottom boat or diving, snorkelling, and board surfing. After that, we visit the Galle Dutch Fort. Overnight stay in Hikkaduwa.

Galle Fort

The port of Galle is a centuries-old historic port in Sri Lanka. The history of Galle dates back 14th century, it was the ancient seaport of Tar shish and King Solomon used it to draw valuables like elephants, peacocks, gemstones. Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays, Indians, and Chinese have also used the Galle seaport for their business activities during the 14th century. The Galle seaport has played a pivotal role in the exportation of spices especially cinnamon from Sri Lanka in early 1400 BC. In 1505   Portuguese navigators arrived in Galle Port 1505 with Lourenco de Almeida and the Dutch arrived in Galle in 1640.

Galle port is covering 52 hectares of land is one of the busiest places in Galle with a multi-ethnic population living within its walls. Walk around the old town and the ramparts; visit the Maritime Museum, Country Side Temple, Antique shops, Country Side Mosque, and the many hotels and restaurants around. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Indian Ocean over the fort walls.

Day 3

After breakfast proceeds to Udawalawe National Park, afternoon we will visit safari for the jeep. Check-in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Udawalawe  

Udawalawe National Park                    

For over four decades since its inception, the Udawalawe National Park has successfully attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors, including both local and foreign tourists, while prolifically contributing to the development of the entire tourism sector of Sri Lanka. The number one and predominant factor that has attached a high degree of prestige to the National Park of Udawalawe is the high probability of sighting Sri Lankan elephants. 

Tourists will most certainly catch a glimpse or even get within several meters of one or multiple elephants at Udawalawe during each safari tour. Furthermore, other exotic creatures, such as the Sri Lankan Water Buffalo, Water Monitor, Lizards, Sambar Deer, Monkeys, leopard, and endemic species of birds, can also be witnessed at Udawalawe.

Udawalawe National Park is located approximately 230 km southeast of Colombo city and is a major eco-tourism destination in Sri Lanka. It is most famous for the many Elephants that live there (about 400 in total). A 4WD open-top safari is the only way to see all the wonders that this protected reserve has to offer and our experienced and knowledgeable nature guides will make this an unforgettable experience

Day 4

After breakfast, we visit Ella. Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views, you could find in Sri Lanka. Some of the places you could see in Ella are the Ella Rock, Ravana Ella Falls, Little Adam’s Peak, and Nine Arch Bridge among the other many stunning sceneries. And Check in your hotel. Overnight stay in Ella.

Ella

Ella is a small village of quaint beauty, safely tucked-in amidst the towering peak of Sri Lanka’s central highlands of the Uva province. The sleepy village is nestled in a valley peering straight through Ella Gap to the plain nearly 1000m below and across to coastline, where on a fine day, you could even catch a glimpse of the Great Basses lighthouse of Southern Sri Lanka. If the view alone wasn’t good enough, Ella is also surrounded by hilly countryside perfect for walks’, through tea plantations to ancient temples and waterfalls.

Little Adams Peak

Little Adams Peak whether considering the word ‘Little’, is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the footprint of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called Little Adams Peak. “Punchi Sri Pada” is another name for this peak. It is 1141 m in height. Little Adam’s Peak attracts many travellers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak, you can consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through a lush green tea plantation. The journey is truly amazing and unforgettable and more amazing moments Wonderful trekking.

Nine Arch Bridge

This viaduct was built at Gotuwala between the two railway stations – Ella and Demodara during the British Colonial period are the largest in Sri Lanka. Located almost 3100 feet above sea level, this 99.6ft high bridge is called “Ahas namaye palama” (Nine skies bridge) in Sinhala. When one stands underneath it and looks up there is a beautiful sight of ‘nine skies’ through the nine arches, This Bridge is also called ‘The Bridge in the sky due to the sheer height. The bridge was finally commissioned in 1921. Locals came forward and build the bridge with solid stone bricks and cement without steel.

Day 5

After breakfast leaves the train ride, Ella, to Nanu Oya after proceeding to Nuwara Eliya. Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and visit city tour in Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara-Eliya

Nuwara-Eliya is one of the cities that lie at the highest altitude of Sri Lanka and is popular as a paradise holiday destination. Located in the central hills, 180km away from Colombo; Nuwara Eliya is a classic example of the climate diversity of Sri Lanka. It is also a city where the influence of Colonial architecture is visible. Covered and cornered from three of the highest mountains of the country is Piduruthalagala, the Great Western & Haggala, it becomes a paradise of its own isolating itself from other bustling cities and towns. However, it offers many activities for tourists such as hiking, pony riding, boating, golfing, visits to the tea plantations, and the lovely landscapes & parks. 

Gregory Lake

Governor William Gregory constructed the lake during his rule from 1872 to 1877 utilizing water from Nanu Oya which runs across the town. It is about 91.2 hectares in extent and was used for water sports and recreational activities at the time of British rule. Lake Gregory is a significant tourist attraction loved by locals and foreigners alike. Boat Yard offers boating for people who love & enjoy being with the water.

Victoria Park

Originally used as a research field .1897 it was declared ‘Victoria Park’ in commemoration of the 60th Jubilee Coronation. It is said that this was established as a park after a German Princess planted an Oak tree here. It is a Beautiful landscape of more than 27 acres with 90% of trees being not indigenous.

Day 6

Wake up early morning at 0500 am drive to Kandy, sightseeing waterfall, Tea plantation. Enjoy traditional dancing in Kandy. And Check in your hotel. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Kandy

Sri Lanka’s second-largest city after Colombo, 1551 above sea level, Kandy is a historic city of the highest religious and cultural importance. The last capital of Sinhalese King until it fell into the hands of the British in 1815, Kandy which is also known as Senkadagalapura was established by the Wickramabahu 111 (1357-1374 CE). Kandy remains the most sacred Buddhist since it is the home of the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)- the most venerated Buddhist shrine in the world and this historic sacred site was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO 1988.

Day 7

Dalada Maligawa, Paradeniya Botanical garden, Airport or Negombo

After breakfast, we will visit the beautiful Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, the Temple Of The Sacred Relic of the tooth of Gautama Buddha. If you need shopping, Kandy is one of the best places to buy gems, Handicrafts, silk act. After visiting the Peradeniya Botanical garden, leave to airport or Negombo

Dalada Maligawa

Temple of Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. The most sacred place of Buddhist worship in Sri Lanka and perhaps the world’s most sacred Buddhist shrine is venerated by millions of Buddhists all over the world. The temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Dalada Maligawa is a monumental palace built in the heart of the city of Kandy to house the sacred relic of the tooth of Gautama Buddha. Brought from Kalinga in India during the reign of Sri Meghavanna.

The sacred relic of the tooth was taken from the funeral pyre of Gautama Buddha in 483 BC. Later on, the princess Hemamali with her husband prince Danta smuggled it into Sri Lanka hidden in her hair on the instructions of her father Guhasiva a during the 4th Century AD and it was first enshrined in Isurumuniya Temple in Anuradhapura. The first established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Then it moved through a number of kingdoms across the country from time to time and in the end, it was brought to Kandy by Hiripitiya Diyawadana Rala and Devanagala Ratnalankara Thera. during the reign of king Wimaladharmasuriya 1(1591-1604) who built a two-story building to place the sacred relic of the tooth. After that, it was improved by various kings who ruled the Kandyan kingdom, and the last improvement was done by King Sri Wikrama Rajasinha (1798-1815).

Paradeniya Botanical garden

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya occupies a horseshoe-shaped peninsula and the scenic splendour of the garden has been raised to greater heights by the longest river of Sri Lanka, The Mahaweli which flows through its fringes. The total area is 147 acres (about 60 hectares) containing about 4500 plant species. It is situated in the serene hill capital; it is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.