Seat-in-coach Tour Sri Lanka - Summer

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport to a warm welcome from your  guide who will transfer you to your first stop in either Galle, Bentota, Mirissa or your choice of south beach destination.

En-route take a quick city tour of Colombo and proceed towards the south coastline, with maybe a highly recommended visit to a turtle hatchery in Bentota if you desire.

Arrive in Galle and enjoy a city tour of the world famous Galle Fort a beautifully preserved “city within a city” full of quaint restaurants, curio shops and colonial architecture. A definite must see when in Sri Lanka.

Check in to the hotel of your choice and spend the rest of your day lounging on the beachand enjoying the sights and sounds with the many bars and restaurants around or simply relax at the hotel.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in South.

Depart Galle after breakfast for the Yala National Park, and arrive at your hotel for lunch, before the excitement of aspectacular late afternoon wildlife adventure through the park. Here you will be introduced to the most famous park inhabitants – elephants, sloth bear, mugger crocodiles, water buffalo, and the elusive leopards. Head back afterwards for some well-deserved rest and relaxation after sunset.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Tissa.

After breakfast at the hotel, your chauffeur will drive you to the quaint and bustling hill station of Ella. After a delicious lunch you can explorethe town or choose from the many sights on offer in the vicinity such as the famed Ella Gap, the Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, or Ella Rock for some scintillating vistas.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Ella.

After breakfast, your guide  will take  you to the Ella train station to begin a magical train journey through the winding misty hills to NanuOya. On arrival he will pick you up and continue your journey to your hotel in the cool climes of Nuwara Eliya – a colonial hill station and the heartland of Ceylon Tea, and called Little England due to its cool climes and misty mountains.

Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and take a walk around the town after lunch and stroll through the park, or visit the picturesque little Anglican Chapel, the horse racetrack, and the beautiful old colonial style golf club for some light refreshment.

Lake Gregory, in the heart of the town, is a great place for an evening adventure promising some beautiful picture settings in addition to the many public leisure activities offered along its banks such as boat rides etc.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Nuwaraeliya.

After breakfast, set off for the hill capital of Kandy – the royal capital of the last Kingdom of Sri Lanka and home to the Dalada Maligawa – the Royal Palace now the repository of the sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. En-route visit a traditional tea factory to watch the tea pluckers at work and learn how they choose just the right tea leaf, before stopping by at the stunning Ramboda Falls for a quick hike up to the top for some amazing natural scenery – make sure you take your camera with you.

Arrive in Kandy for lunch, and afterwards take a relaxed city tour of Kandy andview a special cultural music and dance performance beforevisitingthe Temple of the Tooth Relic– the repository of the sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Kandy.

After breakfast head to the stunning Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for a walk through some of the finest specimens of botanical life in the near 200 year old gardens. Spread around 59 hectares it boasts over 4000 species of tropical plants and trees including orchids, bamboo, spices, medicinal plants, and amazing palms lined up along the many picturesque walkways.

After visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and view orphaned and disabled elephants being cared for and rehabilitated. Enjoy lunch while watching the elephants bathe in the Mahaweli River.

Enjoy an evening of shopping and a city tour with a visit to Upper Lake Drive for the best view of the city and some iconic photographs. A walk through the market is also recommended for a look at the local fruits and vegetable, and the arts and crafts shops with traditional Sri Lankan batiks, gems and brassware, and many curio and gift shops to peruse at your own pace. The Kandy Lake promises vibrant sunsets during an evening stroll around its banks and is great setting for some holiday photographs.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Kandy

After breakfast depart for Habarana, with a stop at Matale for a leisurely walk through one of Sri Lanka’s famous spice gardens, home to the worlds’ highest quality cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, pepper and other exotic spices.

Afterwards stop by in Dambulla for a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dambulla Golden Temple, with its beautifully preserved examples of Buddhist art and sculpture within its extensive gold cave complex.

Arrive in Habarana – the hub of Sri Lanka’s astonishing cultural triangle – and check in to your hotel where you can choose to relax and lounge by the pool, or speak to you chauffeur guide to venture out on a guided trek through the village of Hiriwaduna for an authentic Sri Lankan village experience through the picturesque countryside. This will include a bullock cart ride, a catamaran ride on the lake, as well as a home cooked tropical lunch with a local family, and a visit to a local farmer for a look at the fresh produce and their simplistic way of life

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Habarana.

After breakfast, head to the beautiful forested Polonnaruwa archaeological park and its stunning list of ancient structures – palaces, temples, tombs, and stupas. At lunchtime, ask your guide about our special Sri Lankan family lunch option. An authentic Sri Lankan culinary feast served to you in a traditional village family home – a truly unforgettable experience.

Afterwards travel to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress – the imposing ancient royal citadel in the jungle and climb up to walk among the ruins of the palace of King Kassapa while enjoying the amazing vistas of the surrounding wilderness.

Head back to the hotel for some rest and relaxation by the pool, or optionally try out a jeep safari to the Minneriya National Park to see herds of wild elephant and other animals by the watering holes.

Additionally, an elephant back safari through the Habarana Lake can be perfect as a sunset excursion.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Habarana.

After breakfast set outfor the east coast of Sri Lanka where your adventure will begin in Trincomalee – one of Sri Lanka’s most beautifully pristine beaches and popular for spectacular snorkelling, diving, and whale watching sites.

From here will also be able to spend your days exploring all the many historic and cultural sites around the vicinity such as Swami Rock, Nilaveli, and Pigeon Island.

Alternatively you could choose to stay in Passikudah –a fishing village on a bay bordering a lagoon with a shallow fringing coral reef ideal for snorkelling, and almost pool-like surface perfect for wading in up to 200 metres. The area has been designated as a protected marine sanctuary and remains pristine and full of natural beauty.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Trainco/Pasi.

Spend your day indulging in the many aquatic activities in and around the area, and don’t forget to speak to your chauffeur for recommendations on unique sites to explore. Alternatively, you can lounge at your hotel by the poolside and enjoy the many amenities they offer.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Trainco/Pasi.

Spend your day indulging in the many aquatic activities in and around the area, and don’t forget to speak to your chauffeur for recommendations on unique sites to explore. Alternatively, you can lounge at your hotel by the poolside and enjoy the many amenities they offer.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Trainco/Pasi.

After breakfast depart for Negombo, and en-route stop by in Anuradhapura to visit the famed “Atamasthana” (Eight sacred sites) – Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruvanvelisaya, Thuparamaya, Jethawanaramaya, Abhayagiri Dagoba, Mirisaveti Stupa, Lankaramaya, and Lovamahapaya.

Alternatively, immerse yourself in the many other ancient sites of interest such as the royal palaces and gardens, and the royal bathing ponds – beautiful examples of ancient hydrological engineering and artistry.

On arrival in Negombo check in at your hotel, and afterwards you be treated to a special complimentary seafood dinner at one of our partner restaurants along the popular beach strip.

Dinner and overnight Stay at any selected hotels in Negombo.

Having come to the end of an exciting and adventure-filled holiday, your personal Chauffeur Guide will drive you after breakfast in time to catch your flight home.

We hope your tour will have been as memorable as you expected, and from all of us at Relax Lanka Tours farewell and see you again soon!