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A-Z - Excursions from cities and holiday destinations in Sri Lanka

Wherever you stay during your holidays in Sri Lanka, you will almost certainly consider to see more of the country than only your hotel.
With the help of our local partners, we provide half-day and full-day excursion from beach resorts or cities in all regions of the island.

Find proposals of rewarding excursions from your specific holiday residence, just click on the name of the city in the list below.

Anuradhapura
Half-day:

Wilpattu morning safari
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus

Wilpattu afternoon safari
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus

Mihintale
Ambasthala pilgrimage site and Kaludiya Pokuna

Anuradhapura South and Nellikulama
Issurumuniya, Tissa Wewa, Ranmasu Uyana, Vessagiriya, Western monasteries, Nellikulama

Full-Day:

Wilpattu half-day safari & Wilandagoda & Hatthikuchchi
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus,
afterwards archaeological sites of Wilandagoda and Hatthikuchchi  

Wilpattu full-day safari
including Villus, Pomparippu and Kudiramalai Point

Mihintale & Lake Mahakanadawa
Ambasthala pilgrimage site, museum, Kaludiya Pokuna, Rajagirilena, Indikatuseya,
Crocodile Lake, ancient stone bridge, Wasammale painting, Doramadelawa cave temple   

Thantirimale & Anuradhapura South
Issurumuniya, Tissa Wewa, Ranmasu Uyana, Vessagiriya, Western monasteries, Nellikulama,
Thantirimale

Yapahuwa & Nillakgama & Hatthikuchchi
Yapahuwa rock fortress and museum,
Nillakgama Bo-tree shrine, Hatthikuchchi Sirisanghabo temple
Arugam Bay
Half-day:

Kumana morning safari
jeep safari to observe crocodiles and deer and birds

Okanda & Kudumbigala & Crocodile Rock
Okanda beaches and surf spot, Kudumbigala rock and sanctuary, Crocodile Rock

Lighthouse Point & Rufus Kulam elephant watching
Lighthouse Point beach, Lake Rufus Kulam for hiking and wildlife observation  


Full-Day:

Kumana morining safari safari & Okanda & Kudumbigala & Crocodile Rock
jeep safari to observe crocodiles and deer and birds
Okanda beaches and surf spot, Kudumbigala rock and sanctuary, Crocodile Rock

Pottuvil & Lahugala & Lighthouse Point & Rufus Kulam
temples of Muhudu Maha Viharaya in Pottuvil & Magul Maha Viharaya in Lahugala
break at the beaches of Whiskey Point and Lighthouse Point
Okanda beaches and surf spot, Kudumbigala rock and sanctuary, Crocodile Rock
Bentota
Half-day:

Madhu Ganga & Ambalangoda masks
boat safari including Cinnamon Island

Beruwela
Beruwela harbour, boat excursion to Beruwela Lighthouse,
Kechimalai and Abrar mosque, Buddhist Sapugoda Viharaya

Brief Garden & Kande Vihara statue
Brief Garden and villa of Bawa and giant Buddha statue of Kande Vihara

Lunuganga Garden & Benthara Galapatha temple
Bevis Bawa’s private estate and Benthara Galapatha Rajamaha Viharaya at Bentota river

Full-Day:

Madhu Ganga & Moonstones & Turtles & Masks & Herbs & Lunuganga
boat safari, Meetiyagoda, Kosgoda, Ambalangoda, Spice Garden, Geoffrey Bawa’s Estate

Colombo city tour & Kalutara
Galle Face Green, Fort, Pettah, Kali temple, Beira Lake, Gangarama temple, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Independence Square, shopping opportunities, Parliament in Kotte,
Gangatilaka Vihara in Kalutara

Galle World Heritage & Hikkaduwa
Dutch Fort in Galle, shopping opportunities in Galle New Town,
Hikkaduwa Beach, opportunity to enjoy a gloss-bottom boat ride to coral reefs

White water rafting
Kelani river valley at Kitulgala

Ratnapura & Kuruwita
gem mine and gem museum in Ratnapura, Maha Saman Devale,
Divaguhawa cave temple, Bopath waterfalls   
Colombo
Half-day:

Colombo City Tour
Galle Face Green, Beira Lake, Gangarama temple, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Independence Square, Parliament in Kotte

Kelaniya & Kotte
Kelaniya Buddhist and Hindu temples, Parliament in Kotte, shopping opportunities

Full-Day:

Full Circle Colombo City Tour
Mount Lavinia, Galle Face Green, Fort, Pettah, Kali temple, Beira Lake, Gangarama temple, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Independence Square, Kelaniya temple, Parliament in Kotte, shopping opportunities

Boat safari & Pilgrimage Temples &  Zoo
Muthurajawela wetlands, Kelaniya Buddhist and Hindu temples, Dehiwala Zoo

Hidden Treasures of Rural Siyane Korale
Maligatenna hill, Pilikuttuwa forest hermitage, Varana meditation temple, Petthagangala logan, Awariyawala Ambalama, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden in Gampaha

White water rafting
Kelani river valley at Kitulgala

Ratnapura & Kuruwita
gem mine and gem museum in Ratnapura, Maha Saman Devale,
Divaguhawa cave temple, Bopath waterfalls
Dikwella
Half-day:

Sigiriya
Lion Rock, Cloud Maidens & Water Gardens

Pidurangala & Kalupokuna
climbing to Reclining Buddha and vantage point, temple in the jungle near Kandalama  

Ritigala & Manakanda
ruins in the jungles of two ancient forest hermitages

Elephant safari
Sigiriya NP or Kaudulla NP safari

Habarana Village Life Tour - half day
jeep tour, ox cart driving, lakeside, birdwatching, canoeing, paddy cultivation, local kitchen

Full-Day:

Sigiriya & Pidurangala & Kalupokuna
Lion Rock, Cloud Maidens & Water Gardens of Sigiriya,
climbing to Reclining Buddha and vantage point, temple in the jungle near Kandalama  

Polonnaruwa World Heritage Site
citadel, quadrangle, Buddhist and Hindu temples, rock-cut Buddha, lotus pond, painted Tivanka statue house

Anuradhapura World Heritage Site
Bo-tree, giant stupas, twin ponds, Samadhi Buddha, moonstones, Abhayagiri ruins

Habarana Village Life Tour & Ritigala
jeep tour, ox cart driving, lakeside, birdwatching, canoeing, paddy cultivation, local kitchen, lunch included, hiking in chena;
ruins in the jungle of Ritigala

Aukana statue & Rasvehera & Namal Uyana & Menikdena
rock-cut Buddha statues of Aukana and Sasseruwa and Rasvehera cave temple
roze quartz mountain and ironwood forest of Namal Uyana
excavation of ancient Pabbata Vihara type temple and arboretum of Menikdena
Ella
Half-day:

Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arche Bridge
two short guided hiking tours to excellent view points

Ella Rock
guided hiking tour along the railway line and along the waterfall and through the jungle

Ravana Caves
guided hiking tour along the railway line and along the waterfall and through the jungle

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory
tea plantation and excellent view point

Lipton Seat
famous vantage point near Haputal

Horton Plains National Park
hiking to World’s End and Bakers Falls; early morning start

Full-Day:

Passara & Badulla
scenic mountain road along Namunukula to Passara,
hike to Mini World’s End of Magulsima
Buddhist and Hindu temples in Badulla
hike to Dunhinda waterfalls

Climbing Namunukula Mountain
gravel road to the pass below Namunukula
Climbing Namunukula Mountain
Spring Valley tea growing area
Buddhist and Hindu temples in Badulla
ancient wood bridge of Bogoda

Giant Buddha statues and stupa
Ravana Ella waterfalls in Ella Gap
rock-cut Buddha statues of Buduruwagala
giant stupa of Yudaganawa and stupa of Dematamal Viharaya
ancient giant statues of Maligawila
scenic mountain road along Passara

Haputale & Bandarawela & Dowa
Lipton Seat, Dambatenne tea factory, break in Haputale and Bandarawela,
Porawagala view point, Dowa cave temple and rock-cut Buddha

Horton Plains National Park & Haputale
hiking to World’s End and Bakers Falls
break in Haputale,
Lipton Seat view point and Dambatenna tea factory
Dowa cave temple with rock-cut Buddha sculpture
Galle
Half-day:

Whale Watching
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour

Cinnamon Plantation
study the peeling and processing of Sri Lanka’s most famous spice in the hinterland of Galle

Madhu Ganga & Hikkaduwa
boat safari including Cinnamon Island
Hikkaduwa beach with opportunity of glass-bottom boat ride to the coral reefs

Kanneliya Rain Forest
hiking to waterfalls and birdwatching

Full-Day:

Whale Watching & Cinnamon Plantation
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour,
Kushtaraja statue and beach in Weligama
study the peeling and processing of Sri Lanka’s most famous spice in the hinterland of Galle

Kanneliya Rain Forest & Moonstones & Madhu Ganga & Hikkaduwa
hiking to waterfalls and birdwatching
Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine
boat safari including Cinnamon Island
Hikkaduwa beach with opportunity of glass-bottom boat ride to the coral reefs
Habarana
Half-day:

Sigiriya
Lion Rock, Cloud Maidens & Water Gardens

Pidurangala & Kalupokuna
climbing to Reclining Buddha and vantage point, temple in the jungle near Kandalama  

Ritigala & Manakanda
ruins in the jungles of two ancient forest hermitages

Elephant safari
Sigiriya NP or Kaudulla NP safari

Habarana Village Life Tour - half day
jeep tour, ox cart driving, lakeside, birdwatching, canoeing, paddy cultivation, local kitchen

Full-Day:

Sigiriya & Pidurangala & Kalupokuna
Lion Rock, Cloud Maidens & Water Gardens of Sigiriya,
climbing to Reclining Buddha and vantage point, temple in the jungle near Kandalama  

Polonnaruwa World Heritage Site
citadel, quadrangle, Buddhist and Hindu temples, rock-cut Buddha, lotus pond, painted Tivanka statue house

Anuradhapura World Heritage Site
Bo-tree, giant stupas, twin ponds, Samadhi Buddha, moonstones, Abhayagiri ruins

Habarana Village Life Tour & Ritigala
jeep tour, ox cart driving, lakeside, birdwatching, canoeing, paddy cultivation, local kitchen, lunch included, hiking in chena;
ruins in the jungle of Ritigala

Aukana statue & Rasvehera & Namal Uyana & Menikdena
rock-cut Buddha statues of Aukana and Sasseruwa and Rasvehera cave temple
roze quartz mountain and ironwood forest of Namal Uyana
excavation of ancient Pabbata Vihara type temple and arboretum of Menikdena
HaputalE
Half-day:

Lipton Seat & Tea Factory
Lipton’s famous view point and one of his first tea plantations in Dambatenna

Horton Plains National Park
hiking to World’s End and Bakers Falls

Full-Day:

Horton Plains National Park & Lipton Seat & Tea Factory
hiking to World’s End and Bakers Falls
break in Haputale
scenic mountain road to Bandarawela
Lipton’s famous view point and one of his first tea plantations in Dambatenna


Hikkaduwa
Half-day:

Madhu Ganga & Ambalangoda masks
boat safari including Cinnamon Island

Galle World Heritage
Dutch Fort in Galle, shopping opportunities in Galle New Town

Cinnamon Plantation
study the peeling and processing of Sri Lanka’s most famous spice in the hinterland of Galle

Full-Day:

Madhu Ganga & Moonstone & Turtles & Masks & Herbs & Lunuganga
boat safari, Meetiyagoda, Kosgoda, Ambalangoda, Spice Garden, Geoffrey Bawa’s Estate

Kanneliya Rain Forest & Cinnamon & Galle World Heritage

hiking to waterfalls and birdwatching
study the peeling and processing of Sri Lanka’s most famous spice in the hinterland of Galle
Dutch Fort in Galle, shopping opportunities in Galle New Town
Jaffna
Half-day:

Kandarodai stupas & Nilawari Well
Kandarodai Buddhist stupas in Kadurugoda

Nainativu Island
by car and boat, Nagaposhani Amman Hindu temple and Nagadipa Buddhist temple

Full-Day:

Hammenhiel Fort & Casuarina & Jambukola & Keeirmalay & Kandarodai & Nilawari Well

Kayts Island and view to Hammenhiel Fort
break at Casuarina Beach on the island of Karaninagar
harbour and Buddhist pilgrimage site of Jambukola
Keerimalai bathing pond and Hindu pilgrimage site Naguleshvaram Kovil  
Kandarodai Buddhist stupas in Kadurugoda, Nilawari Well

Delft Island & Nainativu Island
by car and boat, jeep tour on Delft to Baobab tree, growing stone, lighthouse, feral horses, Chola ruins, Portugiese Fort
Nagaposhani Amman Hindu temple and Nagadipa Buddhist temple
Kalpitiya
Half-day:

Wilpattu morning safari
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus

Wilpattu afternoon safari
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus

Full-Day:

Wilpattu half-day safari & Wilandagoda & Anamaduwa
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus,
afterwards archaeological sites of Wilandagoda and rock and cave temple of Anamaduwa  

Wilpattu full-day safari
including Villus, Pomparippuwa and Kudiramalai Point
Kandy
half-day:

Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage elephants bathing in Maha Oya
Herbal and Spice Garden, Tea Factory

Western Temples
Gampola-period temples of Gadaladeniya and Lankatilaka and Embekke
Embekke wood carvings

full-day:

Elephant Orphanage & Western Temples
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage elephants bathing in Maha Oya
Herbal and Spice Garden, Tea Factory
Gampola-period temples of Gadaladeniya and Lankatilaka and Embekke
Embekke wood carvings

Dambulla & Sigiriya
Buddhist sanctuary of Aluvihara
Spice & Herbal Garden
Golden Temple of Dambulla with painted Buddhist caves
Sigiriya Lion rock with water gardens, cloud damsels, mirror wall, summit palace
stop at Hindu temple in Matale

Mahaweli Valley & Knuckles Range

Degaldoruwa painted caves and Galmaduwa temple
Hanguranketa temple with palm-leaf manuscript museum
Randenigala reservoir and dam
first dagoba of Sri Lanka and replica of India’s Bodhigara temple in Mahiyangana
hike to Mini World’s End in Deanston
MAtara
Half-day:

Whale Watching
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour

Galle & Unawatuna
Old Town of Galle World Heritage Site, break at Unawatuna Beach

Full-Day:

Whale Watching & Galle
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour
Old Town of Galle World Heritage Site, break at Unawatuna Beach

Blow Hole & Port & Cinnamon &Mulkirigala & Wewurukannala

Hoomaniya Blow Hole and Fishing Harbour and Cinnamon Processing Centre
Mulkirigala ancient painted caves and climbing the rock for vistas,
modern giant Buddha statue of Wewurukannala
Mihintale
Half-day:

Wilpattu morning safari
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus

Wilpattu afternoon safari
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus

Mihintale
Ambasthala pilgrimage site and Kaludiya Pokuna

Anuradhapura South and Nellikulama
Issurumuniya, Tissa Wewa, Ranmasu Uyana, Vessagiriya, Western monasteries, Nellikulama

Full-Day:

Wilpattu half-day safari & Wilandagoda & Hatthikuchchi
from Nochchiyagama gate to Villus,
afterwards archaeological sites of Wilandagoda and Hatthikuchchi  

Wilpattu full-day safari
including Villus, Pomparippu and Kudiramalai Point

Mihintale & Lake Mahakanadawa
Ambasthala pilgrimage site, museum, Kaludiya Pokuna, Rajagirilena, Indikatuseya,
Crocodile Lake, ancient stone bridge, Wasammale painting, Doramadelawa cave temple   

Thantirimale & Anuradhapura South
Issurumuniya, Tissa Wewa, Ranmasu Uyana, Vessagiriya, Western monasteries, Nellikulama,
Thantirimale pilgrimiga site

Yapahuwa & Nillakgama & Hatthikuchchi

Yapahuwa rock fortress and museum,
Nillakgama Bo-tree shrine, Hatthikuchchi Sirisanghabo temple
Mirissa
Half-day:

Whale Watching
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour

Full-Day:

Whale Watching & Galle
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour
Old Town of Galle World Heritage Site

Blow Hole & Port & Cinnamon &Mulkirigala & Wewurukannala

Hoomaniya Blow Hole and Fishing Harbour and Cinnamon Processing Centre
Mulkirigala ancient painted caves and climbing the rock for vistas,
modern giant Buddha statue of Wewurukannala
Negombo
Half-day:

Boat safari
Muthurajawela wetlands

Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage elephants bathing in Maha Oya
Herbal and Spice Garden

Full-Day:

Colombo City Tour
Mount Lavinia, Galle Face Green, Fort, Pettah, Kali temple, Beira Lake, Gangarama temple, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Independence Square, Kelaniya temple, Parliament in Kotte, shopping opportunities

Elephant Orphanage & Kandy
Pinnawela baby-elephant bottle feeding and elephant bath in Maha Oya
Herbal and Spice Garden, tea factory
Kandy city tour with Tooth Temple and view point and shopping opportunities

Elephant Orphanage & Megalithic Dolmen & Forest Hermitage
Pinnawela baby-elephant bottle feeding and elephant bath in Maha Oya
Herbal and Spice Garden
Gal Messa Dolmen in Padavigampola
Mahamevnawa Buddhist mountain temple near Polgahawela
hiking to forest hermitage in Alahuwwa

Hidden Treasures of Rural Siyane Korale
Maligatenna hill, Pilikuttuwa forest hermitage, Varana meditation temple, Petthagangala logan, Awariyawala Ambalama, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden in Gampaha

Chilaw & Panduwasnuwara & Kurunegala & Panavitiya & Dambadeniya
Punchi Kataragama and Manavari  and Munneshvaram Hindu temples near Chilaw,
Panduwasnuwara Archaeological Site,
elephant rock vantage point with modern giant Buddha statue in Kurunegala
wood carvings of Panavitiya Ambalama
Dambadeniya temple and rock fortress ruins

Kalpitiya Dolphin watching boat tour, saltpans near Puttalam
hidden jungle temple of Wilandagoda
afternoon safari in Wilpattu National Park

Sigiriya & Dambulla World Heritage Sites
Dambulla cave temples with Kandyan paintings
Sigiriya lion rock with cloud maidens
Nuwara Eliya
Half-day:

Horton Plains National Park

hiking to World’s End and Bakers Falls

Full-Day:

Horton Plains & Lipton Seat & Hakgala Botanical Garden
hiking to World’s End and Bakers Falls
break in Haputale
Dambatenna tea factory and Lipton Seat
Highland Botanical Garden of Hakgala
Seetha Amman Kovil in Sita Eliya  

Bomburella hiking & Hakgala Botanical Garden
hiking through terraced rice fields and forests to waterfalls of Bomurella with natural pool
Highland Botanical Garden of Hakgala
Seetha Amman Kovil in Sita Eliya

Highland tea and waterfall sightseeing
Dimbula tea region between Nanu Oya Kotagala
views to St. Clair’s and Devon waterfalls
Kadiyanlena waterfalls near Kotmale. Kotmale reservoir
Ramboda Hanuman temple and waterfalls
Blue Field or Labookellie tea factory
PAsikuda
Half-day:

Thoppigala
nature trail and obstacle course, climbing to the peak of Baton’s cap alias Kudumbimalai,
Thoppigala war memorial monument and heritage park

Batticaloa
lagoon, fort, clock tower, Hindu temples, Mary cathedral, Kallady beach, lighthouse

Sasseruwa & Elephant Point
archaeological site of Sasseruwa with stupa containing relics of all four Budhas
walking along Thennais beach through palm-groves to the cape known as elephant point

Full-Day:

Polonnaruwa World Heritage Site
citadel, quadrangle, Buddhist and Hindu temples, rock-cut Buddha, lotus pond, painted Tivanka statue house

Dimbulagala Hiking
hiking from Namal Pokuna archaeological site via Kashapa Lena to Akasa Chetiya
lunch break near the monastery
hiking to the scenic Maravidiya caves
Pulligoda cave frescos
short hike to Kosgaha Ulpata temples

Thoppigala & Sasseruwa & Elephant Point

nature trail and obstacle course, climbing to the peak of Baton’s cap alias Kudumbimalai,
Thoppigala war memorial monument and heritage park
archaeological site of Sasseruwa with stupa containing relics of all four Budhas
walking along Thennais beach through palm-groves to the cape known as elephant point

Maduru Oya safari
elephant safari in Sri Lanka’s most remote and tranquil national park
Polonnaruwa
Half-day:

Topa Wewa Boat Trip
see the shores of Angammedilla National Park and visit the bird island of Kokduwa  

Elephant safari
Medirigiriya NP or Kaudulla NP safari

Medirigriya
best-preserved circular temple from the Anuradhapura period, image houses, Ayurvedic hospital, numerous Buddha statues still in situ

Dimbulagala monastic complex
visit the Dimbulagala Rajamaha Viharaya with museum and cave temple,
the Namal Pokuna archaeological complex,
the ancient Pulligoda  fresco

Full-Day:

Dimbulagala Hiking
hiking from Namal Pokuna archaeological site via Kashapa Lena to Akasa Chetiya
lunch break near the monastery
hiking to the scenic Maravidiya caves
Pulligoda cave frescos
short hike to Kosgaha Ulpata temples

Sigiriya & Elephant safari
Sigiriya lion rock with cloud maidens,
Medirigiriya NP or Kaudulla NP safari

Somwathiya & Medirigiriya
Somawathiya stupa within wildlife area,
Medirigiriya circular temple, image houses, Ayurvedic hospital, Buddha statues still in situ,
Samadhi Buddha Statue of Galamuna,
ruins of image house and cave hermitages of Nagalakanda Mahasena monastery   
Kaudulla tank and Giritale tank
Sigiriya
Half-day:

Dambulla & Kalupokuna & Pidurangala
caves of the Golden temple of Dambulla,

Pidurangala & Kalupokuna
climbing to Reclining Buddha and vantage point, temple in the jungle near Kandalama  

Ritigala & Manakanda
ruins in the jungles of two ancient forest hermitages

Elephant safari
Sigiriya NP or Kaudulla NP safari

Habarana Village Life Tour - half day

jeep tour, ox cart driving, lakeside, birdwatching, canoeing, paddy cultivation, local kitchen

Full-Day:

Dambulla & Kalupokuna & Pidurangala

caves of the Golden temple of Dambulla,
temple in the jungle near Kandalama,
climbing to Reclining Buddha and vantage point of Pidurangala

Polonnaruwa World Heritage Site

citadel, quadrangle, Buddhist and Hindu temples, rock-cut Buddha, lotus pond, painted Tivanka statue house

Anuradhapura World Heritage Site
Bo-tree, giant stupas, twin ponds, Samadhi Buddha, moonstones, Abhayagiri ruins

Habarana Village Life Tour & Ritigala

jeep tour, ox cart driving, lakeside, birdwatching, canoeing, paddy cultivation, local kitchen, lunch included, hiking in chena;
ruins in the jungle of Ritigala

Aukana statue & Rasvehera & Namal Uyana & Menikdena

rock-cut Buddha statues of Aukana and Sasseruwa and Rasvehera cave temple
roze quartz mountain and ironwood forest of Namal Uyana
excavation of ancient Pabbata Vihara type temple and arboretum of Menikdena
TAngalle
Half-Day:

Elephant safari & Turtle Beach
afternoon safari in Udawalawe National Park
Rekawa beach turtle conservation centre in the evening

Mulkirigala & Wewurukannala
Mulkirigala ancient painted caves and climbing the rock for vistas,
modern giant Buddha statue of Wewurukannala

Blow Hole & Port & Cinnamon
Hoomaniya Blow Hole and Fishing Harbour and Cinnamon Processing Centre

Whale Watching
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour

Full-Day:

Whale Watching & Galle
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour
Old Town of Galle World Heritage Site

Mulkirigala & Elephant Safari
modern giant Buddha statue of Wewurukannala
Mulkirigala ancient painted caves and climbing the rock for vistas,
elephant orphanage and safari in Udawalaw National Park

Mulkirigala & Spices & Tea & Matara & Blowhole

modern giant Buddha statue of Wewurukannala
Mulkirigala ancient painted caves and climbing the rock for vistas,
pepper and tea growing area in Sinharaja hills,
Matara star fort, Cinnamon processing centre,
Hoomaniya Blow Hole
Tissamaharama
Half-day:

Yala morning safari
in Yala block 1

Yala afternoon safari
in Yala block 1

Bundala morning safari
including Wilmanna sanctuary

Situlpahuwa archaeological site
picturesque rock and cave temple and Mahayana Buiddhist statues

Full-Day:

Yala one-day safari
in Yala block 1

Bundala morning and Yala afternoon safari

including Wilmanna sanctuary
Situlpahuwa archaeological site
Yala block 1

Kataragama & Tissamaharama & Situlpahuwa
morning climb to Kataragama’s sacred mountain
Kataragama pilgrimage site and Sella Kataragama
Tissamaharama stupas and museum
Situlpahuwa rock and cave temple and Mahayana Biddhist statues

Giant Buddha statues and stupa
rock-cut Buddha statues of Buduruwagala
giant stupa of Yudaganawa and stupa of Dematamal Viharaya
ancient giant statues of Maligawila
Kataragama pilgrimage site
Trincomalee
Half-day:

Pidgeon Island
boat excursion to coral reef

Velgam Vehera & Kanniyai
ancient Buddhist monastery from the Chola period, hot wells Hindu pilgrimage site

Thiriyai
circular temple and ruins of ancient monastic complex on a hillock

Full-Day:

Velgam Vehera & Kanniyai & Thuriyai
ancient Buddhist monastery from the Chola period, hot wells Hindu pilgrimage site,
circular temple and ruins of ancient monastic complex on a hillock

Velgam Vehera & Kanniyai & Kiralagala & Magama
ancient Buddhist monastery from the Chola period, hot wells Hindu pilgrimage site,
archaeological site of the former forest monastery Veherabhandigala
climbind the scenic Magama rock to see caves of early Buddhist reclusives


Udawalawe
Half-day:

Elephant Orphanage & Safari
Udawalawe highlights

Full-Day:

Elephant Orphanage & Safari & Cave Exploration
Udawalawe highlights, drip stone cave expediotion in Wawul Panne
Weligama
Half-day:

Whale Watching
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour

Full-Day:

Whale Watching & Galle
Mirissa Whale Watching boat tour
Old Town of Galle World Heritage Site

Blow Hole & Port & Cinnamon &Mulkirigala & Wewurukannala
Hoomaniya Blow Hole and Fishing Harbour and Cinnamon Processing Centre
Mulkirigala ancient painted caves and climbing the rock for vistas,
modern giant Buddha statue of Wewurukannala
Yala
Half-day:

Yala morning safari
in Yala block 1

Yala afternoon safari
in Yala block 1

Bundala morning safari
including Wilmanna sanctuary

Situlpahuwa archaeological site
picturesque rock and cave temple and Mahayana Buddhist statues

Full-Day:

Yala one-day safari
in Yala block 1

Bundala morning and Yala afternoon safari
including Wilmanna sanctuary
Situlpahuwa archaeological site
Yala block 1

Kataragama & Tissamaharama & Situlpahuwa

morning climb to Kataragama’s sacred mountain
Kataragama pilgrimage site and Sella Kataragama
Tissamaharama stupas and museum
Situlpahuwa rock and cave temple and Mahayana Buddhist statues

Giant Buddha statues and stupa
rock-cut Buddha statues of Buduruwagala
giant stupa of Yudaganawa and stupa of Dematamal Viharaya
ancient giant statues of Maligawila
Kataragama pilgrimage site
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