SS HORIZON TOURS
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), where our chauffeur will warmly receive you. Drive to Colombo, to discover the capital’s highlights: the Gangaramaya Temple National Museum, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, and the bustling Pettah Market. Overnight stay in Colombo.
✈️ Airport → 🏛️ National Museum → 🙏 Gangaramaya Temple → 🛍️ Pettah Market → 🌅 Galle Face Green → Overnight stay in Colombo.
Begin your journey toward the hill capital of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage city. En route, stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Pause at a spice garden in Mawanella to discover Sri Lanka’s renowned spices and medicinal plants, learning how they are used in cooking and Ayurveda. Later, continue to Kandy. As evening falls, experience a vibrant cultural dance performance, showcasing Sri Lanka’s traditions through music and movement. Overnight stay in Kandy.
🐘 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage → 🌿 Spice Garden in Mawanella → 🎭 Kandyan cultural dance show → Overnight stay in Kandy.
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a revered Buddhist shrine within the royal palace complex. Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to thousands of plant species including orchids. Overnight stay in Kandy.
🙏 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic → 🍃 Royal Botanical Garden → 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.
🚗 Drive through tea country → 🍃 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 → 🌉 Nine Arches Bridge → 🌊 Ella View Point→ Overnight stay in Ella.
Spend the day exploring Ella’s surroundings: Ravana’s Cave, Lipton’s Seat, and the Demodara Railway Loop. Overnight stay in Ella.
🕍 Ravana’s Cave → 🌄 Lipton’s Seat → 🚂 Demodara Railway Loop → Overnight stay in Ella.
Depart early to Galle and explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, the Maritime Museum, and the Lighthouse, which offers sweeping ocean views. Continue to Bentota. Overnight stay in Bentota.
🏰 Galle Dutch Fort → ⚓ Maritime Museum → 🌅 Galle Lighthouse → 🏖️ continue to Bentota→ Overnight stay in Bentota.
Rise early to enjoy Bentota’s beaches and water sports. Visit Bentota Turtle Hatchery to learn about conservation and, if lucky, release a baby turtle into the sea. Overnight stay in Bentota.
🏖️ Beach leisure & water sports → 🐢 Turtle Hatchery visit → Overnight stay in Bentota.
Spend the morning at leisure. Return to Colombo, to discover the capital’s highlights: the Gangaramaya Temple National Museum, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, and the bustling Pettah Market. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. As one Sri Lankan chapter ends, countless memories await beyond the Horizon.
Heading to Colombo → 🏛️ National Museum → 🏢 Town Hall → 🏞️ Independence Square → 🛍️ Pettah Market → ✈️ Airport transfer for departure.