SS HORIZON TOURS
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), where our chauffeur will warmly receive you. Travel to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a sanctuary established in 1975. Continue to the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO site dating back to the 1st century BC. Arrive in Sigiriya by evening. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
✈️ Airport → 🐘 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage → 🕍 Dambulla Cave Temple → 🌅 Evening arrival in Sigiriya → Overnight stay
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century. Admire frescoes, the Lion’s Paw entrance, and panoramic views. Later, transfer to Trincomalee and unwind by the golden beaches. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
⛰️ Sigiriya Rock climb → 🌅 Arrival to Trincomalee → Overnight stay
Visit Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, explore the Trincomalee War Cemetery, and bathe at the Kanniya Hot Springs. End the day at Fort Frederick, a colonial landmark. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
🙏 Koneswaram Temple → 🕍 Trincomalee War Cemetery → 💧 Kanniya Hot Springs → 🕍 Fort Frederick → Overnight stay
Travel north to Anuradhapura, one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals. Highlights include the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, Abhayagiri Monastery, and the Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna). Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
🙏 Mihintale sacred site → 🌳 Sri Maha Bodhi Tree → 🕍 Ruwanwelisaya Stupa → 🏯 Abhayagiri Monastery → 💧 Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna) → Overnight stay
Drive north to Jaffna, a region rich in Tamil culture. Evening leisure by the lagoon. Overnight stay in Jaffna.
🚗 Drive north → 💧 Leisure by Lagoon → Overnight stay
Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, admire Jaffna Fort, explore the historic Public Library, and experience the vibrant local market. Overnight stay in Jaffna.
🙏 Nallur Kandaswamy Temple → 🕍 Jaffna Fort → 📚 Public Library → 🛍️ Local market → Overnight stay
Relax at Casuarina Beach, bathe in Keerimalai Hot Springs, and take a boat ride to Nagadeepa Temple. Overnight stay in Jaffna.
🌅 Casuarina Beach → 💧 Keerimalai Hot Springs → 🙏 Nagadeepa Temple → Overnight stay
Break the long journey south with a stop in Anuradhapura. Visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, or the serene Samadhi Buddha statue. Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
🚗 Drive south → 🙏 Mihintale or Samadhi Buddha statue → 🌙 Overnight stay in Anuradhapura
Continue to Kandy, the last royal capital. In the evening, enjoy a Kandyan cultural dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.
🚗 Scenic drive → 🎭 Kandyan cultural dance show → Overnight stay
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a revered Buddhist shrine. Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to thousands of plant species. Overnight stay in Kandy.
🙏 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic → 🍃 Royal Botanical Gardens → Overnight stay
Drive through scenic tea country to Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England.” Stop at a tea plantation and factory to learn about tea production and enjoy a cup of Ceylon tea. Visit Gregory Lake and explore colonial architecture. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
🚗 Tea country drive → 🍃 Tea plantation & factory visit → 🌊 Gregory Lake → 🏯 Colonial charm → Overnight stay
Travel through mountain roads to Ella. Explore Little Adam’s Peak, the Nine Arches Bridge, and enjoy sweeping views from Ella Viewpoint. Overnight stay in Ella.
⛰️ Little Adam’s Peak hike → 🌉 Nine Arches Bridge → 🌊 Ella View Point → Overnight stay
Journey south to Yala National Park. Afternoon jeep safari to spot leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and exotic birds. Overnight stay in Yala.
🚗 Drive south → 🦁 Yala jeep safari → Overnight stay
Visit Tissamaharama Temple and taste buffalo curd with treacle, a southern delicacy. Continue to Mirissa Beach for relaxation. Overnight stay in Mirissa.
🕍 Tissamaharama temple → 🍮 Buffalo curd tasting → 🏖️ Mirissa Beach leisure → Overnight stay
Early morning whale watching excursion. Afternoon visit to Coconut Tree Hill and Parrot Rock, followed by a seafood dinner. Overnight stay in Mirissa.
🐋 Whale watching → 🌴 Coconut Tree Hill & Parrot Rock → Overnight stay
Arrive in Galle and explore the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, the Maritime Museum, and the Lighthouse. Overnight stay in Galle.
🏰 Galle Fort → ⚓ Maritime Museum & Lighthouse → Overnight stay
Drive to Bentota. Enjoy beaches and water sports. Visit the Turtle Hatchery and, if lucky, release a baby turtle into the sea. Overnight stay in Bentota.
🏖️ Bentota beach leisure → 🐢 Turtle Hatchery visit → Overnight stay
Return to Colombo. Discover highlights such as the Gangaramaya Temple, National Museum, Independence Square, Pettah Market, and Galle Face Green. Overnight stay in Colombo.
🏛️ National Museum → 🏞️ Independence Square → 🛍️ Pettah Market → 🌅 Galle Face Green → Overnight stay
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. As one Sri Lankan chapter ends, countless memories await beyond the Horizon.
✈️ Airport transfer for departure