Highlights
Ramayana Trail, Hills and Southern Shores Escape
10 Days / 9 Nights
Explore Sri Lanka through the legendary Ramayana trail, visiting temples and locations linked to the epic story of Rama, Sita, Ravana and Hanuman. This journey also includes scenic hill country landscapes, wildlife experiences and the beautiful southern coast.
Route Overview
Colombo → Habarana → Trincomalee → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Kataragama → Galle / Unawatuna → Negombo → Departure
Day 1 and Day 2 – Dambulla Cave Temple (UNESCO), Koneshwaram Temple and Nilaveli Beach
After arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to Habarana. Across two days, enjoy Cultural Triangle heritage and travel to Trincomalee for coastal and temple experiences connected to the Ramayana trail.
Highlights across both days
- Airport pick-up and transfer to Habarana
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Visit to Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (UNESCO)
- Visit to Koneshwaram Temple in Trincomalee
- Pigeon Island National Park experience
- Nilaveli Beach time
Hotel: Cinnamon Village, Habarana or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 3 – Sigiriya Rock (UNESCO), Spice Garden and Kandy Cultural Show
A day of iconic heritage and culture before arriving in Kandy. Enjoy a legendary fortress climb, local spices and an evening cultural performance.
Highlights
- Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO)
- Spice and herbal garden visit with cooking demonstration
- Local craft experiences such as gems, wood carving and batik
- Kandy cultural dance show
Hotel: Cinnamon Citadel, Kandy or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 4 and Day 5 – Temple of the Tooth (UNESCO), Seetha Amman Temple and Moon Plains
Travel into the hill country for two nights in Nuwara Eliya. These days blend sacred heritage, Ramayana trail sites and breathtaking highland viewpoints.
Highlights across both days
- Visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
- Ramboda Falls viewpoint
- Nuwara Eliya city experiences and tea country scenery
- Visit to Seetha Amman Temple
- Visit to Divurumpola Temple
- Sandathenna Moon Plains and Mini World’s End viewpoint
Hotel: Araliya Green Hills, Nuwara Eliya or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 6 and Day 7 – Ella Highlights, Yala Safari and Kataragama Temple
Head towards Sri Lanka’s southeast for two nights in Yala. Experience Ella’s famous viewpoints, an exciting wildlife safari and the sacred Kataragama temple linked to the Ramayana story.
Highlights across both days
- Ella highlights including Little Adam’s Peak and Nine Arches Bridge
- Demodara Railway Station viewpoint
- Yala National Park jeep safari
- Visit to Kataragama Temple
Hotel: Jetwing Yala, Yala or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 8 – Ussangoda, Rumassala Mountain and Galle Fort (UNESCO)
Continue to the southern coast to explore unique landscapes connected to the Ramayana trail and the historic city of Galle.
Highlights
- Visit to Ussangoda coastal landscape
- Visit to Rumassala Mountain
- Visit to Galle Fort (UNESCO) and heritage walk
Hotel: Araliya Beach Resort, Unawatuna or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 9 – Negombo Beach Time and Colombo City Experiences
Spend your final full day along the west coast with time in Negombo and city experiences in Colombo.
Highlights
- Negombo beach leisure time
- Colombo city experiences and key landmarks
- Shopping time at malls and boutique areas
Hotel: Jetwing Blue, Negombo or similar
Meals: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 10 – Departure
Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed morning and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast (as part of Half Board plan of previous night)
Trip Route Overview
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