Start your day with a delicious breakfast before checking out of the hotel and departing for Sigiriya/Dambulla. Take in the scenery on the drive from Colombo to Sigiriya. On your journey, you will pass through major cities such as Kandy, Negombo, and Matale. Kandy is, without a doubt, the most visited city along the route. Yes, the towns of these popular destinations will astound you. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Golden Temple, and Elephant Orphanage are the top stops from Colombo to Sigiriya. Pidurangala, Kandy Lake, and Blue Field Tea Center are popular stops.

After arriving in Sigiriya/Dambulla, check into Hotel Sigiriya or Occidental Paradise.

You can choose to stay in Sigiriya or Dambulla. To plan your itinerary, please contact one of our Vibes Experts.

Optional Tour Included 

• Dambulla Cave Temples for GBP 20 per person

Dambulla is well-known for its five cave temples built into a rock. The first three caves are superior to the other two in terms of quality, age, and size. Some caves date from the first century BC. Buddhist murals cover all five cave walls and ceilings, with over 130 Buddha statues. Here you will also find statues of gods and rulers.

On a beautiful morning, wake up to the sounds of birds chirping. Get some fresh air and enjoy your breakfast. Prepare to explore the area. 

Optional Tour Included 

• Ancient City of Polonnaruwa for GBP 45 Per person

 Polonnaruwa is a historic city in Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa, the former location of Sri Lanka's second mediaeval capital, enchants visitors with a timeless representation of the country's illustrious past. On the east coast of the historic artificial lake, Parakrama Samudraya, are charming landscapes dotted with important archaeological monuments that have all been conserved.

The sites are a bit too overwhelming to see solely on foot, so peddling one's way around them is the ideal way to see and appreciate their archaic splendour. Those who aren't very interested in history can prefer to visit one of the several national wildlife parks close to Polonnaruwa and enjoy viewing the local species in their undisturbed natural habitats.

• Jeep Safari to Minneriya National Park for GBP 60 Per person

Elephants can be observed in herds of 100 to 150 roaming the jungle in this 8,889-hectare national park, which lies in the catchment area of Minneriya Lake. The Minneriya National Park is home to about 300 wild elephants, buffaloes, wild boars, spotted deer, sloth bears, crocodiles, jackals, nine amphibians, 25 types of reptiles, 160 species of birds, 26 varieties of fish, 78 types of butterflies.

Wake up on a cheerful day in a wonderful location. The hotel will provide a delicious breakfast. Fill your tummy, go to the pool, dive in, and prepare for a journey of discovery.

Optional Tour Included 

• A hike to Sigiriya Rock Fortress for GBP 40 Per person

The island's most fantastic single wonder is the 5th-century 'Fortress in the Sky' built by King Kasyapa. Because of the enormous lion that once stood at the fortress's entryway, it is also known as Lion Rock. The enormous rock rises to over 500 feet within its triple-moated defence. The ruins of a large, opulent palace with gardens and a swimming pool may still be seen at its peak. The only old Sinhala secular painting still visible today is a series of murals on one of the stairways, including life-size damsels painted with all the delicate freshness of their original hues.

• A village safari for GBP 15 Per person

A tour of a Sri Lankan hamlet, a bullock cart, and a catamaran ride on the lake are included. Take a trip in a cart through the village's rice fields. Later, take a quick 15-minute stroll to the tank, then take a boat ride of 20 minutes to the village's surrounding vegetable farm.

It's wonderful to wake up after a good sleep and look out the window at the beautiful scenery. With the same pleasant feeling, eat breakfast and move to the South Beach. After arriving in South Beach, check-in at the hotel. Everything in this place is captivating, and you will enjoy it. Prepare yourself to explore the surroundings.

Optional Tour Included 

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for GBP 30 Per person

Pinnawala is well-known for the elephant orphanage that is located nearby, and it is a must-see because it will undoubtedly make your stay on this paradise island unforgettable. It was founded in 1975 and served as an elephant nursery, orphanage, and captive breeding facility.

Unlike many other elephant orphanages, such as Udawalawe, visitors to Pinnawala can observe elephants, particularly baby jumbos, being bottle-fed and bathed up close in their pens. Most of the elephants housed at the orphanage are used by visitors and, thus, are safe.

You can choose to stay in hotel Occidental Eden Resort & Spa Beruwela or Avani Bentota, Bentota. To plan your itinerary, please contact one of our Vibes Experts.

After a restful night, wake up to the sound of crashing waves. Have a delicious breakfast and get ready for your adventure.

Optional Tours Included 

• Galle Fort & Turtle Hatchery for GBP 40 per person

Galle is the major city on the south coast, and its oldest landmark is the massive 17th-century Portuguese and Dutch Fort, which houses the central city. There are strong Dutch influences in the architecture along the streets, as well as some old British residences and various mosques with Arabic touches. Galle The port of Galle, which some belief to be the Biblical city of Tar shish, exemplifies the strength of the Dutch presence in Sri Lanka. Built-in 1663, the 36-hectare (89-acre) Dutch Fort has withstood the test of time.

Turtle Hatchery - The Ahungalla hatchery in the Southern province was one of the first attempts to save local turtles from extinction. The Ahangama hatchery, run by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Protection Society, provides a unique wildlife experience. Visitors can observe newborn turtles and some rare adult turtle species, such as the Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Green Turtle, Loggerhead, and Leatherback, swimming around the massive tanks as they beat their flippers against the water.

Wake up to a beautiful day in a beautiful setting. Swim in the pool, relax and explore the nearby area of the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure.

Continue your adventurous stay in the South Beach, and hit the beach for some surfing or scuba diving. Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and maybe head to the spa for an Ayurvedic treatment (involve some degree of massage, with therapeutic essential oils personalised to suit your dosha/energy). Afterwards, spend your day at leisure. 

Departure 

Enjoy a final Sri Lankan breakfast at the hotel before packing your belongings. Make the journey to the airport and have a safe flight. 

Bon Voyage!