SOUTH TO NORTH EXPLORER

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Tour Overview

Travel from south to north on this comprehensive route. Start with beach relaxation at Ahungalla and explore colonial Galle Fort’s cobblestone streets and historic ramparts. Head inland for wildlife safaris at Yala, where you’ll search for leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, then climb through the highlands stopping at Ella and Nuwara Eliya.

Experience the famous train journey through tea country before visiting Kandy’s sacred sites and finishing in the ancient cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. A well-rounded trip covering multiple climate zones and historical periods, from Buddhist temples to Dutch colonial buildings.

Highlights
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Day 01 – Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport → Ahungalla
  • Arrival at Katunayake Airport.
  • Transfer to Ahungalla (~2 hours).
  • Check-in at beachfront hotel.
  • Relax on Ahungalla Beach after your flight.
  • Dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight: Ahungalla
Day 02 – Ahungalla → Galle
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Galle (~1 hour).
  • Explore Galle Fort, lighthouse, ramparts, and old colonial streets.
  • Optional: Visit local shops, cafes, and art galleries.
  • Check-in at hotel in Galle.
  • Dinner at hotel or local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Galle
Day 03 – Galle → Yala National Park
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Yala (~4–5 hours).
  • Check-in at lodge or safari hotel near Yala.
  • Afternoon Jeep Safari in Yala National Park (see elephants, leopards, birds).
  • Dinner at lodge.
  • Overnight: Yala
Day 04 – Yala → Ella
  • Optional early morning safari in Yala.
  • Breakfast at lodge.
  • Drive to Ella (~4–5 hours).
  • Check-in at hotel.
  • Evening short walk to Little Adam’s Peak or explore Ella town.
  • Dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight: Ella
Day 05 – Ella / Scenic Activities
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Optional hike to Ella Rock or visit Nine Arches Bridge.
  • Leisure afternoon at hotel or cafes.
  • Dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight: Ella
Day 06 – Ella → Nanu Oya (Train Ride)
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Board the scenic train from Ella → Nanu Oya (2–3 hours), enjoying tea plantations, waterfalls, and mountain views.
  • Check-in at Nuwara Eliya hotel.
  • Explore town or relax.
  • Dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 07 – Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Visit:
    • Lovers’ Leap Waterfall
    • Tea Factory and Plantation
    • Optional: Gregory Lake or Hakgala Botanical Garden
  • Dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight: Nuwara Eliya
Day 08 – Nuwara Eliya → Kandy
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Kandy (~2.5–3 hours).
  • Check-in at hotel.
  • Evening visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa).
  • Optional: Kandyan cultural show.
  • Overnight: Kandy
Day 09 – Kandy Sightseeing
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Visit:
    • Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
    • Kandy Lake and local markets
  • Dinner at hotel or local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Kandy
Day 10 – Kandy → Colombo
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Colombo (~3–3.5 hours).
  • Check-in at hotel.
  • Colombo city tour:
    • Gangaramaya Temple
    • Independence Square
    • Galle Face Green
    • Pettah Market
  • Dinner at hotel or local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Colombo
Day 11 – Colombo Leisure
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Free day for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing.
  • Optional: Day trip to Negombo if desired.
  • Dinner at hotel.
  • Overnight: Colombo
Day 12 – Colombo → Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Katunayake Airport for departure.
Lephard yala srilanka
Galle dutch fort Sri lanka
Wild elephant at Yala
Traditional stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka
Traditional stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka
Landscape with green fields of tea in Sri Lanka
Landscape with green fields of tea
Bridge on Sri Lanka
Nine arch bridge

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