This historic Buddhist monument, widely known as Senkadagalapura, was the final capital of the Sinhala rulers, whose patronage allowed the Dinahala culture to thrive for more than 2,500 years until the British takeover of Sri Lanka in 1815. It is also the location of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the holy tooth of Buddha), a popular pilgrimage site. A day trip to Kandy may be scheduled from either Colombo or the South Coast, and we recommend leaving Colombo at 7 a.m. or the South Coast at 6 a.m. This allows you to make the most of your day excursion while avoiding traffic.
Galle, around 116 kilometers from Colombo, is a unique treasure of a town in Sri Lanka’s southern area. The old Galle Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also located in the town, making it a popular destination for everyone who appreciates the beach and sea. The area provides a multitude of gorgeous views and activities for every enthusiastic tourist. A day trip of Galle may be organized from either Colombo or the South Coast, and we recommend departing from Colombo at 8 a.m. or the South Coast at 9 a.m. This allows you to make the most of your day excursion while avoiding traffic.
This bustling metropolis serves as the country’s capital and financial center, as well as the focus of all modern-day activity. It has excellent restaurants, retail centers, and an exciting nightlife. Nobody remembers how the city received its name. The name is derived from the coconut palm, according to popular belief. Whatever the narrative, any modern tourist will find much to see and do in Colombo. A day trip of the city may be booked from either Colombo or the South Coast and takes roughly 5 hours to accomplish.
Nuwara Eliya is the most visited town in the hill area, and the British who conquered Sri Lanka fell in love with the scenery, naming it “Little England.” This is the ideal place for both locals and tourists looking to escape the heat and bustle of Colombo. It is studded with colonial buildings and scenic beauty. It is straightforward to book a day excursion to Nuwara Eliya from Colombo or the South Coast. It is strongly encouraged that we depart for the highlands at 5.30 a.m. from Colombo or 5 a.m. from the South Coast.
Yala National Park is undeniably one of the most popular in Sri Lanka. It is the country’s second largest and is famous for having the greatest proportion of leopards in the world. It covers approximately 979 square kilometers and is well-known not only for its leopard population, but also for the incredible variety of animals that call it home. It is highly recommended that we leave by 6.30am if you are staying in Negombo or Colombo, or by 7.30am if you are staying on the Southern Coast, in order to experience all of these unforgettable memories.
Anyone interested in archeology will love this place. Dambulla, a tiny village in Sri Lanka’s North Central district, is home to the “8th Wonder of the World,” an ancient attraction. After killing his father to capture the kingdom, King Kashyapa is claimed to have erected the Sigiriya rock stronghold in the 5th century A.D. Any keen tourist will be enthralled by the trek to the summit of Sigiriya, which is rich in history and wonderful anecdotes.
Famed for being one of the wettest locations in Sri Lanka, the small town of Kithulgala is approximately 70km’s from Colombo and is dotted with lush forests and rivers, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventure junkies. It is also the white-water rafting capital of the island and is celebrated for being the backdrop for the Academy Award-winning movie, “Bridge on the River Kwai”, which was filmed on the Kelani River near the town.
Trek across gorgeous trails and glistening streams while admiring mother nature’s lush flora. There are so many trails to explore in the forest reserve that no one would know where to begin — it’s that vast. Walking these pathways has proven to be a really intriguing and eye-opening experience, with the landscape and surroundings being magnificent – Mother Nature at her ultimate finest, some would say. When you are ready to begin on the excursion, you must have a skilled guide. They are both beneficial and important. Trekking through these woodland pathways may be an exciting adventure, but it is not for the faint of heart. It might be challenging for professional trekkers as well, so you’ll have to be patient. This tour can be arranged from Colombo or the South Coast. We would have to commence the trip at 4.00 am from Colombo and 5.00 am from the South Coast.
Explore Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s biggest and most celebrated. The park is approximately 130,000 hectares in size and borders three cities (Mannar, Anuradhapura, and Puttalam). It also boasts enormous Sri Lankan coasts. The park emphasizes natural fresh water lakes known as ‘Villus,’ which serve as breeding areas for animals to drink and bathe. Wilpattu is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and may be reached through jeep safaris. The greatest time to visit the park is from February to October, however there is usually a throng. You will be driven on a jeep safari around Wilpattu National Park for a day trip to see Sri Lanka’s wild species such as elephants, jackals, sloth bears, leopards, and wild buffalos.