SS HORIZON TOURS
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), where our chauffeur will warmly receive you. Begin your journey towards Kandy, stopping along the way to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Pause at a spice garden in Mawanella to learn about medicinal plants and Ayurveda. Later, continue to Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka. In the evening, enjoy a cultural dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.
✈️ Airport → 🐘 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage → 🌿 Spice Garden in Mawanella → 🚗 Drive to Kandy → 🎭 Kandyan cultural dance show → Overnight stay in Kandy.
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a revered Buddhist shrine within the royal palace complex. Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to thousands of plant species including orchids. Drive through scenic tea country to Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England” for its colonial charm and cool climate. En route, stop at a tea plantation and factory to learn about tea production and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Ceylon tea. On arrival, visit Gregory Lake, a tranquil reservoir built in 1873. Spend the evening exploring Nuwara Eliya’s colonial architecture, markets, or golf course. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
🙏 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic → 🍃 Royal Botanical Gardens → 🚗 Road journey through tea country → 🍃 Tea plantation & factory visit → 🌊 Gregory Lake → 🏡 Colonial Charm → Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Drive through scenic mountain roads to Ella, a charming hill country village. On arrival, explore Ella’s landmarks: Little Adam’s Peak – a short hike with panoramic views, Nine Arches Bridge – a colonial era railway bridge surrounded by lush greenery and Ella Viewpoint to enjoy sweeping vistas of valleys and tea estates. Overnight stay in Ella.
🚗 Scenic Mountain drive → ⛰️ Little Adam’s Peak hike → 🌉 Nine Arches Bridge → 🌊 Ella Viewpoint → Overnight stay in Ella.
Journey south to Yala National Park. Heading out for an afternoon jeep safari. Yala is famous for its leopard population and diverse wildlife, including elephants, sloth bears, and exotic bird species. Overnight stay in Yala.
🚗 Journey south → 🦁 Yala National Park jeep safari → Overnight stay in Yala.
Visit Tissamaharama Temple and taste buffalo curd with treacle, a southern delicacy. Continue to Mirissa and relax on its golden beaches. Overnight stay in Mirissa.
🙏 Thissamaharamaya Temple → 🍮 Taste buffalo curd & treacle → 🏖️ Relax on Mirissa Beach → Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Begin the day with an early morning whale watching excursion, one of the best experiences in Mirissa where you may spot blue whales, sperm whales, and dolphins. Afterward, arrive in Galle and explore the UNESCO listed Galle Fort, the Maritime Museum, and the Lighthouse, which offers sweeping ocean views. Overnight stay in Galle.
🐋 Whale watching excursion → 🏰 Galle Fort → ⚓ Maritime Museum → 🌅 Galle Lighthouse → Overnight stay in Galle.
Return to Colombo. Discover the capital’s highlights: the National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the bustling Pettah Market and Galle Face Green. Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight. As one Sri Lankan chapter ends, countless memories await beyond the Horizon.
🏛️ National Museum → 🕍 Gangaramaya Temple → 🏞️ Independence Square → 🛍️ Pettah Market → 🌅 Galle Face Green → ✈️ Airport transfer for departure.