Ramayana and Wild Sri Lanka Escape
Sigiriya - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Kataragama - Yala - Galle
Overview
Follow the ancient Ramayana trail across Sri Lanka while discovering its finest wildlife reserves and cultural landmarks.
Top Stops on This Journey
Popular destinations you'll explore across this 8-day itinerary
Sigiriya
Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in central Sri Lanka, famous for its massive column of rock and vibrant historical frescoes.
Why you'll love it
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Pidurangala Rock
- Royal Gardens
Nuwara Eliya
Known as Little England, this hill station is famous for its cool climate, rolling tea plantations, and well-preserved colonial architecture.
Why you'll love it
- Gregory Lake
- Horton Plains National Park
- Pedro Tea Estate
Galle
Galle is a historic coastal city in southern Sri Lanka known for its fortified Dutch-colonial harbor and well-preserved medieval old town.
Why you'll love it
- Galle Fort
- Galle Lighthouse
- Japanese Peace Pagoda
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival – Negombo – Munneswaram
Visit Munneswaram Temple (Ramayana site). Drive to Sigiriya.
- Munneswaram Temple
- Drive to Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Cave Temple
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Afternoon Dambulla Cave Temple.
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Dambulla Cave Temple
Sigiriya – Kandy (Seetha Amman Temple)
Seetha Amman Temple (Sita's captivity site). Temple of the Tooth Relic.
- Seetha Amman Temple
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Royal Botanical Gardens. Tea factory visit.
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Tea factory visit
Nuwara Eliya – Kataragama
Kataragama pilgrimage site. Evening Puja ceremony.
- Kataragama sacred site
- Puja ceremony
Kataragama – Yala National Park
Jeep safari at Yala — world's highest leopard density.
- Yala jeep safari
- Leopard & elephant sightings
Yala – Galle
Morning Yala safari. Rumassala (Ramayana herb site). Galle Fort.
- Morning Yala safari
- Rumassala
- Galle Fort
Galle – Colombo – Departure
Drive to Colombo airport for departure.
- Galle Fort morning
- Airport departure
What's Included
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Yala jeep safaris
- Kataragama Puja ceremony
- All applicable taxes
Not Included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned
- Monument entrance fees
- Personal expenses
Starting from
AUD $1,090
per person
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