8-Day Sri Lankan Nature & Culture

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Today, you'll travel from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa where you'll the ancient royal capital. Take your time strolling through the ruins of this impressive site full of treasures and archaeological remains. Afterwards, you'll stop for a 'farmer's lunch' where you'll discover the unusual vegetables and enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan curry with local hosts! You'll then return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

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This morning, you'll visit the famous UNESCO-listed Fortress of Sigiriya, also known as Lion's Rock. The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains. You'll then travel to Kandy by road and visit the Temple of the Tooth, a sacred temple that contains the most important Buddhist relic in the country.

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Today, you'll begin the day by visiting the impressive Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya. Let yourself be captivated by the huge Java fig tree that covers an area of ​2,500 metres-squared, trees with cannonballs or the majestic Araucarias trail that seems to dance! You'll then continue to Nuwara Eliya, your next destination. Often nicknamed 'Little England', Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful mountain resort that has kept a "colonial British" atmosphere intact.

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Today, you'll journey from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains by road. Horton Plains National Park can be accessed on foot and is home to two of the highest peaks in the country, Kirigalpotta, and Totapola. You can head towards "World's End", a gigantic 800-metre cliff with an amazing view. You'll then continue from Horton Plains to Udawalawe by road. You'll arrive at the Big Game Camp in Udawalawe National Park in the early evening.

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This morning, you'll set off on a half-day safari in Udawalawe National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in Sri Lanka. If you're lucky, you can spot dozens of elephants and crocodiles, water buffaloes, aquatic lizards, mongooses and peacocks. After the safari, you'll set off for Galle. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a free afternoon in Galle where you can stroll through the alleys of the city and take in its charm. Don't forget to catch the sunset!

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Today, you'll have the day free to explore the colonial city of Galle. Take this opportunity to visit the Dutch Fort and after visiting the ramparts, take the time to stroll through the alleys of the old town whose ambience evokes that of a medieval European city. Cafes, restaurants, craft shops and artists' studios contribute to the liveliness and charm of the old city. You can also go cycling around Galle and explore its villages and ride amidst the rice fields to witness rural Sri Lanka!