Ramayana Option 3

Highlands, Wildlife & Heritage

Discover Kandy's sacred temples, Hanuman's trail in Nuwara Eliya, Yala's wildlife, and Galle's heritage on this compact 6-day Ramayana tour of Ceylon.

About This Tour

Perfect for travellers seeking a compact yet richly rewarding Ramayana experience in Sri Lanka, this 6-day tour captures the island’s cultural and natural soul. Walk through Dambulla’s ancient golden cave temples, pay homage at Matale’s Hindu shrine, and trace Hanuman’s sacred path through misty Nuwara Eliya’s tea highlands. Thrill to a dawn jeep safari in Yala National Park, stroll along Mirissa’s iconic Coconut Tree Hill, and explore the colonial grandeur of Galle Fort – all before a peaceful farewell along Bentota’s riverside shores.

Highlights

  • Dambulla Golden Cave Temple & Matale Hindu Temple
  • Hanuman Temple & Ceylon Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya
  • Yala National Park Jeep Safari
  • Galle Fort & Madhu River Boat Safari

Arrive in Sri Lanka and transfer to your beachfront hotel in Negombo. Relax by the Indian Ocean as you prepare for a compact yet richly rewarding Ramayana journey across the island. | Overnight: Negombo | Meals: Own account

Travel into the highlands to Kandy. Visit the magnificent Dambulla Golden Cave Temple, explore an Ayurvedic spice and herbal garden, and pay homage at the Matale Hindu Temple. End the day with a Kandy city tour and an enchanting performance of traditional Kandyan cultural dance. | Overnight: Kandy | Meals: Breakfast

Begin at the revered Kandy Temple of the Tooth, visit the Gem Museum, then climb into the misty highlands. Discover the sacred Hanuman Temple at Ramboda, take in the Ramboda Waterfall, and tour a working Ceylon Tea Factory and Museum before an evening city tour of Nuwara Eliya. | Overnight: Nuwara Eliya | Meals: Breakfast

Rise early for a thrilling Yala National Park jeep safari in search of leopards, elephants, and exotic birdlife. Travel along the scenic south coast to Mirissa's iconic Coconut Tree Hill, step inside the colonial Galle Fort, and settle into the golden shores of Bentota. | Overnight: Bentota | Meals: Breakfast

Visit a Sea Turtle Hatchery where endangered species are lovingly cared for, glide through lush mangroves on a Madhu River boat safari, then transfer to Colombo for a city tour through Sri Lanka's bustling capital. | Overnight: Colombo | Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a final breakfast in Colombo before your transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport. Six unforgettable days of heritage, nature, and the spirit of the Ramayana come to a close. | Meals: Breakfast

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