Urumaya Trail
14 Days / 13 Nights
Culture, History (Ancient Cities), Highland Tea Country, Wildlife, and Southern Coast
Tour Overview
This Tour Includes
- Accommodation: 13 nights in specified hotels/resorts or similar hotels
- Room Sharing: Accommodation is based on twin/double sharing basis, ensuring a comfortable stay for travelers. Single Occupancy (with supplement)
- Meals: Daily breakfast (BB) throughout and Breakfast and Lunch during all safari stays.
- Food Preferences: Please inform us of your preferred food option when making your booking. The tour operator will ensure that your dietary preferences are accommodated during meals.
- Activities: Wilpattu Safari, Minneriya/Kaudulla Safari, Sigiriya & Pidurangala climbs, Cultural Show, Gem Museum visit, Sinharaja Trekking, and Galle Fort visit
- Transportation: All transfers and local transportation
This Tour Excludes
- Any meals other than meals included in the hotel package.
- Any extra beverages or food.
- Any Tips to the staff.
- Any personal effects not mentioned here.
Route of Urumaya Trail
Key Destinations & Journey Map
Key Destinations
Wilpattu National Park
Anuradhapura
Sigiriya
Kandy
Yala National Park
Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve
Galle
Tour Style
Expedition
Terrain
Mixed
Journey Through Ceylon
Detailed Itinerary
PART 1: Arrival and The Cultural Triangle (Day 1-4)
Arrive at CMB. Morning City Tour in Negombo. Enjoy Lunch before departing north.
Transfer to Wilpattu area (approx. 4-5 hrs). Tour Briefing in the evening.
Morning Safari (1/2 day): Explore Wilpattu National Park for wildlife viewing (leopards, sloth bear, elephants). Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon Heritage Tour: Visit the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura (A'Pura). Transfer to Habarana area (approx. 2 hrs).
Morning Village Tour: Experience traditional Sri Lankan village life in Habarana, including a Bullock Cart ride and a traditional cooking demonstration/lunch.
Afternoon Safari: Jeep safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (depending on elephant movements).
Morning Climb: Ascend Pidurangala Rock for sunrise views and an excellent perspective of Sigiriya Rock.
Late Morning Climb: Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress (or Lion Rock).
Afternoon Transfer: Depart for Kandy (approx. 3-4 hrs).
PART 2: The Hill Country (Day 5–8)
Morning Visit: Stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple en route to Kandy, followed by a visit to a local Spice Garden. Lunch.
Evening: Attend a Kandyan Cultural Show and visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Maligawa).
Morning: Visit the stunning Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Afternoon: Kandy City Tour, exploring local markets, viewpoints, and temples.
Evening: Relax with a gentle Lake Round walk.
Morning Leisure.
Afternoon Transfer: Drive to the tea country of Nuwara Eliya (approx. 3.5 hours). Check into your hotel. The afternoon is reserved for relaxing and acclimatizing to the altitude.
Morning Visit: Explore a traditional Tea Plantation and Factory to learn about the process and taste world-famous Ceylon tea.
Late Morning: Begin the journey to the South.
Afternoon Transfer: Long, scenic drive to Yala (approx. 5 hours).
PART 3: Safari, Rainforest & Southern Coast (Day 9–14)
Evening Relaxation: Check in and relax after the long transfer.
Day 2 Full-Day Safari: Dedicated full-day jeep safari in Yala National Park, focusing on tracking leopard, sloth bear, and large herds of elephants.
Morning Activity: Final short safari or cultural visit. Transfer towards Sinharaja.
Mid-Day Stop: Visit the Ratnapura Gem Museum and Mine to learn about the island's precious stones.
Continue to Sinharaja (approx. 4 hours total drive). Evening Relaxation in the rainforest buffer zone.
Morning Hiking (1/2 day): Trekking in the Sinharaja Rainforest to search for endemic birds and unique flora. Lunch.
Afternoon Transfer: Drive to the Southern Coast/Galle area (approx. 3 hours).
Morning Visit: Explore the historical Galle Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage site), walking the ramparts and browsing the colonial-era architecture, boutiques, and cafes.
Afternoon: Relax at the hotel or on the beach in Hikkaduwa.
Morning Activities: Visit the Coral Gardens for snorkeling or glass-bottom boat tours (seasonal). Visit a local Turtle Beach/Hatchery to observe conservation efforts.
The rest of the day is for relaxing on the beach.
Morning City Tour (1/2 day): Transfer to Colombo. Explore the capital's key highlights (e.g., Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square). Lunch in Colombo.
Afternoon: Final transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for your international departure.
UNFORGETTABLE SIGHTS
what to see on this tour
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