20 Nights 21 Days Ramayana Trail

On day 2, have a good breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast get ready for a full day guided city tour in Colombo. During this city tour we will be visiting various key attractions in Colombo such as the Independence Square, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque, Colombo National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple and finally enjoy a relaxing walk by the beach park in Galle Face Green.

On day 3, enjoy a nice breakfast and check out from the hotel as we will be going on a long drive to Chilaw which is a nice coastal town in Sri Lanka. Once you reach Chilaw you can check in to your hotel and rest for some time. We will be having a free evening so you can either rest in the hotel room or even relax by the beach.

On day 4, enjoy a good breakfast at the hotel and get ready for an adventure in Chilaw to see many temples that are related to the Great Ramayana. During the temple tour the first location we will be visiting is the Munneswaram Temple which is where Lord Rama is believed to have prayed to Lord Shiva after he defeated Ravana and won the battle. The second location is the Manavari Temple which is where Lord Rama made the first Shiva Lingam after he felt guilty about killing Ravana. After the temple visits, return back to the hotel and enjoy a good night’s rest.

On day 5, have breakfast. The highlight is the Wilpattu wildlife safari experience. Once we reach Wilpattu we will check into a hotel located near the Wilpattu National Park. We can rest as we have a free evening.

On day 6, have a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for an early morning safari through the Wilpattu National Park where you can see many wild animals like leopards, elephants and birds.

On day 7, enjoy an appetising breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast pack your bags and check out from the hotel as we will be driving to Mannar via beautiful rural roads. Once we reach Mannar we will be checking into the hotel. After a short rest we will be off to visit one of the most important Ramayana places in Sri Lanka which is the famous Adam’s Bridge that is also known as Ram Sethu at Thalai Mannar which is believed to be the bridge that was built by Lord Hanuman and his monkey army to help Lord Rama to travel from India to Sri Lanka in order to save Sita. After that we can also visit the surrounding beach areas and enjoy a relaxing time. During this tour you will be able to learn more about the places in Ramayana in details.

On day 8, after breakfast, quickly check out from the hotel as we will be travelling from Mannar to Jaffna through the northern plains of Sri Lanka. Once we reach Jaffna we will be checking into the hotel and enjoy a good night’s rest with a comfortable overnight hotel stay.

On day 9, after breakfast we will be heading out for a unique guided tour in Jaffna. During this tour we will be visiting a wide range of locations such as the Jaffna Fort,Nallur Kandaswamy Temple,war memorials,Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya,Point Pedro and finally even take a boat ride to Nainativu which also known as the Nagadeepa Island.

On day 10,have breakfast and get ready for a long drive from Jaffna to Trincomalee. Once you come to Trincomalee, check in to the hotel and relax for the rest of the day as the drive is long.

On day 11 enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and be ready for an amazing Trincomalee full day guided city tour. During this full day tour we will be visiting many unique locations such as the Koneswaram Temple that is located on top of the Swami Rock,Fort Frederick,Trincomalee Harbour,Kanniya Hot Springs and the Trincomalee War Cemetery.If you are interested, you can also visit the Pigeon Island Marine Park. For a relaxing time we will be visiting the Nilaveli Beach in the evening. Finally we will return back to the hotel after the tour for some rest and night stay.

On day 12, enjoy a quick breakfast and get ready for a morning drive to Sigiriya. Once we reach Sigiriya, you will be able to climb the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is also identified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you will be able to learn about ancient architecture , frescoes, unique paintings and the rich history of Sri Lanka. Enjoy a comfortable overnight hotel stay in Sigiriya for the night.

On day 13, after breakfast we will be going on a Hiriwadunna Village Tour. During this tour we will be able to enjoy unique Sri Lankan experiences such as a bullock cart ride, catamaran boat ride and even a cooking session with local villagers. There will also be a traditional Sri Lankan buffet lunch offered in the village. After the village tour we will be returning back to the hotel for the night.

On day 14, enjoy a quick breakfast and check out from the hotel as we will be driving straight to Kandy which is one of the most sacred and historical towns in Sri Lanka, it was also a former kingdom. Once we reach Kandy we will check in to the hotel and rest for some time. After a short rest we will be visiting the Gem museum and the Temple of the Tooth Relic which is the most sacred Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka that holds great cultural value. If there is still time left then we will be able to watch a Kandyan cultural dance performance as well. We will be returning back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep.

On day 15, we will have breakfast and check out from the hotel to travel to Nuwara Eliya which is a beautiful hill country surrounded by tea estates, hills, mist and the best views. On the way to our next destination we will stop at the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and Ramboda Falls for a quick visit. Once we reach Nuwara Eliya we will be checking into our hotel and rest. In the evening we will be visiting Victoria Park and enjoy a boat ride at Lake Gregory.

On day 16, we will enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then take a drive to Ella which is another main attraction of Sri Lanka. Once we reach Ella we will be visiting the Nine Arches Bridge and even go on a short hike to the Little Adam’s Peak. After a day full of travelling and adventures we will be going for an overnight hotel stay for the night in Ella.

On day 17, have a quick breakfast and check out from the hotel as we will be travelling to Yala. On our way to Yala we will be visiting many Ramayana related locations such as the Ravana Falls which is believed to be the place King Ravana used to bathe and the Ravana Cave which is the first place that Ravana hid Sita after bringing her to Lanka. Once we reach Yala you can check in to your hotel and rest for the night.

On day 18, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for an exciting early morning wildlife safari at the Yala National Park which holds the largest density of leopards and is also a home for various wild animals such as elephants and wild boar etc. After the safari we will be travelling towards Bentota, on the way we will be stopping at the Ussangoda National Park which is connected to the Ravana’s Lanka in Ramayana and the Rumassala Hill which is believed to be the location that god Hanuman dropped a part of the Himalayas Sanjeevani Parwatha. Once we arrive at Bentota and check in to the hotel, you can rest in and enjoy a comfortable overnight hotel stay in Bentota. If you are looking to extend your experience according to your preference with wildlife, beaches or even wellness then check out our Sri Lanka holiday packages.

On day nineteen, have a nice breakfast. After breakfast we will do many things like go on a boat safari in Madu river, visit a turtle hatchery, do water sports and much more. Finally we will be returning back to the hotel for some rest.

On day 20, enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel and get ready to visit Colombo. On our way to Colombo we will be stopping by the Hanuman Temple and Kelaniya Temple that are places of high importance for the Ramayana Trail.