Windy Soul Trail
11 Days | 10 Nights
Ideal for honeymooners or travelers simply romancing to get to know each other, to Discover unique experiences in genuine Ayurveda massage, Spa facilities, stargaze sans the glare of city lights, climb an ancient rock fortress, go back to the nature through a remote village experience, ride a bicycle across a lake, join a Jeep safari to a wildlife national park, explore the culture, witness an uncanny botanical garden, view the rolling hills of the highlands, enjoy a train ride on rolling stocks, paddle catamarans & a enjoy a nature boat ride to relax, kick back, unwind & chill on the beach.
Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo Hotel Transfer:
⦁ Welcome reception at the airport.
⦁ Introduction to the guide.
⦁ Optional: Colombo city tour with a panoramic view from Lotus Tower.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Colombo beach resort.
⦁ Introduction to the guide.
⦁ Optional: Colombo city tour with a panoramic view from Lotus Tower.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Colombo beach resort.
Day 02
Colombo:
⦁ Authentic Ayurvedic massage .
⦁ Colombo city tour / shopping.
⦁ Evening cycle ride.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Colombo beach resort.
⦁ Colombo city tour / shopping.
⦁ Evening cycle ride.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Colombo beach resort.
Day 03
Colombo / Sigiriya Transfer:
⦁ En route: Pass through Cadju-gama – Cashew Village.
⦁ Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Royal Botanical Gardens, shop for arts & crafts, visit the British and Commonwealth war graves cemetery & a tea museum.
⦁ Stargaze at night to see the Milky Way galaxy without glare from city lights.
⦁ Enjoy the steam bath, sauna, or pool facility of the hotel.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Sigiriya boutique hotel.
⦁ Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the Royal Botanical Gardens, shop for arts & crafts, visit the British and Commonwealth war graves cemetery & a tea museum.
⦁ Stargaze at night to see the Milky Way galaxy without glare from city lights.
⦁ Enjoy the steam bath, sauna, or pool facility of the hotel.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Sigiriya boutique hotel.
Day 04
Sigiriya:
⦁ Hot-air balloon ride in the morning (Seasonal).
⦁ Landing of balloon in the vicinity of Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park.
⦁ Alternatively, if there isn’t sufficient wind, enjoy a cycle ride along the Kandalama bunt overlooking the Hotel Kandalama & Sigiriya Rock.
⦁ Evening: Hiriwadunna village tour, cooking class, and Ayurvedic spa.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya boutique hotel.
⦁ Landing of balloon in the vicinity of Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park.
⦁ Alternatively, if there isn’t sufficient wind, enjoy a cycle ride along the Kandalama bunt overlooking the Hotel Kandalama & Sigiriya Rock.
⦁ Evening: Hiriwadunna village tour, cooking class, and Ayurvedic spa.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya boutique hotel.
Day 05
Sigiriya:
⦁ Trek to the Sigiriya Rock fortress for the sunrise.
⦁ Sigiriya / Kandy transfer in the afternoon.
⦁ En route: Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple.
⦁ Visit a spice garden in Matale.
⦁ Evening: Kandy cultural dance performance.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Kandy boutique hotel.
⦁ Sigiriya / Kandy transfer in the afternoon.
⦁ En route: Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple.
⦁ Visit a spice garden in Matale.
⦁ Evening: Kandy cultural dance performance.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Kandy boutique hotel.
Day 06
Kandy:
⦁ Morning City tour of Kandy.
⦁ Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic.
⦁ Visit the Royal Botanical Garden and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
⦁ En route: Shop for tea, batiks, gems & jewelry, and handicrafts .
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Kandy boutique hotel.
⦁ Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic.
⦁ Visit the Royal Botanical Garden and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
⦁ En route: Shop for tea, batiks, gems & jewelry, and handicrafts .
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Kandy boutique hotel.
Day 07
Kandy / Hatton Transfer:
⦁ Embark on the train to Hatton with a picnic brunch.
⦁ Stroll in the tea fields.
⦁ Candlelit dinner at a Hatton colonial bungalow.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Hatton colonial bungalow.
⦁ Stroll in the tea fields.
⦁ Candlelit dinner at a Hatton colonial bungalow.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Hatton colonial bungalow.
Day 08
Hatton:
⦁ Relax & visit a high grown tea estate and factory.
⦁ Walk through a tea estate plantation.
⦁ Visit a tea factory.
⦁ Enjoy a cup of fresh BOP tea.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Hatton colonial bungalow.
⦁ Walk through a tea estate plantation.
⦁ Visit a tea factory.
⦁ Enjoy a cup of fresh BOP tea.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Hatton colonial bungalow.
Day 09
Hatton / Galle Transfer:
⦁ En route: Boat ride on Madhu River – bird watching.
⦁ Visit a turtle hatchery.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Galle beach hotel.
⦁ Visit a turtle hatchery.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Galle beach hotel.
Day 10
Galle:
⦁ Visit the Galle Dutch Fort.
⦁ Relax on the beach.
⦁ Night: Candle lit dinner on the beach.
⦁ Steam bath / sauna / pool available at the hotel.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Galle beach hotel.
⦁ Relax on the beach.
⦁ Night: Candle lit dinner on the beach.
⦁ Steam bath / sauna / pool available at the hotel.
⦁ Accommodation: Overnight at a Galle beach hotel.
Day 11
Galle / BIA Transfer / Departure:
⦁ En route: Shop for souvenirs if time permits.
⦁ Departure from Bandaranaike International Airport.
⦁ Departure from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Tour Highlights
- ⦁ Dambulla Cave Temple and remote village tour for a natural retreat.
- ⦁ Sigiriya Rock Fortress and ayurvedic spa treatment.
- ⦁ Minneriya elephant safari.
- ⦁ Nilaveli / Pigeon Island - relaxation on the beach and boat ride to the island marine reserve.
- ⦁ Non-touristy Mahiyanganaya – Boat ride on Sorabora lake, hike to Rathna Ella waterfall, traditional village lunch.
- ⦁ Kandy Sacred Temple of the Tooth, traditional dance show, Royal Botanical Gardens.
- ⦁ Nuwara Eliya – "Little England" colonial architecture , tea plantation and factory visit.
- ⦁ Explore Adams Peak & Central Highlands.
- ⦁ Kitulgala – White water rafting.
- ⦁ Explore the intriguing sites of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle and Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, Botanical Gardens & elephant shelter.
- ⦁ Train ride through the magnificent hill country with its tea plantations and cascading waterfalls & spend a night in the Central Hills.
- ⦁ Explore the spectacular beaches of the Indian Ocean.
- ⦁ Explore nature in the vicinity of the rainforest, and enjoy bird watching.
- ⦁ Get horizontal on the palm-fringed sandy beaches of the west coast .
- ⦁ Stay at tranquil villas and boutique hotels.
