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Ceylon Cascade Travels

Ceylon Art, Flavours & Coastal Escape

Ceylon Art, Flavours & Coastal Escape

Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days

Route : Colombo → Dambulla → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Anuradhapura → Kandy → Ella → Unawatuna → Galle → Hikkaduwa → Departure

Best For : Art and food lovers, couples, creative travellers, photographers, culture enthusiasts, and travellers seeking authentic local experiences.

Positioning : Premium Art, Culinary & Coastal Journey

Highlights

  • Colombo’s contemporary art and creative scene
  • Sri Lankan street-food and market tasting
  • Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Village cooking and local food experiences
  • Cycling through ancient Polonnaruwa
  • Minneriya or Kaudulla safari [July–October]
  • Sacred Anuradhapura and ancient Buddhist heritage
  • Kandy’s temples and cultural traditions
  • Scenic hill-country train journey to Ella
  • Live painting or sketching experience in Ella
  • Galle Fort and southern coastal culture
  • Traditional mask-making in Ambalangoda
  • Authentic Sri Lankan seafood and culinary experiences

Your Daily path

Day 01 – Arrival In Colombo

Arrive In Sri Lanka And Transfer Privately To Your Boutique Colombo Hotel. Discover The National Museum And Selected Creative Spaces Before Enjoying An Evening Of Contemporary Sri Lankan Cuisine With Rooftop City Views. Overnight In Colombo.

 

Day 02 – Colombo Art & Culinary Exploration

Explore Colombo’s Galleries, Colonial Streets, Street Art, Artisan Boutiques And Independent Design Spaces. Enjoy An Optional Creative Workshop Before Tasting Sri Lankan Street Food Including Hoppers, Kottu And Tropical Flavours. Overnight In Colombo.

 

Day 03 – Colombo To Dambulla

Travel Inland Through Coconut Estates, Villages And Changing Countryside. Stop At Local Markets And Fruit Stalls Before Visiting The Dambulla Cave Temple, Followed By A Traditional Rice-And-Curry Dinner Featuring Regional Spices. Overnight Near Dambulla.

 

Day 04 – Sigiriya & Village Life

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress In The Morning Or Choose The Softer Pidurangala Experience. Later, Discover Rural Life Through Paddy Fields, Traditional Cooking And A Village Lunch Prepared With Local Families. Overnight Near Sigiriya.

 

Day 05 – Polonnaruwa & Wildlife

Cycle Through The Ancient City Of Polonnaruwa, Exploring Royal Ruins, Temples, Statues And Reservoirs. Enjoy A Relaxed Afternoon Before An Optional Minneriya Or Kaudulla Safari [July–October]. Overnight In The Cultural Triangle.

 

Day 06 – Anuradhapura Sacred City

Discover The Ancient City Of Anuradhapura, With Its Magnificent Stupas, Monasteries, Sacred Bodhi Tree And Historic Reservoirs. Enjoy A Peaceful Sunset Beside The Ancient Tanks Before A Traditional Dinner Inspired By Local Flavours. Overnight In Anuradhapura.

 

Day 07 – Anuradhapura To Kandy

Travel Through Scenic Countryside And Spice-Growing Regions To Kandy. Visit The Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic Before An Optional Kandyan Cultural Performance And A Relaxed Dinner Featuring Local Cuisine And Ceylon Tea. Overnight In Kandy.

 

Day 08 – Kandy To Ella By Scenic Train

Board The Iconic Hill-Country Railway Towards Ella, Travelling Through Tea Plantations, Waterfalls, Tunnels And Misty Valleys. Arrive In Ella And Enjoy Its Relaxed Café Culture And Panoramic Mountain Setting. Overnight In Ella.

 

Day 09 – Ella Art & Creative Landscapes

Visit Nine Arches Bridge And Hike Gently To Little Adam’s Peak. Choose An Optional Zipline Or Tea Estate Experience Before An Afternoon Live Painting Or Sketching Session Inspired By Ella’s Landscapes. End With A Scenic Sri Lankan Fusion Dinner. Overnight In Ella.

 

Day 10 – Ella To Unawatuna

Descend From The Highlands Towards Sri Lanka’s Southern Coast Through Waterfalls, Forests And Tropical Scenery. Settle Into Your Boutique Beach Retreat And Enjoy Swimming, Relaxation Or Light Snorkelling Before A Seafood Dinner Beside The Ocean. Overnight In Unawatuna.

 

Day 11 – Galle & Southern Coastal Culture

Explore The Unesco-Listed Galle Fort With Its Galleries, Boutiques, Cafés And Historic Ramparts. Continue To Hikkaduwa And Ambalangoda To Discover Traditional Mask-Making Before An Optional Seafood Cooking Experience Or Home-Style Coastal Meal. Overnight In Hikkaduwa.

 

Day 12 – Coastal Journey To Departure

Enjoy A Relaxed Coastal Journey Towards Colombo With Optional Stops For Local Crafts, Tea, Spices Or Sri Lankan-Inspired Coffee And Desserts. Continue To Bandaranaike International Airport For Departure.

  • 11 nights accommodation in selected boutique & intimate properties
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur guide
  • Airport transfers and meet-and-greet assistance
  • Sightseeing and experiences mentioned in the itinerary
  • Scenic train journey tickets from Nanu Oya to Ella
  • International flights and travel insurance
  • Sri Lanka visa or travel authorisation fees
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the package
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Optional activities not mentioned as included
  • Tips, gratuities and other incidental expenses