SRI LANKA

November 03 – 12

Travel Itinerary

Day 1 / November 03

• 09:30 – Meeting at Zvartnots International Airport

• 12:20 – Flight Yerevan → Sharjah (duration: 2 hours 55 minutes)

• 15:15 – Arrival in Sharjah (transit time: 5 hours 25 minutes)

• 20:40 – Flight Sharjah → Colombo (duration: 4 hours 25 minutes)

Day 2 / November 04

• 02:35 – Arrival in Colombo (capital of Sri Lanka)

• 03:00 – Transfer to Cinnamon Lakeside 5* Hotel (duration: approx. 30 minutes)

• 03:30 – Hotel check-in, free time for rest, breakfast

• 09:00 – Departure for Dambulla

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – Visit one of Sri Lanka’s most famous elephant orphanages to see, bathe, feed, and observe elephants up close.

• Free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

• Dambulla Cave Temple – Excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage cave temple complex, home to hundreds of Buddha statues and ancient frescoes.

• 15:00 – Check-in at Syriyana by Thilanka 5* Hotel.

• Optional – Excursion to Sigiriya Rock ("Eighth Wonder of the World") to explore ancient fortress ruins, gardens, frescoes, and panoramic views.

• 18:00 – Return to hotel, dinner, free evening, and overnight stay.

Day 3 / November 05

• 08:00–09:00 – Breakfast and hotel check-out.

• Hiriwadunna Rural Adventure Tour:

  • Bullock Cart Ride – Experience traditional two-wheeled cart travel.

  • Catamaran Lake Ride – Scenic boat tour surrounded by nature, lotus picking, and local wildlife spoting.

  • Cooking Masterclass – Learn to cook and sample traditional Sri Lankan dishes cooked over a stone stove.

• Spice Garden Ayurveda – Introduction to 3,000-year-old Ayurvedic natural remedies, oils, and herbs.

• Free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) – Visit the UNESCO-listed sacred Buddhist site in Kandy.

• Kandy Bazaar – Free time to explore local markets for tea, spices, and souvenirs.

• Gem Museum & Cutting Studio – Learn about Ceylon sapphires and gemstone extraction/processing.

• 18:00–19:00 – Check-in at Sky Loft Kandy 4* Hotel, dinner, free evening, and overnight stay.

Day 4 / November 06

• 08:00–09:00 – Breakfast and hotel check-out.

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya – Asia's premier botanical garden with over 4,000 plant species.

• Ambuluwawa Tower & Religious Complex – A mountain peak complex representing Sri Lanka's four main religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity).

• Free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

• Tea Plantations & Factory – Learn the full Ceylon tea production process and enjoy a fresh tasting session.

• 18:00–19:00 – Check-in at Araliya Red 4* Hotel, dinner, free evening, and overnight stay.

Day 5 / November 07

• 08:00–09:00 – Breakfast and hotel check-out.

• Drive to Ella – Explore the mountain town renowned for green landscapes and atmosphere.

• Sri Lanka Scenic Train Ride – Travel on one of the world's most famous scenic railway lines.

• Nine Arch Bridge – Iconic "Bridge in the Sky" between Ella and Demodara.

• Free time for lunch at a local restaurant.

• Transfer to Kosgoda – Journey to the southwestern coast.

• 18:00–19:00 – Check-in at Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort 5*, dinner, free evening, and overnight stay.

Day 6 / November 08

• Indian Ocean Beach Relaxation – Free day to enjoy the beach and Sheraton Kosgoda 5* amenities.

• Breakfast, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 / November 09

• Indian Ocean Beach Relaxation – Free day.

• Optional excursions:

  • Galle City Tour

  • Bentota River Safari

  • Turtle Hatchery Visit

  • Kande Viharaya Temple Visit

  • Surfing, diving, and water sports

• Breakfast, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 / November 10

• Indian Ocean Beach Relaxation – Free day for beach activities and leisure.

• Breakfast, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 / November 11

• Indian Ocean Beach Relaxation – Free day.

• 17:00 – Hotel check-out and transfer to Colombo (duration: approx. 2.5 hours).

• Farewell Dinner – Farewell dinner with music and program wrap-up.

• 23:30 – Transfer to Colombo International Airport.

Day 10 / November 12

• 03:25 – Flight Colombo → Sharjah (duration: 4 hours 40 minutes)

• 06:35 – Arrival in Sharjah (transit time: 1 hour 40 minutes)

• 08:15 – Flight Sharjah → Yerevan (duration: 3 hours 15 minutes)

• 11:30 – Arrival in Yerevan