Tour Plan
Airport (Katunayaka) - Negombo
Arrival in Sri Lanka. You will be welcomed by your host and local guide to this magical island. Transferred directly to your hotel in Negombo.
Overnight stay in Negombo (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Negombo-Anuradhapura
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Anuradhapura and en-route visit Wilpattu national park & take a safari Jeep ride.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Anuradhapura – Mihintale-Dambulla (Meals – B/-/-)
After an early breakfast at the hotel, taken an opportunity to enjoy the magnificent history of the City of Anuradhapura! Visit the Oldest recorded tree, The Sri Maha Bhodhi, a sampling of the Bhodi tree The Gautama Bhudda attained enlightenment! And then visit Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya
Thereafter, visit an ancient village and Immerse yourself in an archetypal Sri Lankan village, spend time with a farmer harvesting crops, and enjoy a home cooked meal with fresh vegetables.
Overnight stay in Dambulla (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Dambulla -Polonnaruwa-Sigiriya-Dambulla (Meals – B/-/-)
After an early breakfast at the hotel proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and then visit Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom.
*Sigiriya Rock Fortress:
One of Sri Lanka’s major attractions, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress was built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) for the purpose of protecting him from his rivals. An UNSECO World Heritage listed site, also known as the “Fortress in the Sky”. The climb up to the top of the fortress doesn’t only offer the reward of breathtaking views but there is so much to discover during your climb to the top.
Highlights of the climb include water gardens, artistic frescoes, mirror wall, the lion gate and the magnificent views from the rock summit.
*Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom:
Overnight stay in Dambulla (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Dambulla-Matale-Kandy (Meals – B/-/-)
Continue to Kandy, *Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum & Temple of Tooth Relic. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.
Visit *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession.
*Cultural Show/Dance: A combination of up country & low country dance performances.
Overnight stay in Kandy (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Kandy (Meals – B/-/-)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Garden or head off to the Victoria Golf Club for a session of Golf up in the hills. Then return to your hotel and spend the rest of your evening at leisure.
Victoria Golf Club is Sri Lanka’s newest International Golf Course. The 6890 yd. Par 73 Championship Course features a host of memorable golf holes. Designed by Donald Steel, the renowned British Golf Architect, the layout has taken full advantage of an extremely gifted site with its rolling terrain, superb views of the Victoria Reservoir, the Knuckles Range and the majestic forest trees through which the course has been skillfully routed.
Overnight stay in Kandy (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Kandy – Ella
Breakfast at Hotel, Proceed to Ella via train
SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEY
This morning travel to Peradeniya where you will board the train which will take you up into the tea country. The journey affords spectacular views of the rolling tea country. Subject to availability we will get you tickets in the 1st Class Observation car, which means you can have a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Ella (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Ella
Breakfast at Hotel
At leisure Magnificent views across the valley.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Ella (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Ella – Balapitiya
Today morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to the golden sandy beaches of the south cost of Sri Lanka for next three nights…
Arrive at the beach resort and relax at the beach
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Balapitiya
Breakfast at Hotel – At leisure
Proceed to Galle Fort to learn the history of the Fort; the largest “living” fort in Asia, and its inhabitants; meet the descendants of the original fort families, visit buildings and landmarks that have stood the test of time, learn about the spice trade, and most.
OPTIONAL TOURS (PLEASE ENQUIRE)
WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING – Seasonal
SHIPWRECK DIVING WITH ISLAND SCUBA (ON DEMAND) – Seasonal
Overnight stay at a hotel in Balapitiya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Balapitiya (Meals – B/-/-)
After breakfast relax at the hotel or explore more.
KOSGODA TURTLE HATCHERY
Where you can see five species of turtles-Green Turtles. The eggs collected by the Villagers and Fishermen are purchased by the Kosgoda Hatchery and kept in sandy pens until they are hatched. The newly hatched ones are kept in seawater tanks and released to the sea in the night. This Hatchery alone has released more than 1,750,000 young turtles to the sea. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this hatchery.
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Balapitiya
After breakfast relax at the hotel.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Balapitiya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)
Balapitiya -Airport (Meals – B/-/-)
After breakfast relax at the hotel.
After breakfast relax at the hotel depart to Airport to connect with the departure flight.