Golden Sri Lanka – 12 Days (SLGLD120012)

Airport – Waikkal Arrive in Colombo and your driver will meet you for the short transfer to this lovely boutique hotel. This is the perfect place to recover from your flight while you swim in the pool, enjoy tasty food. Overnight stay in Waikkal (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Waikkal - Sigiriya This mooring after a breakfast overlooking the lush scenic view, head over to Sigiriya. En route, stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage established in 1975. Started with seven orphaned elephants, today Pinnawala is the sanctuary for more than 57 elephants some of who are rescued from dire situations. Overnight stay in Sigiriya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Sigiriya After breakfast at the hotel take an opportunity to experience the ancient Sri Lankan martial artform of Angampora in person. Watch demonstrations of the various high-level techniques of Angampora. And then wind down to a scrumptious home cooked meal in the heart of the village. Angampora Sri Lanka, a country with a rich history that goes back for over 3000 years tells us of great sports that were enjoyed by the kings who ruled this wonderful land. Unarmed combat among champions had been the pinnacle of all events. In the past ages, where the law of “survival of the fittest” prevailed, this tiny nation had to hold its own. They were highly supported by the kings. However, this great island fell under the British rule in 1815. It is important to mention here that was not after defeat by war, but due to falling prey to conspiracies planned by the British. Immediately thereafter the martial art schools appear to have been neutralized. Practice of martial art was prohibited and any who defied were persecuted. Village Tour Enjoy trekking through a village is an adventure that gets every nature lover excited! Ride a Bullock cart which is Sri Lanka’s oldest form of transportation on an unpaved trail. Then set off on a nature walk through a scrub jungle. …Wind down to a scrumptious home cooked meal in the heart of the village. Overnight stay in Sigiriya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Sigiriya (Meals B/-/-) After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take you to your destination of Sigiriya rock fortress. This iconic monument is a wonderful craftsmanship headed by King Kashyap. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress Overnight stay in Sigiriya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Polonnaruwa, the second kingdom of Sri Lanka, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is famous for its better kept ruins. Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom Overnight stay in Sigiriya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Sigiriya – Kandy After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kandy. En route stop at the Aluvihare Temple complex and Matale Spice garden. Take a scenic route around the Ambekke temple and lake drive on the upper side of the lake in Kandy. Enjoy a locally brewed cup of Ceylon tea and relax into the evening while you listen to the Buddhist chanting in the background stemming from the Temple of tooth relic. Visit Temple of Tooth Temple of Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) is a sacred temple with the history backing down to 1687. The octagonal shape and golden roofs are the most memorable piece of architecture of this place, in which you will be able to visit the Relics of the Lord Buddha. Overnights stay in Kandy (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Kandy After breakfast at the hotel visit Peradeniya Botanical. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens: It was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. The best attraction is the orchid House where you can discover more than 1000 plants. Overnights stay in Kandy (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Weligama After breakfast head over to Weligama, a southern coastal town with plenty of sun, sand and fun for next few days. This is a glorious place for dolphin watching, water sports and snorkelling. (Optional) Overnight stay in Weligama (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Transfer to Colombo Airport for your onwards flight home.