Highlights of Sri Lanka – 12 Days (SLHS12007)

Airport – Colombo (Meals – B/-/-) Arrival in Sri Lanka. You will be welcomed by your host and local guide to this magical island. Transferred directly to your hotel in Colombo. Evening you will be provided with a chance to relive yourself from jet lag and take time to prepare for the journey ahead. Overnight stay at Colombo– (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Colombo-Anuradhapura (Meals – B/-/-) After a delicious taste of tropical breakfast at the hotel, you will be on route to the most historically enriched city of Sri Lanka – Anuradhapura. On route, you will be offered the chance to take a Safari jeep through Wilpattu National Park –to take a glimpse of the Sri Lankan leopard in their natural habitat. Overnight stay at Anuradhapura (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Anuradhapura – Mihintale-Dambulla (Meals – B/-/-) Followed with the traditional/western breakfast at the hotel, you will be gracing the land of kings. Anuradhapura was the richest capital of Si Lanka and home to several kings who changed the course of history. Ruwanweliseya – a monument in honour of Lord Buddha is a must-see for any traveller who wants to understand the depth of faith that the Sri Lankan carried during 140 B.C. Walk alongside to visit the Sri Maha Bodhi, a sapling taken from the Bodhi Tree in India (Oldest recorded tree) – which aided and provided shelter for Lord Gautama Buddha to attain Nirvana. Sit under its magnificent shade and try to experience the peace of mind that many Buddhists seek in worshipping this grandeur Bodhi. Follow on to visit the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya. *Optional (not included): Ancient Village Tour Overnight stay at Dambulla (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Dambulla -Polonnaruwa-Sigiriya-Dambulla (Meals – B/-/-) After early breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and thereafter, Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom Take a moment to enjoy the rich history and imagine the era of king Parakramabahu I’... Overnight stay at Dambulla (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Dambulla-Matale-Kandy (Meals – B/-/-) After breakfast en-route visit a Spice garden, a Wood carving centre and Gem museum . In the evening visit the Temple of Tooth and witness the awesome cultural display of Kandyan drumming and dancing! Tour of Kandy: The Hill capital of Kandy lies picturesquely surrounded by mountains. Kandy is also the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and is a bustling city. The tour of Kandy includes (Upper lake drive, visit to a Wood carving & Gem shop, Gem Museum, Kandy Bazzar/markets and visit to a Batik Factory). Overnight stay at Kandy (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Kandy (Meals – B/-/-) Since you are in the Central Province of Sri Lanka be sure to wake up early, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy a truly Ceylon cup of tea at the hotel breakfast. Proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Garden or head off to the Victoria Golf Club for a session of Golf up in the hills. The course is situated east of Kandy in the city of Digana. 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. The greens, tees and fairways have been planted with imported varieties of Bermuda grass and the greens are built to the specifications if the United States Golf association.   Overnight stay at Kandy (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Kandy – Ella (Meals – B/-/-) After a refreshing breakfast at Hotel, Proceed to Ella via train SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEY This morning travel to Peradeniya where you will board the train at 12:15pm 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 Ella (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Ella (Meals – B/-/-) Breakfast at Hotel At leisure Magnificent views across the valley. Maybe take this time to arrange your own entertainment or be to spend a few extra bucks and take the route of hotel arranged activities. Overnight stay at Ella (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Ella – Balapitiya (Meals – B/-/-)

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

Overnight stay at a hotel in Balapitiya(Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Balapitiya (Meals – B/-/-) Pack up your day bag for the day. Enjoy a leisure breakfast at the resort,– head over to Galle. One of the ironically famous for its architecture contains the colonial times. In the fortress of Galle, you will be amused at the attention to details of the British and other European nationalities. Considered similar to the George Town, Malaysia – this is a UNESCO heritage site and the roads in Galle fort will remind you of some lazy Saturday evening where you stroll around and in hand.     EXCURSION: OPTIONAL (Not Included) 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 by the beach or explore more.

 

Visit KOSGODA TURTLE HATCHERY

Overnight stay at a hotel in Balapitiya(Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Balapitiya -Airport (Meals – B/-/-) Today, take time to wrap up your memories and belongings together. Take a step toward going home. Head back to the airport for your departure flight with your hosts.