Love Discover Family Tour – 16 Days

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. Evening you will be provided with a city tour and chance to shop at exotic vintage boutiques. Overnight stay in Negombo (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option)

Negombo - Sigiriya This morning 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. Make sure to visit them at bath time and see how these little baby giants are rolling in the mud, and when it’s feeding time to see their eagerness to be fed through bottles. 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. Kids will surely love this Angampora Martial Arts show (optional) 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, mostly against the mighty India. 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. Thus began the era in which, an art that protected the people of the island for over 2500 years, was being forced to oblivion. Our ancestors who knew the value of this great martial art, in a last bid to save the knowledge, have then turned into secretly preserving it within the families Village Tour with lunch 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. Watch cooking and enjoy home cooked meal in the heart of the village. Overnight stay in, Sigiriya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Today’s adventure takes you from Dambulla to Sigiriya. Let the kids burn off some energy with a climb to the top of enormous Sigiriya rock and its ancient fortress. This is also an educational excursion for children. Optional : Hot Air Ballooning There is “Magic in the Air” in the Cultural Triangle, what better way to see all that our beautiful countryside has to offer than with an early morning sunrise hot air balloon flight! Take the opportunity to see the wondrous sights from the air starting from Kandalama, Dambulla in the Cultural Triangle. Flying over the jungle you may see elephants roaming freely, variety of birds, wild life, water buffaloes standing in the paddy fields and monkeys swinging from the trees. Overnight stay in Sigiriya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

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. Optional Excursion: Bicycle tour around ancient Polonnaruwa Overnight stay in Sigiriya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Sigiriya – Kandy After breakfast at the hotel you will be driven to the ancient and Buddhist city of Kandy, also world famous as the home of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. En-route stops at Matale Spice Garden and Alu Vihara Temple complex. Visit the Kandyan arts and Crafts centre for an evening full of color and passion as you will be shown with a cultural dance show along with a fire walk show. Enjoy a short tour around the lake in the evening. Overnight stay in Kandy (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Kandy After breakfast at the hotel visit Peradeniya Botanical. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens: This beautiful garden is located 6km from Kandy. It was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It covers approximately 147 acres and is a stroller’s paradise with extensive well kept lawns, pavilions, an octagon conservatory, fernery, a giant Javan fig tree and numerous flower beds. The best attraction is the orchid House where you can discover more than 1000 plants. Overnight stay in Kandy (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Kandy – Nuwara Eliya After breakfast at the hotel, the chauffer guide will drive you to the Peradeniya Railway station to catch the train to Nuwara Eliya. You will be able to enjoy beautiful sceneries of tea carpeted mountains, misty hills and aroma of freshly brewed tea. You will be picked up from the Nanu Oya Station and the tea experience will begin with a visit to a famous tea factory. Tea Factory Visit: Observe the process of manufacturing tea. You will also learn about how tea is graded and taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. Opportunity to purchase some of the finest teas will also be available. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Nuwara Eliya – Ella After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Ella. Little Adams Peak Trekking: Little Adam's Peak, also known as Punchi Sri Pada in Sinhala, is situated in Ella. It is an ideal alternative for those who prefer not to climb Adam’s Peak as it just a short walk of 45 mins – 1 hour from Ella. The walk to Little Adam’s peak is relatively easy and only slightly uphill towards the end as you reach the summit. Along the walk you will be surrounded by lush green landscapes and hillsides including tea plantations. At the end of the walk as you reach the summit, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Ella Rock, Ella Gap and Rawana Falls. Visit Ella Gap Overnight stay in Ella (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Ella After breakfast at the hotel stay at leisure OR make your own arrangements. Free & easy Overnight stay in Ella (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Ella - Yala After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Yala and have wildlife experience at Yala National Park. Yala National Park Wildlife Safari: Embark on an adventure of a lifetime with a Wildlife Jeep Safari at the Yala National Park! Overnight stay in Yala (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Yala After breakfast at the hotel stay at leisure OR make your own arrangements. Free & easy Overnight stay in Yala (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Yala - Mirissa After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to the golden sandy beaches of the south cost of Sri Lanka for next three nights… Weligama Stilt Fishermen: Enjoy the sites of local fishermen going about their daily routines. In chest-deep water just few meters off-shore, you will find the stilt fishermen, perched on a cross bar off a single pole planted into the sea-bed. This a common method of fishing amongst the locals in the Southern part of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay in Mirissa (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Mirissa Spend rest of the day at leisure or activities arranged at your own cost. Whale watching trip in the Indian Ocean at 6.30 am to see the largest mammal in the world. (Optional) Overnight stay in Mirissa (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Mirissa Today you visit the Dutch Fort at Galle, close to the island’s southernmost point, has the distinction of being the best-preserved sea fort in South Asia. Overnight stay in Mirissa (Standard or Premium Hotel Option)

Mirissa - Airport (Meals B/-/-) Departure transfer to the Airport to connect with the departure flight. Have an enjoyable & safe flight back home.