On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a our representative  and directly transferred to Negombo

Approx. 20 mins drive

Check in to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Dambulla

Approx. 4 hrs. drive

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple – Dambulla is famous for the five cave Temples on a rock.  The first 03 caves are better, older and larger than the other two.  Some caves dates to 1st C.B.C. All the 5 cave walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues, statues of Gods and Kings are also found here.

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After breakfast at the hotel visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Approx.35 mins drive

Sigiriya – is a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot-high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse, Boulder Gardens and the Caves with the enclosed are should not be missed.

Return back to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel transfer Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Approx. 1 ½ hr. drive

Polonnaruwa – Another “World Heritage Site” was the Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th – 13th Centuries, contains some splendid and spectacular statues. Lankatilake, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest Image Houses and Tivanka has the best example of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. RankothVehera and Kirivehera are well preserved large stupas, and Gal Vihare – a rock shrine, has four Buddha statues, two seated d, one standing and one reclining and ParakramaBahu statue are examples of Sinhalese stone carver.

Return back to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Kandy, Approx. 2 ½ hrs drive

Visit Kandy temple of tooth relic

Temle of the Tooth Relic– which houses the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, is an important landmark in Kandy. The Tooth is kept in a two-storey shrine fronted by two large elephant tusks and rests on a gold lotus flower, encased in jewelled casket that sits on a throne. The temple is decorated with beautiful local paintings and architectural features.

Thereafter transfer to watch cultural dance of Kandy

Watch a Kandyan cultural show and be awed by the spectacular dance, acrobatics, costumes and music. Held in Kandy town, this cultural show depicts various forms of Kandyan dancing which was once native to the area but has now spread to different regions of the island.

Check in to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Kandy city & enjoy a local Cooking Demonstration

Delicious Cookery Demonstration – It’s time to cook! The cooking class will be led by a local cooking expert that knows all the secrets to a good Sri Lankan dish. He/She will explain us how the preparing of dishes in Sri Lanka works and teach us how to cook rice and curry. We will prepare a typical meal with 2/3 curries, and there are many to choose from. Some of the favorite Sri Lankan curries are: dhal curry, potato curry, chicken curry, eggplant curry, Fish Curry and so many more… After the cooking is done, we will have time to enjoy our meal!

Thereafter transfer to Peradeniya

Royal Botanical Gardens – 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue.

Return to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, leave to Nuwara Eliya by enjoying your train ride, Approx. 2 ½ – 3 hrs. Ride

The train journeys we in Sri Lanka definitely rank as some of the best powered through the country’s lush green tea plantations, passing local villages, waving at smiley locals, disappearing into mountain tunnels then drifting into cloud forests, reaching altitudes of 1,900 meters (6,200 ft)! It was as much of an adventure for a scenic for cameras. Get off at Nanu Oya and transfer to Nuwara Eliya

Special Note: We generally obtain 1st class train tickets for all our clients, but first-class carriages, with air conditioning are available only a few. Trains are often cancelled and we often face challenges in obtaining the tickets due to the very high demand. Hence, we cannot definite the train tickets to our clients until we get the train tickets in hand

En-route visit Tea plantation & Tea Factory

Tea is a huge industry in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Tea is world famous for its taste, quality and the health benefits as well. You will see how the tea pluckers with their baskets and bags pluck tea leaves from the plantations. With women of various ages engaging in this activity, seeing the tea plucking activity is fun and exciting. The trick is to pluck the right tea leaves with the correct properties. These tea leaves are then taken into the factories where the selection process starts. The fresh and best leaves are put into the machines for the processing. The rolling, withering, processing is all done with the help of the machines and a lot of helping hands gather around to do the packaging, storing activities as well. You will also get the chance to taste a fresh cup of tea straight from the factory and you will definitely love it.

Transfer & check in to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel Enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya

6200ft. above sea level. In 1826 some British Officers out on shooting chanced on Nuwara Eliya plains, and Sir Edward Barnes investigated on it. In 1828 a road constructed over the ridge at Ramboda Pass and a station for convalescent Soldiers was established. It was Sir Samuel Baker who fell under the spell of Nuwara Eliya, brought hounds, horses, cattle, sheep etc.; and started a typical English farm here. Flowers and vegetable were brought from England and planted.

Highlights

• You will Witness the historical landmarks of Nuwara Eliya and absorb its colonial heritage
• Stroll around Lake Gregory and take in the serene and calming atmosphere
• Visit the Victoria Park and enjoy its unique ambience and landscaped gardens
• Visit the Sita Amman Temple which is wrapped in history and legend
• Visit the Nuwara Eliya Markets where you would get great bargains of warm clothing and lovely fresh produce.

Return back to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Ella, Approx. 2 hrs. drive

Visit Nine Arch Bridge,

TheNine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.

Enjoy Flying Ravana Mega Zipline

Thereafter transfer to Ravana Falls, Approx. 20 mins drive

Ravana Falls – A nice waterfall of 90m altitude close to the road from Ella to Wellawaya about 6km south from Ela. The stream, a tributary of Kirindi Oya plunges with a foaming spray over a series of ledges into the valley close to a road bend.  The waters rise from Wewatenns highland above the rocks (1050m NN). In general, the rocky underground of the waterfalls in Sri Lanka consists of hard gneiss or granite, but here the metetiel is khondalite, a kind of limestone which undergoes decay faster. Thus, there are caves near the falls.  Ravana of Ramayana legend is said to have lived none of the caves above the water falls.

Transfer & check in to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Yala, Approx. 1 ½ hrs. drive

Enjoy the safari at Yala national park

Yala National Park is the most popular wildlife destination in Sri Lanka because of the high chance of encounter and variety of animals. Its diversity of bird, mammal and reptile life is unrivalled in the country and there are particularly high densities of its two keystone species: elephants and leopards. Current estimates suggest there are around 70 leopards and, as the apex predator in the park, they’re top cat here so less fearful than in countries like Africa where lions rule the roost. This means you’re more likely to see a leopard here than anywhere else in the world.

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After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Udawalawa, Approx. 2 hrs. drive

Enjoy jeep safari Udawalawe National Park

Stretching over a land of 30,821 hectares, Udawalawe National Park is famous for its large population of elephants. Hence, this national park is ideal to observe the herds of marvelous Asian elephants in their unique natural habitats. It is known that about 400 elephants in total are sustaining here while about 250 of them are considered as permanently resident.

Thereafter transfer & Visit Elephant Transit Home

Twenty minutes’ drive away from the Udawalawe National Park is the ‘Elephant Transit Home’, associated with the Born Free Foundation (UK). Here, orphaned or sick elephants are fed and cared for until they are strong enough to be returned to the wild. The centre allows you to visit at the feeding times of 10.30am, 2.30pm, and 6.30pm. From behind a barrier, you can watch the elephants ambling along behind a keeper, into the compound where they will be fed milk through plastic hoses with funnels attached, some stamping and trumpeting with impatience.

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After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Mirissa, Approx. 2 hrs. drive

Check in to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel

Leisure days

After breakfast at the hotel

Leisure days

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Galle, Approx. 1 hr. drive

The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However, the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criterion number four for such recognition.

Check in to hotel

After breakfast at the hotel

Leisure day

After having Breakfast at hotel

According to flight details, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.

Approx. 2 ½ hrs. drive to Airport