COLOMBO – PINNAWELA – DAMBULLA – HABARANA – SIGIRIYA – HIRIWADUNNA – MINNERIYA – ANURADHAPURA – TRICONMAEE – KANDY – KITHULGALA – NUWARA ELIYA - NEGOMBO
Welcome to Sri Lanka, the teardrop – shaped island just off the coast of India. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your first destination of the Tour, Colombo.
Welcome to Sri Lanka & thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you!
Check in at your hotel on arrival and start your city and shopping tour visiting Pettah Floating Market, Gem Museum, ODEL Dress Boutique, Gangarama Buddhist Temple, and Independent Square & National Museum. In the evening stroll around the Galle Face Green watching the sunset and start blending into the Colombo night life on your own by chilling out at the Old Dutch Hospital, Colombo Race Course or The Independent Arcade. You can continue to enjoy the night by visiting various Pubs, Night Clubs & Casinos which are open throughout the night. Experiencing the Colombo night life is possible every day apart from the Full Moon “Poya” Days which comes once a month and other Religious Holidays.
Return back to your hotel on completion and spend the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel Kingsbury Colombo (Superior Room)
After Breakfast transfer to the center point of cultural triangle, Habarana . En-route visit the Elephant Orphanage of Pinnawala where you can get up close and personal with some of Sri Lanka's largest animals, and observe them going about their daily life, feeding, playing and bathing in the local river. Then visit The Serene Cave Temples at Dambulla that house hundreds of statues of Buddha and are completely covered in ancient frescoes.
Upon arrivaL, check into hotel Habrana Village By Cinnamon
Rest of the day is at Leisure.
Overnight at Habarana Village by Cinnamon (Superior Room)
After breakfast you can climb the famous rock fortress of Sigiriya – ‘Lion Rock’. Built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century, this impressive site is located on top of a vast 200-metre granite rock, some 750 steps up!.
There after visit the Hiriwadunna village where you can see the people cultivating & gardening. Visit to a small house made out of mud and enjoy a homemade lunch with the villagers. Whist reaching lake the cart stops near boat and drink Kurumba or Thambili (Young Coconut or King Coconut). Thereafter sailing the Habarana Lake by Oruwa (Local made catamaran) to witness the villages are fishing in the Lake. This memorable village visit takes nearly three hours.
Evening enjoy a 4WD Safari in the Minneriya National Park.
Later, return back to your hotel on completion and spend the rest of your day at leisure.
Overnight at Habarana Village by Cinnamon (Superior Room)
After breakfast, we visit the first capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura. founded in 05 century BC. Attractions worth seeing are: - The Sacred Bo Tree, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanaramaya, Brazen Palace, Thuparama Dagaba, Samadhi Buddha, Kuttam Pokuna and Mirisavati Dagaba. Afterwards visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Mihintale is the mountain from where the Aryan Sinhalese fled to still superior civilization by gentle sway of Buddhism. The sacred mountain of Mihintale is considered the location where Buddhism was first introduced to the island of Sri Lanka.
On completion transfer to the East Coast Cristal Beaches of Trincomalee. Check in at your hotel on arrival and spend the rest of your day at leisure. While in your hotel, you can enjoy a number of water sports such as swimming, snorkeling or diving etc. All the equipment you need can be hired enjoy yourself in the beautiful surroundings in the afternoon.
Overnight at Trinco Blu by Cinnamon (Superior Room)
Get up early morning and go on a boat ride in the east ocean to get up close and personal with the largest animal on the earth.
Trincomalee is one of the top spots to watch Blue Whales, Sperm Whales and Dolphins in Sri Lanka. Afternoon go on a small tour around the Trincomalee city by visit the local markets
places and sites.
Spend the evening at leisure enjoying the sun kissed sand. While in your hotel, you can enjoy a number of water sports such as swimming, snorkeling or diving etc. All the equipment you need can be hired enjoy yourself in the beautiful surroundings in the afternoon.
Overnight at Trinco Blu by Cinnamon (Superior Room)
Morning transfer to the Hill capital Kandy. En-route visit a spice plantation in Matale, where an explanatory tour of each tree, each plant species and the use of the latter will be held in the kitchen. You can see cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and many other species which can be purchased at the same stores.
Also visit Batik Factory - Where you can watch the spectacular Batik prints are made in skirts, blouses, pillows, etc. Check in at your hotel on arrival you can visit the Kandy City markets , Gem Museum and Wood Carving Center. Evening you will get entertained by a local dance performance followed by a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha where you will witness a traditional Puja Ceremony.
Overnight at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy (Superior Room)
After breakfast leave for to the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya, First transfer to Peradeniya Station to take the train through the lush green tea fields, Daily, the train leaves from Kandy (Peradeniya Station ) at 12.30 PM (driver leads you to the wagon and finds your seat for you and hurriedly makes his own way to the Nanu Oya Station by car to meet you on arrival). A breathtaking view of the misty mountains covered with lush tea estates, steep mountain slopes, large number of water falls and tunnels is opened from the window of the wagon during this trip. The train reaches Nanu Oya at 03.50 PM.
Your chauffer will meet you at the station on your arrival and will transfer you to your hotel in Nuwara Elliya.
Check in at your hotel on arrival and spend the day at leisure.
Overnight at Araliya Green Hills (Deluxe Room)
Early morning collect your packed breakfast from the hotel and proceed to The Horton Plains National Park to go on trek to see the World’s End. You will be picked up from the hotel by a Jeep to take you to the park which is 36 KM away from the Nuwara Elliya city. This trek is 4 KM, but the trail loops back to Baker’s fall (2km) and continues back to the entrance (another 3.5km). The 9.5km round trip takes a leisurely three hours. Unless you get there early the view from World’s End is often obscured by mist. Early morning (between 6am and 10am) is the best time to visit before the clouds roll in.
That’s when you’ll spy toy-town, tea-plantation villages in the valley below, and an unencumbered view south towards the coast. Wear strong and comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses. Bring sunscreen, water & a few extra layers of warm clothing (it’s very cold up there at 7am). It is forbidden to leave the paths so always follow your group or guide If you have young children with you, keep a very firm grip on them as you approach the cliff edge.
Afternoon at your convenience commence a sightseeing tour of the city. Walk around the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya, called Little England of Sri Lanka, is in beautiful scenery of mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations. Walk around the Local Market place, Golf Course, (one of the finest 18 holes Golf courses in Asia) the Hill club, and drive around this hill station viewing Lake Gregory.
Overnight at Araliya Green Hills (Deluxe Room)
Morning check out from the hotel and transfer to the nearest Beach destination to the International Airport, Negombo. Being 15 minutes away from the Airport makes it the perfect destination to end your tour relaxed.
En-route to Negombo visit Kithulgala. A small town perched on the hills that slope down to the flowing waters of the Kelani River. The main attractions include white water rafting, trekking and the Kelani Forest Reserve a popular bird watching location . On arrival make your way to the Kelani River and enjoy a thrilling time of white water rafting,
Later, check in at your hotel in Negombo on arrival and spend the evening at leisure enjoying the sun kissed sand
Overnight at Jetwing Sea (Deluxe Room)
After breakfast, transfer to the Airport and bid farewell to Sri Lanka, begin your journey home filled with many great memories.
“Tour end with memories”
Cost Includes:
Meet and assist on arrival & assist on departure
Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or hotels with Similar standards
Meals as mentioned above
Transportation by a A/C Luxury Van with an English Speaking Chauffer Guide
Entrance fees to the visiting sites as mentioned in the itinerary
Whale Watching in Trincomalee
Train Ride
4WD Safari in Minneriya National Park
Horton Plains Trek
White Water Rafting in Kithulgala
Porterage at the airport and at all hotels
500 ml x 02 Mineral water bottles per day per person while travelling
Cost Does Not Include:
Supplements mentioned
Meals Not Mentioned Above
Gratuities
Items of personal nature such as, laundry, telephone calls, tipping etc.
Any other special supplement introduce by the government or hotel due to various reasons
