Explore the Paradise at leisure!!!
14 Nights/15 Days
Day 01
Arrival at Colombo International Airport. Proceed to Colombo. Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka and commence city tour which include, Fort the former British Administrative center, Old Parliament Building, Hindu temple, Dutch Church. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Aukana Buddha Statue and Independence Square. Afternoon shopping tour which includes ODEL famous for garments, Noritake Porcelain center.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo. ( 3 star / 5 star )
Day 02
Proceed to Sigiriya. En route visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. One of the most popular places among the local and foreign visitors. Many cute baby Elephants who have been orphaned in the jungles of Sri Lanka could be seen here. Pinnawala also is the center for breeding elephants in captivity. This Orphanage is managed by the Dept, of Wildlife and Nature Protection of Sri Lanka.
Visit Sigiriya Heritage site and climb Sigiriya rock fortress, Sigiriya has been declared as the 8th world wonder by the UNESCO. Sigiriya is very famous for its lovely paintings and frescoes belong to the 5th century A.D. These frescoes closely resemble the cave painting of Ajantha and Ellora in India.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya. ( 3 star / 5 star )
Day 03
After Breakfast visit to Polonnaruwa ancient City. Polonnaruwa is the medieval capital of Sri lanka, famous for magnificent archaeological sites, Buddhist and Hindu momuments and Statues carved out in living rocks. Polonnaruwa is called ?Poem in stone' as is world famous for incredible size of Buddha Statues and beautiful circular Buddhist shrines carved out of living rocks. The archaeological museum located by the giant reservoir called ?Parakrama Samudraya? (Sea of Parakrama) built by the greatest Sinhala King of Polonnaruwa, There are two important splendid shrines you should not miss, namely the Vatadage (Circular Shrine) and the Gal Vihara one of the marvelous cluster of Buddha statues made of living rocks.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya. ( 3 star / 5 star )
Day 04
After B/F proceed to Kandy. En rout Visit Dambulla Rock Temple to see magnificent paintings belong to 8th Century, AD. Kandy is the last capital of the Sinhala kings of Sri Lanka which ceded to the British throne in 1815 closing the uninterrupted Sri Lankan history of native king for 2500 years old located 448 meters above sea level and surrounded by the beautiful mountains and valleys. Recently ,Kandy has been named as a ?Heritage City? .En route visit spice garden in Matale. Sightseeing & shopping Tour in Kandy. The other places of interest include, Handicraft, Gem Museum and the Royal Botanical Garden one of the most beautiful garden in South Asia. Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, the most sacred shrine for Buddhist all over the world. Evening you can see a Cultural show, reenacting the traditional forms of Dance and Music of Sri Lanka.
Overnights stay at Hotel in Kandy. ( 3 star / 5 star )
Day 05 - After B/F Proceed to Nuwara Eliya .
En route enjoy the magnificent scenery of Water Falls, mist clad mountains, British style houses with fragrant flower gardens. Visit tea Factory, which is manufacturing the best quality high grown tea in Sri Lanka and refresh yourself for a freshly brewed Sri Lanka tea. Nuwaraeliya is the highest mountain terrain in Sri lanka, located an altitude of 2510 meters Above sea level. This hill capital of Sri Lanka , was named by the British as "Little England'.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwaraeliya. ( 3 star / 5 star )
Day 06
After B/F Proceed to Kataragama via Ella ?Wellawaya. Stop at Rawana Falls, one of the most beautiful Water Falls in Sri Lanka. Legend has it that King Rawana has hidden Sita in this locality. Kataragama is an ancient kingdom of Southern Sri Lanka which dates back to 2nd Century BC. Kataragama is one of the holiest places in Sri Lanka for Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims alike. The God mostly associated with Kataragama is God Skanda.
Jeep safari to Yala National Park.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kataragama . ( 3 star / 5 star )
Day 07
After B/F Proceed to Bentota along the beautiful Southern Coastal belt of Sri Lanka. On the way photo stop at Hambantota and Tangalle both fishery harbours beautifully located in the Southern coastal Belt of Sri Lanka. Tangalle, one of the nicest spots along the Southern Coast. The town is easy going and the beach a mixture of shimmering white sands and small intimate bays. En route visit Galle you could see historical Dutch Fort dating back to 15 -16th Century & Turtle farm.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Bentota . ( 3 star / 5 star )
Day 8 - to Day 13 - Relax on the Beautiful Beach.
Overnight stay at Lihiniya Surf Hotel in Bentota . ( 3 star / 5 star )