Day 1 | Airport - Negombo
Travel Time – Approx. 30 Minutes| 15 kms A warm welcome awaits you at the arrival lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. Your designated guide will welcome you and transfer to Negombo.
Arrive at the hotel, Check-In
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 2 | Negombo - Anuradapura
Travel Time –Approx. 3 hrs | 160 kms After breakfast pick up at 10.00 am and leisurely proceed to Anuradhapura.
Check-in to the hotel and leisure
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 3 | Anuradapura - Sigiriya
Travel Time – Approx. 1 ½ hrs | 75 Kms After breakfast at the hotel visit Anuradhapura ancient city, the first capital that was founded in the 05th century BC here is found the largest number of ancient monuments of a great civilization. Buddhism found its first real home in Sri Lanka at Anuradhapura, and it thus contains some of Sri Lankan Buddhism’s most sacred sites. The “Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura, planted from a cutting from the original “Bo Tree” under which the Buddha received enlightenment, continues to draw thousands of Buddhist pilgrims from around the world. The pillars of the brazen palace which once had nine stories, the image of the Samadhi Buddha which is one of the finest pieces of Buddhist sculpture, the twin ponds, guard-stones, and the moon-stones are amazing remains of a great civilization. There are also monuments such as Ruwanveli Seya Dagoba with its famous elephant wall from the 2nd Century B.C. and the ThuparamaDagoba from the 3rd Century B.C. Thereafter proceed to Sigiriya Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4 | SIGIRIYA
After breakfast at the hotel climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion’s
Rock), one of the most extraordinary artistic complexes of its time
(477–498 AD). This magnificent citadel, declared as a UNESCO
heritage site in 1982, allures artistic and architectural curiosity from
around the globe.
Return to the hotel.
Afternoon proceed to Polonnaruwa and set on a sightseeing tour
of Polonnaruwa – the Medieval Kingdom from the 11th to the 13th
century. Ethnic harmony prevailed between the Sinhalese and the
Tamils during this period. Buddhist and Hindu Temples located in
the same complex and many other ruins symbolizes this fact. The
Palaces, Huge granite sculptures and the massive tanks and
complex irrigation systems built by the Great Kings conveys the
extent of development that existed in this middle history period.
Return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay
DAY 5 | Sigiriya
After Breakfast, walk through Augandawa Village, visit the local
temple, and evoke blessings from the Buddhist monk. Pass through
the village, paddy fields and Chena cultivation, and stop by a small
wayside tea shop to quench your thirst with a local tea or a king
coconut.
Return to the hotel and join a cooking demonstration to prepare a
few spicy Sri Lankan dishes. Enjoy a Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch.
Afternoon safari at Minneriya National Park, this is a national park
in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a
national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as
a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as
protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the
wildlife of the surrounding area.
Return to hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
DAY 6 | Sigiriya - Kandy
Travel Time – Approx. 2 ½ hour | 90 kms
After breakfast leave for Kandy.
En-route, visit Dambulla Cave Temple, the magnificent rock temple
in Dambulla, a world heritage site built in the first century BC. It is
recognized to be the largest cave sanctuary in the world with its
2000 m2 of walls and ceilings painted with more than 150 Buddha
images, the largest of which is engraved in the rock and reaches 14
meters.
Thereafter, visit the Spice Garden in Matale.
Arrive, check into hotel.
Afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour in the city of Kandy.
Kandy was the hill capital from 1514 to 1815 AD. Originally known as
Senkadagala, the city eventually came to be known as Kandy.
Kandy was declared as a UNESCO heritage site in 1988. The style
and character of the Sri Lankan civilization at the time are well
articulated in the heart of the city itself, with its lake, the temples,
including the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and the well-preserved
ruins of the royal palaces
Return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
DAY 7 | Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of the
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The sacred relic was brought to Sri
Lanka in the 4th century A.D. The sacred relic has ever since been the
symbol of sovereignty for its ruler and is always enshrined in great
splendor.
Afternoon visit Royal Botanic Garden
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya where you could treat your
eyes to an amazing, wide, and rare collection of tropical and
temperate, exotic and indigenous flora, and an orchid house with the
largest collection in Asia.
Later afternoon, enjoy a typical Sri Lankan cultural dance
performance
Return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
DAY 8 | Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Travel Time – Approx. 2½ hrs | 80 kms, After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya .
Then board the train from the Kandy Railway Station and proceed on a
picturesque train ride to Nanu oya
A train journey is truly a rare experience and an adventure in itself! Apart from
the breathtaking scenery of the tea country and picturesque waterfalls, it is a
chance for you to mingle with the local people. ** Train ride – only on seats
availability **
Thereafter Proceed to Nuwara eliya
En route visit a tea plantation and a factory. Here you will enjoy the absolute
tea experience, taking you from the moment the young tea leaves are plucked
from the plantation to being processed in the factory to make a steamy cup of
tea. If you are interested, the tea factory is the best place to purchase good
quality tea.
Thereafter set on a sightseeing tour in the city of Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is situated in the heart of tea country, a beautiful town where the
British have succeeded. in creating a replica of the English countryside, with
houses in styles ranging from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-tended lawns
with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous and beautiful golf course and
parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Located 6,200 feet above sea level, the
air is fresh and cool – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Arrive and check-in to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Nuwara eliya
DaY 09 | Nuwara Eliya
Optional – Early morning proceed to do a trekking tour at Horton Plains
National park with a packet breakfast. (USD 65 per person)
Horton Plains National Park, a “Cloud Forest Reserve,” is notable for its
unique watershed and high biodiversity. The park features diverse wet
low evergreen forests and is home to 52 resident and 11 migrant bird
species. It also supports a range of wildlife, including sambhur, bear
monkeys, leopards, and giant squirrels. Key attractions include “World’s
End” and “Little World’s End,” which offer dramatic drops of 1,000 and
3,000 feet, respectively, and Baker’s Falls. Unlike other parks, Horton Plains
allows visitors to walk independently on designated tracks.
Return to the hotel
Evening leisurely at the hotel
Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
DaY 10 | Nuwara Eliya - Yala / Tissmaharama
Travel Time – Approx. 4 ½ hrs / 180 kms. After breakfast, leave for Yala / Tissamaharama via
Ella.
En-route you will witness the Ravana Water Falls.
Arrive and check-in to the hotel.
Afternoon, enjoy a jeep safari at Yala National Park.
The Yala National Park is situated in the South East of Sri
Lanka and offers wildlife enthusiasts an approach of life
time to see wild boar, deer, leopards, crocodiles,
monkeys in their national surroundings.
Return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay
DaY 11 | Yala - Tissamaharama - Beach
Travel Time – Approx. 3 hrs / 198 kms. After breakfast leave for your beach hotel.
En route, set on a sightseeing tour of the Galle Fort, built by the
Portuguese in the late 16th century and later expanded by the Dutch in the
17th century, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort is renowned for its
well-preserved colonial architecture, including its ramparts, bastions, and
old buildings. It features a blend of European and South Asian influences
and is a vibrant cultural and historical hub with charming streets,
boutique shops, and cafés. The fort offers stunning views of the Indian
Ocean and is a popular destination for visitors exploring Sri Lanka’s rich
history.
Check in to the hotel
Dinner and over night stay at hotel
Day 12 | Beach
Full day leisure at the beach
Day 13 | Beach - Airport
After breakfast proceed to airport to connect with your
departure flight.
It is advisable to be at the airport 3 hrs prior to your
flight. You are transfer to the airport will be arrange as
per your departure flight information.
