Detailed Itinerary

AirPort/Negombo
On arrival travel to Negombo Beach hotel and rest. Have a nice sea bath.

Night at Negombo.

Negombo/Polonnaruwa
After breakfast travel to Polonnaruwa. See wood crafting factory in the evening. On the way see the beauty of the country side.

Night at Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is the 2nd Capital of ancient Sri Lanka. We offer a city tour including the ‘Gal Vihara’with its majestic rock status of the Buddha in standing, reclining and seated forms, princes’ pond, Dagaba, relic houses of Watadageya, Hatadagaya, Atadagaya and many more. The glory of mediaeval Sri Lanka is seen at Polonnaruwa, the mediaeval capital of the Island. Polonnaruwa used by the Sri Lankan kings as a 'country residence' from the 7th century became the Island's capital in the 11th century AD. Within the ramparts of the Royal Citadel are the ruins of the King's palace, the Council Chamber and the Royal Bath. The Buddha images at the Gal Vihara or the Rock Temple are masterpieces of stone sculpture. Parakrama Samudra or the Sea of Parakrama is a giant man made irrigation reservoir. Parakrama Samudra Dam is the 2nd longest man made structure before industrial revolution (8km long). A visit to Polonnaruwa is incomplete without visiting the new archaeological museum opened by the Central Cultural Fund where the ancient glory of the city has been recreated in scale models.

Night at Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa/Minneriya
After breakfast travel to Minneriya. Then go to Minneriya National Park. It is an ideal eco- tourism spot in the country. Spread over 8890 hectares, it was designed biopsy reserve too. We can see elephants, sambas, leopards, bears, many varieties of monkeys and so many types of birds. The best place to see wild elephants.

We can see the Minneriya ancient tank. Then travel to Sigiriya.

Night at Sigiriya.

Sigiriya
Sigiriya, which is a glowing tribute to the vision of King Kashyapa who created this 'Palace in the Sky' in the 5th century AD. On the summit of the Sigiriya rock (meaning the 'Lion Rock') that is over 1.5 hectares in extent is the remains of a large palace, the earliest surviving royal palace in Sri Lanka, with several chambers and a bathing pond. In a sheltered pocket of the giant rock are the celebrated paintings of 5th century AD, a few which is remaining from around 500 paintings that once covered the rock surface. Meticulously planned water gardens at the foot of the rock are the earliest such gardens found in Asia. The boulder gardens are a fine example of landscaping while conserving the environment. The Mirror Wall, which had been exposed to elements for over fifteen centuries still carry some of the original sheen that has given it the name. This archaeological site unparalleled in South Asia has been declared a World Heritage Site.

Elephant back Safari in the evening.

Night at Sigiriya.

Sigiriya/Dambulla/Kandy
In the morning go to Dambulla cave temple and a spice garden. Cave temple consists of 5 caves and has more than 150 buddha statues.

In the evening we travel to Kandy and see a cultural show there. The spectacular display of a wide range of dances is spelled bounding. The colour, the vigor and the grace are amazing. Several martial dances too are performed. The highlight of course is the fire dance where dancers swallow fire, walk on fire and rub fire sticks on their body.

Night at Kandy.

Kandy
Visit temple of the tooth relic. This is one of the most tourist attractions of the country. We can see ‘Thewawa’ the ceremony to worship the tooth relic. Following a leisurely breakfast we proceed on a guided tour of Kandy. The Hill Capital of Kandy was the last bastion of the Sinhala kings and is a charming city offering a living record of a magnificent past. Center of attraction in Kandy is the Dalada Maligawa, the temple housing the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. Kandy Lake enhances the charm of the City. Kandy is a romantic city any time of the year. We also visit to the Market Place, an art & crafts show room. Following this, we drive along the Upper lake road to get a panoramic view of the Kandy Lake and its environs. We continue driving to Peradeniya and visit the Botanical Gardens, where you can view a rare collection of tropical exotic and indigenous flora can be viewed and also famous Orchid House.

Night at Kandy.

Kandy/Pinnawala/Kandy
Pinnawela is the home to some 60 or more elephant orphans. A place you will really enjoy and never forget. Most orphans are accustomed to their curious human visitors are harmless.

Sri Lanka is the only country in the world to open elephant orphanages to protect the destitute young wild elephants. Young elephants left in the jungle without care are brought to this orphanage and tendered till they reach maturity. Interesting time to visit the orphanage is at the bathing time when the herd is brought to a river flowing close by or at feeding time to see the babies being bottle-fed.

Night at Kandy.

Kandy/Ramboda
We climb up to 5500 feet above the sea level and see the most beautiful ‘Ramboda’ water fall. This is one of the very best falls in Sri Lanka.

Night at Ramboda.

Ramboda/Alla
Visit to a Tea factory and Tea Plantation. Then go to world famous ‘Alla’ GAP.

Night at Alla.

Alla/Kaluthara
See the Natural Gem Mine.

In the evening go to the beautiful beach and enjoy the beauty. We can see the famous Kalutara Bodhiya at night. (Kalutara Temple)

Night at Kaluthara.

Kaluthara/Colombo/Negombo
Go to the Capital City and do some shopping.

In the evening go to the beautiful beach and enjoy the beauty.

Night at Negombo.

Negombo/Arankale/Rideegama/Kurunagala
Visit Arankale monestry and see the beauty of a jungle. If possible here Dhamma Desana by a Buddhist monk. Visit very old temple at Rideegama and see the largest stone Buddha stature in the world. See the beautiful Kurunagala Tank. Climb Atagala in the evening.

Night at Kurunagala

Kurunagala/ Dambadeniya/ Negombo/Airport
See an old city of Dambadeniya in the morning.

Enjoy the beach activities in the afternoon.

Leave airport for departure at night.