This is the ideal package for whom seeking to enjoy a busy holiday. Even though it's a busy schedule, we haven't missed the highlights of Sri Lanka and its hidden gems.
Day 01
Destination : Negombo
On arrival to our beautiful island you will be assisted by our Airport Representative who will introduce you
to your chauffeur. You’ll be transferred to Negombo – a location of golden sandy beaches, where you'll be checked in at the hotel. You may spend the rest of the evening leisurely, letting go any jet lag.
Day 02
Destination : Polonnaruwa
Fuelled by a hearty breakfast the day begins by exploring one of the best kept ruins of ancient Ceylon -
the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa. This was the Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, which was a well-planned medieval city defended by enclosing walls, graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions,
parks, ponds and irrigation lakes. Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in a resplendent state of preservation. The 'Gal Vihara' which consists of statues of the recumbent, standing and seated Buddha have been cut from a single
granite wall and rank among the true masterpieces of Sri Lankan Art.
Overnight Stay : Hotel in Habarana.
Day 03
Destination : Dambulla
Day three begins by heading towards the city of Dambulla to explore the famous Golden Rock cave temple, which
is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. Being a sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery is a vast isolated rock mass with its five caverns recorded as the largest best preserved cave-temple
complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 sq. meters) are of particular importance as being the 157 statues, including a 47 foot long statue of the recumbent Buddha.
Destination : Sigiriya
The
next in line would be Sri Lanka's famous fallen kingdom - Sigiriya The Rock Fortress. Climb the 5th Century "Fortress in the Sky", built by King Kassapa. The fortress was a Royal Citadel for more than 18 years. The lion rock
(A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) is a citadel of unusual beauty, rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The base of the rock is ringed by a moat and rampart and the extensive gardens are a glorious splendour pumped by advance
plumbing techniques that baffles the historians to this day. The majestic Lion's Paw picturesquely guards the stairway of the palace on the summit. See the famous frescoes of the "Heavenly maidens" of Sigiriya in a sheltered
pocket of the rock and the 10 foot high Mirror Wall.
Destination : Kandy
The day would continue on to the bustling hill capital of Kandy. On the way you will visit a spice garden in Matale. You will be checked in at the
hotel, and relax in the wonderful ambience of the city of Kandy. In the Evening you will visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, and later enjoy the Canadian Cultural show at the Canadian Arts & Cultural Centre. The
show features the grace and rhythmic dancers and drummers culminating in an impressive fire walking display.
Overnight Stay : Hotel in Kandy
Day 04
Destination : Pinnawala Elephant orphanage
Day 04 begins with a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This project was initiated
by the Government of Sri Lanka to take care of the baby elephants that are lost or abandoned in the wild. Now it has become one of the hottest tourist destinations in the isle, where anyone can witness the innocence of the
second largest land animal without a fear. While you are here, you will be offered the rare opportunity to observe the feeding of the elephants. Bath time is enjoyed by all elephants, young and old alike and it is a good time
to closely observe their tightly knit family structure, which is also a marvellous photo opportunity. Daily feeding times - 9.15 am, 1.15 pm, and 5.00 pm. bathing times 10.00 am, 2.00 pm, and 4.00 pm.
Destination : Nuwara
Eliya
Drive : Approximately 4 ½ Hours (130km)
On completion, we will be leaving for Nuwara Eliya, En route visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, where a rare collection of tropical exotic and indigenous flora including
the famous Orchid House could be viewed. Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful town, set in the heart of hill country and situated 1890 meters above sea level. It is where the British succeeded in creating an English countryside with
charming homes inspired by Georgian to Queen Anne.
Overnight Stay : Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Day 05
Destination : Kithulgala
After breakfast you'll be leaving for Kitulgala - 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, renowned as a bird watching location.
Destination : Colombo
On completion we will be leaving
for City of Colombo. Once you are checked in at the hotel you may spend the rest of the evening at leisure or drive around the city of Colombo, where the colonial remnants creatively fuses with the modern architecture.
Overnight
Stay : Hotel in Colombo
Day 06
Destination : Airport
Now that you are at the end of your journey with us, after breakfast your chauffeur will comfortably take you
to the international airport in time for your departure flight. We hope your adventure with us was enjoyable and wish you a safe and pleasant flight home!
