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DAY 1

Once the guest arrived, you will be travelling to Anuradhapura, and you can visit Negombo (depends on the time of arrival) in case if the ETA before 0900H. If not you will be taken to Anuradhapura as planned. Hence jet lagging we will not disturb you for any activities or attractions during the way except for having a snack or a drink. The journey takes roughly five hours considering the usual road traffic. This can be carried due to any unexpected situations. Night stay in Anuradhapura.

DAY 2

Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilisation. It was the third capital of the kingdom of Rajarata, following the domains of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.

The city, now a World Heritage site, was the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. The town lies 205 km (127 mi) north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu River. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.

It is believed that from the fourth century BCE until the beginning of the 11th century CE it was the capital of the Sinhalese. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centres of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over 16 square miles. Within the day you will have a full tour of the ancient city premise.

Night stay in Anuradhapura.

DAY 3

Once done with the morning breakfast, you will start your journey towards Trincomalee. Trincomalee is a port city on the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline. The journey takes averagely two hours from Anuradhapura. Once reached and checked in, you can have town storming session along with a visit to Fedrick s fort in the evening. Night stay in Trincomalee.

DAY 4

You can kick start the day by visiting pigeon island for snorkelling session and a breathtaking swim in one of the fascinating beach. Hence the premise is under the surveillance of Sri Lankan naval force you have to obey the rules and restrictions.after the. Lunch hop into Koneswaram temple. End the day like a boss at Nilaveli beach. Night stay in Trincomalee.

DAY 5

In the morning you will be taken to Pasikudah. Since the end of the civil war in 2009 and the completion of tsunami rehabilitation projects, Pasikudah has become a popular tourist destination amongst locals and foreigners alike. Pasikudah is known to have one of the most extended stretches of shallow reef coastline in the world. People walk kilometres into the sea because the water is only a few inches deep and the current is relatively weak compared to the rest of Sri Lanka's coasts. Night stay in Pasikuda.

DAY 6

After a good swim session in the morning, you will be taken toward Pottuwil. Also known as Arugam Bay. Lovely Arugam Bay, a moon-shaped curl of soft sand, is home to a famed point break that many regards as the best surf spot in the country. It's a tiny place, with a population of a few hundred, and everything is dotted along a single road which parallels the coast. So in other words, the epitome of the laid-back beach scene that first drew surfers and sun-seekers to Sri Lanka. Once you reach and checked in you can either visit Muhudu Haha Viharaya which is an ancient Buddhist temple with the calming surrounding or Elephant Rock for a breathtaking view.never go alone or step into the waters. Just because there will be elephants pass by and the crocodiles in the seas are active. Night stay in Arugambay.

DAY 7

You will be opening your eyes on one of the best beaches in the whole world. It's Ideal for surfing. After the surfing checks out from the hotel for lunch. After the lunch you can visit Kudumbigala for trecking. Its forty-five-minute walk in the woods. Also, it is not an easy task to reach the top of the monastery but it still worth to give a try. After the trek you will be heading towards Ella. Night stay in Ella.

DAY 8

Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level.The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a colder climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka. There is mind blowing experience such as Ella rock climbing and Little Adams peak with are must try in Ella. Night stay in Ella.

DAY 9

In the morning after breakfast, you will be heading towards Nuwara Eliya through a road which located trough tea plantation sites. During the journey you will be able to Visit a tea factory for a sightseeing session. This will be a slow journey just because of the curvy roads. You can spend the rest of the day in a town storm in the city along with a course riding session in royal turf club and a boat ride in Gregorius lake. Night stay in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 10

Things to do in Nuwara Eliya.

  • Horton Plains, bakers falls and worlds end - The visitor has to leave before 0400H to have the best experience. It will be a trekking path (15km) in a national park.
  • Piduruthalagala mountain - This is known as the peak of Sri Lanka.while visit you have to obey the security protocols as the premise is under the military surveillance.
  • Moon plains - A farming area which has breathtaking view point.you have to obtain a ticket as well as 4x4 for the ride.
  • Strawberry farms and Ambewela farm hows.
Night stay in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 11

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Thissamaharamaya. This will be a long journey which takes averagely six hours with attractive excursions such as,

  • Ella
  • Rawana Falls &
  • A green forest shade throughout the way
Night stay in Thissamaharamaya.

DAY 12

It used to be the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century B.C. Only a few buildings from that period can still be seen today. The presence of ordinary early Tamils in Tissamaharama was confirmed following archaeological excavations in 2010. The Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription, a fragment of black and red ware flat dish inscribed in Tamil in the Tamil Brahmi script was excavated at the earliest layer in the southern town.

Attractions

  • Yala National Park
  • Katharagama Temple
  • Kirinda beach
  • Tissa lake safari
Night stay in Thissamaharamaya.

DAY 13

Leave to Galle in the morning as usual after breakfast. They won't be much to see around. But the driveway will be alongside the beach.you can spend some quality time along the way. Once checked in to the hotel you can visit the Galle Fort for night market spree. Night stay in Galle.

DAY 14

The morning will be the ideal time to have a good sunbath on Unawatuna beach. Once done with the beach storming you can head toward to Wadduwa.on the way you can hop on to the below mentioned thrill-filled activities.

  • River safari in Madu river
  • Turtle hatcheries
  • Water sports in Bentota
  • Moonstone Mines (Only in Sri Lanka)
Night stay in Galle.

DAY 15

After breakfast, you will be reaching Colombo via Colombo mature expressway for a city tour. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders were sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Finally a shopping tour before we leave towards the katunayake international airport.

14 Nights / 15 Days

BIA - Anuradhapura - Trincomalee - Pasikuda - Arugambay - Ella -Nuwara Eliya - Thissamaharamaya - Galle - Colombo

IMPORTANT

  • Allocated distance - 1700KM
  • Please refrain from misconduct the rules and laws.
  • Always keep in touch with your chauffeur or the guide.
  • All the entry tickets are not included in the package.
  • Hotel stay will be on bed and breakfast basis.
  • Exceeding milage has to beared by the traveller.
  • All the entry tickets will not be included in the package.

WILD & HERITAGE

DAY 1

Picked up from the airport and straight drive towards Habarana. Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. The location has some mid-range and up hotels aimed at package tourists and is a departure point for other nearby places of more significant interest.

DAY 2 (Full Day Tour in Habarana)

Special attractions and activities.

  • Sigiriya Lion rock
  • Pidurangala temple (A tracking and climbing experience)
  • Elephant Safari
  • Village Tour
  • Wild Safari

DAY 3

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Kandy via Dambulla. The guest can visit the Dambulla golden temple. Dambulla cave temple is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site located 148 kilometres east of Colombo and 72 kilometres north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Also, you can pay a visit to a spice garden where they grow great Sri Lankan spices.

Night stay in Kandy.

DAY 4 (Full Day Tour in Kandy )

This tour concludes the visit to the royal botanical garden and the world renown elephant orphanage in pinnawala. On the way back the guest can pay a visit to a spice garden to experience a genuinely natural scenic homegrown spices. After a break for lunch, you can visit a gem museum and famous Sri Lankan wood carving workshop followed by a Sri Lankan cultural dancing show in the evening.

DAY 5

After breakfast, you will be travelling toward Nuwara Eliya (also known as little England). The path is located among tea plantation sites. On your way, you can experience the world famous Srilankan tea. Even greenish scenery. Usually, the trip takes 120-180 minutes depending on the traffic conditions.you can spend the rest of the day in a town storm in the city along with a course riding session in royal turf club and a boat ride in Gregorius lake. Night stay in Nueara Eliya.

DAY 6

Things to do in Nuwara Eliya.

  • Horton Plains, bakers falls and worlds end - The visitor has to leave before 0400H to have the best experience. It will be a trekking path (15km) in a national park.
  • Piduruthalagala mountain - This is known as the peak of Sri Lanka.while visit you have to obey the security protocols as the premise is under the military surveillance.
  • Moon plains - A farming area which has breathtaking view point. You have to obtain a ticket as well as 4x4 for the ride.
  • Strawberry farms and Ambewela farm house.

DAY 7

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Thissamaharamaya. This will be a long journey which takes averagely six hours with attractive excursions such as,

  • Ella
  • Rawana Falls &
  • A green forest shade throughout the way
Night stay in Thissamaharamaya.

DAY 8

It used to be the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century B.C. Only a few buildings from that period can still be seen today. The presence of ordinary early Tamils in Tissamaharama was confirmed following archaeological excavations in 2010. The Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription, a fragment of black and red ware flat dish inscribed in Tamil in the Tamil Brahmi script was excavated at the earliest layer in the southern town.

Attractions

  • Yala National Park
  • Katharagama Temple
  • Kirinda beach
  • Tissa lake safari
Night stay in Thissamaharamaya.

DAY 9

Leave to Galle in the morning as usual after breakfast. They won't be much to see around. But the driveway will be alongside the beach.you can spend some quality time along the way. Once checked in to the hotel you can visit the Galle Fort for night market spree. Night stay in Galle.

DAY 10

The morning will be the ideal time to have a good sunbath on Unawatuna beach. Once done with the beach storming you can head toward to Wadduwa.on the way you can hop on to the belowmentioned thrill-filled activities.

  • River safari in Madu river
  • Turtle hatcheries
  • Water Sports in Bentota
  • Moonstone Mines (Only in Sri Lanka)
Night stay in Wadduwa.

DAY 11

After breakfast, you will be reaching Colombo via Colombo mature expressway for a city tour. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders were sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Finally a shopping tour before we leave towards the katunayake international airport.

10 Nights / 11 Days

BIA - Habarana - Kandy - Nuwaraeliya - Thissamaharamaya - Galle - Wadduwa - Colombo - BIA

IMPORTANT

  • Allocated distance - 1400KM
  • Please refrain from misconduct the rules and laws.
  • Always keep in touch with your chauffeur or the guide.
  • All the entry tickets are not included in the package.
  • Hotel stay will be on bed and breakfast basis.
  • Exceeding milage has to beared by the traveller.
  • All the entry tickets will not be included in the package.

HILLS & SANDS

DAY 1

Piked up from the airport and straight drive towards Kandy. Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.

DAY 2

This tour concludes the visit to royal botanical garden and the world renown elephant orphanage in pinnawala. On the way back the guest can pay a visit to a spice garden to experience a truly natural scenic homegrown spices. After a break for the lunch you can visit a gem museum and famous Sri Lankan wood carving workshop followed by a Sri Lankan cultural dancing show in the evening.

DAY 3

After the breakfast you will be traveling toward nuwara eliya (also known as little England). The path is located among tea plantation sites. On your way you can experience the world famous Srilankan tea. Also a greenish scenery. Usually the trip takes 120-180 minutes depending on the traffic conditions. You can spend the rest of the day in a town storm in the city along with a course riding session in royal turf club and a boat ride in gregory lake. Night stay in Nuwaraeliya.

DAY 4

Things to do in Nuwara Eliya.

  • Horton Plains, Bakers Falls and Worlds End - Visitor has to leave before 0400H to have the best experience. It will be a trekking path (15km) in a national reseviour.
  • Piduruthalagala Mountain - This is known as the peak of Sri Lanka. While visit you have to obey the security protocols as the premise is under the military surveillance.
  • Moon Plains - A farming area which has breathtaking view point. You have to obtain a ticket as well as 4x4 for the ride.
  • Strawberry Farms and Ambewela Farm House.

DAY 5

After the breakfast you will be heading towards bentota. this will be a long journey which take averagely six hours with attractive excursions such as,

  • James Taylor Bungalow
  • White Water Rafting
  • Water Fall Sightseeing
Night stay in Bentota.

DAY 6

Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate and gardens of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Northeast is his brother Bevis's Brief Garden.

Special Excursions

  • Turtle Hatcheries
  • Water Sports
  • Madu River Safari
  • Virgine Tea Plantation
Night stay in Bentota.

DAY 7

After the breakfast you will be reaching Colombo for a city tour. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Finally a shopping tour before we leave towards the katunayake international airport.

06 Nights / 07 Days

BIA - Kandy - Nuwaraeliya - Bentota - Colombo - BIA

IMPORTANT

  • Allocated distance - 700KM
  • Please refrain from misconduct the rules and laws.
  • Always keep in touch with your chauffeur or the guide.
  • All the entry tickets are not included in the package.
  • Hotel stay will be on bed and breakfast basis.
  • Exceeding milage has to beared by the traveller.
  • All the entry tickets will not be included in the package.

CULTURE & HERITAGE

DAY 1

Once the guest arrived, you will be travelling to Anuradhapura, and you can visit Negombo (depends on the time of arrival) in case if the ETA before 0900H. If not you will be taken to Anuradhapura as planned. Hence jet lagging, we will not disturb you for any activities or attractions during the way except for having a snack or a drink. The journey takes roughly five hours considering the regular road traffic. The time frame can be extended due to any unexpected situations. Night stay in Anuradhapura.

DAY 2 & 3

Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilisation. It was the third capital of the kingdom of Rajarata, following the domains of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.

The city, now a World Heritage site, was the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. The town lies 205 km (127 mi) north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu River. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.

It is believed that from the fourth century BCE until the beginning of the 11th century CE it was the capital of the Sinhalese. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centres of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over 16 square miles. Within the day you will have a full tour of the ancient city premise. Night stay in Anuradhapura.

DAY 4

Once done with the morning breakfast, you will start your journey towards Trincomalee. Trincomalee is a port city on the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline. The journey takes averagely two hours from Anuradhapura.once reached and checked in, you can have town storming session along with a visit to Fedrick s fort in the evening. Night stay in Trincomalee.

DAY 5

You can kick start the day by visiting pigeon island for snorkelling session and a breathtaking swim in one of the fascinating beach. Hence the premise is under the surveillance of Sri Lankan naval force you have to obey the rules and restrictions.after the lunch hops into Koneswaram temple. End the day like a boss at Nilaveli beach. Night stay in Trincomalee.

DAY 6 & 7

In the morning you will be taken to Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa was established by the Cholas as a capital city under the name Jananathapuram in the 10th century. Under this period flourished Hinduism. Raja Raja Chola I built Vanavan Mahadevisvaram, a Shiva temple at Polonnaruwa named after his queen, which presently is known as Siva Devale. The temple among other contained Ganesa and Parvati statues of bronze. Sri Lanka was under this period ruled under Rajendra Chola I directly as a Chola province. However, following the year 1070 AD ended the Chola rule in the island, and Vijayabahu I captured Polonnaruwa.

DAY 8

After a good swim session in the morning, you will be taken toward Lion rock also known as Sigiriya. The legendary rock fortress of king Kashyap. Also, you can visit and track pidurangala temple and the foundation as well. Night stay will be in Dambulla.

DAY 9

Dambulla cave temple is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and sculptures are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four figures of god and goddess. The latter 4 include two statues of Hindu gods, Vishnu and Ganesh. The murals cover an area of 2,100 m2. Depictions in the walls of the caves include Buddha's temptation by demon Mara and Buddha's first sermon. Night stay in Dambulla.

DAY 10 & 11

After breakfast, you will be travelling towered Kandy. The hill capital of Sri Lanka.on your way you will be able to sightsee the spice gardens which are filled by natural Sri Lankan authentic spices. Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The town lies amid hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.

DAY 12

In the morning after breakfast, you will be heading towards Mahiyanganaya. This will be a slow journey just because of the curvy roads. Mahiyanganaya is a town situated close to the Mahaweli River in Badulla District, Uva Province of Sri Lanka. It is said that Gautama Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya on the full moon Poya day of January to settle a dispute arose between Yakkas and Nagas (two tribes then inhabited this area) and this was his first ever visit Sri Lanka. Then the Buddha preached Dhamma to Sumana Saman, a leader in this area, to whom the Buddha gave a handful of his hair relic so that people could worship. After that Sumana Saman (now the god Sumana Saman) built a golden chethiya in which the sacred hair relic was deposited. Later on, about seven chethiyas were constructed over the original golden chethiya from time to time, the last one being built by the King Dutugemunu. As such, this historic town is a very sacred place for Buddhists. The majority of the people in this area are engaged in paddy cultivation is the main economic activity. Night stay in Mahiyanganaya.

DAY 13

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Thissamaharamaya. This will be a long journey which takes averagely six hours with attractive excursions such as,

  • Ella
  • Rawana Falls &
  • A green forest shade throughout the way
Night stay in Thissamaharamaya.

DAY 14

It used to be the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom of Ruhuna as early as the 3rd century B.C. Only a few buildings from that period can still be seen today. The presence of ordinary early Tamils in Tissamaharama was confirmed following archaeological excavations in 2010. The Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription, a fragment of black and red ware flat dish inscribed in Tamil in the Tamil Brahmi script was excavated at the earliest layer in the southern town.

Attractions

  • Yala National Park
  • Katharagama Temple
  • Kirinda beach
  • This lake safari
Night stay in Thissamaharamaya.

DAY 15

Leave to Galle in the morning as usual after breakfast. They won't be much to see around. But the driveway will be alongside the beach.you can spend some quality time along the way. Once checked in to the hotel you can visit the Galle Fort for night market spree. Night stay in Galle.

DAY 16

The morning will be the ideal time to have a good sunbath on Unawatuna beach. Once done with the beach storming you can head toward to Wadduwa.on the way you can hop on to the belowmentioned thrill-filled activities.

  • River safari in Madu river
  • Turtle hatcheries
  • Water sports in Bentota
  • Moonstone Mines (Only in Sri Lanka)
Night stay in Galle.

DAY 17

After breakfast, you will be reaching Colombo via Colombo mature expressway for a city tour. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders were sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Finally a shopping tour before we leave towards the katunayake international airports.

16 Nights / 17 Days

BIA - Anuradhapura - Trincomalee - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Kandy - Mahiyanganaya - Thissamaharamaya - Galle - Colombo

IMPORTANT

  • Allocated distance - 1700KM
  • Please refrain from misconduct the rules and laws.
  • Always keep in touch with your chauffeur or the guide.
  • All the entry tickets are not included in the package.
  • Hotel stay will be on bed and breakfast basis.
  • Exceeding milage has to beared by the traveller.
  • All the entry tickets will not be included in the package.
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