12 Nights 13 Days
Upon Arrival welcome & assist by our representative and Transfer to Negombo (20min drive) and check into the hotel in Negombo refresh at hotel and relax at Negombo beach.
Negombo – A characteristic fishing town 6 Km from the International airport, Negombo has a fascinating and picturesque beachfront. The town has several buildings dating back to the Dutch & Portuguese Colonial days. Also client may enjoy some nice sea foods lobsters, crabs, prawns and etc.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Negombo.
After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura (04hrs drive) via Girihulla road this road one of scenic roads in Sri Lanka going through beautiful tropical villages in Sri Lanka.
Afternoon Sightseeing in Anuradhapura, the Anuradhapura Kingdom named for its capital city, was the first established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Founded by King Pandukabhaya in 377 BC, the kingdom’s authority extended throughout the country, although several independent areas emerged from time to time, which grew more numerous towards the end of the kingdom. Nonetheless, the king of Anuradhapura was seen as the supreme ruler of the country throughout the Anuradhapura period. Buddhism played a strong role in the Anuradhapura period, influencing its culture, laws, and methods of governance. Society and culture were revolutionized when the faith was introduced during the reign of Devanampiya Tissa; this cultural change was further strengthened by the arrival of the Tooth Relic of the Buddha in Sri Lanka and the patronage extended by her rulers.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Anuradhapura.
After breakfast proceed to Mihintale (20 min) 12 km east of the Anuradhapura where The Close Encounter between the Supremely Enlightened Arahath Mahinda & King Devanampiya Tissa the famous Deer Hunter took place & the Aryan Sinhalese civilization took flight to still superior civilization by gentle sway of Buddhism. It is another rock 1000 feet in height, one of the peaks of mountainous range. Though the site was called Missaka Pabbata or Chethiyagiri or Sagiri, today it is popularly known as Mihintale the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Thereafter drive to Trincomalee (02 hours) reach to beach resort in Trincomalee check in and afternoon relax at the Beach.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Trincomalee.
After breakfast leisure at Trincomalee beach in morning hours, afternoon some sightseeing in Trincomalee.
Trincomalee – situated 250 Kms from the capital Colombo, Trincomalee has natural harbor. Horatio Nelson, British admiral of the 18th Century had described Trincomalee Harbor is the finest harbor in the world. Trincomalee offer some of the best sea bathing in the country. In the northern stretch of ‘Trinco’ known as Nilaveli, shadow beach goes up to half mile into the sea. The Hot well and the Pigeon Island are the important places of tourist interest in the vicinity. There is an Old Portuguese/ Dutch fort reminiscent of the Colonial era and Koneswaram Hindu Temple.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Trincomalee
After breakfast leave for Pasikuda along the East coast (01 ½ hrs drive) check into hotel in Pasikuda, Pasikuda bay, a 2Km long wide stretch of beach – located 32 Km north of Batticaloa is well protected from the monsoon by an offshore reef. Pasikuda Bay is another wide beach 4 km long, just south of Kalkudah. The two beaches form an ideal stretch for bathing, windsurfing and water skiing. The combined area of Pasikuda and Kalkudah was declared a National Holiday resort in 1973.
Evening leisure at hotel beach in Pasikuda.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Pasikuda.
After breakfast leisure at Pasikuda beach. While enjoy the time at Pasikuda you may do some excursions to Batticaloa.
Batticaloa – 30 min drive from Pasikuda and famous its `Singing Fish’ and picturesque lagoon. On full moon nights a faint but distinct musical sound rises from the lagoon waters. This is attributed to a noise emanated by a kind of fish found in the lagoon. A Dutch Fort near the lagoon is another tourist attraction.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Pasikuda.
After breakfast Proceed to Polonnaruwa (01 hour) sightseeing in Polonnaruwa rose to fame as the new capital after decline of Anuradhapura (11th – 13th Century) Lunch at local restaurant in Polonnaruwa after lunch sightseeing in Polonnaruwa. Its period of greatness was from tenth of 12th Centuries AD. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man – made reservoirs, veritable inland seas, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra or the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbor. The monuments of this medieval city are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of the glory of Sri Lanka’s past, see the Royal Palace complex the Quadrangle with its concentration of ancient heritage and the spectacular Gal vihare complex of four massive images of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite – a highlight of ancient Sri Lanka rock carving.
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Thereafter Jeep Safari in Minneriya National Park the 8890 hectares of MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK is an ideal eco tourism location in Sri Lanka. The park consists of mixed evergreen forest and scrub areas and is home to Sri Lanka’s favorites such as sambar deer, leopards and elephants.
Evening reach to hotel in Habarana If time permit enjoy elephant ride in Habarana Elephant ride takes around the bunt of an ancient man made rainwater reservoir named Giritale wewa, even cross a part of the lake where you could get your feet wet whilst still seated on the elephant, also opportunity to observe rural Sri Lankan lifestyle.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Habarana.
After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya (15 min) climb Sigiriya rock fortress The Lion Rock Citadel, Sigiriya was the Royal Citadel of King Kasayapa who ruled in The 05thCentury A.D. Moats, Terrace Gardens, water Gardens, Fountain Garden Boulder Gardens & Stone Stairways and the beautiful ancient frescos of heavenly maidens in a pocket of the rock, on the top of rock are ruins of the palace & two intact man – made pools of water.
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Thereafter proceed to Dambulla visit cave temple in Dambulla, Dambulla is a magnificent rock temple consists of 5 caves, on a hill 340 m high, containing 150 serene statues of Buddha, numerous carvings & murals. The fascinating & memorable site was founded by King Valagambahu during the 1st century BC in gratitude for the shelter he found in the caves during an invasion by marauding Dravidians from southern India.
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Drive to Kandy (02 hours) en route visit spice Gardens in Kandy which grows spices and herbs used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication. Spices of Sri Lanka attracted the early sea-faring merchants who made the long voyages to purchase this precious merchandise.
Reach to Kandy and lunch at Local restaurant in Kandy afternoon sightseeing in Kandy visit Upper Lake drive, stopping at market square and walk around bazaars and markets visit Anglican Cathedral and Hindu Temple visit sacred Tooth relic Temple where enshrined the Buddha’s Tooth relic, this temple built for its protection and veneration within the Royal Palace The Tooth relic is encased in seven caskets one kept inside the other outermost of which has the shape of a Stupa adorned with a large number of or gold ornaments.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Kandy.
After breakfast drive to Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala (01 hrs drive). It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka wildlife department, this 24 acres large elephant orphanage is a also breeding for elephants the first elephant baby was born in 1984 and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world, Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here main attractions are here baby elephants feeding by milk bottle and taking all elephants for bathing.
Drive back to Kandy visit Peradeniya Botanical garden 01 – 02 hrs spend) were originally conceived in 1371 as the queen’s pleasure garden, later becoming the residence of a Kandyan king the 60 hector park was were converted into a botanical garden with extensive well kept lawns, pavilions an orchid house with an outstanding collection, an Octagon conservatory fernery bank of bamboo and numerous flower bed with cannas, croton and colorful bougainvilleas. Giant water lily and papyrus reeds complement unusual exotic specimen trees.
Evening some sightseeing in Kandy or relax at Hotel in Kandy.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Kandy.
After breakfast our chauffeur drop you at Kandy railway station to take observation coach or intercity express train to Nanu Oya considered most spectacular and beautiful rail routes, hugging narrow mountain passes with views of mountain ranges and waterfalls get down from Nanu oya railway station pick up from our chauffeur and drive to Nuwara Eliya.
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England” to be greeted by the fresh wintry atmosphere, the cottage type bungalows and the colonial air.
City tour in Nuwara Eliya – we drive through the town of Nuwara Eliya observing the well-maintained buildings of colonial Architecture. Busy market, Lake Gregory, golf course, race course, vegetable cultivation, tea plantations.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Bungalow or Hotel, Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast drive to Colombo (04 hrs drive) via passing through mix plantation Tea, rubber, coconut and the sky kissing beautiful mountains, plain with full of greenish, lakes and view two of the most beautiful waters falls in Sri Lanka (Devon, St.Clair waterfalls) stop at Kitulgala famous place for white water rafting you may enjoy white water rafting in Kitulgala.
Sightseeing and shopping in Colombo visit Galle Face Green, Old Parliament, BMICH conference Hall, Independence square, Gangarama Temple and bare Lake and Hindu Kovil, Bazaars & Markets. Shopping at Colombo visit Majestic city shopping complex, House of Fashion and the ODEL unlimited Dress Boutique, also visit the ceramic cooperation showroom Noritake shopping & Crest cat.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Colombo.
After breakfast leave for airport for departure transfer (01 – 01 ½ hrs drive).
