Description
Day 1 AIRPORT / NEGOMBO / SIGIRIYA
Arrival, welcome & assistance at the airport then leave for Sigiriya en-route visit Negombo. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, with huge imposing churches down almost every street. The sea & the catamarans are the backdrop to the Negombo scenery. At P.M do.visit Sigiriya located in the north-central part of Sri Lanka it is a wonder of the world as it has great architectural value to the country. The town is famous for its Rock, Gardens and Sanctuary. Sigiriya has spectacular importance in Sri Lanka. An ancient palace complex, erected during the reign of King Kasyapa, has been declared by UNESCO a world heritage site. Return to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodation Economy: Giritale Hotel or Danawwa Resort & Spa
Day 2 POLONNARUWA /MEDIRIGIRIYA
After breakfast get ready for an excursion to Polonnaruwa, the second ancient capital city for three centuries, It is one of the most interesting places in Sri Lanka with many well preserved ruins of palaces and monasteries. You can then visit Medirigiriya in the early evening. It is optional to try Elephant back riding in the jungle Safari for 01h30 minutes but ( direct payment ). Return back to the hotel for the overnight stay .
Overnight Accommodation Economy: Giritale Hotel or Danawwa Resort & Spa
Day 3 DAMBULLA / NALANDA / MATALE / KANDY
After breakfast leave for Kandy en-route visit Dambulla. In Sri Lanka history Dambulla cave complex dates back to 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. The cave complex was well known even before the construction of the complex began as one of the largest monasteries of Srilanka. Dambulla caves have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is also known for bird watching. You can visit Nalanda Gedige the Abu Simbel of Sri Lanka. Nalanda Gedige is one of a number of remarkable archaeological sites in Sri Lanka. Then try to visit a spice garden a batik factory in Matale on the way to Kandy the center of the traditional arts. The most famous landmark of Kandy is its lake, in the center of the city. You can visit the Kandy Museum. Later in the evening view the Kandyan cultural performance & visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Return to the hotel for the overnight stay .
Overnight Accommodation Economy: Kaya Residence
Day 4 KANDY / PERADENIYA / PINNAWALA / NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya which is well known for its large variety of plants. The garden is best known for the largest collection of orchids found in Asia. After the visit to the garden you can visit the Pinnawela elephant Orphanage. The orphanage was established to feed, nurse & house young elephants abandoned by their mothers. During the drought period the young ones often fall into pits and ravines in their quest for water. At P.M. leave for Nuwaraeliya the center of the hill country and en-route visit a tea plantation and witness the manufacturing of the world famous Ceylon tea . Gregory Lake is one of the most attractive locations in Nuwaraeliya and Shanthipura (the city view point). Spend the evening walking in the cool climate. Arrive at the hotel for the overnight stay .
Overnight Accommodation Economy: Windsor Hotel
Day 5 NUWARA ELIYA / KITULGALA / COLOMBO
After Breakfast leave for Colombo through misty mountain routes. You can view waterfalls as well as landscapes with tea plantations and other vegetation . It was also once location of a famous World War II movie.
Overnight Accommodation Economy: Mirage or Grand Oriental Hotel
Day 6 COLOMBO / AIRPORT
After breakfast get ready for transfer to the airport in order to connect the flight for departure. The rooms are available until 12h00 in the afternoon.
Address
Srilanka Srilanka
Sri Lanka
Lat: 7.796867847 - Lng: 80.607002258