DAY 1 = ARRIVAL COLOMBO AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO COLOMBO

Upon arrival Colombo transfer to the beautiful coastal city Negombo.You will have a chance  to spend some time in the golden sand of beach of Negombo.

 

COLOMBO is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Neoclassical St. Mary’s Church, completed in the 1920s, features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings. Overnight stay at Sea side hotel in Negombo

DAY 2 = NEGOMBO TO SIGIRIYA : ENROUTE VISIT PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

Today transfer to Sigiriya. On your way, you will be exploring Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, also known as Millennium Elephant Foundation. Afterwards, you will head to the Sigiriya Rock known for its marvellous architecture see from outside, photostop. Evening check in Sigiriya/Dambulla hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 3 = SIGIRIYA TO KANDY TRANSFER:

After Breakfast  transfer to  Kandy. En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the largest and best-preserved cave monastery in Sri Lanka. Then, your next stop will be the wonderful Spice Garden, known for its exquisite variety of spices. Upon arrival Kandy you will also be exploring the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy and in evening enjoy a cultural dance show . Check in Kandy hotel for overnight stay.

 

 DAY 04 –KANDY SIGHTSEEING & OVERNIGHT STAY AT KANDY

Kandy (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Kandy, a mountain city in Sri Lanka, was home to the Sinhalese kings from 1592 to 1815. It is also the site of Sri Dalada Maligawa, also called the Temple of the Tooth, as a special container holds a tooth of the Buddha. Over the years, the relic came to be very important politically; the belief was that the holder of the sacred tooth was the one who would have power over the Buddhist population. The Sacred City of Kandy was appointed the status of World Heritage Site in 1988, mainly due to the Temple of the Tooth.

Places you will be visiting in Kandy.

· Temple of the sacred tooth relic

· Silk and Batik Factory

· Kandy Lake

· Kandy View Point

· Bhairwakanda Viharaya.

· Gem Museum

· Cultural Dance Show

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kandy.

 

DAY 05 – KANDY  TO NUWARA ELIYA TRANSFER

Today after breakfast you will be transfer to the picturesque hill station Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya

The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. Samuel Baker, the discoverer of Lake Albert and the explorer of the Nile in 1846, founded the city. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period such as the Queen’s Cottage, Grand Hotel, Hill club, Post office etc... Town attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria park, and boating on Lake Gregory.

Places you will be visiting in Nuwara Eliya

· Ramboda Waterfalls.

· Ramboda Hanuman Temple.

· Tea Factory visit.

· Gregory Lake.

· Victoria Park.

· Hakgala Botanical Garden.

· Seetha Amman Temple.

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

 

DAY 06 – NUWARA ELIYA TO ELLA & ELLA TO YALA

After Breakfast at the Hotel proceed to Ella.

Ella

About 250km away from Colombo is the picturesque hamlet of Ella in the Badulla district in its hill country charm. It draws attention for sites associated with legendary tale of the Ramayanaya, including the Ravana Ella, and Ravana cave. One of the highlights of visiting Ella is the Ella Gap that affords one of the most breath-taking views of the terrain after a hike up the Ella Rock. You can also plan other easy-going excursions and encounter waterfalls along the way.

Places you will be visiting in Ella

· Ravana Falls view point

· Nine Arch Bridge

· Ella Gap View Point

And then proceed to Yala National Park

Overnight Stay at Hotel in Yala

 

DAY 07 – YALA TO BENTOTA TRANSFER :

After breakfast proceed to Yala  National Park Jeep Safari--

Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a most visited national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public.

Situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Ironically, the park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles,

 

After Yala Safari continue to Galle (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

The Dutch built the fortified town of Galle in the 16th century. It sits approximately 130 km (81 miles) south of Colombo and is a town worth visiting. Thick stone ramparts, which were built to protect the goods stored there during the times of the Dutch East India Company in the 17th and 18th centuries, surround the historical buildings and churches. The entire fort has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988.

Place You will be visiting in Galle

· Galle Dutch Fort

· Galle Light House

· Galle Cricket Stadium

After visiting Galle Finally you will reached the Bentota Hotel for overnight stay.

 

 

DAY 08 – BENTOTA TO COLOMBO TRANSFER

Breakfast at the Hotel and proceed to Bentota sightseeing.

Bentota

Bentota is located 64km south of Colombo in the South-western coastal belt of Sri Lanka. Bentota is famed as the prime beach resort of the south-western and southern coastal belts of Sri Lanka. South of the city of Colombo, the city of Kalutara with its fine beach is the gateway to south western and southern bay beaches. Kalutara is the next popular beach after Bentota. The Beruwala Bay Beach that is found just before reaching Aluthgama at the Bentota Bridge and Bentota Bay Beach just over the bridge are the most popular twin beaches along the coast. The coast towards the further South too is replete with lovely topical beaches making it ideal for a perfect beach holiday with the sun and sand.

Places you will be visiting in Bentota

· Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

· Madu River Boat Safari

· Water Sports (Speed boat, Jet Ski riding, Wind surfing, Boogie boarding, Water skiing, Kite surfing etc on additional payment basis)

After finishing Bentota sighseeing you will be transferred to Colombo City hotel. Upon arrival in Colombo in the late afternoon you will check in Colombo hotel for overnight stay.

 

DAY 09 – COLOMBO LOCAL SIGHTSEEING AND TRANSFER TO COLOMBO AIRPORT

After breakfast check out Hotel and proceed for Colombo sightseeing

Colombo

Tour will begin from the Fort area of Colombo which has been named fort because of it being a fort during the times of Portuguese and Dutch. Later we will take you to Colombo National Museum to see some of the great specimens of arts crafts and archeology of Colombo. You will drive thru the commercial areas and drive past Pettah, a colorful Oriental bazaar with a mix of people, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques and temples. You have a chance to see a Hindu Temple, Buddhist Temple and you will drive along the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and also visit the Independence Square and Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall.

Places you will be visiting in Colombo

· Galle Face, Lotus Tower

· Petah Bazaar

· Town Hall, BMICH

· Independence square

· Gangaramaya Temple

Finally in the late afternoon you will reach Colombo Airport for your onward journey.

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