GREET, WELCOME AND TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL IN NEGOMBO

You will be greeted with a warm welcome to Sri Lanka by our representative, who will then assist and transfer you to your hotel in Negombo. Rest and relax after a long journey to Sri Lanka. Encounter the serenity of Sri Lanka with its first look during the time you travel to Negombo.

Negombo was once called the little Rome in Sri Lanka for its many attractions and qualities. Most prioritised of all was considered the Roman Catholic religion, that was evolved over generations and thus the lifestyle of the city. Acting as home to multicultural beings, the city gets even colorful. The golden sandy beach has served as a main attraction to many tourists from various parts of the world. The narrow streets, the warm and welcoming breeze, the sandy beach fronts and the extensive canal, the interesting history and its architecture all invites you in to enjoy this vacation like never before.

The city of Negombo was under the influence of both the Dutch and British, which led the city a major attraction from old times. Cinnamon took an upper hand attraction during the Dutch Era, which paved the way to the current spice garden. The city which was influenced by Dutch and British, did major changes, which are now considered as major attractions in the city; Dutch Canal, Dutch Fort, Dutch Architecture and Culture throughout the city.

While in Negombo, feel free to walk into the biggest sea fish market that serves nothing but freshness. As you indulge yourselves with the finest and the Island’s best sea fish dishes in Negombo, enjoy and relax, preparing for the next day of your tour.

Overnight: Hotel in Negombo

Meals included: Breakfast

VISIT PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE AND SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS

Prepare yourselves to depart after enjoying your breakfast at the hotel. Your journey will commence in the morning and reach the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala before noon. Acting as one of the main attractions in Sri Lanka, the orphanage opens to tourists at 8.00 in the morning. Visitors are given the opportunity to bottle-feed the baby elephants if desired. After their breakfast, you can play with them and pass the time and see how they are being directed to the river for their daily bath. Baby elephants play and dance in the water while some older elephants enjoy the juniors silently. Even though some tactful elephants are being chained, most of them are at relax. These elephants are handed over to the orphanage by many being lost, wounded and homeless. The breeding ground for many Asian elephants is also home to more than 100 elephants in Sri Lanka. Capture these unforgettable moments with baby jumbos which add more color to your tour.

Next, you will be taken to see the miraculous rock fortress of Sigiriya, which is also identified as the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Sigiriya, which was built by King Kashyapa for his own reason of creating an imaginary palace, hides amidst a fine forest. The tale of King Kashyapa is the most interesting of all. King, who murdered his own father in his Kingdom far away, fled to Sigiriya with guilt and converted his imagination to reality by building this palace. The palace premises comprise three interesting gardens categorised as water gardens, cave and boulder gardens and terraced gardens, all of which have undergone remarkable archaeology at the time. Other interesting attractions within the palace premises include the lion’s gate at the entrance, the giant lion’s paw in one stairway, the world-famous frescoes and the mirror wall.

Enjoy a ride on an elephant as you settle down in your hotel at Sigiriya.

Overnight: Hotel in Sigiriya

Meals included: Breakfast

VISIT DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE, SPICE GARDENS AND CITY TOUR IN KANDY

Leave Sigiriya after breakfast and ready yourselves to visit the city of Dambulla. Experience how exciting your tour gets by the day. Dambulla is one of the top heritage cities on the Island, possessing many historical values and attractions for all its visitors. You will be enjoying a tour of the Cave Temple of Dambulla which consist of five cave temples on its premises. “Cave of Lord of the God”, “Cave of Great Kings”, “Cave of Great New Temple”, “Cave of Western Temple”, and “Cave of the Second New Temple” are the five historical temples within the premises. The caves are believed to possess around 157 paintings, out of which some are Lord Buddha’s paintings, and some are Gods, Goddesses and Kings and Queens.

You will then proceed to the famous spice garden in Matale, where one can witness how the cultivation of first-hand spices like Cloves, Pepper, Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg are being cultivated. Other herbs such as Margosa, Sandalwood, Coconut and Almond are being grown as vital herbs for many herbal, Ayurvedic and traditional Sri Lankan cooking recipes. With your preference, the gem museum and arts and crafts in the city could be visited.

You will then proceed to the golden city of Sri Lanka, Kandy. Kandy, one of our Royal Kingdom, has maintained to serve royalty in all generations. The city beholds the Royal Palace, which consists of the Golden Temple of Kandy (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in its premises. The temple, which is also called the Temple of Tooth Relic, is where the tooth relic of Lord Buddha is deposited. Annually, a grand procession is held to pay tribute to these religious and cultural customs. Kandy is one of the most attractive cities in Sri Lanka. Kandy City Center, The Lake View, Arts and Crafts, Botanical Gardens, and Scenic Backdrops pave the way to an imaginary city of enthusiasm and interest.

Overnight: Hotel in Kandy

Meals included: Breakfast

TRANSFER TO NUWARA ELIYA AND VISIT PLACES OF ATTRACTION

You will then be transferred to Nuwara Eliya, where you will settle for the night and enjoy. Nuwara Eliya is nothing but a city of imagination and heartwarming. The city located in the hill country is beyond the expectations of imagination. The beautiful Nuwara Eliya possess every beauty any city could dream of. The amazing scenic views, the unbeatable waterfalls that flow right from mountain tops, the ranges of mountains shielding the city, and the beautiful lake that extends from the starting point of the city add nothing but exquisite charm to the city. A total replica of the English countryside, it lets you accommodate yourself in a luxurious hotel with every best amenity.

Visit Tea Plantations, Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Victoria Gardens and Golf Club, enjoy horse riding and a boat ride in Lake Gregory and visit many waterfalls within the proximity.

Enjoy the cool breeze at night and relax, preparing for a more entertaining tomorrow.

Overnight: Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Meals included: Breakfast

VISIT ELLA AND ITS ATTRACTIONS AND YALA NATIONAL PARK

Leave Nuwara Eliya after an energising breakfast. You will then proceed to Ella. At Ella, capture the most popular waterfall called “Ravana Ella”, around 25m high and considered the broadest fall in Sri Lanka. Spend your mornings in Ella, relax, and proceed to Yala. On the way, you can enjoy the taste of Buffalo yoghurt from Wellawaya.

Feel the thrill of just entering Yala. Behold the excitement you’ve gathered for a few minutes more. Have your binoculars and lenses ready to capture your wildlife safari in Yala. Yala National Park, which serves Sri Lanka as the second largest national park, give all the opportunity to witness wild species such as Elephant, Leopard, Spotted Deer, Slender Loris, Sloth Bear, Wild Water Buffalo and various kinds of reptiles and birds. Banyan Tree, Limonia, Neem, Vitex Pinnata and Indian blackberry are some of the most common trees and plants in the park. Reveal your enthusiasm and excitement throughout by hearing the sounds of the wild animals from a far distance.

Having had a tiresome day tour, relax at your hotel, preparing for tomorrow's surprise.

Overnight: Hotel in Yala

Meals included: Breakfast

TRANSFER TO BENTOTA AND ENJOY WATER SPORTS

Leave for Bentota after breakfast. On your way to Bentota, stop at the snake and turtle farm, where you can capture various kinds of snakes and turtles. The next stop would be at Galle, where you can visit the famous Galle Fort built by the Portuguese at the time. In 1988, the Galle Fort site was declared a world cultural heritage site and has been a major attraction in the country since then. The various shops in the fort let you own some of the best souvenirs from Sri Lanka.

Your next stop would be at Bentota, where you will meet the popular Bentota River and the Lagoon that faces the Indian Ocean. Spend your day in Bentota as relaxed as possible after a long tour. Feel relaxed at the beachfront while enjoying a fresh sea fish delight. Engage in water sports such as swimming, body surfing, diving, skiing, windsurfing, parasailing or playing beach games such as volleyball.

Your next stop would be at Bentota, where you will meet the popular Bentota River and the Lagoon that faces the Indian Ocean. Spend your day in Bentota as relaxed as possible after a long tour. Feel relaxed at the beachfront while enjoying a fresh sea fish delight. Engage in water sports such as swimming, body surfing, diving, skiing, windsurfing, parasailing or playing beach games such as volleyball.

Bentota is considered one of the major relaxing zones for tourists; thus, let your soul be filled in with contentment and happiness.

Overnight: Hotel in Bentota

Meals included: Breakfast

COLOMBO CITY TOUR, SHOPPING AND DEPARTURE

Leave Bentota after breakfast. You will then proceed back to Colombo, where you will enjoy a round of shopping in the best malls and take a city tour.

On your way to Colombo, capture your heartfelt moments and bid farewell to Sri Lanka with a heart to return.

You will be transferred to the airport as per the flight schedule.

Meals included: Breakfast