Detailed Itinerary
DAY 01: AIRPORT / NEGOMBO
Arrive at the airport and be met by our representative and transferred to Hotel in Negombo.

p.m. Visit Fishing Village
NEGOMBO
The fishing village of Negombo has turned out to be a very popular Tourist Beach Resort, for its Golden Sun kissed Beach that’s fringed with Palm Groves. The amazing fact is that the development of the tourist industry has had no influence to change the originality of the quiet fishing village or the Life style of the inhabitants.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Negombo.

DAY 02 : NEGOMBO / DAMBULLA.
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Dambulla.

ELEPHANT ORPHANGE
Pinnawala, Visit the Elephant Orphanage, the foster – home of elephants of different age and size feeding, bathing, playing together and even mating. These have been found injured or left abandoned in the wilderness. There are even little baby calves born in captivity.

Over night stay at Culture Club Hotel - Dambulla.

DAY 03 : DAMBULLA / SIGIRIYA / POLLONNARUWA / DAMBULLA
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Pollonnaruwa.
En route climb the Lion Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
SIGIRIYA ROCK
It was the 5th century A.D when the craving for power and wealth didn’t stop prince Kasyapa from cruelly killing his father in order to ascend the throne. When his half brother sought vengeance against him king Kasyapa found the rock of Sigiriya an ideal place to build his stronghold. Having fortified and decorated the well-selected site for both security and pleasure the king Kasyapa ruled for a period of 19 years until his half brother return from India with an Army of mercenaries. The King marched forth leading his Army to meet his half brother in battle but was deserted by his Army who misunderstood the king for retreating when he was only making a detour to avoid a swamp. The brave king continued single and on meeting his half brother face to race said “ I will not die by your sword” Then he drew his own sword and ended his life by driving it through his throat.

The ramparts, motes, the incredible water garden with many pools and primitive fountains. The boulder garden well terraced and laid, the world famous Frescos of Sigiriya ladies, the mirror wall and graffiti, the gigantic lion paws havened on granite and the ruins of the place and kings bath which are still preserved in s reasonably good condition have made Sigiriya one of Sri Lanka most famous and popular sites not only for tourists but also to the Sri Lankan.

Proceed to Pollonnaruwa.
POLONNARUWA
After the taking over of the Island by the Cholas of India who were growing in power and building an empire for them selves, it was decided by them to make Polonnaruwa the capital city. In the year 1055AD a brave and determined Sinhala king from the southern part of the Island overpowered the invaders and took over the capital that later fell into the hands of Magha a notorious prince from Kalinga of India who was more intent on looting than ruling. Today the ancient ruined city of Polonnaruwa, a site that is so popular and much visited, contains ruins of the both Sinhala (Sri Lankan) and Indian culture.

Over night stay at Culture Club Hotel - Dambulla.

DAY 04 : DAMBULLA / KANDY
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Kandy. En route visit the Cave Temples of Dambulla,

CAVE TEMPLE DAMBULLA
The cave temple of Dambulla was the hideout of King Valagamba of the 01st Century B.C who fled from Anuradhapura (The capital city) due to an invasion from South India. On recapturing the city and regaining his throne after fourteen years of hiding, the king converted the caves that offered him refuge into temples and gifted them to the Buddhist monks.

King Nissankamalla of the Polonnaruwa period made his contribution to the site by gilding many of the statues after which it was called “Rangiri Dambulu Viharaya”, which means the golden rock temple of Dambulla.
The kings of the Kandyan period also made their part of contribution by adding more statues of the Buddha and murals depicting highlights of the Buddha’s life.
Visit the Rock cave temple of Dambulla and experience the feeling of a place where Time has stood still…

Next
SPICE GARDEN
Visit a spice garden at matale where spices and herbs used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication are grown Spices of Sri Lanka attracted the early sea faring merchants who made the long voyages to purchase this precious merchandise.
P.m. at leisure

Overnight Stay at Tree of Life Hotel - Kandy.

DAY 05 : KANDY / BOTANICAL GARDEN
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Peradeniya.

Next Visit Botanical Garden.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
En-route visit the Botanical Garden Peradeniya. Which was a pleasure garden of a Kandyan King of the 16th Century and later made in to a Botanical Garden during the British regime. This gardens; one of the best in Asia is a place of beauty and site for bird watchers.

p.m. Visit art and craft centre and Gem Bureau where you will be shown a documentary film on how Sri Lankan Gem mining is traditionally done.

Sight seeing of kandy including Upper Lake Drive and visit to Art and Craft Centres.

TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELIC.
Next Visit the Temple of the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. This temple, the most important one for The Sri Lankan Buddhists was built in the 16th Century A.D. solely for the purpose of housing the tooth relic.

Enjoy a typical Sri Lankan Cultural Show of Drumming Dancing music and fire walking.

Overnight Stay at Tree of Life Hotel - Kandy.

DAY 06 : KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Nuwara Eliya.

NUWARA ELIYA
The Hill country of Sri Lanka is a sight to behold. After the heat of the low lands of Sri Lanka, the diversity of temperature and scenery of the high lands is incredible.
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela, are three popular hill stations of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya being the highest, situated over 6000 feet above sea level is also called “Little England”. As this is where the British built themselves a home away from home.
The winding road that leads to the hill country through tea plantations that carpet the hills to extents beyond sight, the water falls that meander cascading down the hills, the misty valleys and scenery are certainly awe inspiring.
One who drives up to Nuwara Eliya from Colombo [a four hour drive] will find it impossible to accept it to be a part of the same country.

TEA FACTORY
Visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory enroute. Sri Lanka being famous for its “Ceylon Tea” has added cheers to many the world over for more than a century.
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya to be greeted by the fresh wintry atmosphere, the cottage type bungalows and the colonial air. (Nuwara Eliya is also known as “Little England”)
NUWARA ELIYA CITY TOUR
Drive through the little town of Nuwara Eliya observing the well-maintained buildings of colonial Architecture. Visit the busy market where the tea plantation workers rush in and out with their day’s provisions. Visit the lake Gregory built for generating power during the British Colonial age but now a feature that adds beauty to the city.

Overnight stay at Grand Hotel - Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 07 : NUWARA ELIYA /YALA
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Yala.

En route stop at Ella Grand Motel to enjoy the view of the famous ella gap, Also view the beauty of the Ravana Falls as you descend to the low lands.
Next visit Buduruwagala.
BUDURUWAGALA.
The rock carvings of Buduruwagala are believed to be over a Thousand years old. There are seven figurers carved in high relief on a Rock that rises beyond the stream and the tallest one is of the Buddha, which is 51 feet tall.

P.m. at leisure

Overnight stay at Yala Village Hotel - Yala.

DAY 08 : YALA
Breakfast at Hotel.

p.m. Safari in National Park
YALA NATIONAL PARK
visit Ruhunu National Park at Yala. This will include a Safari tour by jeep with a jungle tracker, where you can see animals in the Jungle; including elephants, Bears, Wild boar, Dear, Buffalo, Monkeys and many other animals if you are lucky, leopards too. You also could see different types of birds. It’s a small experience for bird watch lovers.

Overnight stay at Yala Village Hotel - Yala.

DAY 09 : YALA / GALLE / BENTOTA
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Bentota.

Visit Dutch Fortress.
CITY OF GALLE
Galle an ancient city, is today a modern and buzzing town. It was the most important seaport way back in history, where the sea faring merchants arrived to trade and barter. This is also where the Portuguese first set foot in the year 1505 and built a fortress, which was later captured and fortified by the Dutch. The fortress is one of the best preserved in the island. A visit to the fortress and to watch the sunset from the rampart is an experience unforgettable.
The oldest Protestant church in the country called the ‘Groote Kirk’ built by the Dutch is located within the Fort. It is situated next to the New Oriental Hotel also built by them as the Governor’s Residence in 1684.

Next River Safari in Madhu Ganga
BOAT SAFARI
The Boat Safari on the River Madhu is something that words would not justify.
The primitive Life Style of the inhabitant of the islands of the Madhu River is only a boat ride away. The boat ride that takes you through the thick mangroves, The bird life around, the primitive style of Fishing and prawn trapping still practiced by the inhabitants of the islands will reveal to you another facet of splendid Sri Lanka.

Next visit Turtle Hatchery.
TURTLE HATCHERY
Projects have been launched to conserve the population of turtles that are reaching extinction and such projects are found along the southern coast of Sri Lanka where turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The turtle digs a hole on the Beach, Lays hers eggs and covers it with sand where it is supposed to, incubate by the heat of the sun. What often happens is, the eggs are dug out by fisherman and sold to people who consume them.

But now the eggs are bought up by the conservation projects and are hatched the Natural way in enclosed areas where the Birds don’t have a chance of picking them up and the babies are let in to the sea after two days at night time which offers them a better chance of survival.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel Ceysands –Bentota.

DAY 10: BENTOTA
Breakfast at Hotel.

BEACH STAY
At leisure – Beach Stay with many choices of spending your time. Leisurely strolling on the Golden Beaches enthralled in the magical atmosphere.
Lazing on a Sun deck reading a book of you choice, and sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pineapple, Mango, Banana. Water skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and much more….

Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel Ceysands –Bentota.

DAY 11 – 16: BENTOTA

Beach stay with Bed, Breakfast and Dinner Basis.

DAY 17: / BENTOTA / COLOMBO
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Colombo.
P.m. City Tour and Shopping

CITY TOUR
The City Tour will include places of Tourist interest such as Old parliament, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Buddhist Hindu Temple and Town Hall.

SHOPPING
Shopping at Odel, House of Fashion, Bare foot etc.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Galle Face Hotel – Colombo.

DAY 18: COLOMBO / AIRPORT
Breakfast at Hotel.

Leave for Airport for Departure.

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Price Includes
· Accommodation as stated above and 01 Double Room on Bed and Breakfast basis.
· Beach Stay and Last Day Colombo on Half Board Basis. (Bed Breakfast and Dinner Basis.
· Transport exclusively for the party concerned by air-conditioned car with English / Italian Speaking chauffeur.
· Meeting arrangements at the airport on arrival and departure.
· The above are nett and include all government taxes.

Price does not include
Ø Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
Ø Air Port Taxes.
· Open 4 x 4 Jeep for jungle safari. - 18 USD PER PAX (approximately)
· Entrance fees to the following sites.
· Pollonnaruwa – 20 USD PER PAX
· Sigiriya - 20 USD PER PAX
· Dambulla - 06 USD PER PAX
· Kandy 12 USD PER PAX (Temple of tooth relic of Buddha, Cultural Show, Botanical Garden, Elephant Orphanage)
· Yala National Park – 20 USD PER PAX
· Turtle Hatchery - 02 USD PER PAX
· Madhu River Boat Safari - 10 USD PER PAX

(Entrance Fees are Subject to Change Without Prior Notice)
Ø Video and Camera Permits.
Ø Lunch and Dinner through out the tour. (Till Beach Stay)
Ø Any other services not specified above.

IMPORTANT
The official Check in time at all hotels will be 1200hrs.
The official Check Out time at all hotels will be 1100hrs.