Sri Lanka round Tour ( 14 Days )



Day 01 - Airport / Negombo

Meet and assist at Colombo international airport by myself and transfer to the hotel at Negombo, which is only about half an hour's drive from the airport.

Overnight at the hotel in Negombo.



Sri Lanka Airport  Negombo beach

Day 02 - Negombo / Pinnawala Elephants / Dambulla

After Breakfast at the hotel, leave Negombo for Sigiriya.On the way we visit to Pinnawala Elephant orphanage and then proceed to dambulla.

Overnight at the hotel at Sigiriya/ Dambulla.



pinnawala elephant orphanage  Dambulla Rock Temple



Day 03- Dambulla / Anuradhapura / Dambulla : Discover the 1st capital by cycles

Today is the cycling day: we try to discover the ancient city by foot cycles (cycles will be provided)

Visit the cultural monuments of the first capital founded in the 05th century BC. Here is found the largest number of ancient monuments of a great civilization of Sinhalese. Buddhism found its first home in Sri Lanka at Anuradhapura, and it thus contains some of Sri Lankan Buddhism's most sacred sites. The Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura, planted from a cutting from the original 'bo tree' under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment, continues to draw thousands of Buddhist pilgrims from around the world. Among the well preserved ruins are pillars of the brazen palace which once had nine stories, the image of the Samadi Buddha, the twin ponds, guard stones & moonstones.

There are renovated monuments such as Ruwanveliseya dagoba built in the 2nd century BC with its famous Elephant wall and Thuparama dageba built in the 3rd century B.C.

Back to Dambulla

Overnight at the hotel Dambulla /Seegiriya.



Ruwanweliseya Stupa in Arunadhapura - Sri Lanka  Sri Maha Bodhiya is Perhaps the Oldest Living Tree in the World.

 

Day 04 - Habarana Eco Park / Sigiriya

After breakfast proceed to Habarana –minneriya Eco Park where we can see wild elephants.

After visiting the Ecopark, travel south to Sigiriya. This rock fortress was built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century A.D. and was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. In a sheltered pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes. The summit of the rock, with an area of nearly one hectare was the site of the palace, the outer wall of which was built on the very brink of the precipice. The UNESCO - sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya 5th century Water Gardens to their former glory.

Overnight stay at Dambulla.



Elephants are the main attraction in Habarana Eco Park on the way to the north.  More frescoes, different from those on the rock face, can be See Frescoes.



Day 05 - Dambulla / Kandy

Depart to Kandy in the morning en route stopping at the Dambulla cave monasteries. The Dambulla cave monasteries were born when the fleeing King Walagamba took refuge in these caves. Upon regaining the throne he built this monastery in memory of his days there. The 5 caves house 167 Buddha Statues and over 2100 square meters of Buddhist murals. We then proceed to Kandy via Matale which is generally considered the spice capital of Sri Lanka. Traveling onwards we stop at a spice garden in Matale where you can sample the many spices and be treated to an Ayurveda Massage.

Kandy was the last capital of Sri Lanka and was home to the last king of Sri Lanka Sri WickramaRajasingha. The most famous site is the Temple of the Tooth or the DaladaMaligawa.

Evening we visit Cultural show and temple of the tooth relic.

Over night stay In Kandy.



Dambulla is a part of the Cultural Triangle declared by UNESCO.   Dambulla Cave Temple Inside View.



Day 06 - Kandy

Kandy was the last capital of Sri Lanka and was home to the last king of Sri Lanka Sri WickramaRajasingha. The most famous site is the Temple of the Tooth or the DaladaMaligawa. Spend the day exploring Kandy. Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and then visit the sites in and around the city of Kandy including local markets.

Return to the hotel and spend some time relaxing.

Overnight at Kandy.



Kandy is one of the cleanest and most scenic towns in Sri Lanka.  The Kandy Perahera, also known as the festival of the Tooth Relic starts on the full moon poya day of the Buddhist month Esala.



Day 07 - Nuwara Eliya

The next day we leave Kandy and proceed towards Nuwara Eliya .The drive to Nuwara Eliya is spectacular with mist covered mountains, lush tea estates and tea plucker. En route we visit a tea factory and are guided through the process of making tea. Travel onwards to Nuwara Eliya towards afternoon. You may spend the rest of the day at leisure or walk around and explore the town on your own. Situated at an altitude of 2040m this town with its characteristic British architecture and climate is very popular with locals who want to escape the heat of Colombo, so surprise this town is known as “little England”  overnight at Nuwara Eliya

we can see:

* Tea factory

*Tea Estate

* Water Falls

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliaya.



The Tea Factory.  Nuwara Eliya Waterfalls.



Day 08 - Nuwara Eliya / Hortain plains / NuwaraEliya.

About 5am in the morning we leave for Horton plains (breakfast packs will be taken with us)

Horton Plains, the coldest and windiest location in Sri Lanka consists of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island. In view of the large number of endemic flora and fauna species, Horton Plains was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 30th July 2010. The escarpment with a depth of 900 meters called World’s End and Baker’s Falls are the highlights of the Horton Plains.

Overnight at Nuwara Eliya.



Horton Plains is a National Park and the highest plateau in the island consisting of grassland interspersed with patches of forest,.  Herd of sambar dear at Horton plains grass land in early misty morning.



Day 09 - Nuwaraeliaya / Ella : It’s TRAIN JOURNEY DAY

After breakfast we leave for Nanu oya railway station where we have to catch the train to Ella. From there we can do the nice train ride to Ella. Through the journey we can catch the most beautiful sceneries and surroundings in Sri Lanka.

Afternoon we visit to Little Adam’s peak which will give us more nice sceneries and soundings.

Overnight at Ella.



The Viceroy Steam Train Near Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya - Legendary Hill Station Of British Tea Planters. The Viceroy Steam Train Near Nuwara Eliya  After breakfast you will travel by Train Journey On arrival at Nanu Oya Railway Station, you will be transferred to a Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.



Day 10 - Ella / Yala

After breakfast we leave for Yala on the way we can see rawana waterfall.

Yala is Sri Lanka’s second largest wildlife park and has the largest population of Leopard in Sri Lanka. Yala is famed for its leopard population of 35 and considered to be one of the best places in the world to observe and photograph Leopard.

We proceed to tour of the park after lunch in jeeps what we called YALA SAFARI

Overnight at Yala.



Wetland of Yala national Park About Yala National Park. Yala National Park is the 2nd largest national park in Sri Lanka ...  Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka.



Day 11 - Beruwela / Bentota / Ahungalla

We depart to our final destination after breakfast .Traveling along the coastal road you may notice some of the devastation caused by the tsunami. You will also see how towns and villages are rebuilding and moving on with lives. Near Weligama you will see the stilt fisherman (season based). These fishermen stand patiently on stilts and fish for their daily catch. The stilts themselves are passed from father to son. Traveling onwards we arrive in Galle. Here we visit the Fort complex. This world heritage site 16th century Portuguese fort reached the height of its development in the 18th century. After visiting the fort we travel onwards to arrive at the beach resort for the next three nights.

we can see blow hole , stilt fishermen village,ambalangoda mask village.



Beruwala is the starting point of the 130 km long stretch of beach.  You will see the stilt fisherman. Fishermen stand patiently on stilts and fish for their daily catch.



Day 12 /13 - Beruwela / Bentota / Ahungalla

The beautiful resort and spa which you will spend the next few days in offers some great facilities. Relax by the pool or sample of the invigorating therapies this star class resort and spa offers. You can also visit the Marina a haven for water sports just a few minutes away.

Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a local airport (Bentota River Airport) and a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination for water sports.   Water sports and adventure at Bentota Beach.



Day 14 - Colombo / Departure

After breakfast  tour of Colombo which includes busy bazaar area, Kovils, Temples, Independence square, BMICH ETC, then according to the flight schedule transfer to the airport for the departure.



Transfer to the Airport for the Departure

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