Day 01: Arrive Colombo
On early morning arrival at International airport, you will be transferred to your hotel at Sigriya.

Colombo the capital of Srilanka and is located on the west coast of the island. The city is a bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new. It has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city. Colombo is an ideal location to start the Sri Lanka sojourn.nad the city is also home to a majority of the Srilanka’s corporate office and entertainment venues. 

Sigiriya - Home to the 5th century ‘Fortress in the Sky’ which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island.  It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress.  Within its triple-moated defence, the huge rock rises to a sheer height of almost 500 feet. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways, the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survives in the form of frescoes of life-sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colours.

Dambulla - Dambulla is famous for the five cave temples on a rock.  The first three caves are better, older and larger than the other two.  Some caves date back to the 1st century BC. All the five cave walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues. Statues of gods and kings are also found here.
Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Excursion to Polonnaruwa
In the morning you will proceed for Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO world heritage site and the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Here one finds awe inspiring ruins of temples and palaces as well as the spectacular reservoir the Parakrama Samuda (The sea of Parakrama) and the Gal Vihara (Buddha statues carved out of sheer rock) to discover.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay. 

Day 03: Visit Dambulla Cave Temples
Thereafter leave for Kandy, having lunch at a restaurant and visiting a spice garden at Matale en-route.

Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic and also witness a cultural dance performance in the evening.

Spice Gardens at Matale - See the luscious cinnamons, cardamoms, pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. Afterwards visit a Batik factory where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints and also purchase a wide variety of Batik items.
Kandy - The hill capital; venue of the annual Esala Perahera (Local festival at Kandy); the last stronghold of the Sinhala kings, was finally ceded to the British in 1815.

Surrounded by hills, the Mahaweli River and the virgin forest, it is the center of Buddhism, arts, crafts and culture in Sri Lanka. Kandy is an example of Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temples, shrines and monasteries keep Buddhist traditions alive. To Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the world, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the ‘Dalada Maligawa’ - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. One would always return a second time to this beautiful city.

Day 04:  Visit Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya – Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the kings of Kandy, 147 acres in extent, it has more than 4,000 species of rare and endemic trees and plants as well as flora from the tropical world. This is a haven not only for scientists but to every nature lover too. The Spice Garden and Orchid House within the Gardens are popular with tourists.

Day 05: leave for Pinnawela to visit the elephant Orphanage
Thereafter proceed to Mount Lavinia.

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Off Colombo-Kandy road is Pinnawela, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house abandoned and wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now, including baby elephants brought from various parts of the Island as well as those born as a result of the captive breeding programme.

The best times to visit is the feeding time and bathing time - when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Pinnawela is the only one of its kind in the world. It’s a conservation project for orphaned and injured elephants, where you will be able to see the little jumbos being fed and bathed in the nearby river.

Mount Lavinia – A peaceful yet lively beach resort just 12 kilometres south of Colombo with a maze of narrow lanes, small beachside restaurants and wayside boutiques. This township will also appeal to an adventurous spirit.
Stay Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Depart Colombo
In time you will be transferred to airport to connect flight for onward journey.