Day 01: Arrive Colombo
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Colombo the capital of Srilanka and is located on the west coast of the island. The name Colombo means ‘Port on the river Kelani’ and the name Colombo was first introduced by the Portuguese. This city is home to a majority of the Srilanka’s corporate office and entertainment venues.
Day 02: In Colombo
Morning proceed for a city sightseeing tour
Visit the Fort, Slave Island, Mount Lavinia – the famous beach, National Museum, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara – the famous Buddhist temple, Dehiwala Zoo, Wolvendaal Church – the oldest Dutch church.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Colombo - Pinnawela - Sigiriya
Morning proceed to Sigiriya via Pinnawela
Visit Pinnawela where you will visit the famous Elephant Orphanage, which 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.
Later continue proceed for Sigiriya and check-in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: In Sigiriya (Excursion to Polonnaruwa)
In morning you will climb the 5th century citadel of Sigiriya which is one of the 7 UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. Built by king Kassyapa, Sigiriya was a 70 hectare fortified city with moats ramparts and gardens. It is a must see for any visitor to Sri Lanka, as it has been often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world.
Later continue your journey of discovery to Polonnaruwa, another 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 05: Sigiriya - Kandy
The day starts with a visit to the World Heritage site at Sigiriya where we climb the 5th century A.D. Rock Fortress. The vision of a patricidal king named Kasyapa transformed an awesome monolith into a cloud swept city. The mirror wall that protects a series of exquisite murals (frescoes of celestial maidens using natural pigments) and the Lion's Paw entrance to the ruined palace on the summit are well worth the effort of the ascent. We proceed to Kandy visiting en route the Spice Gardens at Matale. Kandy was the seat of the Kandyan Kings from the 14th century A.D. and is a repository of Sinhala culture. Evening is an interesting cultural experience as we enjoy a Kandyan Cultural Dance complete with fire eating and fire walking.
The day culminates with a visit of the Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Tooth in time for the pooja (sacred offering).
Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: In Kandy
After breakfast at around 0900 hrs. commence a sightseeing tour of Kandy. Visit the Peradeniya Botanical gardens, where you can view a rare collection of tropical, exotic and indigenous flora; and the famous orchid house. Drive around the upper lake drive and view the picturesque university campus buildings of traditional Sinhalese architecture, Visit the market place and the arts & crafts centre and return to hotel. Check out from hotel at 1300 hrs.
Evening free time for shopping.
Day 07: Kandy - Nuwaraeliya
Morning after breakfast, drive to the Nuwara Eliya popularly referred as the ‘City of Light’ and also the heart of Srilanka’s tea country. The cool climate and the tea plantation welcome and attract the tourists from all over the world. It is overlooked by Mount Piduratalagala the highest mountain peak in Srilanka. On reaching Nuwara Eliya check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Horton Plains, the National park, the famous botanical gardens, the famous 18 hole golf course,
Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 08: Nuwaraeliya - Colombo
Morning after breakfast, drive to Colombo international airport to board your flight toward your onward destination. |
