10 Day(s) |
09 Night(s) Price : $ 650.00 For 2 Pax
Transport & Guiding only
You will start the tour from Negombo, a characteristic fishing town, it's mere 8 Km from the International airport. Negombo is a gourmet's paradise with sea food in plenty. Old-world fishing crafts like outrigger canoes and catamarans still bring good catch for the village fishermen. Also Negombo's mix cultural blend enrich its beauty with colourful hindu temples, mosques, catholic churches and buddhist temples.
Culinary art of Sri Lanka reflects the traditions of various cultures. The staple food rice is always accompany with array of spicy curries. Don't forget to taste some Sri Lankan dishes on your way.
Following days you will witness the marvel of the rich cultural heritage of ancient civilization with over 2000 years of recorded history. From Huge man-made lakes (Weva) and irrigation systems built by ancient Kings, enormous Dagobas or Stupa (dorm-shaped structures) and remains of ancient buildings in the ruined cities of Anuradhpura & Polonnaruwa, to the awesome stairway to the Rock Cave Temple of Dambulla and the sensual frescoes of heavenly maidens at the rock of Sigiriya.
In the hill country lies the former royal capital of Kandy, home to the Dalada Maligawa or Sacred Temple of Tooth, which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. With its distinctive architecture, art and music, Kandy is a bastion of traditional culture.
The approach by rail or road to the spectacular hill country is through narrow passes, deep ravines, gushing streams, tea carpeted hills and terraced paddy fields. Rises from 3000ft to over 8000ft will surround you with cool climate and velvety green freshness all around. The nostalgia of the empire builders is reflected in Nuwara Eliya, the town is decorated with buildings ranging in style from Georgian to Queen Anne.
Leave for Ella, firmly entwined with the love triangle of Sitha, Rama and Rawana of the Indian epic Ramayana. Ella is strewn with reminders of Sitha's imprisonment in Sri Lanka. Every rock, stream or waterfall is named after Sitha or Rawana. Framed by the towering Ella rock and the spectacle of the wondrous Ella Gap, Ella surpasses all other places in sheer, spectacular scenic beauty in Sri Lanka.
Get close to the nature and encounter the Island's stunning array of wildlife, visit Yala National Park and there is a chance to see some of Sri Lanka's 91 mammals (16 Endemic)- elephants, leopards, sloth bear, sambhur, spotted deer, hog mouse, barking deer, wild boar, porcupine, civet cat, loris, giant squirrels and monkeys such as the macaque, purple-faced leaf monkey and gray langur. Also many birds and crocodiles.
Drive to deep south coast's small town called Mirissa to enjoy the sun ,sea, sand and surf. Also you can go for whales and dolphin watching in a boat.
Discover the historical port city Galle and its Dutch Fortress. Galle is the most important southern town with an old-world charm, its natural harbour was a famous port in days gone by.
Leave for airport for departure.
Price : US $ 650.00 For 2 Pax
Arrive at Colombo International Airport and transfer to Negombo beach resort. Afternoon do a city tour in Negombo town, fishing village and 16th Cen. Dutch Fort. Overnight stay at Negombo.
After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka in the 11th and 12th Centuries. Do a city tour of the ancient city. Overnight stay at Habarana/ Sigiriga.
After breakfast leave for Sigiriya. A 5th Cen. World Heritage Site. Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress and on completion check in to the hotel at Sigiriya. Afternoon visit to the Minneriya National Park or Kawudulla N.P.to witness elephants in large herds(Optional) or at leisure. Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
After breakfast leave for Kandy. Enroute visit the Golden Rock Cave Temple of Dambulla – a 1st Cen. B.C. World Heritage Site. Also visit a Herbal and Spice Garden at Matale. Check in to the hotel in Kandy. In the evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth of the Buddha and also witness a cultural dance show. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at Kandy.
After breakfast do a city tour in Kandy, visiting Kandy market, Bazaar, Arts & Crafts Centre, Upper Lake road, Gem museum, Lapidary and Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. On completion return to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure or visit to the Pinnawala Elephant orphanage (Optional). Overnight stay at Kandy.
After breakfast vist Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. On completion leave for Nuwara Eliya by train and check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit a Tea Plantation and a Factory and Do a city tour in Nuwara. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast leave for Ella. Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views, you could find in Sri Lanka. witness the picturesque Ella Gap, Rawana Ella Falls, Little Adam's peak and Nine arch railway bridge. Overnight stay at Ella.
After breakfast leave for Yala, enroute witness the beautiful Rawana Ella Falls. Continue to Yala and check in to the hotel. In the afternoon do a safari in the Yala National Park by a jeep. The most popular national park in Sri Lanka. Established in 1938 with a land area of approx 121000 ha. This park is situated in the Hambantota and Monaragala district. It is home for almost all the animals and birds that are found in Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at Yala.
After brakefast leave for Mirissa beach resort. Mirissa is one of the best places for whale and dolphin watching and surfing in Sri Lanka
After breakfast leave for Colombo airport for departure.
Negombo / Habarana or Sigiriya / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya/ Ella / Tissa or Yala / Mirissa
