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15 Day(s) | 14 Night(s) Price : $ 975.00 For 2 Pax
Transport & Guiding only

You will start the tour from air port to the central part of the country, Dambulla or Sigiriya. afternoon at leisure.
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. 
Sri Lanka’s premier hill-resort, is renowned for its cool, invigorating climate (average temperature around 16°C ) and is picturesquely located on the shores of Lake Gregory 1890 m. above sea level, in a  prime tea-growing district. Set up and develop as an English village and health resort by 19th century British colonial settlers, its older buildings (such as the post office, Holy Trinity Church, The Grand Hotel, The Hill Club, vintage hotels and houses and the Golf Club) have old English architecture, pretty flower-gardens and great nostalgic charm. The Victoria Park is at its best from January to April, when it is blazed with “English Garden” flowers. Sri Lanka’s highest mountain Piduruthalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwara Eliya also has one of the finest 18 holes Golf Course in south Asia.
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. Relax 5 days on the beach. 
Discover the historical port city Galle and its Dutch Fortress. The seaside town of Galle is down the South-West coast. you would enjoy with picturesque scenery of, catamarans along the beach, fishermen drawing fishing-nets, coconut palm toddy tapping following the coastline closely for much of the way. Today town has grown greatly and spreads into the hinterland, but the Dutch fortress is the slow-beating heart of Galle’s history. The walled city has stood since the early 16th century, through the colonial period of the Portuguese, Dutch and British and our present times is proclaimed as an Archaeological Reserve and been identified as a ‘World Heritage Site’.
Continue to Colombo, it has been a flourishing seaport for centuries when ancient seafarers traded in pearl, precious stones, elephants, peacocks, cinnamon and other spices. Today Island's commercial capital is a fascinating blend of the East and West, the past and present.
Following day departure. 
 

  • Pinnawala – Elephant Orphanage
  • Polonnaruwa – 12th  Century  Capital
  • Anuradhapura – 1st Capital City in the island founded in 500 BC.
  • Sigiriya -  Lion Rock ,1500 years old Frescoes
  • Dambulla -  Rock Cave Temple in the 1st century BC.
  • Mathale – Spice and Herbal Gardens.
  • Kandy – Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka, shopping for bargain souvenirs or gems.
  • Nuwara Eliya – Hill station, taste freshly hand-picked tea.
  • Ella - Overlooking the breathtaking views of famous “Ella Gap”, Ella Rock, Mini Adams Peek, and  Rawana Waterfall.
  • Yala – National Park for wildlife.
  • Galle – Coastal city with a fortress built by Dutch.
  • Mirissa–  Whale & Dolphin Watching by a boat or relax on the beach (05 nights).
  • Colombo – Island’s Capital City. 
     

Price : US $ 975.00 For 2 Pax

Day 01

Arrive at Colombo International Airport and transfer to Dambulla / Sigiriya. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Dambulla/ Sigiriya

Day 02

After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura which was the 1st capital city of ancient Sri Lanka. Visit the ancient city. Return to the hotel at Dambulla/ Sigiriya. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Dambulla/ Sigiriya.

Day 03

After breakfast visit Sigiriya - a 5th Cen. World Heritage Site. Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress. On completion leave for Polonnaruwa. The medieval capital of Sri Lanka in the 11th and 12th Centuries. Do a city tour of the ancient city and return to the hotel at Dambulla/ Sigiriya. Overnight stay at Dambulla/ Sigiriya.  

Day 04

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. 

Day 05

After breakfast visit Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later harmonized by the British, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya - today bundled with the most welcoming facilities located just 4 miles off Kandy - is a flourishing national asset in the Wonder of Asia. Walk into this 147 acre bliss of an experience. do a city tour in Kandy, visiting Kandy market, Bazaar, Arts & Crafts Centre, Upper Lake road, Gem museum and Lapidary. On completion return to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 06

After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya by train, Enjoy the views of rolling green fields of tea as you travel in a scenic train journey from Peradeniya to Nanu Oya. Travel up the tightly winding mountain roads to the City of Nuwara Eliya. Do a city tour in Nuwara Eliya, city that was once the holiday resort town of the British. See the old colonial style mansions and calm Lake Gregory. Send a pretty postcard from the historic post office and visit a Tea Plantation and a Factory. Check in to the hotel and afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 07

After breakfast leave for Yala via Ella. Take a little break at Ella Rest House and witness the picturesque Ella Gap and 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. It is home for almost all the animals and birds that are found in Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at Yala.

Day 08

After breakfast leave for Mirissa for beach holiday. Mirissa is one of the best places for whale and dolphin watching and surfing in Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at Mirissa. 

Day 08 - Day 13

Leisure on the beach.

Day 14

After breakfast leave for Colombo, At Galle visit the old Portuguese Fort rebuilt by the Dutch and the British. Do a city tour of Galle. Continue to Colombo and check in to the hotel and in the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15

After breakfast transfer to the Airport for Departure.

The above cost includes:
  • All transfers & sightseeing by Air-conditioned Car
  • Service of English speaking chauffeur Guide
  • Fuel, Insurance, Toll fees, Parking fees
  • Chauffeur guide's accommodation and meals
The above cost Exclusion:
  • Air line tickets
  • Hotels
  • Entrance tickets at the sites
  • Charges for any events or any other not mentioned in the Includes columns

Overnight Stay Following Locations

Dambulla or Sigiriya / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Yala / South Coast / Colombo

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