Grand Tour of Sri Lanka

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya and climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Sigiriya – is a “World Heritage Site” and 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 Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colors. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed. (Entrance fees not included)

On completion proceed to Polonnaruwa.

After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa. Visit Royal Pavilion, Watadagaya (circular stupa),  Uththararamaya (Galvehare)  where the reclining Buddha statue, Lankathilanka - the oldest buddhist temple etc.

Polonnaruwa – is another “World Heritage Site” was the Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th - 13th Centuries, contains some splendid and spectacular statues. Lankatilake, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest Image Houses and Tivanka has the best examples of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. Rankoth Vehera and Kirivehera are well preserved large stupas, and Gal Vihare - a rock shrine, has four Buddha statues, two seated, one standing and one reclining and Parakrama Bahu statue are examples of Sinhalese stone carver. The Vata-da-ge is a unique creation of the Sri Lankan artists. The Royal Palace, Audience Hall and other buildings in the inner city were enclosed by another tall wall. (Entrance fees not included)

Back to hotel.

Overnight stay in Dambulla/ Sigiriya/ Polonnaruwa/Habarana.

Included Meals: Breakfast Only.

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast proceed to Hiriwadunna for experience authentic Sri Lanka life style.

Village Ride & Village Lunch (Entrance Direct by AGENT), - Explore the Village of Habarana by Bullock cart Ride, then get on to a Canoe, A nature trail through an isolated tank getting on to a traditional canoe of a villager passing through the lake full of water Lillie, Lotus flowers and very rare water birds and getting into his plantation called a CHENA . Also you can enjoy Truly Sri Lankan Village meal at his simple village house.

Village Tour with Lunch - (Bullock Ride / Boat Trip / Village House activities / Village Lunch / Tuk Tuk safari)

In the evening enjoy an exciting Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park.

Minneriya National Park – is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. (Entrance fees not included)

Back to Hotel.

Overnight stay in Dambulla/ Sigiriya/ Polonnaruwa/Habarana.

Included Meals: Breakfast + Lunch Only

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast check out and commence the journey to Kandy, en route visit a Matale Spice Garden.

Spice Gardens - at Matale – You will see many spice gardens at Matale and in Mawanella on the Colombo-Kandy road where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other spice trees, plants and creepers are planted for visitors to see them. Spice products are also available for those who would like to buy them. At all Spice Gardens visitors are taken round explaining each tree and plant and at the end explaining the use of them in food preparations.

Arrive in Kandy.

Upon arrival to Kandy proceed on a City Tour including The Temple of The Tooth.

Kandy – the hill capital is another “World Heritage Site”. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the 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. (Entrance fees not included)

Evening Witness the cultural dance show in Kandy.

Check in at hotel.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Included Meals: Breakfast Only

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast check out and proceed to Nuwara Eliya, en route visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory & Ramboda waterfall.

Nuwara Eliya - "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light” is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park.

Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (March to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the “seasons” when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity.

Check in at hotel.

Overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.

Included Meals: Breakfast Only

Breakfast at Hotel.

After breakfast check out and proceed to Colombo. En route, enjoy a comfort stop at Kitulgala.

Kitulgala - The location where the film location of David Lean’s Oscar winning masterpiece “The Bridge on the River Kwai” was filmed.

(Optional: Enjoy with exciting white water rafting)

Thereafter transfer to Colombo. Check in and relax at the hotel.

Overnight in Colombo.

Included Meals: Breakfast Only

Breakfast at hotel.

After breakfast proceed to airport for your departure flight accordingly. Have a safe flight!!!