Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo Transfer
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On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Check in to the hotel & relax.
Optional: If time permits & if you wish, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Birdseye view" of the adjacent ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex including a digital Art Gallery and dine in the Revolving Restaurant.
Evening: Relaxing Ayurveda Massage for the distinct couple
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Negombo Beach Hotel
Negombo / Pinnawala / Sigiriya Transfer
En route: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, to watch the Baby Elephants play with trunks in the river with other giants who love the exercise
Stargazing in the night at the hotel to see the entire Milky-way Galaxy without the glare of the townships
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya Transfer
Morning – Climb Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress for the Sunrise – another
UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Frescoes, Mirror Walls, Royal
Palace Garden, Lion’s Mouth, Hydraulic water pumping to the top, On the way down see the granite Amphitheater & be alert to find the
‘anomalous stone sculpture’ on the side of the Rock fortress after sunset.
Afternoon : Visit Polonnaruwa Ruins including the 'Gal Vihara' – Stone Temple Sculptures – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sightsee the Stone Temple Sculpture - ‘Gal Vihara’, Ancient Ruins,
Primordial Civil Engineering Feats of irrigating distant fields with the minimum drop of altitude from the Parakrama Samudra or other lakes by the ancient kings, etc.
Sightsee : Vatadage, ‘Royal Palace’ of King Parakrama Bahu, Kiri Vehera Dagoba, Rankoth Vehera Stupa,
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Visit Anuradhapura in the morning
Visit the Holy Shrine of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya – the 1st Sacred Bodhi – setting an example of planting trees to replenish what gets logged due to the aging of trees & backup the environment
One of the Oldest Trees in the Island, helps protect the ecology. Visit the
Temple that has been built with glorious gifts of devotees & other holy shrines including Isurumuniya, Mirisaveti & Brazen Palace or Lovamahapaya etc. in the vicinity
Afternoon : Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to explore Wildlife
(Leopard, Cheetah) roaming in the natural environment
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Anuradhapura Boutique Hotel
Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy Transfer
Enroute: Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple to see ancient Murals, Sculptures, Art & Carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit a Spice Garden at Matale to see the Growth of Spices, Preparation Process, Taste the flavor & Smell the Aroma of the spices
Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Explore Kandy, one of the Ancient Capitals of the resplendent isle & a Holy Township with a picturesque lake garlanded with rolling hills, forest reserve at the top & Holy shrines, gardens etc.
City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, visit the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Visit the Premier Botanical Garden of South Asia at Peradeniya to see the flora of both Tropical & Temperate zones of the planet
Do some shopping on Gems, Batiks, Wood Carvings, Tea and Silk.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer
Enroute: Visit a Chic Tea Plantation, Tea Factory & Taste Pure Ceylon Tea.
Evening – City Tour of Nuwara Eliya (‘Little England’) – View British Architecture, beautifully landscaped Park, Race Course, Golf Course & Lake Gregory in ‘little England’ far from the UK.
Accommodation: Overnight stays at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Visit Horton Plains National Park - early in the morning with picnic brunch.
Explore the Temperate Zone of the Isle where the animals have a distinct hue – the sambar, rabbit & deer appear to be different and the flora have a distinct color compared to the rest of the country
Enjoy 'High Tea' at the Grand Hotel 'the Buckingham of SL'
Evening : Stroll around the township of ‘Little England’
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya
Boutique Hotel
Nuwara Eliya / Ella Transfer – On Rolling Stocks
Embark on a Train Ride with picnic Brunch, Capture the sights of the rolling hills of the Central Highlands.
On arrival at Ella, Visit the Little Adam's Peak & 9 Arches Bridge.
Ella Merry Hey !
Option of Trekking the 'Ella Rock' – (Highest Peak in Ella) or
Visit the Spiral Railroad at Demodara, Climb the Mahamevnawa
Meditation Monastery, 'Umbrella Rock' Monastery & Ravana Falls & ….
Participate in a 'Hands On' Cookery Class preparing 7 dishes in 2 hours
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Ella Boutique Hotel
Ella / Yala – Transfer
Afternoon : Protected Jeep Safari of Yala Wildlife National Park.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the Yala Adventure Campsite with Bonfire & Fireflies
Yala / Galle Transfer
Enroute: Visit ‘Hummanaya’ Blowhole – Sri Lanka’s only blowhole fountain but the 2nd biggest on the planet, take a look at it from the viewing platform located near Dickwella (Long Beach)
Watch the Stilt Fishing line fishermen absolutely Still, Silent & fishing with tons of Patience – unique to Sri Lanka.
Excursion to a Turtle Farm at Koggala to watch sea turtles nest on the fabulous beachfront while relaxing on the pristine beach Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Galle Beach Hotel
Explore Galle – Former Portuguese Capital named by the French to sound like Gaule but the French got defeated
Visit the Galle Dutch Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Excursion to explore non wild nature on the Madhu River (Ganga) Boat Ride to experience life in the estuary - Amphibians, Reptiles & Mammals with Birds, dragon flies, bumble bees …
Excursion to Explore Watersports – Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Banana Boating, WindSurfing, Jet Skiing, etc.
Look forward to an evening with a Candle Light Dinner on the beach.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Bentota / Departure
Through a 2 hour picturesque Highway ride
If time permits prior to the flight from the Airport – Take a City Tour of Colombo and collect souvenirs of your uncanny visit.