DAY 01 - AIR PORT OR BEACH HOTEL / PINNAWALA / SIGIRIYA
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Pick up from the Airport or from the Beach hotel in Negombo
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Thereafter transfer to Pinnawala.
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Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage established in 1975 as place for shelter and care the wounded elephants and abandoned baby elephants found in jungle. This is covered a area over 24 acre land. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage was under the department of Department of Wildlife but now under the National Zoological Garden.This area is not a jungle, just a garden with coconut trees.
Up to date, over 20 calves have been born here, and it is surprising to hear that some of its inmates have even seen their grand children during the past few decades!
As you enterd the property Don't be suprised by seen baby elephants being bottle fed or moving around freely causing absolutely no harm to anyone.
Elephants were taken for bath in nearby Ma-Oya( a river) Elephants lie down on riverbeds and allow the the people who look after them to scrub and clean their body. In the bathing time, visitors can see elephants walk one followed by other, then cross the road and go down to the river.
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Thereafter transfer to hotel near by Sigiriya.
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Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel (EKHO Sigiriya / Sigiriya Village / Fresco Water Villa / Sigiriya Jungles)
Hotel will be selected according to the availability
DAY 02 - SIGIRIYA / ANURADHAPURA / MIHINTHALE / SIGIRIYA
Breakfast at the hotel
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Thereafter transfer to Anuradhapura
Do a city tour of Anuradhapura.- Anuradhapura is one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world spanning over 1300 years in its peak - avows of being the greatest city of ancient Sri Lanka following its reign as the first capital. The sapphire of its crown is certainly the Sri Maha Bodhi - the sacred Bo sapling extracted from the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment - standing more than 2200 years in its pride.Thuparama Temple, Abhayagiri Stupa & Monastery and Ruwanweli Seya are few of the main religious attractions in the city. Thuparama Temple is regarded as the oldest temple in the country, while Abhayagiri Stupa & Monastery is the largest monastery complex in Anuradhapura
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Transfer to Mihintale.
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with the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, began to serve as a residential area for the venerable monks headed by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera. But soon, with the royal patronage, the sanctuary housed a multitude of with monastic buildings-stupas, uposathgharas, bodhigharas- to serve the 0monks. Sixty eight cave dwellings provided the monks shade and shelter. Mihintale, the sanctuary for many thousands of laymen as well as holy men, had all the facilities and amenities for basic living.
On completion,
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transfer to sigiriya
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Dinner and overnight stay at hotel
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DAY 03 - SIGIRIYA / SIGIRIYA LION ROCK / PLONNARUWA / SIGIRIYA
Breakfast at the hotel.
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Thereafter transfer to Sigiriya lion rock
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The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site. Sigiriya - doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock - resembling the mythological 'City of Gods' - is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well-fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries.
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Thereafter, transfer to Polonnaruwa.
Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage Site - blessed by stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures - while observing the relic house - Watadage - which boasts of beautiful stone carvings. Take a close glance and you will realize a subtle Hindu influence on architecture and statues found in Polonnaruwa. Or sit by the side of Galviharaya and observe the absolute beauty gushing out of every bend of its huge Buddhist statues. Nissankamalla Council Chamber is however, a head-spinning beauty to just sit back and observe with its swaying pillars reminding the aesthetics of a powerful kingdom which rests beside Parakrama Samudraya - sea of Parakramabahu & masterpiece of irrigation!
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On completion, transfer to Sigiriya hotel
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Dinner and overnight stay at hotel
DAY 04 - SIGIRIYA / DAMBULLA / MATHALE / KANDY
Breakfast at Sigiriya hotel
Transfer to Dambulla
A hub which has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land which today houses an important junction in the country's economic and cultural uplifting.
Thereafter transfer to Matale.
An agricultural zone in the Central Province, Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber & vegetables to spices. Spearheading the Rebellion back in 1848, Matale today takes immense pride in its story woven around spices. Stop by the side of a spice garden - into which you will be most welcome - and observe the therapeutic values of spices & processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea! Or spend sometime idling on the hardened streets if you mean a real town adventure filled with voices and colors.
On completion, transfer to Kandy.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy. (OZO kandy / Queen's hoetl / Hotel Topaz / Mahaweli reach )
Hotel will be selected according the availability.
DAY 05 - KANDY / PERADENIYA / KANDY
Breakfast at Kandy Hotel.
Thereafter transfer to 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, passing well tended lawns, pavilions & an octagon conservatory to be greeted by the vast expanse of a magnificently landscaped lush green turf which will encourage you for an exhilarating break.
Transfer from Peradeniya to Kandy.
The World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills. will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary. Drive towards Victoria Golf Course, undoubtedly one of the best golf courses in the world for a sweep blended with class and style. Or walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Fine tube your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel
DAY 06 - KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at Kandy Hotel
Thereafter transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
Misty steep roads, twisting through lush green blankets of tea bushes in a cool climate, remind visitors that they are within the range of the renowned British colonial retreat, Nuwara Eliya. Augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light - once governed by English & Scottish planters - is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world. A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present breathtaking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet. Hop into a rattling train smoking and hissing its way through green valleys of the hill country pierced by endless waterfalls & dotted by tea pluckers draped in bright-colored saris. Or rent a bike for a gentle ride along the banks splashed by the waters of Lake Gregory.
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Dinner and overnight stay at Nuwara eliya hotel (The Queenbury Hotel / Oak Ray Summer hiil)
Hotel will be selected according to the availability.
DAY 07 - NUWARA ELIYA / YALA
Breakfast at Nuwara eliya hotel
Thereafter transfer to Yala.
Spreading into a vast 1259 Km2 Yala - with its glory spinning around vast grasslands, shrubs, tanks and dunes - rightfully is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka. As your jeep rumble through the giant gates of Yala, you are not only stepping into the most visited national park in the country, but also the lands of a civilization which thrived during the reign of Sri Lankan kings. You name it, and Yala has it! Its usual inmates cover herds of elephant, sloth bear, spotted dear, jackal, extensively populated birdlife as well as the highest density of leopards in the world that garnish the park to be one of the finest destinations in the country. Feel the rough track as your jeep thunders over rocks and swish passing narrow bends for an exhilarating experience blended with the cries of wilderness under the tropical sun.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Yala . (Kithale Resort / Gaga Bees / Koragala Lodge / Elephant Reach / Oga Reach )
Hotel will be selected according to the availability.
DAY 08 - YALA / GALLE
Breakfast at Yala Hotel
Thereafter transfer to Galle.
Walk clockwise within the fort to observe the 'old gate' carrying the British coat of arms. Flanking the old gate is the Zwart bastion - the oldest of all - and the lighthouse standing 18 feet in its glory next to the Point Utretcht Bastion. This Dutch bliss is painted with streets that spread in a rectangular grid pattern pierced with houses carrying Dutch colonial style verandas. However, its hallmark stands a reality where the Dutch fort remains a working community with its usual buzz of administrative offices, court complex, commercial buildings, churches and Southern folks frequenting its streets bracing the air of the Elysium of architecture, Galle!
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Dinner and overnight stay at beach hotel in Galle (Amari Galle /Water gate)
The hotel will be selected according to the availability
DAY 09 - GALLE / COLOMBO / AIR PORT OR BEACH HOTEL
Breakfast at the hotel.
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Thereafter transfer to Colombo
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Colombo city tour - You will drive through the commercial area of Fort, so named because both the Portuguese and Dutch had a fort at this point. Drive past Pettah, a noisy Oriental bazaar with a mix of humanity, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques and temples. You will visit a Hindu and Buddhist Temple and the Jumi Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque. You will continue with the tour through the Wolfendhal Dutch Church, Hulftsdorp Law Courts, through the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and on to the Independence Square, Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall.
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IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE :
It is not possible to cancel any booking after making the payment. Therefore, payment once made will not be refunded.
Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which an additional charge will be applicable.
The official check-in time at all hotels will be 12:00 hrs.
The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00 hrs.
Visits to wildlife parks will be at client’s own risk. Jeeps available are non air-conditioned and very basic with basic insurance covers (not comprehensive as in the case of vehicles that will be used for tours).