Day 01

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, the tropical paradise, and be warmly greeted by our courteous staff who will garland you on arrival before transferring to a wonderful hotel in Colombo.

Colombo, the Commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Like many capital cities in developing countries Colombo is fast changing its face. In no time, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood, yet in some parts; the old world charm is retained.

Embark on a shopping spree until you drop in the famous Colombo shopping malls placing your hands on world famous brands at unbelievable prices. Also you could visit several landmarks in Colombo while you shop for example; there is a 100-year-Old clock tower and several British built, colonial buildings, which still attract all of us. Other places of interest are, the Pettah bazaar, where one can shop for bargains, Hindu and Buddhist temples, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference hall an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the people's republic of china, the new parliament in Sri Jayawardenapura and the folk art centre.

Distance from Airport to Colombo 35 KM/ Duration of Travel 01 Hr.
Overnight Stay in Colombo.

Day 02

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sigiriya, en route visit the city of Negombo. ‘Negombo’ a characteristic fishing town north of Colombo, which is a mere 6 km from the international airport. Set amidst lush groves of coconut palms, it breathes the spirit of the sea. Negombo is a gourmet’s paradise with seafood in plenty. Old - world fishing craft, like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran, bring seer, skipjack, herring, mullet, pomfret and amber jack, while lobster and prawn are caught in the lagoon.

Distance from Colombo to Sigiriya via Negombo 175 KM/ Duration of Travel 04 ½ Hrs.
Overnight Stay in Sigiriya.

Day 03

After breakfast at the hotel visit the Lion rock of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya. ‘Sigiriya’ the world’s 8th wonder at 0800 hrs. A rock fortress where king Kashyapa built his fortified palace atop and around a 183 m rocky outcrop in the 5th century. Sigiriya is best known today for the paintings of beautiful women found on a sheltered ledge on the side of the rock. These are considered as being part of the world's art treasures. On the summit are the remains of the vast palace of Kashyapa, complete with bathing pool and platforms for dancing girls. The UNESCO-sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya’s 5th century Water Gardens to its former glory.
Evening arrive at Trincomalee.

Distance from Sigiriya to Trincomalee 109 KM/ Duration of Travel 03 Hrs.
Overnight Stay in Trincomalee.

Day 04

The best-known town on the east coast of Sri Lanka is Trincomalee. Sunny weather throughout the year; mile after mile of broad, white, sandy beaches, sheltered bays and a warm and calm sea are the features that draw sun and sea-lovers to Sri Lanka’s eastern seaboard’s main city. From time immemorial, Trincomalee’s main attraction, however, is a large, safe and one of the best natural harbours of the world.

Nilaveli is a prime beach resort in the East Coast. It is ideally suited for sun bathing, sea bathing and diving. A few metres off shore are small rocky island good for snorkelling. Nilaveli was the venue for the 1985 International Fun Board Championships.

Overnight Stay in Trincomalee

Day 05

After breakfast at the hotel leave for Polonnaruwa. After an early breakfast let’s make our way to one of the famous historical cities in Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, this is the island’s splendid medieval capital established as the first city of the land in the 11th Century A.D. It replaced Anuradhapura, plundered made desolate, and laid hopelessly bare to the invading armies from South India. Three Kings dominate the annals of the city and the period. The city reached a dazzling but pitifully brief zenith in the 12th century and though ravaged by invasion in the centuries following, much evidence remains of the old grandeur and glory.

The day is all yours; explore this historical city hoping from one to another attraction. Some of the many magical works of the yesterday’s man that you can not afford to miss in this tour of Polonnaruwa are;

• Statue of King Parakramabahu – On the Southern side of the Parakrama Samudra and South of the picturesque lakeside resthouse is another well known Polonnaruwa monument – a striking stone colossus of bearded man holding in his hands what seems to be a yoke. The care-worn expression hints at royalty and popular belief identifies it as Parakramabahu the Great.
• Potgul Vehera – The statue faces the Potgul Vehera, an interesting feature of which is a circular, shrine, built of brick.
• Nissanka Lata Mandapaya – A very pretty pavilion which was used to chanting Buddha’s teaching. This floral edifice in stone has pillars which simulate with rare grace, a lotus on a stalk.
• Tha Vatadage – This circular relic house possess an elegance and beauty that is rare even in Sri Lanka. In line with the outer circle of stone pillars is a tastefully ornamented screen wall patterned with four petal led flowers. At the head of each flight is a Buddha statue in stone. The shrine is lavished with moonstones and guard stones.
• Gal Potha (Stone Book) – A massive 27 ft. stone slab which lies by the side of the Hatadage is inscribed with the deeds of King Nissankamall.
• Gal Vihare – The most impressive sculptures at Polonnaruwa are the colossal 04 Buddha images carved on the face of granite boulder at the Gal Vihare. The recumbent Buddha measures 46 ft. and the standing figure is 23 ft. in height.
• Rankot Vehera (12 Century A.D.) – Built by Nissankamalla, this dagoba is the largest in Polonnaruwa and measures 550 ft. in girth.
• Palace and Royal Pavilion – Enclosed by ramparts four leagues long and seven leagues wide the Royal Citadel has many interesting monuments. A little further on is the handsome royal bath, the Kumara Pokuna. Across the way is the beautiful Royal Audience Hall – embellished with lion portals, graceful pillars and a moonstone which is a delicately carved steeping stone.

The list is continual, once you have explored much as you want make your way to the Parakrama Samudraya by evening, an irrigation tank built on 5940 acres by King Parakramabahu the Great and so well named this as a ‘SEA’.

Distance from Trincomalee to Polonnaruwa 130 KM/ Duration of Travel 03 ½ Hrs.
Overnight Stay in Polonnaruwa.

Day 06

After Breakfast leave for Kandy. Enroute visit the rock cave temple. Dambulla rock temple is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that king Valagambahu took refuge in the 01st century B.C. He later turned the caves into a rock temple. Dambulla is a world heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings found here are over 2,000 years old and is the largest area of paintings found in the world. The caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters. Also visit a spice garden and a batik factory in Matale.

Distance from Polonnaruwa to Kandy via Matale 140 KM/ Duration of Travel 03 ½ Hrs. Overnight Stay in Kandy

Day 07

‘Kandy’. This is, perhaps Sri Lanka’s most beautiful town. Set 488 meters above sea level, and next to Colombo, Kandy is Sri Lanka’s most visited place. The focal point of the town is the golden-roofed ‘Dalada Maligawa’, where the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha is enshrined. There are numerous shrines and temples in and around Kandy, where you will see rare paintings, frescoes, and stone carvings.

If the time permits we will have the opportunity to do some shopping in Kandy, where you could fetch souvenirs in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony, and bronze, ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewellery and rush and reed-ware.

Also visit The Royal Botanic Gardens at ‘Peradeniya’ where you could treat your eyes to an amazing, wide and rare collection of tropical and temperate, exotic and indigenous flora, and an orchid house with the largest collection in Asia.

After exploring the city of Kandy proceed to Nuwaraeliya for the overnight.

Distance from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya 77 KM/ Duration of Travel 03 ½ Hrs.
Overnight Stay in Nuwaraeliya.

Day 08

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Nuwaraeliya. Nuwaraeliya set in the heart of tea-country, this beautiful town is where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 1,890 meters above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of Colombo. Close to Nuwaraeliya is Horton Plains, Sri Lanka’s highest and most isolated plateau. Nature lovers will revel in this wide, patna-grass covered plain, the haunt of many wild, yet harmless, animals and the home of many species of birds. Bridle paths will take you to the precipice known as World’s End – a sheer drop of 1,050 meters. Acres and acres of tea with its lush green foliage extend miles across the hills, and no visit to the hill country is complete without a visit to a tea estate, and the chance to purchase some of the world’s finest flavoured tea.

Overnight Stay in Nuwaraeliya.

Day 09

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Negombo through Kithulgala. Film buffs may enjoy Sri Lanka’s River Kwai - Kelani River, scene of the 1957 film. It is well signed but you may have difficulty avoiding “guides”. If you would rather enjoy the orchards and expanse of farmland in your own secret retreat, Paradise Farm has a stunning setting at the peak of a hill with home grown fruit/vegetables and wild boar on the menu!

Kithulgala has good swimming areas and for the more adventurous it is one centre for the white water rafting. Rafters Retreat offers excellent rafting excursions and in our opinion, provides the most adventurous and comfortable tree houses in the World.

‘Negombo’ a characteristic fishing town north of Colombo, which is a mere 6 km from the international airport. Set amidst lush groves of coconut palms, it breathes the spirit of the sea. Negombo is a gourmet’s paradise with seafood in plenty. Old - world fishing craft, like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran, bring seer, skipjack, herring, mullet, pomfret and amber jack, while lobster and prawn are caught in the lagoon.

Distance from Nuwaraeliya to Negombo via Kithulgala 175 KM/ Duration of Travel 06 ½ Hrs. Overnight Stay in Negombo.

Day 10

After enjoying an exotic holiday in this paradise isle, transfer to the Airport fro the Departure.

Hotel Categories

Package includes:

1. Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above.
2. Breakfast on daily basis.
3. All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
4. All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by air-conditioned transport.
5. Services of an English speaking chauffeur driver guide.

Package excludes:

1. Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
2. Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
3. Any airfare or airport tax.
4. Tips, gratuities.
5. Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.