Day 01 - Colombo

Welcome to Sri Lanka! You will be met at Colombo airport and transferred to our guest house rest of the day

Day 02 - Dambulla & Polonnaruwa

Today we head inland to Polonnaruwa. On the way we stop by one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive cave temples, the Dambulla Rock Temple. This stunning complex of 5 caves contains over 150 images of Buddha including an impressive 14 metre statue carved out of the cave rock. After exploring this ancient site we continue on to Polonnaruwa. This fascinating 11th century city is home to many interesting ruins and famous monuments including the Royal Palace and the Gal Vihara. Polonnaruwa was once the capital and is also the second most ancient city in Sri Lanka. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
stay over night hotel sudu aralia in Polonnaruwa

Day 03 - Sigiriya to Kandy

This morning we head to Sigiriya and the famous ‘Lion Rock’ fortress. Built over 1500 years ago, this beautiful citadel stands 200 meters high in the middle of verdant jungle and was an important stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. It can be viewed from miles around and is definitely one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and famous sites. You’ll be able to view the world famous paintings of the Heavenly Maidens which stand in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway.

Once we’ve fully explored the rock we continue on to a spice garden. Here we learn about some of Sri Lanka’s famous spices, how they are grown and what they are used in. You’ll also have the opportunity to buy some. Later on we drive further south to Kandy for the evening. we attend the famous srilankan traditional part of a perahara Kandyan Dance Show.
Overnight stay at the Kandy

Day 04 - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

This morning we visit an elephant orphanage where we meet some of the 89 abandoned elephants, many of which are babies. On the way back to Kandy we stop by the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens home to an amazing variety of plants, flowers and trees. Once back in Kandy itself we take a city tour, drive around the lake and visit local bazaars and a gem museum. Later on this evening we visit the world famous Temple of the Tooth Relic, apparently home to one of Buddha’s teeth. please bow the person of pre eminent in the world.
Overnight stay at the Kandy

Day 05 - Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast we visit a tea plantation. Tea is one of Sri Lanka’s biggest exports and they are very proud of it. Learn about the manufacturing process and how they grade it before enjoying a delicious cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. Next we drive to Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country and home to the country’s highest mountain, Pidurutalagala. Later on we embark on a sightseeing tour of the area including a drive through ‘Little England’.
Overnight stay at the Nuwara Eliya.

Day 06 - Udawalawe National Park

Today we drive to our base for exploring Udawalawe National Park. This national park is probably one of the best places to spot the famous Sri Lankan Elephant, the biggest of all the Asian Elephants. It is thought that there are around 400 elephants here. The park is also home to the elusive leopard, the Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and lots of types of deer.
Overnight stay at the Thissa.

Day 07 - Galle Dutch Fort

We begin our final journey back to Colombo this morning with a visit Galle Dutch port and the moon stone Mine and Museum at Sri Lanka is famous for its gem industry en route visit Colombo for an informative city tour. Explore the Fort area in the north of the city, famous for its government buildings and interesting shops. Take a stroll along Galle Face Green and watch locals play cricket plus head over to stunning Gangarama Temple
Overnight stay at the Colombo

Day 08 - Colombo

After breakfast check out the hotel, is left behind time use to shopping and drop to airport according your flight schedule.
Overnight stay at the Colombo or Airport drop