Our professional English speaking chauffeur will warmly welcome you at the arrival of Bandaranaike International Airport and then start more safely the great journey to Colombo to Bentota.
Boat Safari at Madu River.
Visit Turtle farm and Mask factory.
Turtle watching is a rare and enjoyable opportunity any tour traveler gets in Sri Lanka. Turtle watching in Sri Lanka is available all year round, with a high season from April to July, and a low season from October to January. Sea turtles colour varies between yelling, black and greenish, depending on the species. There are seven species of sea turtles. The sea turtles spend most of their lives in the sea, so walking on the beach is not easy for them. There are several suitable places where you can watch turtles. Mostly southern end beaches are famous for turtle watching.
Over night in Bentota.
Leisure at the Beach.
Evening Water Sports at Bentota Lagoon.
Bentota River safari is a journey in the boat while witnessing Bentota Lagoon. It is one of the most popular outdoor activitie in Bentota. If you are a fishing lover and looking to gain some unique experiences of fishing in a lagoon with exploring a beautiful river, then Lagoon Fishing in Bentota is the best activity for the travellers who are in Bentota and surroundings.
Over night in Bentota.
Leave to Nuwara Eliya.
En route White Water Rafting at Kitulgala.
Kitulgala is a small village west of Sri Lanka, just 80km from Colombo. It offers many nature activities which include White Water Rafting. Kitulgala is the world famous and iconic location for having fantastic water rafting experience. Kelani River in Kitulgala covering 5 major fasters and 4 minor fasters. The distance covered is around 5 km. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable experience during your White Water Rafting Tour in Kitulgala. A mere 2 hour drive from Colombo-Nuwara Eliya road, Kitulgala is a Rain Forest patch which attracts many resident and foreign tourists for its natural beauty. Kitulgala is the base for White Water rafting in Sri Lanka but there are myriad of leisure and adventure activities that can be done in Kitulgala. Rafting at Kitulgala is suitable for novices as well as more experienced. Depending on the requirement you will be given a difficult or less adventurous terrain.
Over night in Nuwara Eliya.
Visit Moon Plains early morning.
Moon Plains also known as Sandatanne, Sandagalatanne is located in Nuwara Eliya. The main attraction of this place is the mini Worlds End at the edge giving a 360 Degree view of the surrounding peaks and towns. It is a Wide open area with the chances of seeing wild boars, cows, buffaloes, deer and also a total of 105 bird species are recorded in the area of which 16 are endemic to Sri Lanka.
Leave to Kandy.
En route visit Tea Factory.
Sri Lanka is one of the largest tea exporters in the world with a rolling tea industry dominating the central hills of the island. It is very different from the rest of Sri Lanka. visitors to the tea factory will be met with a number of activities to do. From meandering through lush, green tea gardens to finally savouring your own ‘cuppa’, one is sure to have plenty to talk of coming to the conclusion of one’s journey.
Evening visit Cultural Dance show at Kandy.
Over night in Kandy.
Visit Tooth Temple, Botanical Garden, Gem Museum, Wood Caving Factory.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the most important place in Sri Lanka. Also known as the Sri Dalada Maligawa, this place of worship was constructed in the 16th century AD. Situated adjacent to the Royal Palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, the shrine overlooks the vast expanse of the Kandy Lake.
Kandy City Tour.
Over night in Kandy.
Leave to Habarana.
En route visit Dambulla Golden Temple.
Dambulla Cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. There are five caves (Deva Raja Viharaya, Maha Raja Viharaya, Maha Alut Viharaya, Paschima Viharaya) in the Dambulla Temple and 157 statues of the Lord Buddha. Most of the paintings on the ceiling and walls emphasize the artistic talents of ancient days. Dambulla Rock Cave Temple can be reached by coming from Kandy (68km) along A9 road which runs up through Dambulla and Anuradhapura, or direct from Colombo. Located at an elevation of 1118 feet from the sea level, the Dambulugala raises as a massive rock from the surrounding plains of Dambulla. It is home to the World’s most acclaimed Cave complex of magnificent Buddha Images and Rock Paintings of vivid colours and shapes constructed and painted from around the 2nd Century BC (Anuradhapura era) and continued up to the Kandyan era of the 18th Century, thus forming an unbroken line of history and painting styles of Sri Lanka through 2500 years. The statues and art found within the cave truly highlight the artistic abilities of those living in the past. It is well persevered and a walk through the caves will prove to be both insightful and a very memorable experience.
Climb Sigiriya Rock.
Sigiriya is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka. The palace is located in the heart of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level. It is also called "The Lion Rock" for its initial name of "Sinhagiri", was a royal citadel for 18 years (477-495) when it was fortified by King Kasyapa. The architectural and irrigational technologies of Sigiriya, such as the Water Gardens, still baffle engineers. The palace and fortress complex is recognized as one of the finest examples of ancient urban planning. Considering the uniqueness of Sigiriya UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site in 1982. Sigiriya is an unmatched combination of urban planning, water engineering, horticulture and arts. The frescoes are probably Sigiriya most popular attraction. The whole face of the wall has been used as a picture gallery which to this day have been preserved. The paintings are said to have been of the Anuradhapura period. However the style of painting is unique to that of any found in Anuradhapura during its golden years.
Over night in Habarana.
Leave to Polonnaruwa to visit ancient city.
Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms and the capital of Sri Lanka from 1017 A.D. to 1235 A.D. Travel back in time to the Golden Age of Polonnaruwa under the reign of King Parakramabahu the Great (1153A.C-1186A.C). Polonnaruwa with its preserved ruins and restored ancient irrigation reservoirs is a much anticipated cultural destination of Sri Lanka. Tourists will enjoy stepping back into history with the extensive and well preserved cultural monuments such as the Polonnaruwa Vatagade - believed to house the Temple of the Tooth Relic which is now deposited in Kandy; Lankatilaka Vihara - a gigantic brick structure which preserves a colossal image of Buddha and Gal Vihara - a rock temple featuring four images of the Buddha carved into the face of a large granite rock. Named after King Parakramabahu the Great, the most striking feature of Polonnaruwa is the large Parakrama Samudra (Parakramabahu Sea) on which an irrigation tank was built. This is his largest irrigation project and covers an area of more than 15 kilometers. The dam (or bundle, as it is known in Sri Lanka) is about 14 km long and 12 meters high.
Lunch at Polonnaruwa.
Evening Safari at Minneriya national park.
Minneriya National Park, located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, attracts a large number of visitors as wild elephants gather in the grasslands. Elephants have become a significant part of the park as there are over 700 wild elephants that dwell within the premises. The elephants thrive on the Minneriya Tank; the water sustains the forest and is the main source of survival for all the other animals. The park is an important habitat for the two endemic monkeys of Sri Lanka. purple-faced langur and toque macaque. Large herbivorous mammals such as Sri Lankan sambar deer and Sri Lankan axis deer frequent the park. Rare and endangered species such as Sri Lankan leopard and Sri Lankan sloth bear inhabit in Minneriya. Minneriya is one of the areas where the gray slender loris is reportedly found in Sri Lanka. Minneriya National Park has recorded over 170 species of birds. From Migrating waders like Woodsand Piper, Common Sandpiper & Kentish Plovers to forest birds like Malabar-pied Hornbills, Rufus Woodpecker the globally endangered Lesser Adjutant and the endemics Sri Lanka Grey Horn-bill, Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, Brown-capped Babbler and Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl are some of the highlights.
Over night in Habarana.
Leave to Trincomalee.
En route visit Koneshwaram Hindu Temple.
Koneswaram Temple is a Hindu temple in Trincomalee on the east coast of Sri Lanka. This hindu temple also known as Thirukoneswaram or the Holy Koneswaram Temple. It is at the head of Konesar Malai (Swami Rock) on the dramatic Gokarna Bay, a seasonal home to blue whales.
Leisure at Beach.
Trincomalee beach is one of the most beautiful beach in Sri Lanka. Not only that It is one of the finest natural deepwater harbours in the world. Trincomalee offers beautiful white sand
Over night in Trincomalee.
Leave to Arugambay.
Surfing and leisure.
Arugam Bay is Known as one of the best three surfing spots in the world. It is the only international surf competition venue in Sri Lanka. It is also rated as one of the top ten surf destinations in the world.
Over night Arugambay.
Leave to Yala.
Evening safari at Yala National Park.
Yala National Park is one of the biggest jungles in the country. Yala is also home to hundred species of birds, endemic and foreign, including the jungle fowl, Sri Lanka’s national bird, and flocks of peacocks. Yala also has a beach front and swamps haunted by crocodiles. Elephants are the Park s main attraction although leopards are seen frequently and sloth the bear occasionally.
Over night in Yala.
Leave to Mirissa.
En route visit Sri Lankan Stilt Fishing.
Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka.
Over night in Mirissa.
Next day you can watch the whale watching at Mirissa around 6.00 am. Evening relax on the beach.
Leave to Colombo airport.
On completion of this tour, you will be driven back to your hotel or Katunayake International Airport for Departure.
