19Days Experience Sri Lanka

Take a morning sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya. A trip to the highlands of Sri Lanka is never complete without witnessing the age-old traditionaltea plucking and sipping a cup of “Ceylon Tea”. The areas around Nuwara Eliya also provide the main output of tea in Sri Lanka

Arrive in Colombo and transfer to Hotel

Take a morning tour of Colombo visiting Fort, former British military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters, Bazaar, a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, Dutch Church of Wolfendhal and Independence Square.

This morning, drive for Dambulla en route visiting Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Pinnawela houses abandoned and wounded elephants. A unique experience visiting this place. Continue your drive to Dambulla.

A day trip to Sigiriya, home to 5th century Fortress in the Sky, also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to this fortress. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great palace and gardens. Afternoon free

Take a day trip to Anuradhapura, from where, Sinhalese Kings ruled for over 1000 years. It is the most extensive and important of the Sri Lankan ancient cities, famous for its Temples, Reservoirs, and beautifully landscaped gardens, the ruins of which still remain to this day. Return back to the hotel.

Take a morning tour to visit Polonnaruwa, which has some splendid and spectacular statues. Lankatilake, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest Image Houses and Tivanka has the best examples of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. After this visit, continue for safari in Minneriya NP.

This morning drive to the Sacred City of Kandy enroutevisiting the Spice Garden in Matale.This evening, you will have an insight in Sri Lankan cooking with a cooking class with ShanthaMayadunne. Blending her 30 years of experience in the field of culinary art, ShanthaMayadunne today is a household name in Sri Lanka.

Morning is at leisure. Afternoon commence tour visiting Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Also visit Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, a 14th century pleasure retreat of Pandyan kings

This morning, drive to Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Rest of the day is at leisure

Transfer to train station for a train to Ella. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel in Yala. Rest of the day is at leisure

This morning take a Safari at Yala National Park by Jeep. This is the most famous National Park where wild animals and birds could be observed. The Wild animals include Elephants in herds of varying sizes, Leopards, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, Crocodiles, Peacocks, Jackal, Sloth Bear and other animals. Also take an afternoon safari in the National Park to enjoy viewing wildlife as the sun sets

Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris in Yala National Park by Jeep

This morning drive to Ahungalla en route visiting Galle Dutch Fort. This city has the most ancient and important harbour of the country, until the Colombo Harbour was established and identified as the ‘Tarshis’ of the Bible.

Full day is at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the Hotel.

This morning visit the Turtle Hatchery, known for its efforts to protect Sea Turtles from extinction. They have released more than 500,000 Sea Turtles to the ocean.Afternoon free

Full day is at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the Hotel.

This morning proceed to Mount Lavinia, on the edge of Colombo city. Afternoon is at leisure.

Transfer to Colombo Airport