Day 01 Sigiriya –
Sigiriya is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within its triple-moated defense the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. on its summit are the foundation of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pools. On one of the stairways the only known ancient works of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life-sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colors.
Activities
• Arrival to Sri Lanka, Colombo (Katunayaka) International Airport
• Greetings by Alluring Lanka representative & your driver at the airport
• Proceed to the city of Sigirya
• Check in to your beautiful hotel in Sigirya
• In the afternoon, climb Sigirya Rock Fortress
• Back to the hotel and relax
• Devour a humongous dinner buffet at the hotel
• Accommodation: (5 Star Hotel)
• Accommodation: (5 Star Hotel)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
• Travel Time: Airport to Sigiriya – 3-hour (approx.)
• Transfer Mode: Private Car or mini-Van (Air Conditioned)
Day 02 Polonnaruwa –
Polonnaruwa is the second capital of Sri Lanka which lasted for about 200 years from about 1055 AD. But there is evidence that Polonnaruwa was a strategic point during Anurapura period. When large irrigation works commenced after king Vasaba some of the complexed irrigation networks and large tanks were constructed in Polonnaruwa area. The Kingdom of Polonnaruwa was completely self-sufficient during King Parakramabahu's reign. Polonnaruwa was also called as Jananathamangalam during the short Chola reign Declared world heritage in 1982.
Activities
• Wake up to the beautiful village life
• Enjoy the breakfast buffet overlooking the lake
• Proceed to ancient city of Plonnaruwa
• Check into rustic yet luxury hotel to refresh
• Later tour around the Polonnaruwa city
• Witness 2500-year-old remnants in ancient museums
• Walk through to the Local village with friendly villagers
• Enjoy the sunset by the “Parakrama samudra” (water tank)
• Enjoy your first grand buffet dinner in Sri Lanka
• Overnight stay in the beautiful hotel
• Accommodation: (5 Star Hotel)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
• Travel Time: Airport to Polonnaruwa – 4 hours (approx.)
• Transfer Mode: Private Car or mini-Van (Air Conditioned)
Day 03 Kandy –
Kandy The hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lank today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – ever since 4th Century A.D. when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissa princess hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.
Activities
• Start your day with a never-ending breakfast buffet
• Enjoy mouth-watering fresh tropical fruits
• Exit from dry zoon in Sri Lanka to cool hill stations
• On the way stop by at Dambulla cave temple
• Visit Spice village and know about famous Sri Lanka spices
• Enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan meal cooked in spice village
• Check in to the enticing Kandy hotel & refresh
• Visit the most famous Kandy temple
• Enjoy a flavorful dinner buffet at the hotel
• End your day with a refreshing Sri Lankan Lion beer
• Accommodation: (4 Star Hotel)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
• Travel Time: Sigiriya to Kandy – 2 hours 20 min (approx.)
• Transfer Mode: Private Car or mini-Van (Air Conditioned)
Day 04 Nuwara Eliya –
Nuwara Eliya The “Little England” of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls, and Tea plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island but is just like an England spring day although the temperature dose drops at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.
Activities
• Enjoy the mouth-watering buffet breakfast at the hotel
• Proceed to Nuwara Eliya (Little England)
• Stop by at a gem mining station
• Know about Most famous Gems in Sri Lanka
• Enroute enjoy the lush tea plantations
• Stop by to sip a cup of famous Ceylon tea
• Collect memories by beautiful waterfalls in the hill country
• Later, check-in to your cozy hotel
• An evening visit to the sacred Sita Amman Kovil
• Have a picnic at the famous Gregory Lake premises with scenic beauty
• Cycle through the wonderful Gregory Park facing the sunset
• Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 05 Tissamaharama (Yala) –
Yala (Ruhuna) National Park the Ruhunu National Park covers 126,786 hectares including the strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this Block was establishing in 1938. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephant, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors.
Activities
• Delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel
• Check out and proceed to Yala national park
• Check in to the tropical hotel in Yala
• Gear up for the jungle safari
• 4 x 4 jeep safari to the jungle in Yala National Park
• Proceed back to hotel for over-night stay
• Enjoy a BBQ dinner with a Sri Lankan Lion beer
• Accommodation: (4 Star Hotel)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
• Travel Time: Ella to Yala – 2 hours 10 min (approx.)
• Transfer Mode: Private Car minivan (Air Conditioned)
Day 06 Bentota (Galle) –
The south coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort, which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord. Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second taller was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort’s two half bastion’s overlooking the sea. The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with brick-lined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day the high and low tides. The original gate to the Fort was by the harbor. It is still there.
Activities
• Wake up to a beautiful morning by the beach
• Seafood buffet breakfast overlooking the beach waves
• Take part in the famous historic Galle city tour
• Listen to the interesting tales about Galle fort
• Admire the beauty of colonial architecture in Galle
• Get back to the beach hotel and relax
• Enjoy a BBQ dinner with a Sri Lankan Lion beer
• Accommodation: (4 Star Ho• Engage in water sports- Jet Ski, banana boating, speed boat, etc.
• Enjoy a Sri Lankan cocktail while enjoying the sunset
• Taste the best Crab dishes in Asia with other seafood for dinner
• Sing along session at the hotel on the seashore
• Overnight stay at the beach hoteltel)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
• Travel Time: Ella to Yala – 2 hours 10 min (approx.)
• Transfer Mode: Private Car minivan (Air Conditioned)
Day 07 Bentota) –
Bentota Is the first National Holiday Resort developed by the Ceylon Tourist Board as a planned resort. There are 6 tourist hotels in the beach span of 5 miles with all the facilities a resort would require. Water sport facilities are available as in the Beruwela Resort.
• Accommodation: (4 Star Hotel)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
• Travel Time: Sinharaja to Bentota – 3 hours 20 min (approx.)
• Transfer Mode: Private Car or mini-Van (Air Conditioned)
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