On arrival at the Airport, our representative will be on hand you greet you and take you to the hotel at Negombo. The city is highlighted with the Fishing Village where you can get a good understanding of the fishing industry and different kinds of fish at the Fish Market next to it. Our driver will take you to the Hamilton Canal built by the Dutch in the 17th Century. If you wish enjoy a Lagoon Tour with bird’s watching in the evening.
On arrival at the Airport, our representative will be on hand you greet you and take you to the hotel at Negombo. The city is highlighted with the Fishing Village where you can get a good understanding of the fishing industry and different kinds of fish at the Fish Market next to it. Our driver will take you to the Hamilton Canal built by the Dutch in the 17th Century. If you wish enjoy a Lagoon Tour with bird’s watching in the evening.
After the breakfast at the hotel start the journey to Habarana. Experience a Traditional Village Tour enjoying a bullock cart ride alone the village, catamaran ride in the village lake, traditional lunch at a chena house and a tuk-tuk ride.
In the evening, experience a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park which is the largest Elephant gathering in South Asia.
After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sigiriya. Climb 1200 steps to the 8th world wonder, the Lion’s Rock Fortress an ancient fortress of archeological and historical significance that dominates by a massive column of a rock where you witness the water showers, well planned landscaping, colorful frescoes and the ruins of a palace built on the top of the rock in the 5th century BC.
Once you are back, it’s the best time to relax your body with an Ayurvedic Spa treatment.
Next travel to The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, the second kingdom of Sri Lanka where you got to visit the ruins of a 11th century kingdom. (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Leave the hotel for the journey to Kandy, the last kingdom in Sri Lanka. On the way stop at Dambulla cave temple which is the largest pre-served cave complex in the country. Witness the amazing cave paintings and more than 150 Buddha statues at a single location.
Your next stop is at the Herbal and Spice Garden where you will be guided about the herbs and the most famous Sri Lankan spices.
Afterwards, engage in the Kandy City Tour including a visit to The Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic, The Ceylon Gem Museum and Ceylon Batik Factory.
Start the way to the hill country after the breakfast at the hotel. Travel along the road running through mountains covered by tea plantation. Engage in a Tea Factory visit and get know how the best Ceylon Tea is made.
Before reaching Nuwara Eliya you will be stopped at the beautiful Ramboda Falls.
Spend the leisure time at the Gregory Lake Park walking through colorful flowers or with a boat ride at the lake.
After a relaxing breakfast at the hotel proceed to Ella, a small town surrounded by misty mountains rich with bio-diversity. Take the path to the biggest attraction in Ella, the Nine Arches Bridge which is an architectural masterpiece during the British colonial era and make the way up to the Little Adam’s Peak passing through the green tea plantation.
Next stop will be the beautiful Ravana Falls. Travel to Yala and spend the evening relaxing at the hotel.
Early morning, start the morning game drive at the second largest National Park Sri Lanka which is most famous for the exclusive leopards. Spot the four of big five of Sri Lanka Elephant, Bear, Wild Buffalo and the Leopard. This huge landmark which boarders to the Indian Ocean is also home for large variety of endemic and non-endemic birds. In fact, this has one of the highest densities of leopards in the world and make it an opportunity to witness beautiful peacock dance.
After a quick refresh at the hotel travel to Galle in the Southern Coast, which is highlighted with Galle Dutch Fort built in the Dutch colonial era. Walk along the cobbled streets inside the Gall Dutch Fort, (UNESCO Word Heritage Site). Sunsets from the fort are stunningly beautiful.
After the breakfast, travel to experience an amazing river safari through the Red Mangroves at the river Madu. Visit the Cinnamon island, the Maduwa island and enjoy a fish therapy along the river. Make your minds relaxed with calm nature and sceneries. To know and study about the sea turtles you can have a visit into the Sea Turtle Hatchery.
Bentota offers a wide range of water activities and the best destinations for snorkeling. Enjoy the water sports and snorkeling over the colorful reef formations with amazing sea creatures.
As all good things comes to an end leave the hotel to catch the connecting flight with nice memories of the journey.
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