Sri lanka – Land Package

• Today you will be picked up from Airport and will be taken for Colombo. Check in at your hotel and rest.

Today, after breakfast you will taken for a visit to the turtle hatchery and Balpatiya Madhu River.

TURTLE HATCHERY

• Turtle hatchery in Kosgoda is something which cannot see everywhere. It is a beautiful place where you can see newborn Turtles and live hatchlings. Vulnerable eggs of endangered species of Turtles are brought here by fishermen and once the newborns become stable they are again reiterated to the ocean. To witness Restoration of endangered life is an experience of lifetime. Some of the most endangered species protected here by the Wildlife Protection Society of Sri Lanka are Olive Ridley, loggerhead, leathery, hawksbill and the green turtle.

BALAPITIYA MADHU RIVER

• This place redefines serenity and peace. Sitting in the serene beauty of environs and soaking up the nature is a feeling beyond pen. Clear turquoise water of the Madhu River mesmerizes you and invites you to trail down its line. This stream heads to Kotu Dawa, an island in the heart of the river. This island houses an age old temple which traces back to Sinhalese time. You can enjoy boating in the river while sailing between the wonders of nature.
• Overnight beach stay.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After that you will be taken to Gale Fort.

GALLE FORT

• The Galli Fort area of Sri Lanka takes you to a chronicle tour. This World Heritage site is one-of-a-kind European architecture in South Asia. From colonial silhouettes to ancient church, this fort celebrates historic treasure of Sri Lanka beautifully. Major attractions of this fort are the lighthouse, Portuguese harbor, former house of the Dutchgovernor which is now modulated in a ravishing hotel.

• Today you will be taken back to airport for return to home.

Today you will be received by our representative at the airport and will be headed to Sigiriya. On your way, you will visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

• Enter this place only if you can handle an overload of cuteness. Witnessing baby elephants’ bottle feeding and roaming all around is a sight worth millions. These orphan giants are treated here from 1975 and restore the true meaning of humanity in our hearts.

CULTURAL TRIANGLE

• If you visit Sri Lanka and MIS this wonderful place then certainly your tour is incomplete. The impeccable combo of history and nature, the cultural Triangle is UNESCO World Heritage site. The place is brimming with beautiful reservoirs, national parks, chronicle remains of temples and old cities. The
  place is quite famous for the Rock fortress of Sigiriya and Dambulla Royal Rock temple. The ecological sites of this destination add to the charm of historical findings of Polonnaruwa.
• Rest of the day is free. Overnight stay at Sigiriya.

Today after breakfast we will head for a 45 minutes drive to Sigiriya, the Lion Rock.

• After Breakfast, Set off this morning for Sigiriya, also known as the ‘Lion Rock’ (25km / approx. 45 mins).

LION ROCK

• This one is another bucket element in the world heritage site bracket of Sri Lanka. It is one of the prime spot for visitors in Sri Lanka. Basically a hardened magma, the Lion Rock is output of an extinct volcano. Historians cannot conclude the exact history of the area and are swinging around on a Buddhist monastery and a fortress. For a better view you might climb the rock ok but needs to be very careful as the passage is steep. You can enjoy the visit at Sigiriya, museum beautiful gardens, mirror wall, etc.
• Afterwards you will head to Trincomalee.

TRINCOMALEE

• This place of Sri Lanka is famous for the variety of water adventures it might offer its visitors. From scuba diving to surfing and whale watching, you can relish a good time of your life here. Trincomalee houses the best beaches of the nation, Uppuveli and Nilaveli which tempts the tourists towards them.
• After that you will check in at your hotel and rest of the day will be free. Overnight stay at Trincomalee.

Today you will be taken to the Pigeon Island. You can enjoy scuba diving here also.

PIGEON ISLAND

• Nature’s game is beautifully depicted in this area where to small Islands of pigeons amalgamate magically. Lying in the eastern sector, the marine sanctuary is mesmerizing in its own way.
• (Optional event is whale then dolphin watching)
• Rest of the day is free. Overnight stay at Trincomalee.

Today you will head to the Kandy City.

KANDY CITY TOUR

• The Kandy city is quite a treat to your eyes as the panorama of enticing sceneries including lakes and hills never ceases. The region is also significant historically as it was the capital city of last Sinhalese rule. The city houses the famous temple of Sacred Tooth, Dalada Maligawa and is most prominent spiritual stoppage in Sri Lanka. You can get to relish an extravagant celebration in the month of August each year in the city.
• If you get free in time then you will visit a local hall of the area and enjoy traditional dance and music of Sri Lanka with authentic Sri Lankan drumming.
• Rest of the day is free. Overnight at Kandy.

Today you will visit Colombo.

COLOMBO 

• This city is the bridge between the traditional and cosmopolitan Sri Lanka. You can find age old temples and trendy skyscrapers adjacent to each other in the city. In the evening tour of the capital city of Sri Lanka, you will be taken to the old fort District, president’s house, a trendy shopping arena which used
  to be a Dutch hospital once. You will enjoy shopping in the ancient Pettah market and will get to see the oldest mosque of the nation, the Red Mosque. You will drive through a gold souk which was once famous St. John’s fish market. The wolvedaal church is also a prime spot of the city.
• Overnight at Colombo.

• Today you will be taken to airport for your return flight.

Today you will be picked up from Airport by our representative and will head to Colombo. After reaching Colombo, check in at the hotel.

• This city is the bridge between the traditional and cosmopolitan Sri Lanka. You can find age old temples and trendy skyscrapers adjacent to each other in the city. In the evening tour of the capital city of Sri Lanka, you will be taken to the old fort District, president’s house, a trendy shopping arena which used
  to be a Dutch hospital once. You will enjoy shopping in the ancient Pettah market and will get to see the oldest mosque of the nation, the Red Mosque. You will drive through a gold souk which was once famous St. John’s fish market. The wolvedaal church is also a prime spot of the city. Rest of the day is
  free.
• Overnight at Colombo.

After Breakfast, Explore the Colombo city on a half day basis

• After breakfast you will head to expedition of Colombo for half day.The city is full at growth pace but is keeping its traditions alive. This city is perfect for both, the history seekers and trend hunters. If you want to exploit cosmopolitan zones you can and if you want to explore into past, you can do that as well. You will visit the 100 year’s treasure, the Clock Tower. After that you will head to the Pettah market, temples, residential areas of Colombo and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
• After that you will proceed to Habarana. In your way to Habarana, a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage will be made.
• This place is a home to cuteness. Witnessing baby elephants’ bottle feeding and roaming all around is a sight worth millions. These orphan giants are treated here from 1975 and restore the true meaning of humanity in our hearts. After that head to Habarana and check in at your hotel.
• Overnight at Habarana.

• After breakfast you will visit Sigiriya Lions Rock. This elevated rock platform will give you nostalgia as it reminds of Sinhalese era. It gives you all the reasons to applaud architecture of ancient days.Justifying its name, the lion paws brim the vastness of old days engineering. Here you will get to see Mirror wall to amuse your senses. After that you will visit Museum to know more about the place. After that you will head to Minneriya National Park. There you will enjoy a 45 minutes jungle safari while drooling over herds of elephants. You might also find Sambar deer, comorants and stocks and toque macaque in your way. If time allows then you will visit Kaudulla National Park

• After breakfast you will head to Trincomalee. At evening you will visit marble beach. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka. It is given the name because of its glow under sun.
• Rest of the day will be free. Overnight at Trincomalee.

• After breakfast you will go for watching whales and dolphins in a 3 hour cruise routine. The sight is dependent on seasons and cannot be guaranteed. After this, return to hotel.

• Today you will proceed to the Pigeon Island. Nature’s game is beautifully depicted in this area where to small Islands of pigeons amalgamate magically. Lying in the eastern sector, the marine sanctuary is mesmerizing in its own way. You can also enjoy snorkeling as per your wish. It can give you an amazing chance to drool over beautiful aquatic world.

• After breakfast you will continue to Kandy. The Kandy city is quite a treat to your eyes as the panorama of enticing sceneries including lakes and hills never ceases. The region is also significant historically as it was the capital city of last Sinhalese rule. The city houses the famous temple of Sacred Tooth, Dalada
  Maligawa and is most prominent spiritual stoppage in Sri Lanka. You can get to relish an extravagant celebration in the month of August each year in the city.
• If you get free in time then you will visit a local hall of the area and enjoy traditional dance and music of Sri Lanka with authentic Sri Lankan drumming.
• Rest of the day is free. Overnight at Kandy.

• After breakfast you will proceed to enjoy Kandy city tour. You will see the British Garrison Cemetery where British residents were buried from 1822-1873. After that you will visit Ceylon tea Museum in the outskirts of town. This museum is housed by hathane Tea Factory and is a nice place to know much
  about this beverage. After that you will visit Peredeniya Botanical Gardens where orchids and palms refresh your senses. Founded in 1824, these botanical gardens store many variety of flora like orchids, teak, satinwood, ebony, mahogany and tamarind and is beautifully bounded by Mahaweli river from 3 sides.
• After that you will visit Ella and check in at the hotel. Overnight at Ella.

• Today you will visit Ella for trekking the Ella rock. The panoramic view of the city from top of the rock mesmerizes you and offers a great deal of visual treat. These 8 kilometers of trekking is though strenuous but easy. Afterthat you will proceed to the nine arches bridge. The bridge is quite a picturesque destination and boasts about its intense environs. After that return to hotel. Rest of the day is free. Overnight at Ella.

• After breakfast head to Colombo. The day is free and might be utilized in shopping. Overnight at Colombo.

• After breakfast head to airport for return.