10 Days – Sri Lanka Adventure

Highlights of the day: Visit Polonnaruwa ancient city, Explore Minneriya National Park Breakfast at hotel. Today we will explore the hidden history behind the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The Royal Kingdom of Polonnaruwa, today, largest city in north central province, famous for its ancient religious and architectural sites, natural beauty & gargantuan man made lake of ‘Parakrama Samudra’ (Ocean of King Parakrama) built in 1200. UNESCO has declared this ancient city as one of the World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. Royal kingdom of Polonnaruwa is has a range of inspiring architectural, agricultural, irrigational & religious (Buddhist as well as Hindu) sites to explore & discover. In the afternoon, transfer to Minneriya and join in to a Safari at Minneriya National Park. Minneriya National Park, is one of Sri Lanka's most visited national parks in Sri Lanka. It has an area of 8,890 hectares including the former Minneriya - Giritale Sanctuary. Minneriya - Giritale Nature Reserve (Blocks I, II, III, and IV) and Sigiriya Sanctuary. Minneriya Nationa is well known for its amazing elephant gathering which is one of Asia's best wild life experiences. Further Minneriya National Park is one of the 70 IBA - Important Bird Areas of Sri Lanka which is recommended place for bird watching tours. More crucially, this complex is result of colossal ecosystem conservation project in dry zone, bordered by Wasgomuwa National Park, Riverine Nature Reserve, Flood Plains National Park, Kaudulla National Park, and Somawathiya National Park, giving enormous landscape for migration. The main entrance is located next to the Habarana-Polonnaruwa highway. Evening we will reach back to the hotel and you can relax by the pool or enjoy some local cocktails at the hotel. Overnight stay & Dinner at Habarana.

Highlights of the day: Climb to the Lion Rock, Evening rest at the hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

Today we will climb The Lion Rock of Sigiriya.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress - absolutely marvelous fortress complex which dates back to 477 CE situated 200 meters high from the ground.

You will surprised to see how sophisticated this ancient complex is, the water fountains (some of they are still functioning), boulder gardens, frescos, mirror wall and many more ancient opulences from the bottom to the top this great ancient relic. Just like the pyramids, Sigiriya also surrounds mysterious lore’s and myths, some of them dates back to great rawana’s reign. With all these revere, this is the most visited tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage site in Sri Lanka. In the afternoon, we will proceed back to hotel at Habarana.

Evening enjoy a cookery demonstration at the hotel

Overnight stay & Dinner at Habarana.

Highlights of the day: Drive to Kandy, Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic, Enjoy cultural show

Breakfast at hotel.

Today we will journey towards the Kandy.  En route visit spice gardens to experience the different spices in Sri Lanka, you will be introduced to various spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. After proceed join in to the city tour to explore the Ancient City of the Hills.  The hill capital Kandy, surrounded by sky kissing mountains, green valleys, pure rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Island’s  cultural center and a UNESCO world heritage city has the most respected & celebrated Buddhist monument, the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. The relic is placed in Dalada Maligawa (Buddha’s Tooth Palace). This revered has a ancient monument interwoven with local tradition, according to the ancient lore Buddha's tooth was given to the Sri Lankan monarchy, For two millennia, whoever holds the relic, hold the right to the governance of this nation.

Experience cultural dance show, ancient lake at the center of the city, Gem museums, souvenir shops & many more modern & ancient attractions available in Kandy.

Overnight stay & Dinner at Kandy.

Highlights of the day: Drive to Nuwara Eliya, Visit Tea plantation & Tea factory, Nuwara Eliya City Tour After breakfast, transfer to Nuwara Eliya. En route visit a Tea factory in Nuwara Eliya.  where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world’s finest the “Ceylon Tea”. You can learn about how tea is manufactured and graded for the retailers. Most importantly don’t miss the chance taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea from its origin, experience the real difference of taste. Take home unmixed single state highest quality tea from the factory outlet. Nuwara Eliya (City Of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite city of the colonial British, who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village.

Overnight stay & Dinner at Nuwara Eliya.

Highlights of the day: Drive to to Nanu Oya, Train ride to Ella, Visit Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adams Peak. Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Nanu Oya Station. Enjoy a train ride to Ella. Climb up the Little Adams Peak, one of the favorite activities of the tourists visiting Ella, it takes about 45 minutes from Ella Town to the foothills of Little Adams Peak, and around 15 minutes to reach atop. Peak has a breathtaking view over the valley, and divine surroundings.  The climb may bit tiring, but remember this a journey of an amazing reward. Next head towards the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge which happens to be one of the best photographic destination in Ella. Walk through the woods for 30 minutes to reach a piece of beautiful architecture hidden between lush green tea fields, refresh from one of the cafes nearby, while you wait to wave at the passing train.

Overnight stay & Dinner at Bentota.

Highlights of the day: Transfer to Yala, Explore Yala National Park Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Yala. Take Jungle Safari in Yala National Park. Bordering the Indian Ocean and covering a large area of 979 square kilometres, Yala is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, the park is nestled the southeast region of the country (in a dry zone) with five blocks, two of which are now open to the public. The ecosystems found in the park are wide-ranging, from marine wetlands to sandy beaches, rocky outcrops to moist monsoon forests and grasslands, creates the immense biodiversity and great diversity of wildlife. The jeep safaris or game drives in Yala almost equivalent to African safari with plenty of wild animal spotting opportunities like wild bears, boar, elephants, mongoose, spotted deer, crocodiles, the infamous leopards and wide range of bird species.

Overnight stay & Dinner Yala.

Highlights of the day:  Transfer to Bentota, visit the Dutch Fort of Galle

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Bentota. Today will be transferred to the southern Coast of Sri Lanka. Enroute visit the famous city of Galle via Weligama. Upon arrival to Galle, you will explore the old Dutch Fort built around the fort, dating from the sixteenth century, overlooking the endless southern Sri Lankan ocean. European come to trade in the spices of the island and in their turn, left a most remarkable legacy, The Galle. Build upon the magnificent and ancient natural harbor Galle is believe to be the ancient biblical city referred to as Tarshish. Tarshish is referred to in the Hebrew Bible as a place far across the sea from the land of Israel. It is linked closely to King Solomon, being identified as the city where he obtained peacocks, gold, ivory, gems and spices such as cinnamon and pepper – all key trading goods of ancient Sri Lanka. Today, the country’s famed Galle Fort is a figurative bastion of its colonial past. Proceed to Bentota on the coastal road. Rest of the day leisure on the beach.

Overnight stay & Dinner at Bentota.

Highlights of the day: Free to relax at beach Breakfast at the hotel. Free to relax at beach and engage your own lesuire activities. Apart from swimming, Bentota is the destination for watersports in Sri Lanka, get the advise from your guide and you can take an optional package to learn body-surfing or diving in the sea, jet-ski, windsurf, parasail or enjoy a romantic river safari on the bentota river and lagoon. Else you can take Bentota Culture optional tour which also delivers gifts of ancient art of healing called Ayurveda, famous bentota toddy production tour (an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar), Sri Lankan traditional mask making, private traditional puppet show, at night visit the turtle hatchery.

Overnight stay & Dinner at Bentota.

Highlights of the day: Drive to Colombo, Join in Colombo city tour and Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Colombo, join in to do the Colombo City and Shopping Tour – The capital of Sri Lanka is located in the west coast. We will go on a city tour that includes: Colombo Fort, the former British administrative center, Old Parliament Building, a Hindu Temple, and a Dutch Church. Also, the BMICH and see the Independence Square. Shopping tour is added, and then you can shop at ODEL, House of Fashion and Laksala, which are famous fashion and souvenir centers in Sri Lanka At the end of the city tour, we will pick you up and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. With the sincere thanks for your travel with us, hope that you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to see you again! End of services!