5 DAYS – 4 NIGHTS
DAY 01
Airport / Colombo
Arrival at Colombo International Airport where you will be meet & welcome by our representative or Tour Guide and transfer to Colombo.
Do a city tour of Colombo. The throbbing metropolis, Colombo – located in the West – is not only the country’s capital, but also the turbine that impels above 50% of the national GDP flanking Colombo’s fancy urban development effort.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo.
DAY 02
Colombo / Pinnawala / Dambulla / Habarana
Breakfast at the Hotel. Thereafter proceed to Pinnawala.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated in town of Kegalle, halfway between Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department in a 25 acre coconut property adjoining the Maha Oya River. Elephant orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungles of Sri Lanka.
Thereafter transfer to Dambulla.
Visit Dambulla Rock Temple. A hub which has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla.
Thereafter transfer to Habarana. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Habarana.
DAY 03
Habarana / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Habarana
Breakfast at the Hotel. Thereafter proceed to Sigiriya rock Fortress.
Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The ‘Lion Rock’ is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock.
Thereafter transfer to Polonnaruwa.
Do city tour of Polonnaruwa. Rising with the decline of Anuradhapura, the city of Polonnaruwa – medieval capital & crown jewel of King Parakramabahu I – remains superior proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs. Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage Site – blessed by stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures.
Thereafter transfer to Habarana. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Habarana.
DAY 04
Habarana / Matale / Peradeniya / Kandy
Breakfast at the Hotel. Thereafter proceed to Kandy via Matale.
Matale is an agricultural zone in the Central Province, Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber & vegetables to spices. Spearheading the Rebellion back in 1848, Matale today takes immense pride in its story woven around spices.
Thereafter transfer to Peradeniya.
Visit Peradeniya botanical gardens. First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later harmonized by the British, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya – today bundled with the most welcoming facilities located just 4 miles off Kandy – is a flourishing national asset in the Wonder of Asia. Walk into this 147 acre bliss of an experience, passing well tended lawns, pavilions & an octagon conservatory to be greeted by the vast expanse of a magnificently landscaped lush green turf which will encourage you for an exhilarating break. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy.
DAY 05
Kandy / Airport or Beach Hotel
After breakfast proceed to Airport for departure or Beach Hotel in Negombo.