Highlights

Visit to Yalla National Park and surrounding Pilgrimage sites

Red Mosque and Pettah Market

Tea Factory and Gem Museum

Turtle Farm and Elephant Orphanage

Madu River Boat Ride

Cultural Dance Show

Complimentary Head and Shoulder Massage at Spice Market

Day 1 – Sun – Welcome to Sri Lanka.

Arrive to Bandaranaike International airport. You will be met by our representative and will be garlanded with “Orchid / Frangipani” flowers. Upon arrival into Colombo ,transfer to your hotel in Negombo for overnight

Day 2 – Mon – Negombo – Pinnewala – Matale – Kandy – Surface

Drive to Kandy, enroute visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 40 now, including baby elephants brought from various parts, as well as the babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme.

Visit a Spice Garden at Matale – you will see gardens where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other spice trees, plants and creepers are planted for visitors to see them. Spice products are also available for those who would like to buy them.

A qualified guide will do a conducted tour of the garden and a presentation of its products.

Enjoy a special head and shoulder massage at the spice garden.

Drive to Hotel for Dinner and Overnight

Day 3 – Tues – In Kandy

Morning visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – To Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the world, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Afternoon: Visit Kandy including Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum and the Lake which is a dominating part of Kandy city. The lake is charming and peaceful and is our absolute favorite part of Kandy.

Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires

Evening witness a Cultural Show featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka.

Overnight: Dinner and Overnight Kandy

Day 4 – Wed — Kandy – Perdeniya – Nuwara Eliya – Surface

Drive to Nuwara Eliya, enroute visit Batik Factory – where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints. These shops contain a wide variety of Batik items. Visit Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya- Its treasures of tropical flora include fine collections of orchids, aromatic spices, medicinal herbs, palms and rare endangered plant species. These gardens were the naturally camouflaged operations headquarters of SEAC Supreme Allied Commander, Lord Louis Mountbatten during the 2nd World War. Ramboda Waterfalls – Ramboda Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka, standing at over one hundred meters tall, and is undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque.

Arrive Nuwara Eliya & check in at Hotel for Dinner and Overnight

Nuwara Eliya, also known as Sri Lanka’s “Little England”, is the prime hill resort of the country. Its nickname comes from the many English style bungalows and buildings still in existence. During the colonial times, it was a popular mountain resort and has retained its popularity.

Day 5 – Thur – In Nuwara Eliya

Optional – Adams Peak Visit

Believed to be the place where Adam first stepped foot on earth when He was cast down from heaven .This Mountain is revered by so many Religions, making it a unique experience which is believed to be sacred. Adam’s Peak 's is a pilgrimage for every religion, Muslims, Buddhists, Christians and Hindus. Each religion believes it to be their deity and it is wonderful that they can come together in harmony during the pilgrimage season of December – May

Adam’s peak is therefore considered the footprint of the Buddha in Buddhism.

Hindus believe that Adam’s Peak is the giant footstep of Lord Shiva.

It is considered the original Garden of Eden

And Muslims believe it to be the footprint of Adam.

Early morning or late night on (Day 04) with the breakfast packets you will proceed to Adams Peak with the 80 km from your hotel with the approximate 02 Hrs 45 minutes you will reach to the bottom of Adams Peak, it is a tracking process you need to equipped with tracking shoe/jacket/Fully covered bottom / hat and if necessary the Winter Glues,

If you start climbing early morning you will not feel tired by the time you reach to the top of Adams Peak, where you can see the sun rise. Climb down the peak and returned to the hotel

Later in the day, visit Nuwara Eliya, – Nuwara Eliya, also known as Sri Lanka’s “Little England”, is the prime hill resort of the country. Its nickname comes from the many English style bungalows and buildings still in existence. During the colonial times, it was a popular mountain resort and has retained its popularity.

Visit Gorges rolling tea plantation, which makes the best “Ceylon tea” and the breathtaking beautiful waterfalls makes Nuwara Eliya one of the most beautiful towns in the world. Nuwara Eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia. You can visit the Strawberry Farms & pick some strawberries. Or you can take a nice evening walk around the Gregory Lake. Visit the beautiful club house & have a hot cup of Ceylon Tea . Enjoy a peddling boat ride at your own expense

Dinner at Grand Indian restaurant. Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Day 6 – Fri – Drive from Nuwara Eliya – Galle Enroute -visit Yala National Park

Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.

After The Safari ( Approximately 2 .5 hrs Drive to the Hotel ) arrive and check in Hotel

Dinner and Overnight: Galle

Day 7 – Sat – Galle – Kosgoda – Galle

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to boat ride on Madu river- you can see huge mangrove forest by the river banks. You can see many birds and animals who are living in this aquatic environment.

Visit Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda, located in Kosgoda is famous for several species of turtles, specially the endangered hawksbills. Eggs which are left uncovered on beaches all around the coast are brought by fishermen of Kosgoda area, which has led to the hatching and release of 100,000 young turtles in only two years since the hatchery opened.

Seafood Lunch at local restaurant,

Afternoon visit Galle – Sri Lanka’s most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years. Walk around the lighthouse and harbor or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carvers and purchase some the finest souvenirs. The Dutch Fort – 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.

Overnight Galle

Day 8 – Sun — Galle – Negombo – By Surface – Colombo City Tour

Post breakfast, check out

After Breakfast at the hotel proceed to Colombo ,morning visit Colombo City- a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison.

Red Mosque -Marvel at a century-old mosque characterised by its red and white architecture. National Museum – Revisit the history of our island in a restored colonial mansion in the city. Stop at Old Parliament Building and take in the neo-Baroque architecture on display. Constructed under British colonialism and opened in 1930 and visit Independence Memorial Arcade & Independence Square. St Lucia’s Cathedral- named after the saint martyr, Santa Lucia, is the oldest Parish church in Colombo

Dinner and Overnight Negombo Beach

Day 9 – Mon – Negombo – Colombo Airport for Departure

Morning At Leisure – Check out 1200 Hrs

Visit Pettah Market -Wander through the streets of one of Colombo’s busiest places, the Pettah market, a mix of market vendors selling anything from fresh vegetables, meats and seafood to jewelry, clothing and electronic goods. The numerous streets are dedicated to different trades, with one of the most notable being sea street at the end of the open market, specialized in the trading of gold and jewels and mostly administered by migrant Tamil people.

Highlight – Visit to the Red Mosque ( Inside )

In the hustle and bustle of Pettah, Colombo’s core commercial district, is situated a most striking building, a spiritual haven called Jamiul Alfar Masjid. This mosque is remarkable because the architecture is Indo-Saracenic, incorporating pomegranate-shaped domes. But the most extraordinary feature is that each brick is painted red or white and used in contrasting designs, which gave rise to its common name, the Red Mosque.

After shopping enjoy a late Lunch at a local restaurant , transfer to the airport in time for your flight home

Hotels Envisaged

Kandy – ( Cinnamon Citadel / Superior Room ) – 2 nights
Nuwara Eliya – Araliya Green Hills / Deluxe Room ) – 2 nights
Galle – Radisson Blu Resort / Deluxe Sea View Room ) – 2 nights
Negombo – ( Jetwing Beach Hotel / Deluxe Room ) – 2 nights

Inclusions

Domestic Flights
All Airport Transfers
Accommodation in Hotel on double occupancy basis
Meals – Half Board throughout ( except arrival day or unless specified )
All Sightseeing including entrance fees
Transport in air-conditioned vehicle with English Speaking Guide

Exclusions

International Flights
Visa Fees to enter the Country
Tips and Porterage to Tour Guide and Driver
Any Optional Excursions you may wish to take
Any Beverages during included lunches and dinners
Early check in or Late check out
Camera and Video permit charges ( if applicable )
Any other expense not mentioned like in the inclusion section
Any phone calls or internet usage ( not included in the accommodation )
Departure PCR Test