Day 02
COLOMBO, NEGOMBO, ANURADAPURA

After b’fast leave for Anuradhapura. En-route visit the fishing village in Negombo which is the center of the island’s fishing community. It is largely roman catholic by faith, with huge imposing churches down almost every street. The sea & the catamarans are the backdrop to the Negombo scenery. P.M visit Anuradhapura & visit the ruins of the first capital founded in the 05th century B.C here is found the largest number of ancient monuments of a great civilization. ‘’ Sri Mahabodhi ‘’ the oldest historically documented tree in the world is over 2200 years.

There are monuments such as Ruwanveliseya dageba,2nd century bc with its famous elephant wall; Thuparama dageba 3rd century B.C; The pillars of the brazen palace which once had nine storey’s; the image of the Samadhi Buddha, one of the finest places of Buddhist sculpture; the twin ponds; guard stones & moonstones. Return to hotel in Anuradhapura for overnight stay.

Miridiya Hotel or Similar.

Day 03
SIGIRIYA, POLONNARUWA

After b’fast leave for Polonnaruwa En-route visit Sigiriya. The history of Sigiriya dates back to over 5000 thousand years, to the Mesolithic period. One of SriLanka’s major attractions and a World Heritage Site, Sigiriya (Lion Rock) came into prominence in the 5th centaury AD, when the patricidal King Kasyapa, afraid of reprisals led by his half - brother, Mogolan, chose to move the seat of power from Anuradhapura to this 500m rock. It was Kasyapa and his master-builders who were responsible for the complex plan, which made Sigiriya the glorious capital it was, for 17 years (477 – 495 AD). The frescoes of the ‘heavenly maidens ‘halfway up the rock in a sheltered gallery, are the only painted renderings of a secular subject in this country.

The ‘mirror wall ‘, which records the poetic outpourings of early visitors to the rock and the colossal plan of the royal palace, water gardens and fortifications, is entirely fascinating. PM visit Polonnaruwa the 2nd capital of Singhala kings dating back to the 11th & 12th century A.D the entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the ‘’Parakrama Samudra’’. Numerous monuments are found in this city & ‘’gal vihara ‘’ complex is one of the best among them with the fine sculptures of the recumbent, standing and seated Buddha’s. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Royal Lotus Hotel / Sudu Araliya Hotel or Similar.

Day 06
KANDY, PERADENIYA, NUWARAELIYA

After b’fast visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya which is well known for it’s large number and variety of plants, ornamental, decorative, useful & medicinal. More than 4000 species include indigenous and introduced plants. This garden is best known for it’s collection of orchids the largest in Asia. P.M leave for Nuwareliya the center of hill country, En-route visit a tea plantation and witness the manufacture of the world famous "Ceylon tea" Spend the evening walking in the cool Climate.

Overnight at Windsor Hotel / Heritage Hotel or Similar.

Day 07
NUWARAELIYA , KATARAGAMA , YALA

After b’fast leave for Kataragama. Stop at Ella to admire the magnificent view. & the sacred city of Kataragama. P.M safari in Yala park by jeep. The Elephant is undoubtedly the best known attraction at Yala, seen in small & large herds. Herds of spotted deer are seen all over the park. Monkeys-the pinkish rhesus and the Grey-faced Langur monkey, live and play on the tree-tops and the ground below. Wild buffalo & wild boar could give you a good surprise & the sight of a leopard sunning itself or drinking water at a water hole could be memorable experience.

The peacock is easily the most famous of the birds at Yala. the painted stork, many varieties of heron, the spoonbill, the bee-eater, parakeets, king-fisher & wood pecker are some of the birds can be seen in the park. Overnight stay at.

Priyankara Hotel or Similar.

Day 08
GALLE, BEACH  

After b'fast leave for the beach hotel. En-route visit Galle. Visit the old Portuguese fort, later rebuilt and extended by the Dutch is still fine preservation. Most of the administration of Galle still takes place from the fort. The view from the ramparts is superb. Evening relax at the beach hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at.

Induruwa Beach Hotel or Emerald Bay Hotel or Similar.

Day 09
BEACH

Relax at the beach hotel, Dinner and over night at hotel
Induruwa Beach Hotel or Emerald Bay Hotel or Similar.

Day 10
BEACH

Relax at the beach hotel, Dinner and over night at Induruwa Beach Hotel or Emerald Bay Hotel or Similar.

Tour starting Dates and Price.

Tour starting Dates and Price
NB: All rates are net per person inclusive of all taxes
All Rates are based on participation of a Maximum Fourteen Pax per tour & Minimum Two Pax
Even if there are only two clients the tour will be operating on the mentioned dates
The Departures are Guaranteed.

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