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AIRPORT MARAWILA

Welcome & assistance at the airport transfer to beach hotel in Marawila near Negombo. Free relax at the beach hotel & over night

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MARAWILA NEGOMBO MARAWILA

Morning boat ride in the canal & 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. return back to the hotel evening free relax & overnight at hotel

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MARAWILA CULTURAL TRIANGLE REGION

AM leave to Sigiriya. P.M. climb the rock of Sigiriya built by the patricide King Kashyapa in the 5th century A.D. Today it’s a treasure trove of rare art. In a pocket of the giant rock are the famous frescoes of the ‘’ heavenly maidens of Sigiriya’’ continuation to hotel for overnight.

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ANURADHAPURA MIHINTALE

AM excursion to Anuradhapura & visit the ruins of the first capital founded in the 05th century bc 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 BC. The pillars of the brazen palace which once had nine storeys , the image of the Samadhi Buddha, one of the finest places of Buddhists sculpture, the twin ponds, guard stones & moonstones PM visit Mihintale. In 247 B.C. Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka on the mountain of Mihintale. Since then, various kings of Sri Lanka have blessed this rock with magnificent masterpieces of architecture. These include a hospital, a monastic complex, stupas and dagebas. While some of these structures are in an almost perfect state of preservation, some others are in complete ruin. The most spectacular of these is the Kantaka Chaitiya, which displays some of the finest architecture of the early Anuradhapura era. Return to hotel for overnight.

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POLONNARUWA

AM visit Polonnaruwa by Bicycles the 2nd capital of Singhalese 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. Evening free overnight at hotel

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POLONNARUWA DAMBULLA MATALE KANDY

AM leave for Kandy. En-route visit the rock cave temple of Dambulla. Some of the frescoes in these caves are over 2000 years old. There is also a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha 14 meters long carved out of rock. Then visit Nalanda Gedige the Abu Simbel of Sri Lanka. Also visit a spice garden & batik factory in Matale. En-route to Kandy. Evening arrive at hotel in Kandy, the center of the traditional arts in Sri Lanka .visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Return to hotel for overnight.

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KANDY PINNAWELA KANDY

AM Pinnawela & visit the elephant Orphanage. This orphanage was established to feed nurse & house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Often the young ones fall into pits and ravines in their request for water during drought period. P.M. visit the city of Kandy. The most famous landmark of Kandy is its lake, in the center of the city. Visit the Kandy Museum. Udawatte-kele is a nature reserve surrounded by city. The Kandy market is a great bazaar full of the sounds of exiting trade. Late in the evening view the Kandyan cultural performance return to hotel overnight

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KANDY PERADENIYA NUWARELIYA

AM 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 Nuwaraeliya 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. Arrive at hotel for overnight

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NUWARELIYA TRAIN TRIP TO ELLA

AM transfer to the Nanuoya railway station for a joy train ride & view the misty mountains ,water falls, tea plantations & other vegetation. Evening free at hotel + overnight

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ELLA

This small town is used as a base for plenty of trekking expeditions to the surrounding countryside. A taste of the breathtaking scenery of Ella could be had, if you just walk into the Garden of the Grand Ella Motel (Formerly Ella Rest House), where you seem to be standing at the edge of the world, and everything around you seems to disappear at your feet. Some of the places you could see in Ella are the Ella Gap, Rawana Ella Falls, Little Adam's Peak and Bambaragala Peak among the other many varied pleasant walks with stunning scenery. In the late afternoon trekking in Ella area overnight stay at Hotel in Ella

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ELLA BUDURUWAGALA RESERVE TISSAMAHARAMA

Leave to Tissamaharama En route visit Buduruwagala the seven colossal figures carved out of a rock face at Buduruwagala are reached by a side road to the west, five kilometres south of Wellawaya, on the road to Tissa. The rock itself resembles a kneeling elephant with its head bowed and the end of the folded trunk in its mouth. Neither chronicles nor stone inscriptions provide any information on the exact period of these east-facing statues. However, it has been determined that they date back to the 10th Century and the Mahayana Buddhist Doctrine, and belong to the latter period of the Anuradhapura Kingdom. The name Buduruwagala means "stone images of the Buddha," and at 51 feet here stands the tallest in Sri Lanka and perhaps in the world, since the Bamiyan figures no longer exist in Afghanistan. PM 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 treetops 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, kingfisher & woodpecker are some of the birds can be seen in the park. Proceed to Tissamaharama. Overnight stay at hotel (If Yala is closed for some period during September October for mating period the Bundala reserve will be visited)

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TISSAMAHARAMA KATARAGAMA GALLE BEACH

Morning excursion to Kataragama is a fast developing township in the deep south of Sri Lanka. But in ancient days it was only a small village. It is one of the 16 principal places of Buddhist Pilgrimage to be visited. Kataragama is famous for the Hindu Shrine (Devale) and Dageba (Buddhist Pagoda - Kirivehera). Lord Buddha and his third and the last visit to Sri Lanka were believed to have met the King Mahasena who ruled over the Kataragama area in B.C.580. The Kirivehera Dageba which stands in close proximity to the Devale was built by the King Mahasena. According to the legend, the King met the Lord Buddha and listen to the Buddha’s discourse and as a token of gratitude, the Dageba was built on that exact spot where it now stands. Proceed to the hotel in the Beach. En-route visit Weligama Stilt Fisherman, Dutch Fort, museum & Church. Dutch Fort: Built in 1663, the fort still retains the atmosphere and charm of Dutch days. Many old Dutch buildings are still intact inside the fort. The best way to see the fort is by walking around at the time of sunset. Dutch Museum: The Dutch Museum which is housed in a restored Dutch mansion of the time, contains paintings, prints, documents, furniture and ceramics from the Dutch colonial era. Dutch Reformed Church: Built by a Dutch Army officer at the site of a previous Portuguese church and completed in 1754 the church is situated close to the new entrance to the fort. The church contains record of marriages since 1748 and baptism from 1678. The major highlight of the building is there are no pillars inside the building and the weight of the roof is supported by the walls. Continuation to beach hotel & overnight.

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BEACH

Free day relax at the beach hotel.

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BEACH SOUTH OF SRI LANKA COLOMBO NEGOMBO

Morning free then leave to Negombo P.M City tour in Colombo Visit the fascinating city of Colombo, which links the past with the present. You will visit the Fort area, the commercial centre, and Pettah Colombo’s bustling bazaar area, Cinnamon gardens that are full of large residences. Then free time to be on your own in Colombo. Around 17h00 leave to Negombo. Overnight at hotel

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NEGOMBO AIRPORT

Transfer to airport check out by 12h00

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Accommodation details for the tour

Winter 2009/10 [Excluding super peak Period] - 01.Nov.2009 to 30.Apr.2010

Summer 2010 [Excluding Kandy Perahara Period] - 01.May.2010 to 31.Oct.2010

All rates quoted above are for minimum two pax or more traveling together in US Dollars & net per person inclusive of all applicable taxes.If you are traveling alone please send us an email we shall advise you the details

All Entrance fees as per programme & Jeep hire charges to visit reserve to be paid directly.
(Entrance Fees are Subject to Change slightly without Prior Notice sometimes)
Around USD 145 per person.(Some places of visits will provide children under 12 year’s half rate charges.)

** Kandy Perahara Period 15th Aug to 24th Aug  2010 for ten nights. (Subject to confirmation)
Perahara Supplement Per room per night During Kandy Hotel Nights only extra if clients are in Kandy during the Kandy Perahara Period only - USD 30 per room per night
 
*** Super Peak Period – 15th December 2009 to 15th January 2010.
For Reservations on the above period please contact us for further details .As Peak supplements apply at hotels during this period & this will change according to the category of hotels & the date of stay