Upon arrival in Sri Lanka you will be met and assisted by our Airport Representative, who will direct you to your very own Chauffeur. Then transfer to your hotel in Negombo, once a trading port for the Dutch and British now has been developed into a bustling modern town with a handful of reminders of its colonial past. Situated close to the international airport, it makes a convenient rest stop before heading inland to explore or before an onward flight. The wide golden sand beach is dotted with fishing boats and the inland resort road offers a selection of restaurants and bars.
Once you check in at your hotel relax and recover from any jet lag.
Overnight at Waterland Villa (Studio Villa with Private Pool)
Today after breakfast proceed to Dambulla, a small village and a central location in Cultural Triangle. The central plains area boasts ruined temples and ancient cities combined with national parks and glistening reservoirs. On arrival check in to the hotel.
Later in the evening you will be taken to enjoy a cultural dance show in nearby Habarana. The show has nine acts and lasts for around an hour. The show features the graceful and rhythmic dancers and drummers culminating in an impressive fire walking display. You can observe the dancers getting into their traditional costumes prior to the performance and learn a few traditional dancing steps.
Overnight at Waterland Villa (Studio Villa with Private Pool)
After breakfast explore the famous Golden Rock cave temple, date back to the 1st Century BC which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, a vast isolated rock mass with its five caverns is the largest best preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 sq. meters) are of particular importance as are the 157 statues including a 47 foot long statue of the recumbent Buddha. This amazing complex was first used as a refuge by an ancient king who upon regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent images to be carved from the rock. Later kings made further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha painted upon the walls of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 metres. The hike up to the caves is short but steep. At the top you can explore the caves and enjoy spectacular far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.
(Please dress appropriately when visiting Dambulla temple, with shoulders and knees covered. It is a steep uphill walk to the temple approx. 15-40 mins depending on route taken and on your fitness. Have an extra pair of socks to wear to prevent from the ground heat since you have to walk barefoot.)
In the afternoon leave for Minneriya for a Jeep Safari. Minneriya National Park is about 8889 hectares in extent and is an ideal eco-tourism location in Sri Lanka. It is home to Sri Lanka’s favorites such as spotted deer, Sambar and wild Asian elephants, particularly numerous in August and September when they migrate along a corridor from neighboring parks to feed on the fresh grass on the lake bed - an annual event known as "The Gathering".
(Please be prepared for some rough and dusty road. National park can be crowded especially over weekends and festivals. Depending on the movement of the elephants you may visit the nearby Kaudulla National Park or Eco Park instead.)
Overnight at Waterland Villa (Studio Villa with Private Pool)
Today after breakfast proceed to Kandy, the bustling hill country capital is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for the pink painted Temple and the Kandy Lake built in 1807 which is an attractive centerpiece to the town. On arrival check in to the hotel.
Later in the evening, at your convenience take a brief walk around Kandy and indulge in some local street foods.
Afterwards visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, locally known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, the most sacred temple in the whole of Sri Lanka. It is the prime monument, the supreme edifice not only of the Sinhalese Buddhist populace of Sri Lanka but also of the Buddhists all over the world. It is within this magnificent temple that the sacred Tooth relic of Buddha (Danta Dhatu), the palladium of the Sinhalese nation & Buddhist faith is enshrined. This important shrine boasts intricate carvings and beautiful Sri Lankan art. During the ‘puja’ throngs of pilgrims visit the temple to line up to glimpse the golden casket said to hold the sacred relic and to make offerings of flowers.
(Please dress appropriately when visiting The Temple of the Tooth Relic, with shoulders and knees covered.)
Overnight at Fox Kandy (Deluxe Room)
After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit a Tea Factory and a Tea Plantation where the best tea in the world is being produced. At the tea plantation take a closer look on how the tea pickers pick the tea leaves, then you can join them to pick the tea leaves, then visit the factory with a staff member who will explain the process of fermentation, rolling, drying, cutting, sieving and grading of tea. There are machines for almost every part of the process except of course the all important tea tasting at the end of the process to determine the quality of the tea.
(It’s usually dusty and noisy and inside the factory and its might be closed on weekends.)
On completion proceed to Nanu Oya railway station and board in to the train and continue to Ella - A journey said regarded as one of the most scenic train journeys in the world with sceneries of rolling mountains and green valley’s. Meet up with the driver at the Nanu Oya station and leave for the hotel in Ella.
(Train tickets are subject to availability and train times are subject to change due to regular delays Please note that train tickets can only be booked 14 days in advance, with preference given to government officials. When train tickets are not available, a scenic road transfer through the hill country will be substituted.)
Overnight at Mountain Heaven (Deluxe Room)
Tissamaharama, once a kingdom of yesteryear, and is famous for Tissa Wewa, Tissamaharama Stupa and an entry point into Katharagama and Yala National Park. On arrival check in to the hotel.
In the afternoon commence a jeep safari in the Yala National Park by private jeep accompanied by a tracker. Yala National park one of Sri Lanka’s premier eco tourist Destinations and is renowned for its variety of wildlife notably its many elephants. It is also home to the spotted deer, sambar, wild buffalo, sloth bear, jackal, mongoose and crocodiles. The peacock is easily the most famous of the birds in this park. Yala has a high concentration of Leopards although seeing these nocturnal carnivores still requires some luck.
(Your safari will be by a private jeep and accompanied by a local naturalist on availability. Please be prepared for some rough and dusty roads and be aware that this park can be extremely busy, especially over weekends and festivals. Also note you will proceed in your jeep to the park entrance to collect tickets prior to the park opening, in busy periods this process may take up to 45 minutes.)
Overnight at Chaarya Resort & Spa (Deluxe Room)
Today after breakfast proceed to Galle, an undeniably charming city on the south coast of Sri Lanka. At the centre of the city is the world famous and UNESCO protected Dutch Fort, around which a modern city has sprung into life providing the visitor with an interesting experience between new and old. Check in to the hotel set within Unesco-protected Galle Fort, a centuries-old fortified enclave.
At your convenience explore the Galle Fort.
Overnight at Mango House (Superior Balcony Room)
Later this morning, visit the local market in a tuk tuk with your host and gather the vegetables for a traditional Sri Lankan lunch. En route you will visit a home of a local toddy tapper where you will learn the process of making coconut toddy, a local traditional alcoholic drink made from the sap of the coconut flower, and enjoy a glass of fresh toddy! After which you will continue on to a traditional mud hut, where you will learn to cook a traditional Sri Lankan meal with a local Chef.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Mango House (Superior Balcony Room)
Today after breakfast head to Balapitiya to experience the enchanting world of Sri Lankan puppetry. You will have a guided tour at the renowned museum of puppets followed by a small live puppetry show which features three captivating dance performances . This unique experience includes a backstage visit, where you can witness the intricate dance of these extraordinary puppets up close. Feel free to get a hands on experience at sting puppetry.
After breakfast leave for Hikkaduwa is one of the most colourful coastal stretches of Sri Lanka, that host ultimate beach parties, home to some of the most gorgeous reefs and marine life. Hikka - as it is fondly known laid back spot where the eternal music of the waves combing the sandy coast sets the scene, for a lazy holiday by the sea, accessorised by beer, hammocks and a lot of fascinating people.
Overnight at Villa 46 (Deluxe Ocean View)
Payment secure by
Copyright © 2016 - 2023, Trinetra Tours Pvt Ltd. Powered By DigiLantern
