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Arrive at Colombo international airport. Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet our Bespoke representative and transfer to the hotel. On arrival check into hotel and leisure and stay overnight at hotel.
Overnight at Colombo
After breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Anuradhapura.
En-route Stop and visit Negombo.
Colombo – Negombo / Travel Distance: 37.5 km / Approximate travel time: 46 minutes
Visit the ruins of the old Dutch fort gate built-in 1672 now a part of the prison and see Dutch cemetery. See the Dutch Canal which was then a supply route to the Dutch administration, old churches, and fishing villages. The 100km long canal running through the town is still being used and is an attraction for those who want to see the country from a different perspective.
Visit the Katuwapitiya Church and the Grand Street Church –the two biggest parishes in Negombo.
Also visit “Agurukaramulla temple” a famous Buddhist temple bringing Buddhists from all over Sri Lanka to Negombo every year.
After Negombo tour, travel to Anuradhapura.
Negombo – Anuradhapura / Travel Distance: 170 km / Approximate travel time: 03 Hours 27 minutes
Anuradhapura is a historical paradise as it houses several heritage monasteries, palaces and monuments. It is known for its vast dagobas or brick stupas, ancient ponds and pools, and magnificent temples. The city was established as the first capital of Sri Lanka in 377 BC.
On arrival, check in to hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Anuradhapura
After breakfast, proceed for Anuradhapura Sightseeing with your guide.
Visit Archaeological Museum
As Sri Lanka beholds to a great history it is highly admired in the Anuradhapura Archeological museum. Most valuable Buddha statues, inscriptions, coins, stone, timber, metal, Drawings, antiques, and explanatory displays are exhibited in the museum.
Not only that but also the museum provides the basic information about the rural living styles and their habitats which were changed from time to time. Even they had to change their clothing with a change of several eras in Sri Lanka. So visiting the museum will give you an overview, more knowledge and an experience.
Trasnfer to Aukana
Aukan
Standing up to a solid 40 feet over Anuradhapura the Aukana Buddha Statue – a creation of king Datusena –happens to be one of the foremost cultural & religious attractions in Sri Lanka spearheading fantastic proof of carvings that date back to the 5th century.
The standing Buddha statue chiseled out of a granite cliff with magnificently carved pleats of a robe worn over the left shoulder truly proves not only a subtle talent of a local stone mason but also a masterpiece of a king who is still venerated by locals.
Also see the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is one of the most ancient trees which are living even today standing tall in the Mahamewna Gardens in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. The tree is believed to have sprouted from a cutting brought from Bodh Gaya in India, where Gautama Buddha had attained enlightenment. The tree is an authentic and living link to Gautama Buddha and is often respected as the oldest tree in history which has a recorded date of the plantation.
Visit Abhayagiri Vihara – one of the most beautiful and exciting structures which is in the atmospheric setting of Anuradhapura. See the Abhayagiri Monastery Complex including Stupa and Museum– The Abhayagiri Monastery was established in the 2nd Century BCE by King Valagamabau in the celebration of his victory against the Indian Chola invaders.
Later drive back to your hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Anuradhapura
After breakfast at hotel, check out and proceed to travel to Trincomalee.
En-route stop and visit Mihintale.
Anuradhapura – Mihintalee / Travel Distance: 16 km / Approximate travel time: 31 minutes
Just 16km off the sacred city of Anuradhapura lies the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lankaas the stone carvings and unending stairways proclaim a legacy which hinges the philosophy sermon by Buddha - 'The Awakened One'.
This is the holy land which sheltered the first Buddhist sermon by Arahath Mahinda to King Devanampiya Thissa when the Poson full moon brightened a forest used by the king himself for hunting.
Walk passing a massive cooling fountain and head towards the renowned staircase of the temple. Feel the coolness of granite slabs as you shift from the ruins of a hospital to Kantaka Stupa built in 1st century B.C. enriched with magical hands of the Sri Lankan stone carver.
Step into the courtyard and towards its left sitting calm, is the refractory. However, the highlights of the sacred land are Maha Seya - the main dagoba - and Aradhana Gala, the peak of the rock assuring breath-taking viewpoints of the Kingdom of Lakes, Anuradhapura.
After sightseeing, travel further to Trincomalee.
Mihintalee – Trincomalee / Travel Distance: 92.2 km / Approximate travel time: 01 Hour 38 minutes
Trincomalee, the city which houses one of the best natural deep-water ports in the world, has a legacy that has painted history since royalty throughout colonization, heading towards modern Sri Lanka revamping a fancy development effort.
On arrival, check in to hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Trincomalee
After early breakfast, go for Snorkelling at Pigeon Island.
The magic of Pigeon Island is a 30 minute boat ride away. The reef here is home to over 100 coral species and about 300 species of fish.
This is where many observer would find both the juvenile and adult Black Tip Reef Shark as well as a variety of turtle — such as the Hawksbill, the Green Turtle and the Olive Ridley. Pigeon Island gets its name from the countless number of Rock Pigeons that use it as their breeding ground.(Inclusive of a boat ride to Pigeon Island, and snorkeling gear, inclusive of entrance fees to the National Park)
Duration of Snorkeling: Approx. 03 Hours
Later return back to your hotel and spend the day at leisure or if you wish you may go for Whale and dolphin watching. (At additional cost)
Blue Whales usually migrate to far ends of the planet in search of food, but many of the whales living in Sri Lankan waters don’t do that. Just a few years back, a huge colony (one of the biggest in the world) of Whales was discovered in Sri Lanka, which opened up a sea of opportunities to study the elusive animals. Blue Whales are very shy, they don’t wait for you or flip for you like dolphins, they usually give a glimpse and vanish. But that one glimpse is enough to make you feel special because not everyone gets to see Blue Whales.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Trincomalee
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Trincomalee with your guide.
Enter the granite-built Portuguese Fort resting in the heart of Trincomalee – built in the 17th century by the Portuguese and was later fully completed by the year 1624. The Fort takes you on a fantastic heritage experience to remember.
Later, head towards the classical-medieval Hindu temple 'Koneswaram' which blazes a subtle sense of Dravidian architecture.
Take a stroll at the Bhadrakali Amman Temple dedicated to the goddess Kali.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure or relax on the beautiful beaches of Trincomalee.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Trincomalee
After breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Dambulla.
En-route Stop and visit Sigiriya Rock
Trincomalee – Sigiriya /Travel Distance: 98.8 km / Approximate travel time: 1 hour 51 minutes
After an ancient prince killed his father to claim the throne, he was forced to flee to his pleasure palace and convert it into a fortress to guard against his opposition. The spectacular citadel of Sigiriya built on a giant rock rises sheer and impregnable out of the plains below.
This remarkable 5th century archaeological site is made unforgettable by its dramatic setting. A moat, rampart, extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock and the frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya.
Note: Please note that to reach the top of Sigiriya Rock, there are nearly 1,200 stone steps up and then down. Anybody in reasonably good condition will be able to venture to the top of Sigiriya Rock and it's certainly worth the effort, however important to know these little details before embarking on this outing.
After Sigiriya sightseeing, get trasnferred to Dambulla hotel for overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Dambulla
After breakfast, you will leave for Polonnaruwa.
Dambulla – Polonnaruwa / Travel Distance: 67.9 km / Approximate travel time: 01 Hour 23 minutes
Polonnaruwa - is the 2nd capital of Sri Lanka. Built in the 11th and 12th centuries A.D, and is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya (3 splendid statues of the Buddha in upright, sedentary and recumbent postures carved out of rock). The audience hall, the lotus bath, the Polonnaruwa statue (12th century) and the Parakrama Samudra tank (lake) built by King Parakramabahu the great. There are also ruins of famous places of worship such as the Shiva temple, the Lankatileka, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vihare Dagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth.
Afternoon, visit Minneriya National Park and enjoy a Jeep Safari.
Polonnaruwa – Minneriya / Travel Distance: 21.6 km / Approximate travel time: 29 minutes
If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya is your Colosseum! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this is a sanctuary for elephants.
Minneriya is home to herds of deer and ample birdlife, but its spotlight remains between swaying trunks & flapping ears.
Park your jeep on the bank of the reservoir and switch off its engine. Watch carefully as herds of elephants - one by one - roll on to the grass-covered banks, to feed on tender shoots. In fact, this is the largest elephant gathering in the world - over 700 at a time - which has garnished the park to become a magnet for wildlife enthusiasts across the globe.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Dambulla
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
The city of Dambulla lies in a hub that has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri LankaDambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla.
Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat, look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land which today houses an important junction in the country's economic and cultural uplifting.
Later drive to Kandy.
En-route stop and visit Matale Spice Garden over a refreshing cup of herbal tea.
Dambulla – Matale | Travel Distance: 50 Kms | Approximate travel time: 01 Hour 30 minutes
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. Stop by the side of a spice garden - into which you will be most welcome - and observe the therapeutic values of spices & processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea!
Later travel to Kandy
Matale - Kandy | Travel Distance: 30 Km | Approximate travel time: 01 Hours
Check in to your hotel.
Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1200hrs.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Kandy
After early breakfast, proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Kandy – Peradeniya |Travel Distance: 05 Km |Approximate travel time: 20 Minutes
Peradeniya
Royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya is 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 species of trees, plants, and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world, is one such avenue.
Later return to your hotel and spend some time at leisure.
In the evening, visit the temple of the tooth relic and enjoy a brief tour of the beautiful Kandy town.
Unconquered for centuries, this capital city held the Sinhalese culture and sacred Buddhist Relics safe against the unsuccessful onslaught of Dutch and Portuguese invasions, before finally falling to British political tricks at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Amongst other fascinating sights,Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world.
Thereafter witness the traditional cultural dance show starting at 1700hrs. On completion, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Kandy
Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from hotel and travel to Colombo Airport.
En-route Stop and visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Kandy – Pinnawala / Travel Distance: 39.4 km / Approximate travel time: 01 hour and 12 minutes
App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawala, the orphanage which was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungles of Sri Lanka.
Spend some moments among these elephants and experience the surreal bond between a human and an animal.Observe the elephants from the closest proximity and capture this breathtaking vista in your digital lens. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0915-0945 hrs. and 1415-1445 hrs. and the bathing time from 1000-11.00 hrs. and 1500-1600 hrs. when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Later travel to Colombo international airport to board your flight to your native place. (Reach International airport before 3 hours)
Pinnawala – Colombo Airport / Travel Distance: 75 km / Approximate travel time: 2 hours 08 mintues
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set on the Galle Face Promenade overlooking the Indian Ocean, this upmarket hotel is surrounded by high-end shopping and dining. It's a 6-minute walk from Galle Face Green urban park and 2 km from Beira Lake. Featuring city, lake or ocean views, the refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus minibars. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Suites offer separate living rooms and access to a club lounge. There are 4 restaurants, most with ocean views, as well as a whiskey and jazz bar, a lobby tea lounge, and a cocktail bar with a terrace. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym and a posh spa.
On the site of a 19th-century estate, this high-end resort is 3 km from the A9 highway, and 28 km from the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Featuring private plunge pools and decks, the luxurious villas have canopy beds and living areas with flat-screens. All provide free Wi-Fi, minibars, and tea and coffee making facilities, plus floor-to-ceiling windows. Upgraded 2-bedroom villas add sunken living rooms and butler service (fee). Complimentary breakfast is served in an open-air restaurant with a colonial-style dining room and a patio. There's also a spa, a gym, an infinity pool, and a helipad, along with lush gardens. Valet parking is offered.
On the banks of an offshoot of the Indian Ocean, this relaxed resort lies in a tree-filled area, 1 km from the nearest beach and 6 km from the 17th-century Fort Frederick. Trincomalee Railway Station is 5 km away. Simply furnished rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and safes. Airy suites with high ceilings add whirlpool tubs and private balconies. Dining options include a waterfront eatery, and a seafood restaurant where guests can cook their own meals. There's also a poolside bar and a 24-hour indoor bar. Other amenities include an Ayurvedic spa and an outdoor pool. Fishing, diving and cultural excursions can be arranged.
On sprawling grounds with reed beds, paddy fields, and a lake, this imaginative, eco-chic hotel is 15 minutes' walk from the Sigiriya Museum and 2 km from Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Rustic wood cabins with thatched roofs provide complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus tea and coffee making facilities. Some add private plunge pools and/or furnished balconies. Breakfast (fee) is served in an upscale restaurant that has a terrace with views of the lake. There are also 2 bars. The spa offers a plunge pool, a steam room, and Ayurvedic treatments. Other amenities include yoga classes, a gym, and bike rentals.
Set in a Colonial mansion built in 1804, this elegant hotel sits amid tropical gardens on a hillside overlooking rice paddies. It's 6 km from the National Museum of Kandy and 7 km from Mahaiyawa train station. The 9 polished rooms are individually decorated and feature antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. Some have 4-poster beds, claw-foot baths and/or sofas. Upgraded rooms add butler service; some include shared or private balconies. Room service is available. There's a fine dining restaurant with a terrace, and an outdoor infinity pool with views of the paddies, plus a cricket field. Rental bikes, massages, and yoga classes are also offered.
Set 1 km from both the Slave Island Railway Station and Galle Face Green, a seaside urban park, this grand resort hotel is also 2 km from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Featuring picture windows, the polished rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites add living rooms and dining areas, and some offer kitchenettes, wet bars or butler service. There are 16 restaurants and bars offering a range of cuisine. There's also a full-service spa complex, as well as an outdoor pool, and a gym with a sauna and a steam room. Additional amenities include a shopping mall and a business centre. Parking is free.
On the site of a 19th-century estate, this high-end resort is 3 km from the A9 highway, and 28 km from the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Featuring private plunge pools and decks, the luxurious villas have canopy beds, and living areas with flat-screens. All provide free Wi-Fi, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus floor-to-ceiling windows. Upgraded 2-bedroom villas add sunken living rooms and butler service (fee). Complimentary breakfast is served in a open-air restaurant with a colonial-style dining room and a patio. There's also an spa, a gym, an infinity pool and a helipad, along with lush gardens. Valet parking is offered.
Set on a beach along the Bay of Bengal, this upscale hotel is a 3 km boat ride from Pigeon Island National Park. It's also 15 km from the hot springs at Kanniya Hot Wells. The streamlined rooms have minifridges, air-conditioning and ceiling fans, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have sea views. Upgraded rooms add TVs with cable channels, some with balconies. Internet access and 24-hour room service are available. Dining options include beachfront, poolside and open-air eateries. There’s a TV lounge, an outdoor pool and a garden with hammocks, as well as 3 bars; 1 poolside. Parking is available.
Set amidst jungle on a mountainside overlooking the Sigiriya rock fortress, this eco-chic hotel is next to Kandalama Reservoir and 10 km from the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Warm, elegant rooms feature balconies and luxurious bathrooms with reservoir views. All also offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, and air-conditioning, as well as minibars and tea and coffee making facilities. Suites add DVD players and Jacuzzis; some offer butler service. Hot breakfast is served in an airy restaurant with a terrace. There's also refined fusion dining. Other amenities include a relaxed bar and a spa, in addition to a library, a kids' play area and 3 outdoor pools.
Surrounded by verdant forests, this polished hotel is 5 km from both the Temple of the Tooth and the Royal Palace of Kandy. Featuring balconies, the elegant rooms come with satellite TV, safes, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded quarters include minibars, living areas, and whirlpool baths. Suites add DVD players and separate living rooms. Room service is offered 24/7. Freebies include parking, as well as breakfast served in 1 of 3 restaurants. Other amenities include 3 bars, an outdoor pool, and a kids' pool, plus a refined spa, a gym, and a tennis court. Conference facilities are available.
Surrounded by casual eateries, this modern hotel is a minute's walk from the historic Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and an 11-minute walk from Fort railway station. Contemporary rooms with colourful accents offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, safes and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add balconies and/or sitting areas. Suites provide separate living rooms. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There's also a laid-back food court, a 24-hour coffee shop and a rooftop bar/bistro, in addition to a gym.
Forest Rock Garden hotel is the living masterpiece gives its guests the once in a life time experience to go back into the golden days of the Anuradhapura Kingdom in this 21st century with utmost luxury and great sense of royalty, serenity and peace.
On 4 hectares between the Indian Ocean and Periyakarachchi Lagoon, this luxury resort is 13 km from Pigeon Island National Park and 22 km from the Girihandu Seya Buddhist temple. Featuring bamboo-clad walls, the posh cabins offer free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars, verandas, and tea and coffee making facilities. Upgraded cabins add private beach access, while villas include private pools. Room service is offered 24/7. Breakfast is complimentary. There's also a plush open-air restaurant, a tranquil spa, and a gym, as well as an outdoor pool. Beach access, water sports, and horseback riding are available.
This relaxed resort is 3 km from Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, 13 km from Sigiriya Lion Rock and 15 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. Airy rooms with wood furnishings and parquet floors offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TVs and terraces, plus safes, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites have living areas and/or Jacuzzis. Room service is available. Amenities consist of an outdoor pool with a kids' section, a gym and a game room. There's also a garden, a gift shop, a lounge, and meeting and event space. Dining options include 3 restaurants (1 is a pizzeria) and 2 bars. A spa offers Thai and Ayurveda treatments. Breakfast is available.
Overlooking the Hanthana Mountain Range, this elegant hotel is 3 km from Randles Hill train station, and 6 km from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Featuring traditional hand-painted murals, the polished rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TVs, and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool baths and balconies or patios. Some offer mountain views. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There are 2 restaurants (1 buffet; 1 grill), and a bar with live music. Breakfast is extra. Other amenities include an Ayurvedic spa, a gym, and an outdoor pool surrounded by landscaped gardens.
| Place | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Colombo | The Shangri La Hotel |
| Anuradhapura | Ulagalla Resort |
| Trincomalee | Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa |
| Dambulla | Jetwing Vil Uyana |
| Kandy | The Kandy House |
| Period - Opulent | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2021 – 30 Sep 2021 | For Price Please Contact Us |
| 01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price Please Contact Us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
| Place | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Colombo | Hotel Cinnamon Grand |
| Anuradhapura | Ulagalla Resort |
| Trincomalee | Nilaveli Beach Hotel |
| Dambulla | Heritance Kandalama |
| Kandy | Earl's Regency Hotel |
| Period - Luxury | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2021 – 30 Sep 2021 | For Price Please Contact Us |
| 01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price Please Contact Us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
| Place | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Colombo | Hotel ZMAX Fairway |
| Anuradhapura | Forest Rock Garden Resort |
| Trincomalee | Jungle Beach Resort |
| Dambulla | The Paradise Resort & Spa |
| Kandy | Hotel Earl's Regent |
| Period - Economy | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2021 – 30 Sep 2021 | For Price Please Contact Us |
| 01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price Please Contact Us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
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