SRI LANKA THE GREAT TOUR

Description

The Indian Ocean Pearl, Sri Lanka, is a must-see destination for any traveler. On our trip, we will experience the best of what this amazing island has to offer: magnificent temples, historic sites, breathtaking views, wild beaches and a variety of animals. On our trip, you will discover the best of Sri Lanka.

  • Negombo – a fishing village tour
  • Sigiriya – Climbing to the lion’s fortress
  • Mineriya National Park – Park Safari
  • A tour of the Polonowara World Heritage Site
  • Rural tour of Sigiriya
  • Kennedy – City tour, Tooth Temple and evening folklore
  • The spice garden 
  • Tea Museum
  • Nuwara Eliya – A tour of a British town
  • Tour of Little Adams Peak
  • Valley train
  • Tour of the town of Welligma
  • Galle town tour
  • Free time in the coastal town of Onawotana
  • Panoramic tour of Colombo

Routes and Schedule

Customizable

DAY 01 

ARRIVE IN SRI LANKA – NEGOMBO

Our representative will pick you from Colombo International Airport and you will be transferred to Negombo.

Check in at hotel 

Overnight stay in Negombo 

DAY 02 

NEGOMBO – SIGIRIYA – MINNERIYA – DAMBULLA 

After breakfast check-out and transfer to Sigiriya and visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress

SIGIRIYA 

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high

According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure — Sīnhāgiri, the Lion Rock 

The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning

Minneriya National Park

Afternoon you could enjoy a jeep safari.

Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938 area. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts. The park is situated 182 kilometres from Colombo.

Check in at hotel 

Overnight stay in Dambulla

DAY 03

DAMBULLA – POLONNARUWA – HABARANA – DAMBULLA

After breakfast transferred to Polonnaruwa.

Upon arrival proceed on a City Tour in Polonnaruwa.

POLONNARUWA 

Poḷonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. 

The second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first established by the Chola dynasty as their capital in the 10th century. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site

Currently the new Polonnaruwa is undergoing a major development project known as the “Awakening of Polonnaruwa” under the concept of President Maithripala Sirisena. It envisions the development of all sectors in Polonnaruwa including roads, electricity, agriculture, education, health and environment will be developed comprehensively.

On completion, proceed on a village tour in a traditional village

The Sigiriya Village Tour gives you a chance to experience traditional Sri Lanka with all its authenticity. Spend time with the villagers and understand village life. Engage in many village activities that form everyday life; such as an oxen cart ride, a catamaran ride and a walk through the fields. Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan food. You will finish off with an exceptionally delicious buffet lunch, served in classic Sri Lankan style. This is your truly Sri Lankan holiday experience. We will have opportunity to use local  transportation such as bullock cart ride and catamaran safari. 

Afternoon you can enjoy the Elephant Back Ride Safari near the Habarana Lake

Return to hotel

Overnight stay in Dambulla 

DAY 04

SIGIRIYA – MATALE – KANDY

After breakfast, check-out and transferred to Kandy, en route visit Spice Garden & Hindu Temple in Matale.

SPICE GARDEN SRI LANKA

En-route visit a spice garden in Matale to see the different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous. During Past history, Sri Lanka known as Taprobane, was world renowned for its Quality Spices.

SMATALE HINDU TEMPLE 

The Sri Muthumariamman Temple is more than 250 years old and is situated on the hilltop of Kotahena, Sri Lanka  (Ceylon) and was constructed in 1852 by workers from South India.

Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Muruga or Kartikeya. It is observed during Visakam Nakshatra in the Tamil month of Vaikasi.

On completion transferred to Kandy 

On arrival, proceed on a City Tour in Kandy including shopping and Tooth Relic Temple

KANDY 

 Afternoon leave on a sightseeing tour of Kandy; The last capital of the Sri Lankan kings, is now a World Heritage Site, visit the lake built by the last Sinhala King in 1798, the bazzar, the arts & crafts center and a gem museum. Evening visit to the‘Temple of the Sacred Tooth’ containing the tooth of Buddha followed by a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing. .

Overnight stay in Kandy 

DAY 05

KANDY – HANTANE – ELLA

After breakfast check-out and visit the The Ceylon Tea Museum in Hantane

CEYLON TEA MUSEUM

The Ceylon Tea Museum at Hantane, three kilometres from Kandy city is served by a motorable road that circles the museum.The museum consists of four floors. The ground floor and the second floor exhibit very old items of machinery and the first floor consists of a library and an auditorium with facilities for audio visual presentations. The third floor is allocated to tea sales outlets. . The entire top floor is a restaurant. A panoramic view of the Kandy town surrounded by the beautiful Hunasgiriya, Knuckles Range and the Matale range of hills can be viewed through a telescope mounted on the fourth floor. .

On completion transfer to Nuwara Eliya, en route visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory.

Tea production in sri lanka, is of high importance to the Sri Lankan economy and the world market. The country is the world’s fourth largest producer of tea and the industry is one of the country’s main sources of foreign exchange. The tea sector employs, directly or indirectly over 1 million people in Sri Lanka. The humidity, cool temperatures, and rainfall in the country’s central highlands provide a climate that favors the production of high quality tea. 

After this we will visit Little Adams peak in Ella

LITTLE ADAMS PEAK 

The mountain range in Ella area which is considered for Small Sripada (Little Adam’s Peak) has become an attraction to local and foreign tourist. A large number of people visit the area to admire its scenic beauty. Small Sripada is located about 2 km from the Ella town. From this location Kataragama and the Hambantota beach which are hundreds of kilometers away can also be seen. The Namunukula, Poonagala and Narangala mountain ranges also located on near this place.

Check in at hotel 

Overnight stay in Ella 

DAY 06

ELLA – WELIGAMA – UNAWATUNA

After breakfast, check-out and transferred to Weligama

Upon arrival, enjoy the still fishing activity in Weligama

STILL FISHING

An age old method of catching fish, very primitive and poor in results terming with today’s commercial fishing perspective, but ads on beauty and uniqueness to the countries deep south coast line, as a icon of the fishing folk in Sri Lanka. A major attraction at the south cost, stilt fishing till date is continued by the locals owing to the good will gifts by the locals and the foreign visitor that adds on apart to the catch from the sea.A stick standing up with another piece of wood tied to it to create a seat where fisherman climb on to during the low tide to fish in the rising waters of the high tide, though is a lovely sight is a hard and uncomfortable task of few hours for a small catch of fish enough to feed few mouths.

On completion transfer to Unawatuna

Check in at hotel

Overnight stay in Unawatuna

DAY 07

UNAWATUNA -GALLE CITY – JUNGLE BEACH – UNAWATUNA

After breakfast transfer to Galle and proceed on a city tour in Galle Fort

GALLE 

Sri Lanka’s most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbor. Stroll 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 FORTH 

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. But the city may be much older. The original gate to the fort was by the harbor. 

On completion, visit the Jungle Beach in Unawatuna

JUNGLE BEACH UNAWATUNA

Jungle Beach is a secluded beach in Unawatuna that’s growing less secluded all the time. Jungle Beach used to be quite isolated. The beach is nice, it’s swimmable, not rough and just the right size. When there are too many people, however, it becomes like any other crowded beach, not cool. Jungle Beach is still far enough from the main strip that not so many people come.

Overnight stay in Unawatuna 

DAY 08

UNAWATUNA – COLOMBO CITY – AIRPORT – DEPARTURE 

After breakfast, proceed on a City Tour in Colombo including shopping

COLOMBO

It is the business and commercial center and the new capital of sri lanka. Colombo was only a small seaport which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese. Colombo became the capital of Sri Lanka in 1815 after Kandyan Kingdom was ceded to the British.  Visit Fort,the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings. The Kayman’s Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple dating to 6th C.B.C.., Davatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited. 

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