We welcome you to the beautiful Island, Sri Lanka. The Island proud history of over 2500 years and the breathtaking diversity of scenery will capture your heart and soul like no other destination. May the time you spend in our Island be filled with exciting experiences - memories of which you will carry long after you leave our shores.
Upon on arrival to the Sri Lankan International Airport to be greeted by your chauffer guide who shall take you by air conditioned vehicle to “Anuradhapura” following the scenic drive passing small towns green, rural villages and coconut groves to discover the lush green vegetation in land.
En-route stopover along the road to taste a king coconut drink, freshly cut pineapple, mangoes and a variety of other tropical fruits.
Anuradhapura - the most extensive of the Sri Lankan ancient cities and a World Heritage site. It was the national capital for over 1300 years up to the 10th Century AD. Today the monuments of Anuradhapura heyday survive for you to visit surrounded by the solemn umbrage of trees and an ancient parkland. During the tour, you will visit an Archeological museum, The sacred Bo Tree, Brazen Place, Royal Palace, Samadhi Buddha, Kuttam Pokuna, and more.
End of the day we check into the hotel in “Anuradhapura”.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start travelling to ‘Trincomalee” where you could experience the white sandy beaches in Sri Lanka.
Trincomalee is a port city situated on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The city is built on a peninsula which divides the inner and outer harbours. Historically referred to as Gokanna or Gokarna, it has been a sea port that has played a major role in maritime and international trading history of Sri Lanka. The Bay of Trincomalee harbour is renowned for its large size and security; unlike every other in the Indian sea, it is accessible to all types of craft in all weathers. The beaches are used for surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching. The city also has the largest Dutch fort in Sri Lanka
Check into the hotel at “Trincomalee”.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to Fort Fredrick, Koneswaram Temple, the war cemetery and a boat ride to Pigeon Island on completion return back to the Hotel.
Pigeon Island, is one of the few marine national parks in the world and surely the most attractive marine national park. Pigeon Island is also a well known birds sanctuary. The island is colonized by a large number of rock pigeons and hence it is called as the Pigeon island. A small boat ride will let you to this awesome piece of nature creations. The sun, sea, beach, corals, singing birds and the sea breeze will give you an experience of a life time.
Overnight stay at the hotel in “Trincomalee”
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out and proceed to Arugam Bay a place for water sport fanatics and surfing, listed as one of the top ten surf points in the world.
Overnight at the hotel in “Arugam Bay”.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Full day leisure by the beach or surfing
- Lovely Arugam Bay, a moon-shaped curl of soft sand, is home to a famed point break that many regard as the best surf spot in the country. It is a tiny place, with a population of a few hundred, and everything is dotted along a single road which parallels the coast. If you’re not a surfer, there are plenty of other draws: beachfront guesthouses, oceanside restaurants and a mellow, swing-another-day-in-a-hammock kind of vibe that’s totally removed from the brash west-coast beach resorts. Arugam Bay also makes a great base for several adventures in the surrounding hinterland.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in “Arugam Bay”
- After breakfast proceed to “Nuwara Eliya”
- Misty steep roads, twisting through lush green blankets of tea bushes in a cool climate, remind visitors that they are within the range of the renowned British colonial retreat, Nuwara Eliya. Augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light - once governed by English & Scottish planters - is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world. A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present breathtaking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet. Hop into a rattling train smoking and hissing its way through green valleys of the hill country pierced by endless waterfalls & dotted by tea pluckers draped in bright-colored saris. Or rent a bike for a gentle ride along the banks splashed by the waters of Lake Gregory.
- End of the check into the hotel in “Nuwara Eliya”.
- After breakfast, proceed on a trek to Horton Plains.
- Horton Plains, UNESCO World Heritage Site & Eco-tourism hideout in the heart of the isle, painted with unending stretches of green pastures marks one of the healthiest wet montane evergreen forests in Sri Lanka. With an altitude above 7000ft, the plateau sweeps to a robust 3169 hectares sheltering flora and fauna varieties that may be found no where else on earth. As the tributary of Belihul Oya - Bakers Falls - thunders down rocks head off the beaten track - across frost-covered grass - to feel the icy-cold wind against your face. You may even gaze down Worlds End, a head-spinning 3700ft drop towards the Southern end or drive carefully through herds of sambar deer, shy to human touch & birdlife chirping across the plains. If you are cautious enough you may be greeted by the sights of a grunting wild boar, a pouncing fishing cat, otters or even the Spotted-Ghost that haunts the plains, the Sri Lankan Leopard!
- End of the day travel back to the hotel in “Nuwara Eliya”.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Enjoy a scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy snaking its way through the mountains via the tea country. The car will follow you to Kandy train station. Proceed by the car to Kandy and check into the hotel.
Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe - before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy - the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe.
- Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha.
A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills. will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary.
- Drive towards Victoria Golf Course, undoubtedly one of the best golf courses in the world for a sweep blended with class and style.- Or walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Fine tube your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka.
- Evening: Watch famous cultural show in Kandy City.
- Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Colombo which is the commercial capital in Sri Lanka.
- En route “Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage”.
As you enter the 25 acre coconut property, do not be surprised to witness baby elephants being bottle fed or moving around freely causing absolutely no harm to anyone. It is rightly a sincere sight to observe how these gentle giants - orphaned and sometimes three-legged - are taken care of since 1975 at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Up to date, over 20 calves have been born here, and it is surprising to hear that some of its inmates have even seen their grand children during the past few decades! Watch as they feed at 09:15 am, 12:15 pm & 05:00 pm and take a river bath twice a day at 10:00 am & 02:00 pm respectively for an experience that could never be felt anywhere else on earth!
- Check into the hotel in “Colombo”.
- A city tour in “Colombo” will be arranged where you could visit “Galle Face Green, Independence Square, Old Parliament Complexes, Pettah Bazaar, etc.
- End of the day check into the hotel in “Colombo”
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.
