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Turtle Hatchery (Kosgoda), Gall Dutch Fort, Unawatuna Beach

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Savour the beauty of southern beaches as you travel to Galle, the capital of Southern Province of Sri Lanka. On your way, stop at Kosgoda to visit the Turtle Hatchery operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka to protect Sri Lanka’s turtles from extinction. Discover the huge tanks filled with new born but lively hatchlings. Then proceed to Galle Fort, the walled city that has been standing since the early sixteenth century through the Colonial periods of the Portuguese, Dutch and British, to explore its attractions; the Rampart, Light House, Maritime Museum and Dutch Church. After lunch, enjoy the breeze of the stunning tropical beach, Unawatuna Bay Beach, which provides safe swimming and snorkelling. Return to Colombo via Southern Expressway.
Meals: Lunch (optional)

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Elephant Orphanage (Pinnawela), Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Dalada Maligawa (Kandy)

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Enjoy the panoramic sceneries of Sri Lanka as you proceed to mystical Kandy, which had been the last stronghold of Sinhalese Kings. On your way, stop at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage which is not only the home for the largest herd of captive elephants in the world but also an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. Enjoy the sight of elephant feeding and bathing.

Then continue your journey to the charming hill capital Kandy, which had been the last stronghold of Sinhalese Kings. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere in the Royal Botanical Gardnes of Peradeniya which covers an area of 147 acres and is renowned for its collection of variety of Orchids.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in this enchanting city and stroll through its exciting shopping streets during your leisure.

Appreciate the majestic beauty of Dalada Maligawa where the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined. Dalada Maligawa is one of the most venerable places of the Buddhist community all round the world and was declared a world heritage by UNESCO in 1988.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Dambulla cave temple, Sacred city of Anuradhapura (Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweli Saya, Thuparama, Kuttam Pokuna, Isurumuniya, Ranmasu Uyana, Nuwara wewa), Sigiriya Lion Rock, Minneriya National Park

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Day 01 (overnight stay in Anuradhapura)
After breakfast, head to the spectacular Sigiriya "Lion Rock" Citadel, which stands majestically overlooking the luscious green jungle surroundings. Climb the rock and explore the unique combination of urban planning, architecture, engineering, hydraulic engineering, garden landscape designing, sculpture, art, painting and pottery of the 5th century. Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is of immense archaeological significance.

After lunch, enjoy a spectacular wild life safari at Minneriya National Park, an ideal eco tourism location with its elegant feature of ancient Minneriya reservoir where animals gather during the early hours of evening. Enjoy the site of large elephant herds gathering at the lake where they bathe, mock fight etc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (optional), Dinner (optional)

Day 02
After breakfast, head to the spectacular Sigiriya "Lion Rock" Citadel, which stands majestically overlooking the luscious green jungle surroundings. Climb the rock and explore the unique combination of urban planning, architecture, engineering, hydraulic engineering, garden landscape designing, sculpture, art, painting and pottery of the 5th century. Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is of immense archaeological significance. After lunch, enjoy a spectacular wild life safari at Minneriya National Park, an ideal eco tourism location with its elegant feature of ancient Minneriya reservoir where animals gather during the early hours of evening. Enjoy the site of large elephant herds gathering at the lake where they bathe, mock fight etc.
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Pinnawalla Elephant Orphanage, Dalada Maligawa (Kandy), Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla cave temple

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Day 01 (overnight stay in Kandy)
Take a scenic drive through Kandy Road and make your first stop at Pinnawalla, the home of the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Be a part of elephant feeding and enjoy the sight of elephant bathing before proceeding to Kandy, the charming city which is nestled amidst the low hills and looped by the Mahaweli river. In Kandy, discover the holiest Buddhist temple of the Theravada Buddhism, Dalada Maligawa that houses the palladium of Sinhalese Buddhist nation, the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Dalada Maligawa is declared a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1988.

After lunch, pay a visit to Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya where you indulge yourself among a vast collection of orchid varieties together with other tropical flora and fauna.

Evening, take time to relax or stroll through the enchanting shopping streets of this Kandy or perhaps take a walk along the spectacular Kandy lake.
Meals: Lunch (optional), Dinner (optional)

Day 02
After breakfast, discover the wonder and beauty of the amazing “Lion Rock” of Sigiriya, a 5th century rock fortress shaped like a crouching lion. Sigiriya had been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982. The Lion Rock features everything from legend, history, culture, art, engineering as well as some breathtaking views of nature.

After lunch, visit Sri Lanka’s most well preserved cave temples in Dambulla that possess many ancient paintings and statures.
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Turtle Hatchery (Kosgoda), Hikkaduwa , Galle Fort (Rampart, Maritime Museum, Dutch Church), Unawatuna

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Day 1 (overnight stay in Hikkaduwa))
Your day starts with a scenic drive along the southern beaches of Sri Lanka. Stop at Kosgoda to see a Turtle Hatchery operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka to protect Sri Lanka’s turtles from extinction. Discover the huge tanks filled with new born but lively hatchlings. Continue your journey to magical Hikkaduwa, one of Sri Lanka’s most favoured tourist destinations, and board on a glass bottom boat to discover Sri Lanka’s most beautiful Coral Reefs. Admire the beauty of this under water sanctuary with their unique shapes, exotic creatures, rainbow shades etc.

Enjoy the seafood lunch in a local restaurant before checking into your hotel in Hikkaduwa. Evening is free for you to explore this tourist’s paradise.

Evening, take time to relax or stroll through the enchanting shopping streets of this Kandy or perhaps take a walk along the spectacular Kandy lake.
Meals: Lunch(optional), Dinner (optional)

Day 02
This morning you head south to Galle, the capital of Southern Province, to visit the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is the best preserved fortified city built by European colonial powers in Asia. Admire its grandeur and enjoy it’s amazing attractions; Rampart, Maritime Museum and Dutch Church.

After lunch, enjoy the breeze of a stunning tropical beach, Unawatuna Bay Beach, which is well sheltered by a sweep of palm-fringed land behind it. It is enclosed by double reef that breaks down the impact of the waves of Indian Ocean to make it ideal for safe swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving etc.

Traverse the beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka as you return to Colombo via Southern Express Highway.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (optional), Dinner (optional)

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Dalada Maligawa (Kandy), Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya), Lion Rock (Sigiriya), Minneriya National Park, Ruins of Polonnaruwa (Galvihara, Lankatilaka, Tivanka Pilimageya and Nissanka Latha Mandapaya)

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Day 01 (overnight stay in Kandy)
Admire Sri Lanka’s scenic beauty as you head for the charming city of Kandy, which beautifully lies in the valley of a mountain range and is surrounded by the Mahaweli river. Kandy is of immense cultural and historical significance. It had been the last stronghold of Sinhalese kings and is the home for Dalada Maligawa that houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha. Visit this foremost sacred place of worship in the Buddhist world which had been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

Discover another major tourist attraction, the splendid Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya which is world famous for its unique collection of orchids of high bread and wild, indigenous plants, shrubs and endemic flora.

Check in to your hotel and take time to relax or explore this magnificent city on your own. Perhaps you can take a walk along the enchanting Kandy Lake or stroll through the unique shopping streets.
Meals: Lunch (optional), Dinner (optional)

Day 02(overnight stay in Sigiriya)
Your day starts with a scenic drive to Sigiriya to explore the magnificent “Lion Rock”, the fortified-walled royal complex built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century AD to ward off a feared invasion. With its living manifestations of glorious Sinhalese civilization this UNESCO World Heritage Site is of immense archaeological significance. It is the best preserved urban sight in Asia from the first millennium with fusion of culture and nature.

After lunch, check in to your hotel in Sigiriya and take a rest before you set off for wild safari tour to Minneriya National Park where you discover the rich bio diversity of tropical rain forests. Capture the amazing sight of large herds of wild elephants who gather at the Minneriya reservoir.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (optional), Dinner (optional)

Day 03
After breakfast, drive northwards to Polonnaruwa, the glorious kingdom of ancient Sinhalese kings after the decline of the first Sinhalese kingdom of Anuradhapura. Polonnaruwa stands to witness the Sinhalese Buddhist civilization reaching still greater heights with its colossal works of art and architecture. Explore the unique artistic heritage by visiting the ruins of Galvihara, Lankatilaka, Tivanka Pilimageya and Nissanka Latha Mandapaya. Admire the ancient engineering skills of Sinhalese by visiting magnificent Parakrama Samudra, the largest ancient reservoir of the island, which was built by the greatest king of Polonnaruwa, king Parakramabahu the Great (1153 -1186 A.D.)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (optional), Dinner (optional)

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Elephant Orphanage (Pinnawela), Dalada Maligawa (Kandy), Nuwara Eliya Tea Estate, Botanical Gardens (Hakgala), Yala National Park, Galle Fort
Optional ; Boat ride in Nuwara Eliya lake

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Day 01 (overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya)
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Sri Lanka as you drive to central hills. Stop at Pinnawala, the home of the largest herd of captivated elephants in the world. Be a part of elephant feeding and enjoy the sight of elephant bathing before you proceed to one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic cities, Kandy. Kandy is at an elevation of 488 meters above the sea level and is beautifully placed in the plateau of central hills. To add to its scenic beauty and breathtaking atmosphere, Kandy is surrounded by the river, Mahaweli and has a salubrious climate. Moreover, this charming city is of great cultural and historical significance as it had been the last stronghold of the Sinhalese kings before falling to the British in 1815. While Kandy is studded with Buddhist temples, it is also the home of Dalada Maligawa, the sacred temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Appreciate the greatness of this most venerated Buddhist temple by the Buddhists all round the world. Then enjoy your lunch in this charming city at a local restaurant together with its soothing ambience.

Savour the beautiful landscapes on your way to the famous “Little England”, the city of Nuwara Eliya which is a mountain station at 1868 meters of altitude in a splendid landscape. With a presentation of colonial British style, Nuwaraeliya offers tourists a salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery. This breathtaking city is also the heart of the country’s Tea Industry.
Meals: Lunch(optional), Dinner (included)

Day 02 (overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya)
Today, begin your day with the flavor of true Ceylon Tea at a local Tea Factory where you enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea together with a demonstration of processing tea leaves.

Savour the beautiful landscapes across the Tea Estates while heading to Hakgala Botanical Gardens which, according to legend, was the pleasure garden of King Rawana of Ramayan epic, and was one of the places where beautiful Sita was kept hidden by him. Enjoy its cool and shady atmosphere and enchanting sceneries that soothes your mind.

Evening is for you to explore the charming Little England on your own strolling through its beautiful foot pathways and soaking up its soothing climate and scenic beauty. Consider the optional excursion, the boat ride across the beautiful Gregory Lake that adds on to the beauty of this hill city.
Meals: Breakfast(included), Lunch(optional), Dinner (included)

Day 03 (overnight stay in Yala/ Hambanthota)
Through the rolling hills and waterfalls, you drive to one of Sri Lanka’s most premier tourist destinations, the Yala National Park, which is renowned for its colourful Wildlife and its fine coastline that is associated with coral reefs. Yala covers an area of 129,700 hectares stretching Southern and Uva Provinces. It is considered as one of the best parks in the world to observe and photograph leopards. Take your arranged jeep safari and soak up the vibrant tropical habitats of Yala including shrubs, lakes, rivers, blackish lagoons and an array of birds, reptiles and wild animals; Elephants, herds of Spotted Deer, Peacocks, Sloth bear, Wild Buffalo, Wild Boar and many other.
Meals: Breakfast(included), Lunch(included), Dinner (included

Day 04
Enjoy the breeze of southern beaches as you drive to Galle, the Southern capital of Sri Lanka, to explore the fortified old colonial fortress, the Galle Dutch Fortress. Admire its Ramparts, the Maritime Museum, Dutch Church. Take some free time to wander around this splendid UNESCO Heritage site.

After lunch, relax and enjoy sun bathing at a stunning tropical beach, Unawatuna Bay Beach. This beach is well sheltered by a sweep of palm-fringed land behind it. It is enclosed by double reef that breaks down the impact of the waves of Indian Ocean to make it ideal for safe swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving etc.

Traverse the beautiful landscapes of Sri Lanka as you return to Colombo via Southern Express Highway.
Meals: Breakfast(included), Lunch(optional)

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Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Dalada Maligawa (Kandy), Lion Rock (Sigiriya), Ruins of Polonnaruwa (Galvihara, Lankatilaka, Tivanka Pilimageya and Nissanka Latha Mandapaya), Sacred city of Anuradhapura (Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweli Saya, Thuparama, Kuttam Pokuna, Isurumuniya, Ranmasu Uyana, Nuwara wewa), Minneriya National Park, Cave Temples (Dambulla),

TOUR ITENARY

Day 01 (overnight stay in Kandy)
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Sri Lanka as you drive to central hills. Stop at Pinnawala, the home of the largest herd of captivated elephants in the world. Be a part of elephant feeding and enjoy the sight of elephant bathing before you proceed to one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic cities, Kandy. Admire the scenic beauty as you cross to the beautiful hill capital, Kandy which is of rich historical and cultural significance.

Explore the splendid Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens which is renowned for its wide array of Orchids and other fauna and flora. Then visit majestic Dalada Maligawa placed in the heart of Kandy. Dalada Maligawa is the home for the most venerated Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESKO in 1988.

After lunch at a local restaurant that offers a soothing ambience for its guests, check in to your hotel.

Evening, discover this enchanting city on your own during your free time. You may stroll through its vibrant shopping streets or take a walk along the beautiful Kandy Lake enjoying its serenity and beauty.
Meals: Lunch(optional), Dinner (optional))

Day 02 (overnight stay in Sigiriya)
Marvel at the Lion Rock of Sigiriya, the magnificent rock fortress that stand regally overlooking the luscious green jungle surroundings. The Sigiriya is the best preserved urban site in Asia from the first millennium with fusion of culture and nature. Discover the legend, art, architecture, engineering and culture of ancient Sinhalese civilization at the height of its glory. It is a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site.

Day 03 (overnight stay in Polonnaruwa/ Giritale/ Habarana)
Today drive to Sri Lanka’s splendid medieval capital in the 11th Century A.D. , Polonnaruwa that replaced the first Sinhalese Kingdom of Anuradhapura after it was completely destroyed by invasions from South India. Still much evidence remains of the old grandeur and glory of this grand ancient capital. Visit the ruins of Galvihara, Lankatilaka, Tivanka Pilimageya and Nissanka Latha Mandapaya and appreciate the great contribution of ancient Sinhalese kings towards art, architecture and the Buddhist culture. Admire the glory of Parakrama Samurdraya, the largest ancient reservoir built by the King Parakramabahu the Great ( 1153 -1186 A.D.), whose reign was the golden era of Polonnaruwa Kingdom.
Meals: Breakfast (included), Lunch(included), Dinner (included)

Day 04 (overnight stay in Anuradhapura)
Today we take you on a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of Anuradhapura, the greatest monastic city of the ancient world. Anuradhapura, the first Sinhalese Kingdom, remained as the proud seat of great Sinhalese Kings from the 5th century B.C. to 11th century A.D. until it was destroyed by South Indian invasions and then permanently abandoned. Now in picturesque ruins, Anuradhapura was the birth place of Sinhalese Buddhist culture and civilization. It had some of the most complex irrigation systems. Visit its fascinating ancient ruins that include huge bell shaped stupas (Ruwanweli Saya and Thuparamaya) built of small sun dried bricks, renovated monuments, restored edifices, preserved ruins and places of rich historical significance and admire the glorious Sinhalese Buddhist civilization at its heights.
Meals: Breakfast (included), Lunch(included), Dinner (included)

Day 05 (overnight stay in Dambulla)
Enjoy sceneries when you cross the countryside to Dambulla. Check into your hotel and take a rest in the morning.

Evening join the safari tour to Minneriya National Park, an ideal eco tourism location with its elegant feature of ancient Minneriya reservoir where animals gather during the early hours of evening. Enjoy the behaviours such as bathing, mock fighting etc., of large elephant herds gathering at the lake.
Meals: Breakfast (included), Lunch(included), Dinner (included)

Day 06
Visit Dambulla cave temples, the best preserved cave temples in Asia, and admire its ancient paintings and sculpture.

Admire the views as you return to Colombo.
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