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Unforgettable Pearl of Asia (17 Days)

Unforgettable Pearl of Asia (17 Days)

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Visit sacred Anuradhapura city and explore the first kingdom of Sri Lanka. Visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and discover its marvels. Explore the Golden Temple of Dambulla long with its five main caves dedicated to Buddha and Buddhism. See the many pagodas, monasteries and palatial buildings of Polonnaruwa. Visit the highlands of Kandy, the place of the last majestic Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Walk through the streets of Nuwara Eliya with its picturesque colonial architecture and plenty of holiday activities to do. Stay at some of the best beaches of Sri Lanka with their golden sand, bright blue sea and swaying palms.

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1 Day in Negombo

Upon arrival, you will be transported to a comfortable hotel in Negombo where you can relax and let off some steam. With time in hand, you can explore the city which is well known for its beach and lifestyle surrounding it. The city runs on its fishing industry and tourism while there are many water sports activities as well.

Enjoy the sun on the sandy beaches of Negombo on the Western Coast of Sri Lanka. Watch the flourishing fish industry, which is a centuries-old tradition. Ride an adrenaline high with some fun water sports. Enjoy the corals and underwater life while diving. See the 50-year-old ship-wreck just off the coast, where many varieties of fish make their home.

3 Days in Wilpattu

Wilpattu is a famed for being the largest National Park in Sri Lanka and is located in the North Western and North Central provinces of the island. Well known for its water basins and leopard population you can enjoy a safari here. Enjoy a dolphin watching tour off the coast of Kalpitiya and visit the sacred city of Anuradhapura.

Dolphin watching tour

This Dolphin watching trip gives you an opportunity to see another majestic aquatic mammal on earth, in their natural habitat. Gain more knowledge about the Dolphins as a species from a qualified naturalist and learn to identify them. This tour gives you a responsible Dolphin watching experience with a minimal imprint on nature.

Wilpattu National Park

This amazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Wilpattu National Park. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. There are approximately 30 species of mammals in the Wilpattu National Park which include the Sri Lankan Elephant, Sri Lankan Leopard, Lankan Sloth Bear, Sri, Spotted Deer, Buffalo, Sambar and Mongoose. The park is also home to many other species as well.

Anuradhapura

Walk through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scatter all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings.

3 Days in Dambulla

Dambulla is considered as the centre of the cultural triangle and you can explore many important places while here. You will tour a village in Sigiriya to experience the village lifestyle and traditions, explore the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla where you will witness the grandeur and religious fervour that people show.

Sigiriya Village Tour

Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Golden Temple of Dambulla

Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.

2 Days in Polonnaruwa

Your two days in Polonnaruwa will be spent exploring the ancient city. This is the second kingdom of Sri Lanka where it flourished and many Kings ruled the land. Polonnaruwa is famed for its massive man made monuments especially the ones carved in stone at the Gal Viharaya. You can walk among the ruins and spend hours admiring them.

Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walk through the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient history.

1 Day in Kandy

Kandy is specifically known for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic where throngs of people gather on a daily basis. The temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage site is a place of great zeal. While in Kandy you could also visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and then experience a cultural show that highlights various dance forms.

Temple of the Tooth Relic

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms

Kandy Cultural Show

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

2 Days in Nuwara Eliya

Moving to the Central highlands, Nuwara Eliya is a paradise for many due to its cool and salubrious nature. On the way to the city, we can enjoy views of the Ramboda Falls and visit a tea factory enroute to learn the tea manufacturing process. You can walk and explore the town and then visit the Horton Plains National Park.

Ramboda Falls

Visit Ramboda Falls, which is the 11th tallest in the country. Get a guided tour through Mackwoods Tea Estate and learn more about the varieties, processing methods and qualities of tea. Walk through the shaded avenues and colorful mazes of Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Relax and take a walk along the shores of Lake Gregory. A peaceful day filled with lots of beautiful sights.

Tea Factory and a plantation

Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality.

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life..

Horton Plains National Park

Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's fall. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.

2 Days in Kirinda

Here, you will be first visiting Ella which is a scenic little town with many interesting places to visit. With a natural setting all around including waterfalls, mountains, tea estates, caves and rivers, Ella is the perfect destination for hikers. A safari at the Yala National Park will allow you to witness the wilderness that Sri Lanka has to offer.

Ella

Explore the city of Ella and its most interesting places. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. Walk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. This tour gives you the chance to see the best sights of Sri Lanka

Yala National Park

This amazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

02 Days in Galle

Ending your tour in Galle would be perfect where you can relax by the beach and enjoy the sun and sand. While here, you can also visit the old city of Galle and explore the Fort and the hidden gems that are found within the strongholds of the Fort. You can even visit the old lighthouse and the many museums.

Galle

Explore the secrets of Galle where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the museums of Galle and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names and listen to your guide tell their stories. Relax with a king coconut or a cup of tea caressed by a breeze of the tropics

Rest of the time lesire at Hotel

Departure

After a relaxed morning, drive to the Airport for your flight back home!

Includes:

  • Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.
  • 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.

Excludes:

  • Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
  • International / Domestic Airfare.
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Visa and Related Expenses.
  • Tips & Portages.
  • Meals & Cost of Beverages

Complimentary:

  • 1 x 1 Liter water bottle per person per day.
  • 1 x Local SIM card per room.

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