Beauty Sir Lankan Tour

Day 1

Welcome to Sri Lankal Upon arrival at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport you will be met by your guide for a private transfer to your hotel in ‘Cultural Triangle’ (222km/ approx. 4 hrs).Overnight Habarana

Welcome to the Sri Lanka

Day 2

Set off this morning for Sigiriya, also known as the ‘lion Rock (15km / approx. 20 mins).

This UNESCO World Heriage Site is one of Sri lanka’s major attractions. A spectacular pillar of rock visible from miles around, geologically Sigiriya is a hardened magma plug of an extinct volcano. Historically, the origins of the remains are disputed and it is thought to have been either a royal fortress built under the reign of King Kashyapa (477 – 495 AD) or a Buddhist monastery.

Minneriya

Later in the afternoon you will drive to Minneriya National Park for a 2-3 hour jeep safari (20km /approx. 45 mins). Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Tank, which was built in the 3rd Century AD by King Mahasena, the plains and forests of this park are home to herds of elephants who come to graze and to bathe in the tank’s waters. Flocks of cormorants and painted storks, toque macaque and sambar deer may also be spotted. Depending on the movement of the elephants you may visit the nearby Kaudulla National Park or Eco Park instead.Overnight Habarana

Day 3

Today you will drive towards Kandy with a stop to visit the Dambulla cave temples en route (105km / approx. 3 hrs).

The Dambulla cave temples are another UNESCO World Heritage Site which date back to the 1st Century BC. This amazing complex of five caves was first used as a refuge by an ancient king who upon regaining his throne commissioned magnificent images to be carved from the rock. Later kings made further improvements and the caves now contain over 150 images of the Buddha painted upon the walls.Continue the drive to Kandy. Overnight Kandy

Sri Dalada Maligawa – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Day 4

After breakfast enjoy a tour of Kandy,
Later head to the beautiful Peradeniya Botanic Gardens (10km / approx. 45 mins) to enjoy a leisurely stroll among the orchids and royal palms

Surrounded on three sides by the Mahaweli river, these botanical gardens were founded in 1824 and are still home to one of world’s largest collections of plants and trees. Giant trees, palms ,an orchid house and a vast array of trees such as ebony, teak, satinwood, mahogany and tamarind can be seen here.
Late afternoon you will:head to a Jocal hall to watch a show of traditional Sri Lankan music, dance and drumming. Afterwards you’ll visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, known locally as Sri Dalada Maligawa, the most sacred temple in the whole of Sri Lanka. This important shrine boasts intricate carvings and beautiful Sri Lankan art. During the evening ‘puja’ throngs of pilgrims visit the temple to line up to glimpse the golden casket said to hold the sacred relic and to make offerings of Hewers. Overnight Kandy

Day 5

Journey on one of the most scenic train trips in the world through Sri Lanka’s emerald-hued tea plantations between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Haggle with local vendors and enjoy some spectacular views as you travel through rural villages and over impressively high bridges!

Nuwara Eliya

instead (115km / approx 3 hrs) which also follows a scenic route, Overnight Nuwaraeliya

Day 6

This morning you will drive to Wadduwa (190km /approx. 5hrs)On arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 7

This day you will drive back to the airport for your flight (75km / approx. 1.5 hrs) or Beach Stay