Day 1 Sri Lanka Arrival
You will be blessed to have your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality upon arrival.
- A representative will welcome you at the airport and guide you to your hotel. After some time your journey will get started. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: It is approximately 55 miles from Colombo.The orphanage was started in 1975, this is a house of abandoned and wounded elephants. There are more than 65 elephants at present, including baby elephants that have been brought here from various parts, and more than 25 babies were born which shows the captive breeding program.Feeding and bathing times are the best to visit here when all the elephants are taken to the river nearby.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Dambulla.
Day 2 Dambulla – Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Dambulla
The next day after breakfast we will proceed to Sigiriya Rock.
You will have an Elephant ride and enjoy a nice trip in the jungle.
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress or Lion Rock is the home to the “Fortress in the Sky” in the 5th Century, it is the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. There is a huge lion structure standing at the entrance to the fortress. The huge rock is almost a sheer height of 500ft with its triple-moated defense. The sumptuous palace, gardens, and swimming pool were once a great foundation on its summit.
- The Sinhala secular painting is there, that is the art of ancient work survived on one of its stairways as frescoes (Female figures). They have maintained their original color and details.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Dambulla.
Day 3 Dambulla – Kandy
On the third day, we will move toward Kandy, on our way we visit:
- Spice Garden in Matale. This garden has different spices and is famous in Sri Lanka. You can see many spices and processed Kandy. There are also Upper Lake Drive, Market Sure, Center of Art & Craft, Temple of Tooth Relic, etc. (Optional visit )
- Kandy City is located in the hills. It is the capital city in the mountains. The famous festival “Perahera” is hosted in this city. This festival displays a traditional procession featuring culture. Kandy was the final city that held the power of The Sinhala monarchy and in 1815, the British captured this city ending the rule of King’s Sinhala. Kandy shows Buddhism’s Influence in the country.
Overnight stay at hotel
Day 4 Kandy Sightseeing
After Breakfast, we will explore the city of Kandy. We will visit:
- The Tooth Relic, from the 4th Century AD is believed that the Buddha relic was brought here quietly from impious hands' and the Relic became respected in Sri Lanka and around the world.
- The culture shows in the evening: In the night we will experience a colorful show. You will see the Sri Lankan cultural extravaganza with a heavy drumbeat and acrobatic act.
(Optional)
- Royal Botanical Garden: The garden is extended over 147 acres of land, It was opened in 1374. More than 5000 species of trees, creepers, and plants are found here. Rare plants and flora from the tropical world are found in this garden. Orchid House and the Spice Garden are popular with tourists. 1905 beautiful Palm Avenues were planted there; these are the oldest and the tallest.
- The largest seed plant “Double Coconuts” from the Seashells Iceland, is also there.
Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 5 Kandy - Bentota
In the morning we will move towards the Bentota. We will go rafting in Kitulgala during our journey. This place is one of the most famous for White Water Rafting, this place is a must-visit and is 100 km from Colombo.
- Beli Lena Caves believed that these caves were the inhabitants of pre-Balangoda Man, they used to live in these caves.
- In the area of Kelani River, the famous war film” Bridge on the River Kwai” was filmed.
Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 6 Bentota Sightseeing
On this day you will have your spare time, where you can plan your day.
Some of the activities that you can do:
- Madu River Boat Riding: This river is connected by 2 channels. In 2000 IUCN did a biodiversity survey and found that there are 10 different varieties of wetland vegetation, supporting a wide variety of life such as 300 species of plants and 248 species of animals with backbones
- Marine Turtle Conservation: over here you can see 7 species of turtles
Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 7 Departure From Bentota
After breakfast we will take you to the airport for your departure and that’s how the journey ends with lots of memories.