07 Nights / 08 Days Tour In Sri Lanka

Airport/Negombo

• Welcome to sunny Sri Lanka, the tear drop shaped island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel by Travel Lanka Connection Representative, enroute visit fishing village, check in to the hotel
• Evening Visit the Kalaniya Temple
• Kelaniya (Kalyanam) is mentioned in Ramayana and in the Buddhist chronicle, the Mahawansa which states that the Gautama Buddha (5th century BC) visited the place, after which the dagaba of the temple was built.[1]
• The suburb is also of historical importance as the capital of a provincial king Kelani Tissa (1st century BC) whose daughter, Viharamahadevi was the mother of king Dutugemunu the great, regarded as the most illustrious of the 186 or so kings of Sri Lanka between the 5th century BC and 1815.
• Sri Lankan Buddhists believe that the Buddha visited Kelaniya in order to quell a quarrel between the N?ga leaders of two warring factions: Chulodara (literally "the small-bellied one") and Mahodara (literally "the big-bellied one"). They were quarrelling over a jewel-encrusted throne. After the Buddha showed them the futility of their quarrel they converted to Buddhism and together offered the throne to the Buddha. It is believed that the Dagaba (Sthupa or Buddhist temple) seen today was built with the throne as a relic inside.

• Check in-to the hotel and spend rest of the day leisurely at the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay at.

• Hotel: Pegasus Reef or Similar

Negombo/Polonnaruwa/Girithale

• After Breakfats proceed to Polonnaruwa ,enroute visit the coconut plantation and experience the coconut product , Leave for Medirigiriya, a site dating from the second century and little known to tourists. This place is remarkable for its vatadage, which evokes that of Polonnaruwa. It has carved pillars (68 in total), a stone balustrade, and Buddhas meditating surrounding the dome. Nearby, you can see the remains of an old hospital.
• You will participate in a cooking delonstartion with local Aunty “Priyamali Cooking Class” with the typical Sri Lankan Lunch, Return to the hotel.

• Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Giritale

Dinner & Overnight stay at.

• Hotel: Giritale Hotel or Similar

Polonnaruwa

• After Breakfast drive in to the Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa to visit the medieval capital of Sri Lanka

• Polonnaruwa
• This medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rose to fame as the capital (10th - 12th century AD) after the decline of Anuradhapura. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra or the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbour. The monuments are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of the glory of Sri Lanka's past. Highlights are the Royal Palace complex including the Kings Palace and Audience Hall, the Quadrangle with its concentration of ancient heritage and the spectacular Gal Vihare complex of four massive images of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite - a highlight of ancient Sri Lankan rock carving. Some of the best examples of the Hindu influence – the Temples of Shiva, intricate statues of Hindu Gods, fascinating Budhist temples, the Lankatileka and Watadage, the Galpotha, the Lotus bath, the Kiri Vihare Dagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth are other impressive sights.

• (Optional: explore the site by bike, 5.00 US$ per person)

Dinner & Overnight stay at.

• Hotel: Giritale Hotel or Similar

Giritale/Sigiriya/Dambulla/Kandy

• After the breakfast at the hotel,drive to Sigiriya to visit Lion Rock, the eighth wonder of the modern world.
• Sigiriya
• Sigiriya This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle.
• Leave for Dambulla, where you’ll see the largest wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Sri Lanka, with produce harvested from across the country.
• Dambulla market
• Dambulla, it is 1 km from the Golden Temple, you will see the largest vegetables and fruits wholesale market in Sri Lanka. Every day, numerous colorful vegetables and fruits are offered on the market. The harvest from the surrounding fields and villages is brought in to the market for distribution to the rest of the country. There are 2 large halls where the fresh exotic fruits and vegetables are supplied. Trucks loaded with pumpkins, varieties of bananas, mangoes, avocados, watermelons, apples, coconuts, beans, carrots, leeks, peppers and lots more are supplied. You are short of eyes to see all this. This is a must to see.
• Continue to Matale, where you’ll go to a spice garden at the gates of the old capital Kandy. Long before the tea plantations were cultivated, Sri Lanka was renowned for its spices, and you’ll learn all about them during your tour.
• Spice Garden
• The Island had been famous for its spices since the medieval times and is considered as one of the main reasons for the Europeans to conquer the Island and for the Arabs to trade upon from the 14th century onwards. The most interesting feature would be the opportunity you’ll get to identify the real plants of spices you are so familiar with in your day to day life. A qualified guide will do a conducted tour of the garden and a presentation of its products.
• Enjoy a special head and shoulder massage at the spice garden.

• After that Head back on the road to Kandy, and arrive at your hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay at.

• Hotel: Fox Resort or Similar

Kandy/Nuwara Eliya

• After the breakfast at the hotel,visit the Temple of Tooth Relic at Kandy.
• Kandy
• A lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants.
• After completing the visit of Tooth Relic, leave Kandy to enter the region of Nuwara Eliya, and its expanses of tea plantations as far as the eye can see. you’ll be able to see tea pluckers at work in the tea plantations. you can visit the Tea Plantation and get an experience of walking among the mushy tea plants and talking to the tea pluckers. After a stop at the falls of Ramboda, your route will continue towards Nuwara Eliya through a sumptuous mountain landscape.
• Tea Factory
• Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest exporters of tea with a roaring tea industry that dominates the island's central highlands. Introduced to the country by British tea planter James Taylor in 1867, teairreversibly changed the topography, and even the demography of the country.
• Check in to the hotel – Nuwara Eliya
• Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel
  

Dinner & Overnight stay at.

• Hotel: Araliya Red or Similar

Nuwara Eliya/Ella/Yala

• After the Breakfast at the hotel proceed to Yala
• Enroute visit Buduruwagala is an ancient buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.
• Continue to Tissamaharama and check in to the hotel.
• In the afternoon,visit the Yala National Park.
• Yala National Park
• Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.
• Transfer back to the hotel.
• Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay at.

• Hotel: Charyaa Resort & Spa by Chandrika or Similar

Tissamaharama/Galle/Colombo

• Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards the south coast to Tangalle where the sea emerges at the bend of the last mountains. Take the road along the coast, then leave towards Galle by visiting the fishing village of Weligama. Arrival in Galle.
• Galle Fort
• Galle Fort in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.
• Continue your journey to Colombo.
• Check in to the hotel.
• Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay at.

• Hotel: Fairway Hotel or Similar

Colombo/Airport

• After Breakfast proceed to colombo city tour ,
• Colombo
• Colombo has one of the most perfect settings in Asia. Stretching for 14 kilometers along the island's western shore, it has sheltered the harbor that attracted Indian Ocean traders long before the Portuguese arrived in 1505. Even in modern Colombo, a busy city of over 600,000 people, with hectic traffic and soaring residential and office towers, In this busy environment you can find Green parks, well organized cannels and lakes, tree-lined boulevards, open-air markets, natural wildlife, temples and colonial buildings This city has two old districts called Fort & Pettha (the old market district). Pettha does include Portuguese, Dutch & British influences, The Dutch Period Museum in the 17th-century, governor's furnished house it’s main attractions. The National Museum collections include Polonnaruwa bronzes, demon dance masks, puppets, Children's Museum and a library containing over 4,000 palm leaf manuscripts books,( Sri Lanka's oldest written records).. Near beira Lake There is delightful Buddhist temple (Gangaramaya) that you can go & relax your self
• Evening proceed to the airport .
• Please note that you need to be at the airport before 03 hrs prior to the departure

Dinner & Overnight stay at.

• Hotel: Departure