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DAY 01- AIRPORT / ANURADHAPURA
On arrival to srilanka, the guests well be accepted by our representative at the airport,
ravel to Trincomalee. Follwing are the places to visit in Day1,
Pigeon Island
About a kilometre offshore from Nilaveli, the coral reef off tiny Pigeon Island was formerly one of the east coast’s primary natural attractions. Having been one of the few reefs in Sri Lanka to survive the mass bleaching that followed El Niño in 1998.. The island, a breeding ground for rock pigeons, is beautiful enough, with rock pools and paths running through thickets, but it’s the underwater landscape that’s the real star. The reef here is shallow, making snorkelling almost as satisfying as diving, and it’s home to dozens of corals, hundreds of reef fish , and turtles. Going with a guide will cost more, but they’ll be able to point out plants and creatures that you won’t find on your own. They’ll also help you to snorkel or dive less intrusively
Marble Beach
Unwind amid the beautiful scenery of turquoise water, powdery white sand, and lush greenery at Marble Beach. Don’t miss the chance to see the sun setting over the endless horizon in beautiful hues of red, pink, and orange. Try snorkelling and discover the vibrant underwater world, play beach volleyball, or just relax under the lovely wooden sunshades. If you're feeling peckish, grab a bite to eat at the nearby beach resort. Enjoy the tranquility of your surroundings, as the beach rarely gets crowded. To visit Marble Beach and get the most from your holiday in Trincomalee.
Dinner and overnight stay at Trincomalee.
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Day - 2
DAY 02 - TRINCOMALEE / SIGIRIYA
After Breakfast proceed to Sigiriya.
The following are the places to visit in Day 02
Habarana Jungle Safari
Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. The location has some mid-range and up hotels aimed at package tourists, and is a departure point for other nearby locations of greater interest. Habarana is a popular tourist destination for safari lovers as it is the starting point for safaris in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is heavily populated by elephants. Elephant back riding is also an attraction in this small city. Habarana is situated nearby to the ancient rock fortress and castle/palace ruin of Sigiriya and is situated on the main road from Colombo to Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa. The population the city is expected to be in the area of 5000-10,000
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla. This site was selected by King Kashyapa (477 – 495 CE) as his new capital. He built this palace on the top of the rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. After some times, It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sigiriy.
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Day - 3
DAY 03 – SIGIRIYA / KANDY
After Breakfast proceed to Kandy.
The following are the places to visit in Day 3,
Dambulla Cave and Golden Buddha temple
This temple is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. This is a sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery with its five sanctuaries and is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka.
Herbal and Spice Garden
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic In Kandy
The Temple of the Tooth is a highly sacred place. The temple contains one of Buddha’s teeth. Legend has it that the tooth was taken from the Buddha on his deathbed, then smuggled to Sri Lanka from India. It was smuggled in the hair of a princess, after her father’s kingdom had been besieged.
Gem Museum
The Gem Museum is one of the best places for tourists in Kandy. The museum showcases the history of gems, precious stones, rare minerals and fossils from not just Sri Lanka, but all over the world.The museum also houses a shop on one of its upper floors where you can shop for some sparkling and original, government-approved gems, precious and semi-precious stones which you will not find anywhere else in the world.
Cultural Dance
Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy.
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Day - 4
DAY 04 – KANDY / KANDY
After Breakfast proceed to Kandy.
The following are the places to visit in Day 4,
Pinnawala elephant orphanage
Located near the Pinnawalla Zoo, about three hours outside Colombo, this large facility was set up in 1975 to care for orphaned elephants found in the wild. Asian elephants are native to Sri Lanka, and it's a fascinating tourist attraction that allows visitors to interact with these amazing creatures. It's an orphanage for elephants but also a nursery and a captive breeding ground as well. They have the largest population of captive Asian elephants in the world, hovering around 100 animals.
Arts & Craftcente
Arts and crafts are an integral part of Sri Lanka’s ancient cultural heritage. Traditional Sri Lankan crafts are vital industries in many parts of the island that include wood carving, mask making, drum making, mat weaving, handlooms, lac-work, rush and read products etc.During the Kandyan Kingdom arts and crafts received royal patronage, which included the formation of guilds, standardization of payments and even the imposition of penalties for bad work.
Batik Factory
Batik is a very time-consuming handmade technique where hot wax is applied to the fabric before dyeing. Once the wax is dry, the fabric is dyed and the wax boiled off. This process is repeated several times, in order to create a design with several colours. A simple batik might have one or two colours, however, a more complex one will show a range of colours with more advanced designs.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy.
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Day - 5
DAY 05 – KANDY / NUWA ELIYA
After Breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
The following are the places to visit in Day 5,
Peradeniya botanical garden
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is near the Mahaweli River (The longest river in Sri Lanka).It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the "National Herbarium of Sri Lanka". The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.
Ramboda fall
Tea plantation and factory
The central province is the main region where Sri Lanka’s top exporting good Ceylon Tea is produced. Significant areas in the upcountry were converted to tea plantations during the time of British colonization. When the British ruled Sri Lanka they realized conditions in Kandy and other parts of the province were ideal for the growth of tea. In fact, the first tea plant was brought to Sri Lanka from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. Tea plantations originated in Kandy and then expanded to areas such as Hatton and Bandarawela. The tea industry has grown rapidly since its introduction and even after independence tea continues to be Sri Lanka’s number one income generating produce.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara-eliya.
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Day - 6
DAY 06 – NUWA ELIYA / KATARAGAMA
After Breakfast proceed to Kataragama.
The following are the places to visit in Day 6,
Rawana waterfall
Ravana fall, one of the most famous landmarks in Ella, is considered the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka. This waterfall consists of 3 segments. When combined, it reaches a height of 30 meters. As the waterfall is located near the Wellawaya- Ella Road, it is observable from the road. You can observe it from the viewing gallery situated by the road, and if you want to get near, the right side path will lead you along both second and third tier-falls. It is highly recommended to bring a local guide as the way up is quite slippery and surprisingly challenging.
World’s End
The Horton Plains plateau comes to a sudden end at World’s End, a stunning escarpment that plunges 880m. The walk here is 4km, but the trail then loops back to Baker’s Falls (2km) and continues back to the entrance (another 3.5km). The 9.5km round trip takes a leisurely three hours. Unless you get there early, the view from World’s End is often obscured by mist, particularly during the rainy season from April to September.
Ridiyagama open zoo
This is the only Safari park in Sri Lanka to experience real wild life in their own behaviors. African Lions, Hippos, Ostriches, Camels, Elephants, Donkeys, Zebra's and lots of other animals are there in this Free Zone
Dinner and overnight stay in Kataragama.
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Day - 7
DAY 07- KATARAGAMA / COMOLBO
After Breakfast proceed Colombo .
The following are the places visit in Day 7,
Madu River boat safari
In the Southern region of Sri Lanka lies the Galle district. Balpitiya is a little town in the district and would be quite unimportant; except for the location of a river. The Madu River is very rich in biodiversity. It passes through the wet zone of Sri Lanka opening up into the large Madu Lagoon on its way to the Indian Ocean.
Turtle farm
the Turtle Farm is a small scale research centre that is working towards protecting endangered species of turtles. You may even get a chance to hold one day old turtles! You will get to see a variety of sea turtles accompanied by plenty of informative sign boards about them. The greatest excitement for most of the people lies in watching that section where the turtle eggs are hatched. Just keep in mind that most of the species present here are endangered and are to be treated with care as well as affection.
Water sports
Looking for a place where you would be able to indulge in varied water sport activities? Water Sports Centre is one of the several water-sport centres that offers a wide array of activities and would be an ideal choice. From Jetski to sofa rides, banana boat rides to tubes, canoeing to deep sea fishing, scuba diving or snorkelling, river cruise to speed boat cruise, surfing to water ski, wakeboard to windsurfing and so much more, the list is long.
Dinner and overnight stay at Colombo.
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Day - 8
DAY 08 -COLOMBO / AIR PORT
After Breakfast proceed to Air port,
The following are the places visit in Day 8,
Galle Face beach
Galle Face beach is a favorite place for families, children, lovers and picnickers. While the hot sun makes carrying around an umbrella a must and the crows are a nuisance, it is still a beautiful place to relax, enjoy the beach and have meals. There is enough space to walk around, sit and even fly kites. During the kite season, the skies over Galle Face are hidden behind the colorful kites that bring joy to the young and old. Those who enjoy people watching will be able to do a lot of observing at Galle Face , as it attracts people of various cultures, ethnicities and ages.
Colombo City Tour
Shopping
Colombo site has seen places Galle face, old parliament building, president palace, Indian Embase, independent square, Sugathadasa cricket stadium, Colombo harbor, Colombo dockyard, lotus tower, Datch period building.
Drop to Airport as per flat schedule.