Discover Sri Lanka

Today, travel by surface to Dambulla, en route visit Anuradhapura. The greatest city in Sri Lankan history, packed with monuments from over a thousand years of the island’s past. Visit the ancient capital of the Kingdom in the 4th century: Anuradhapura. Abandoned in the 10th century, this city was rediscovered in 1817. Visit temples, stupas, palaces and The sacred Sri Maha Bodhi.
Later, drive to Dambulla,  enroute visit Mihintale, is where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka.  Mihintale is regarded as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The rock is riddled with shrines and rock dwellings. A grand stairway of 1,840 steps made out of granite slabs 15'' wide leads to the summit from where one could get a splendid view of the surrounding countryside.  Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Optional: Lecture by a Buddhist monk on religion and can be arranged here.

After breakfast,  excursion to Polonnaruwa & visit another “World Heritage Site”, the Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th - 13th Centuries. Lankatilake, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest Image Houses. Tivanka has the best example of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. RankothVehera and Kirivehera are well preserved large stupas, and Gal Vihara - a rock shrine, has four Buddha statues. The Parikrama Samudra is on the western side of the city. The Royal Palace, Audience Hall and other buildings in the inner city were enclosed by another tall wall.

Afternoon climb the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress - a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed.

Optional: Early morning at 0700 hrs., Yoga & Meditation Session. The Yoga is 1 ½ hour per session and then go to the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) to attend morning “Pooja” ceremony.

After breakfast, travel by surface to Nuwara Eliya, en route visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens Royal Botanical Gardens - 147 acres in extent: started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the King’s of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of tree and plants.  Thereafter Leave to Nuwara Eliya enroute visiting Tea Plantation & Tea Factory. Experience an authentic tea plucking experience with the estate workers and enjoy a guided visit to Tea Factory where the best tea in the world is produced.  You may also have a chance of tasting pure cup of Ceylon Tea at the Factory. Here you may meet some tea pluckers and get to know about their lives and you will learn how to pick out the best tea leaves and pluck tea from the natives who have been doing it for many generations.

On the way visit the breathtaking beautiful waterfalls makes Nuwara Eliya one of the most beautiful town in the world. Nuwara Eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia. You can visit the Strawberry Farms & pick some strawberries. Arrive & check in at hotel. You can take a nice evening walk around the Gregory Lake. Visit the beautiful club house and British colonial style bungalows.

Today, transfer to Nanu Oya Railway station to board on train to Ella (Train No1126 0930 / 1325 Hrs.). Upon arrival at Ella, meet and transfer to check in at hotel.
Afternoon: visit the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved). The mountain is called as Little Adams Peak. “Punchi Sri Pada” is another name for this peak. It is 1141 m in height. Little Adam’s Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through lush green tea plantations, waterfalls and paddy fields while enjoying the sceneries. (Approx. 3kms/ 2½ hrs. to visit)
• Little Adam’s peak is Ella’s best known tourist attraction.

Today, transfer by surface to Yala National park. En-route visit famous Ella gap and enjoy the most beautiful sceneries in the Sri Lanka highlands. Yala National Park offers the greatest diversity of animal and birdlife in the country. The habitats found in the park are wide-ranging, from freshwater lakes to beaches, rocky outcrops to green plains and jungle.

Participate in afternoon jeep safari at Yala National Park- Park is approximately 1,259 sq. kms in extent and is the largest national park in Sri Lanka.  It is located in the south eastern corner of the island and it has the added bonus of a scenic ocean frontage. The park is the home for wild elephants, wild boars, wild buffaloes, leopards, bears, deer and crocodiles.  Large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds are also found here.

Today, transfer by surface to Mirissa (or Weligama), En roue visit Kataragama is been treated as a sacred village devoted for religious activities and visit Kataragama Temple & The entire temple complex was declared a holy place. Continue drive to Mirissa, arrive & check in at Hotel.
Afternoon at leisure on the beach.

Day at leisure on the beach.
Optional: Go Whale Watching Or Go Surfing.
(Whale watching -One of the best whale watching tours in Mirissa, the Whale Watching Club is quite popular for their hospitality and being very knowledgeable of the marine life living in the Indian Ocean. It additionally offers a range of water activities that you can enjoy during your time in Mirissa. Surfing - Mirissa has great waves perfect for surfing. It has a point reef break which is ideal for intermediate surfing. The specialty about Mirissa is that its waves are hardly affected by onshore wind due to the point being located in between rocks and a hill)

Today, travel by road to Galle, En route visit Ahangama Village - A unique attraction in Sri Lanka is the sight of the stilt fishermen. Arrive Galle & check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit : Old Galle a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Galle Fort itself is still a living monument with a bustling community within the great ramparts, massive bastions, pepper pot towers, while narrow streets display its Dutch heritage with  beckoning pillared verandas and fret work facades. Walking around is best so you can peep through frangipani filled courtyards at houses, galleries or shops selling antiques, spices, pictures, nouveau-boule and hand-woven sarongs.