Day 01 : AIRPORT / SIGIRIYA
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from Discovery Tours will Welcome you and transfer to Sigiriya. Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477- 495 AD). The ''Lion Rock'' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ''Heavenly Maidens'' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral
Overnight stay at Sigiriya
Day 02 : SIGIRIYA / POLONNARUWA
After B’fast proceed Polonnaruwa
POLONNARUWA
Visit Polonnaruwa, which was the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD, and which is a world heritage site. Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya where 4 splendid statues of the Buddha in ''Upright'', ''Sedentary'' and ''Recumbent'' postures carved out of rock could be seen, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of king Parakramabahu, and the Parakrama Samudraya - a lake built by King Parakramabahu the great
There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri
Overnight stay at Polonnaruwa
Day 03 : POLONNARUWA / MINNERIYA / KANDY
After B’fast proceed Minneriya
Do a safari of the Minneriya National Park by jeep. The extent of the Minneriya National Park is about 8,889 hectares. There are wet-lands in this National Park, which have international importance, animal and plant species, which are plenty in dry zone, are found in this park. Wild elephants, various amphibians, local and immigrant bird species are plenty in this park. About 160 species of birds, 09 amphibians, 25 reptile species, 26 fish species and more than 78 butterfly species have been found in this area. There are bamboo trees which are rare in other parks and wild elephants can be seen conveniently. The significant
In the evening proceed to Kandy & visit Temple of the relic tooth
Overnight stay at Kandy
Day 04 : KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA
In the early morning after B’fast you can do the city tour in Kandy.
Kandy city tour
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive.
Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also If you are interested in Gems & Jewelley you could visit the gem museum shops in the area which is famous for so many years.
In the evening proceed to Nuwara Eliya
Overnight stay at Nuwaraeliya
Day 05 : NUWARA ELIYA / HORTON PLAINS / RATHNAPURA
After B’fast Proceed to Horton plains
Horton Plains is located on a high windswept saddle at about 7000-ft elevation. The Plains are an expanse of misty grassland with scraggy trees and ice-cold rivulets. Visit World’s End considered to be the finest view in all of Sri Lanka. The awesome escarpment drops vertically for about 4000 ft, hence it’s named as Horton Plains. Here you could find endemic Slender Loris and endemic Purple Monkeys amongst the animal species that can be seen.
In the evening proceed to Rathnapura /Sinharaja
Overnight stay at Sinharaja Area
Day 06 : RATHNAPURA / SINHARAJA / RATHNAPURA
After B’fast Proceed to Sinharaja
This is Sri Lanka's only remaining primeval rain forest. A single foot path cuts through the heart of its 50 sq. miles. The vegetation is many layered as in the Amazon or Congo. Rare orchid’s blossom and cicadas chirp. The only other sound is that of rain: 200 inches fall annually here, spread through the year.
Overnight stay at Sinharaja Area
Day 07 : RATHNAPURA / UDAWALAWA
After b’fast proceeds do Udawalawe and do safari of The Udawalawe National Park by jeep. The area of this park is 30,821 hectares and is a dry zone park which was declared as a national park in 1972. This park falls within the Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and between Udawalawe reservoir and the Walawe River and is surrounded by the scenic beauty of the mountain range that keep on winding endlessly on the Balangoda, Kalthota and Haputale escarpments. This park is world famous for its elephants seen in all their playfulness, whole herds of them, adults and babies bathing and playing in the water or feeding. In addition to the elephants, deer species such as spotted deer, sambhur, barking deer and langur, water buffalo and jackal are some of the prominent wild animals found in this park.
Overnight stay at Embilipitiya
Day 08 : UDAWALAWA
After B’fast do another Udawalawe safari
Overnight stay at Embilipitiya
Day 09 : UDAWALAWA / YALA
After B’fast proceed to Yala
Evening safari tour at Yala National Park by a jeep
Yala is the largest National Park in Sri Lanka. All the big game mammals of the country are found within the park. Elephant, Leopard, sloth bear, Spotted Dear, Wild Boar and sambhur. Apart from them small mammals such as Black naped hare, Grey, Ruddy & Striped necked mongoose, Grey Langur & porcupine are common small mammals. Park is also famous for its abundant bird life. Over140 species have recorded so far within the park. Changeable Hawk Eagle, Crested serpent Eagle, Malabar pied Hornbill, Jungle fowl, painted Stork, White Ibis and Black necked Stork are commonly seen
Overnight stay at Yala
Day 10 : YALA
After B’fast & Evening you can do two Yala safaris
Overnight stay at Yala
Day 11 : YALA / MIRISSA
After breakfast proceed to Mirissa and do whale watching
Whale and dolphin watching are exciting and unique activities for Mirissa on the south coast of Sri Lanka. The frequent sighting all year round has put Sri Lanka and the Mirrissa area on the worlds 'Top Hot Spots' for sperm and blue whale sightings. The blue whales are frequently seen during the first quarter off the South and West Coast of Sri Lanka, which is part of their migration pattern. The period between January and April is also a good time for dolphins. We often
Over Night Stay at Mirissa
Day 12 : MIRRISSA / COLOMBO
After Breakfast proceed to Colombo via Galle. Enroute visit Madu Ganga Galle was once the chief port of Sri Lanka. It is still well known for hand-made lace. You can also visit the Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres) which was originally built by the Portuguese
Madu Ganga (Madu River) is also a remarkable place you must visit. Bordering to the costal village Balaptiya, Madu Ganga flows by adding an incomparable beauty to the surrounding. It’s unique in its beauty, hundreds of islets, mangroves, indigenous aquatic birds & fish creates a green heave in front of your eyes. These enchanting landscapes make people breathless by creatinga paradise for their own dreams. This green heritage is a kind of lab for the researches, local & foreign university students & journalists who are discovering the secrets of this treasure
Over Night Stay at Mount Lavinia
Day 13 : COLOMBO/ DEPARTURE
Breakfast at Hotel and Transfer to the Airport in time to connect with the departure flight.
