Day 01
On arrival a warm welcome to the tropical island of Sri Lanka and travel to Anuradhapura
On arrival do a sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura ancient city (a world heritage site) which has a history of over 2500 years. The city first became the Capital of Sri Lanka in 380BC and rose to importance under King Devanam Piyatissa it is a complex of many monuments built by different kings in the different areas.
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura
Day 02
After breakfast leave to Sigiriya and climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya, 200 Meters and see the remains of the palace which were built by King Kashyapa in the 4th Century AD and the world famous frescos painted with earth pigments on plaster and the graffiti on the ‘mirror wall’.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya
Day 03
After breakfast leave to Kandy en-route visit Dambulla Rock Temple which dates back to the first century BC. Dambulla Rock is 152 Meters in high and it’s famous for its beautiful murals and statues. The colossal recumbent figure of Buddha 14 Meters in Length and the paintings on the ceiling of the cave.
On the way visit a Spice and Herbal Garden at Matale
In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha in time for the Pooja Ceremony and the Kandyan Cultural Dance Show.
Overnight stay at Kandy
Day 04
After breakfast do a city tour of Kandy visits include Botanical Garden in Peradeniya which was the pleasure garden of the Royalty, Kandy Arts and Crafts Center, a Gem House and Lapidary, Wood carving factory and also the Upper Lake Road from where you a get Panoramic view of the last kingdom of Sri Lanka.
After breakfast leave to Nuwara-Eliya en-route visiting a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory. You are about to experience one of the scenic and most spectacular journeys in the world the heart of Tea Country producing 50% of the Worlds Best Tea.
Overnight stay at Nuwara-Eliya
Day 05
After breakfast leave to Ella and in the afternoon relax or (Optional) visit theAyurveda Spa to have an Herbal Bath and Massage at Ella
Overnight stay at Ella
Day 06
After breakfast leave to Mirissa
Overnight stay at Mirissa
Day 07
After breakfast proceed to Negombo en-route visit the Dutch Fort in Galle which was built by Dutch at the edge of the sea in 1663
On the way (Optional) do a boat safari in Madu River; visit Moonstone Mines in Hikkaduwa and a Turtle Hatchery Farm in Kosgoda
Overnight stay at Negombo
Day 08
Leave to the airport to catch the flight