Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast proceed for Harbarana.

Upon arrival Check in at hotel

Afternoon safari at Minneriya national park. Minneriya National Park is dominated by the Minneriya tank. The tank, surrounding flood plains, forest and wooded hills cover an area of 8889 hectares and extend north from the Sudu Kanda mountain range. In 1997, this area was declared a National Park to protect the fauna and flora within the reservoir. For the role as a wetland, the reservoir and the surroundings have played; it has been included in the list of Asian wetlands of international importance. The tank provides water to 8900 hectares of paddy field and is thriving with fresh water fish. As well as providing water for irrigation, this tank and its environs have provided the necessary resources to harbor many wildlife and plant life

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Morning visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. (A UNESCO World Heritage site) .The rock is an inselberg, which dominates the landscape and was both a military refuge as well as an aesthetic refuge for king who was a patron of the arts. Initially Sigiriya became world famous for the frescos found on the western surface of the rock about 100 miters above the ground level. Ancient gardens found at the foot of the rock could be considered as the one of the surviving gardens created with the country in the 5th century AD.

Afterwards visit ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has traces of early settlement. Towards the end of the Anuradhapura period, Polonnaruwa was regularly visited by royalty and monks whenever Anuradhapura was in siege or was overcrowded. Remains of the city walls and ancient buildings belonging to this period are seen among the ruins in Polonnaruwa. The life blood of the Polonnaruwa civilizations was indeed water, and its management was critical for human use. Parakramabahu I philosophized on this aspect when he said, "Let not a drop of water that falls on the good earth flow into the sea without serving man:" The ingenuity of the science of water storage, and the conservation of its use, is clearly stamped in every city of ancient times. Polonnaruwa is no exception. While the sea of Parakramabahu obtains its water from a branch of the Mahaveli Ganga, this Ambanganga is replenished from the upper ridges of the Mahaveli Ganga with the water being carried over a 70- mile course.

Later in the evening return back to hotel

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast proceed for Kandy. En-route visiting Dambulla Cave Temple.

Dambulla Cave Temple which is famous for its rock paintings and sculptures. Dambulla is considered as the oldest art gallery of the country. The paintings found on the rock ceiling shows the influence of Kandyan School of paintings became prominent in the 18th – 19th century in Sri Lanka.

Upon arrival Check in at hotel

Later enjoy enjoy a cultural dance show.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Later proceed for Temple of the Tooth relic.

The Sacred Tooth Relic, housed in the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy is an object of veneration to Buddhists and the most important sacred relic in the country. The temple is one of the most sacred places in the world for Buddhists.

Afterwards visit Peradeniya botanical garden. This is a much visited and acclaimed botanical garden, which is also good for birds. It is bounded on three sides by the Mahaveli River, which snakes around the 60-hectare gardens. Before its use as a botanical gardens it had served as a royal pleasure garden. Peradeniya is the second largest botanical garden in Asia. It has an orchid house, which botanists should visit. In 1905 an avenue of palms were planted and now is one of the most photographed places in the gardens

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast proceed for Nuwaraeliya. En-route visiting Ramboda Waterfall.

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Overnight at hotel

Morning visit Horton plains national park. Horton Plains National Park is the only National Park in Sri Lanka where visitors are allowed to walk freely inside. It is situated 2200 m above sea in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, approximately 20 km south of Nuwara Eliya and covers 3162 hectares in extent. The climate here is a wet montane climate with a mean annual temperature of 15 centigrade. The vegetation in Horton Plains is defined as Montane Rainforests or Cloud Forests which shows gnarled and stunted growth not exceeding 15 meters in height. Horton Plains is famous for World’s End, a stunning viewpoint, which is a sheer drop of 870 meters hidden in clouds.

Afternoon visit a tea plantation and tea factory to experience the Ceylon tea-making process.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast proceed for Ella.

Experience one of the most scenic train rides in the world. Your guide will drop you at Nanu oya railway station and pick you from Ella railway station. Depending on the availability, we will provide you A/C first class/ observation class train tickets.

Afterwards drive to your hotel in Ella.

Upon arrival Check In at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Later proceed to visit Little Adam’s.

Visit Little Adam’s peak. Little Adam’s Peak is just one of it. The eye catching, jaw dropping and conspicuous peak is the one not to miss, Situated in Ella, Sri Lanka, it has been attracting tourists for a long time now. The reason for its popularity is the amazing view that never fails to attract and impress the visitors.

Afterwards visit nine arch bridge.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast at proceed for Galle.

Afternoon visit Galle dutch fort. Dutch Fort-Galle is a UNESCO world heritage sites. Visit the Bastians including the Sun, Moon, Star, Zwart (with the old water-gate and hidden entrance identified as the Santa Cruz Bastion of the Portuguese), Akesloot (where the first Breadfruit tree was planted by the Dutch), Old Gunpowder Magazine, Aeloes, Triton, Neptune and other Bastians. Walk in the narrow streets, including the Lighthouse Street (Zeeburg Street), Leyn-Baan Street (Lijnberg meaning rope walk), and Modarabaay Street (Modder-baai meaning Mud bay) see the Old Dutch Houses, private Museum where Dutch period antiques could be seen.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

After a busy week of traveling, you’ll enjoy being close to the beach at this beautiful location as you reflect on your time in Ceylon and watch your last glorious sunset over the Indian Ocean.

Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight at hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Though it will be difficult to say goodbye, all good things come to an end. Your representative from Sri Lanka will return you by way of a scenic drive to the international airport for your departing flight and a safe journey home.

END OF THE TOUR