Sri Lanka delights

Welcome to Sri Lanka!
Arrive at the Colombo International Airport, here, you will be met by a designated guide. After the formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and then
transfer to Negombo.
Your first destination will be Negombo.
Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Hiriwaduna. Hiriwaduna Village Safari offers an immersive cultural experience in the rural heartland of Sri Lanka. Located near Sigiriya, this safari allows visitors to witness the traditional way of life in a village setting. Visitors can explore paddy fields, lush greenery, and serene lakes while interacting with friendly locals. The safari includes activities such as bullock cart rides, boat rides, and traditional cooking demonstrations. It provides a unique opportunity to learn about local customs, traditions, and farming practices. Hiriwaduna Village Safari is a delightful journey that showcases the authentic rural lifestyle of Sri Lanka.
Later visit Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Featuring impressive mural paintings and 157 statues, including a massive Buddha monument, it’s a sacred pilgrimage site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The history of the place dates back to the first century BCE, when King Valagambahu took refuge here. Today, it’s worth visiting not only for the cave
temple but also for the beautiful view over the countryside.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for the climb to one of the most interesting sites in Sri Lanka – the Sigiriya Rock fortress. The rocky monolith rises high out of the lush jungle and is home to the remains of an ancient fortress built in the late 5th century CE. The name translates to “Lion Rock,” a reference to the way visitors traditionally began their final ascent to the top of the monument, passing through the open jaws and throat of a lion. Today, the only remains of this lion figure are the gigantic paws sculpted into the side of the rock. Thereafter an afternoon safari at the Minneriya National Park. Minneriya National Park is a vast preserve of forest and grasslands. Locate between Habarana and Polonnaruwa, the park is home to elephants, leopards, sambar deer, and langur monkeys. At its heart is
the extraordinary Minneriya Tank reservoir. Created by the Anuradhapura civilization over 1800 years ago, its peaceful shores are the perfect place to observe herds of elephants and flocks of storks.
Transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Kandy, en-route visit a spice garden in Matale. Upon arriving at Kandy, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and thereafter enjoy a cultural show. Kandy is strategically situated between three mountain ranges, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The impressive temple complex, dating back to the 16th century, is made up of numerous buildings decorated with paintings and carvings depicting Buddha. As the name suggests, it’s home to an important relic, the tooth of the Buddha, which is carefully guarded by security night and day.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and thereafter leave to the beautiful beaches of the South.
En-route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage starting from the feeding to the baby elephants. The orphanage is currently home to over 80 elephants, including adults and babies. The orphanage was established as a response to the growing number of orphaned elephants in Sri Lanka due to factors such
as habitat loss, poaching, and human-elephant conflict. Visitors can see the elephants bathing and playing in the nearby river and watch them being fed and cared for by the staff. The orphanage also has a breeding program to help increase the wild elephant population in Sri Lanka. This is a highlight for many tourists that travel and explore Sri Lanka.
Continue to the hotel and check-in.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the ancient port of Galle which was Sri Lanka’s first international center of trade. Today, this town is a bustling administrative center and the provincial capital of the southern region. Despite the presence of modern architecture and civic amenities, Galle still hosts a stunning collection of sites dating back over hundreds of years. On your trip to Galle, you will also experience the unforgettable Unawatuna Bay, which is surrounded by a reef and home to the Galle Fort. Surrounded on three sides by the ocean, the 36-hectare fort was built by the Portuguese in 1587 and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Colombo. Afternoon Balapitiya Madu River Boat Safari: it is a scenic boat tour that takes visitors through the tranquil waters of the Madu River, located in the southern part of Sri Lanka. The boat safari offers a unique opportunity to explore the lush mangrove forests, and observe the diverse wildlife, such as crocodiles, monkeys, and various bird species that call this region home. Visitors can also visit the small
islands located within the Madu River, where they can explore the temples, cinnamon plantations, and traditional handicraft workshops.
Colombo, drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit the Fort, the former British administrative Centre and military garrison, Lotus Tower, Sea Street – the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfe dhal dating back to 1749.
Colombo Shopping Tour: Take a fascinating journey in the capital of the isle paradise. This commercial and administrative hub of the country proves to be a blend of cultural texture, religions, and socioeconomic classes. Visit bargain markets, Independence Square, Odel Shopping Mall, Colombo City
Center, One Galle Face. Shop at Laksala state owned Handicraft’s emporium.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the departure flight.