DAY 01 – Airport / Pinnawala / Kandy
Pick up from the Colombo Airport and depart to Dambulla. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage(74 km’s from Airport).
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Ticket Counter opens at 08.30 a.m. And You see little baby elephants roaming within the 25 acre land as you enter the premises. Each day 76kg of green matter & a mixture of Rice & Maize around 2kg is been given to each of these giants. The Orphanage provides care to the Baby Elephants who had lost their parents in Jungles due to killing by farmers to protect their crops or by falling into pits.
This was established in 1975 and approximately comprise with 90 elephants which are 39 males and 51 females.
Daily Schedule
08.30 – Opening/ 09.15, 13.15 & 17.00 – Bottle Feeding/ 10.00 & 14.00 – Herd goes to the river for 02 hour bath/ 17.30 – Ticket Counter Closes/ 18.00 – Orphanage Closes
Upon completion depart to Kandy.
Kandy Tooth Temple
The complex is enshrined with the left canine tooth of the Buddha which is held in highest esteem. The difficulty of completing this Site is easy and it would take approximately 2 hours to complete.
Folk Show
The Folk Show depicts the rich culture which Sri Lanka resembles within 1 hour and during this time you could witness 12 different Folk dances and a fire walking ceremony.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
DAY 02 – Kandy / Dambulla / Sigiriya
Breakfast at the Hotel & depart to Dambulla.
Dambulla Golden Cave Temples
The climbing difficulty is moderate and it would take around 2.00 hours to climb up and down and it towers 160m over the surrounding plains. As you enter the site you see a 30m high gigantic Buddha Statue with Dhamma Chakka Posture. The history of this complex dates back to 1st Century B.C. and there are five caves which contains amazing drawings and which is unique to this era.
Sigiriya
A rock which stands up as a lone sentinel from the surrounding plane and on its summit is a royal palace. It is 200m in height and there are 1200 steps which would consume 3 hours to complete the whole site. On its rock walls fifth century paintings and the mirror wall is scribbled with ancient poetry.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
DAY 03 – Dambulla / Trincomalee
After breakfast depart to Trincomalee
Kandasamy Kovil
This venerated temple is at the acme of a rock which rises up above the surrounding plain and consecrated to god Shiva. This is one of the islands Pancha Ishwaram and was built to guard the country against any Natural peril. The prayer ceremonies could be attended during 06.30, 11.30 & 16.30 Hrs where you could witness devotees from across the country flock into this place.
Fort Frederick
Located in the narrow ingress to the peninsula this was build by Portuguese in 16th century. Subsequently Dutch and British got control over and impose modifications to the structure of the fort. The fort compound is scattered with various type of canons and artillery where visitors could witness the Royal Insignias right at the top of the tunnel entrance.
Overnight stay at Trincomalee.
DAY 04 / 05 – Trincomalee / Nilaveli
Stay leisurely in Trinco Beach any of the following activities as per guest interest.
Kanniya Hot Water Wells
The story of these springs days back to king Rawanas epoch where it notes that king Rawana stuck the earth with his sward and thus the outpour started. Ruins of an old dagoba is dispersed in the area which testifies the existence of a Buddhist Temple Complex during the ancient time.
Pigeons Island National Park
Gird in the Indian Ocean 1km seaward from Nilaveli is the amazing Island of Pigeons which its name was derived due to nesting of eggs of Rock Pigeons. The island declare itself with stunning water pools formed by natural rock and you could roam across the island via the tracks which laid through copse. During snorkeling guests could witness the shoal reef, corals which belongs to different varieties, multiple species of reef fish and turtles.
Overnight stay at Trincomalee.
DAY 06 – Trincomalee / Arugambay
After breakfast depart to Arugam Bay.
Pasikuda Beach
En route to Arugam Bay you can visit this tantalizing beach where powdery white sand is visible through crystalline water. This is recognized to be among the safest beaches as the shallow water extends up to hundreds of meters seaward and around the year it is crowded by both local and foreign travelers.
Overnight stay at Arugambay.
DAY 07 – Arugambay
Surfing
This exotic beach is a paradise to the surfers during the period from April to October. Coastline is guarded by a natural formed rock which extends upto hundreds of meters in parallel to the shore and gradually belittle and disappear.
Overnight stay at Arugambay.
DAY 08 – Arugambay / Yala
After breakfast depart to Tissamaharama. En route visit Kataragama Holy Town if interested.
Kataragama
The Holy Town greets its visitors with eclat emanation and is a common pilgrimage location for all three religions in Sri Lanka(Buddhist, Hindu & Muslims). The Katargama Procession is held in July/ August months and preponderantly thousands of devotees are attracted to fulfill there vows for good fortune.
Overnight stay at Yala.
DAY 09 – Yala / Galle
Early morning Full Day Game Safari at Yala National Park. One of the foremost National Parks in Sri Lanka where you could witness Leopards, Elephants, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear, Wild Water Buffalo & Crocodiles etc. You would be able to roam around the park leisurely for 10 to 12 hours while having the lunch and refreshments inside the park it self.
Upon completion depart to Galle.
Overnight stay at Galle.
DAY 10 – Galle / Negombo
Galle Fort
Constructed in 17th century the Galle Dutch Fort is among one of the best preserved forts in South Asia. The site is in abundance with Colonial Villas and the main tourist attractions are the Dutch Reformed Church, Museum & the Clock Tower.
Depart to Colombo Airport or to a hotel in Negombo as per departure.
