DAY 01 – Airport / Pinnawala / Dambulla
Greeted by our representative at Colombo Airport and depart to Dambulla via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Elephant Ride if interested.
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 Dambulla.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
DAY 02 – Dambulla / Sigiriya
Breakfast at the hotel and depart to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
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.
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.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
DAY 03 – Dambulla / Polonnaruwa / Dambulla
After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa upon completion of site visit return back to Dambulla.
Polonnaruwa
The World Heritage Site comprise with Buddha Statues in different postures, Ancient Complexes, Hindu Sculptures and Irrigation canals where the main source is Parakrama Samudra(Lake). Due to Indian invasions the relics of the site is imposed by hindu influence where you could witness temples which are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The site is on a flat plain and could be completed within 2.30 hours.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
DAY 04 – Dambulla / Kandy
After breakfast depart to Kandy the last kindom.
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 05 – Kandy / Nuwaraeliya
Breakfast at the Hotel & depart to Nuwara Eliya. En route view beautiful landscapings & water falls and visit a functioning Tea Factory with its vast Tea Estate.
City Tour in Nuwara Eliya
Visit Golf Course, Race Course, Gregories Lake & Victoria Park as per guests interest.
Seetha Amman Temple
This is the only Seetha Temple in the world and is situated in the exact point where Seetha was held captive by Rawana.
Hakgala Botanical Gardens
The famous botanical gardens was established in 1861 and it was once a experimentation & promotion center for Cinchona cultivation. In 1884 this center was transformed to a garden and different species of Orchids & Roses are visible.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 06 – Nuwaraeliya
Early morning visit Horton Plains National Park.
Horton Plains
Get into a jeep around 5.00 a.m. from Nuwaraeliya to reach the Park entrance and thereafter the 3 hour trek begins. During the 9.5km trek one could witness The Small Worlds End, Big Worlds End, Bakers Falls & Chimney Pool.
Overnight stay at Nuwaraeliya.
DAY 07 – Nuwaraeliya / Yala
After breakfast depart to Yala via Ella. En route visit Little Adams Peak and view Rawana Falls.
Ella Town
Chilling climate with calmness and the surrounded by lush of greenery is the Ella town which lays among hills. Locals garner their living by Paddy Cultivation, Tea and growing vegetables in these high lands which is more than 2000m above mean sea level. Amazing landscapes & valleys shrouded with mist conveys an persisting experience which you would never leave.
Little Adams Peak
Possessing similar visual aspects as the sanctified Adams Peak where Buddhists trust that Lord Buddhas foot print is conserved is the reason to call it as Little Adams Peak. A relatively easy hike comparing to other such sites you will be rewarded with marvelous views of Ella Rock, Ella Gap and Rawana Falls.
Overnight stay at Yala.
DAY 08 – Yala / Unawatuna
Breakfast at the hotel in Yala depart to Unawatuna.
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 Unawatuna.
Overnight stay at Unawatuna.
DAY 09 – Unawatuna
Spent your time leisurely in one of the best beaches in the world. The beach is ideally located protected by a naturally formed bay with gold sandy beaches which gives you a perfect atmosphere to relax.
Overnight stay at Unawatuna.
DAY 10 – Unawatuna / Airport
After breakfast depart to Airport. If time prevails visit….
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.
Moonstone Mines
Meetiyagoda a village near Ambalangoda town you could pay a visit to these mines where you could observe the mining process of this precious stone by going down into the deep into the narrow shafts. The moonstones are only concentrated into an area of one acre of land in Meetiyagoda.
Island Hopping Madu River
Madu River is a lagoon which comprise with hundreds of islets which is located in southwest coast Balapitiya. During this compact tour you could witness an Old Buddhist Monastery, how local inhabitants carry out their occupations by Cinnamon cultivation and prawn fishing. The tour would consume approximately 2 hours.
Turtle Hatchery
The Sea Turtle Conservation Project was initiated in 1988 and here the hatchery pays fishermen for turtle eggs and buries them in the sand and upon completion of 50 days Baby Turtles would hatched and released to sea at night. However only one out of thousand would survive to maturity.
Depart to Colombo Airport with delightful memories.