Breakfast in the hotel. Begins the exploring tour in Sri Lanka today. Leave for Anuradhapura. Before leaving Negombo, you have the possibility of visiting Negombo Fishing village and Fish market. (In the early morning by 6.00 am, all fishing boats come back to shore). Negombo fishing village is a very active place in the morning.

Continue via  Chilaw and Puttalam along the northwest coastal line. En route, you will admire the colorful Hindu temples and other attractions.

Arrive in Anuradapura. After relaxing for some time, explore the ancient city. Commanding a rich heritage, Anuradhapura is one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world spanning over 1,300 years at its peak. In the sacred city of Anuradhapura lies the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Visit the ancient monastic site at Wessagir, Thuparama with the oldest Buddha statue in a rock niche and a stupa on top of the rock.  Visit the sacred Bo Tree, according to recorded history the oldest tree in the world.

Enjoy the relaxing surrounding of the hotel. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Anuradhapura.

Breakfast in your hotel. Do the balance visits of the Anuradhapura archeological site. The world’s biggest manmade pagodas, Ruwanweliseya, Jetawanaramaya & Abayagiriya, are prominent amongst the other historical monuments.

On your way to Sigiriya,  visit the  Aukana Buddha Statue, carved out of one rock monolith.

Proceed to Sigiriya and mount the mesmerizing rock fortress of  Sigiriya. a UNESCO heritage site. Admire the architectural marvel of how the fortress was carved from a massive rock in the 5th century A.D.comprising manmade water gardens and famous frescoes with heavenly damsels.

Your hotel in Sigiriya will be a perfect place to relax in the evening.

Overnight stay is in a hotel in Sigiriya.

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel and leave for  Polonnaruwa to learn about the better-kept ruins of ancient Ceylon.  Explore the historical medieval capital of Sri Lanka with magnificent statues of Buddha carved out of one block of granite at the Gal Vihara site.

The visit can be arranged either on cycles or in tuk tuks on prior request.

On your return to the hotel,  visit a wood carving center to see typical artists engage in wood carvings manually.

The next stop is at a village house to learn their preparation of different Sri Lankan dishes and culinary methods. Mouthwatering lunch will be offered to you there.

Thereafter, return to your hotel for relaxation and the overnight stay.

Overnight stay is in a hotel in Sigiriya.

After breakfast, you will be moving into the historical ancient kingdom of Kandy.

On the way, stop at Dambulla. An iconic attraction in Sri Lanka, the Dambulla Rock Temple also known as the Golden Temple houses ancient relics, paintings, and over 150 Buddha statues spanning over five caverns that make up the cave complex.

Continue towards Matale, the famous spice region. You may visit one of the spice gardens to learn about the spices being used in traditional culinary methods and in medicines.

Arrive in Kandy, visit the historical Temple of the Tooth Relic, and witness a cultural dance performance.

Your hotel in Kandy will be a good relaxing place to spend the night.

Overnight stay is in a hotel in Kandy.

After breakfast,  do a sightseeing tour in Kandy – a UNESCO-listed heritage city and then visit the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya before leaving Kandy.

Arrive in the upcountry tea region. Upon arrival, you get the opportunity to walk through villages to interact with their people and then can enjoy delicious rice & curry lunch before heading to Nuwaraeliya.

Stop in a tea factory to learn the entire process of ‘ Ceylon Tea’ from a young bud to a steaming fresh cup of tea.

Upon arrival at your hotel, you are free to enjoy your leisure time on your own.

Overnight stay is in the hotel. Overnight stay is in a hotel in NuwaraEliya.

After breakfast, arrive at Nanuoya railway station to get the Ella train.  Enjoy the spectacular scenic beauty of the area as the train travels through lush green tea estates, many tunnels, farming fields, miniature villages, and various types of tropical forests.

Your chauffeur will be at the Ella Station to receive you. Continue towards Yala, en route visiting attractions in the vicinity.

You are at leisure in the hotel. But, your vehicle & chauffeur will be available if you wish to admire the surrounding area.

Overnight stay is in the hotel.

Things can be done (payments direct where applicable) )

• Visit Kataragama Temple dedicated to the God Skanda
• Visit Situlpawwa ancient monastic site cashed in a jungle
• Visit Wedahiti Kanda
• Village visit
• Visit farms -bee honey making/curd & treacle making
• Visit historical temples and Tissamaharama city
• Go on freshwater fishing

Overnight stay is in a hotel in Yala.

Early morning leave with picnic breakfast for a safari tour in  Yala National Park to see its wildlife. Yala is the second largest nature reserve in Sri Lanka and is home to large herds of elephant, sloth bear, spotted deer, jackals and to an array of bird species, crocodiles, and many habitats. Yala is also one of the best spots to catch a glimpse of  Sri Lankan leopard.

After an exciting morning game drive, you will continue towards your beach hotel via Tangalle, Weligama, Mirissa, Unawatuna, and Galle.

Visit the Old Dutch Fort, another UNESCO world heritage site in Sri Lanka.

Arrive at your hotel and have a relaxing evening after checking into the room.

Overnight stay is in a hotel in Bentota.

Today is a free day. Enjoy breakfast and relax at the hotel.

Following visits /activities can be done depending on your interest. (For payable, activities, payment direct)

• Visit a sea turtle hatchery to see the entire process of their life from an egg to a hatchling
• Do a river safari through mangroves
• Possibility of visiting moonstone mines in the region
• Mask museum to see a collection of traditional Sri Lankan masks.

Overnight stay is in the beach hotel in Bentota.

Morning hours are free to enjoy the hotel environment and a splash in the Indian Ocean.

Check-out time from your room is at 12.00 noon.

Late in the afternoon, leave your beach hotel and head on to Colombo for a quick sightseeing and last-minute shopping tour in the capital depending on the flight schedule, and then proceed to the airport for the departure flight.