09 Days Tour-Culture and Nature
Day 1 Airport – Negambo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and met by Smart Lanka representatives. Transfer to a beach hotel in Negambo , visit a fishing village or at leisure in the beach .
Overnight stay in Negambo.
Day 02 : Negambo-Sigiriya
After breakfast at the hotel leave to Sigiriya and Climb the famed Sigiriya Rock Fortress . This is a masterpiece of construction, irrigation & artistry. It was also a resort of pleasure, a citadel of beauty & a fortress of strength. Sigiriya has been made famous for the frescoes on its rock wall. Evening proceed on a jeep safari of Minneriya national park.
Overnight will be at Sigiriya/Habarana
Day 03: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Polonnaruwa . Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD. This ancient city is today one of the most beautiful canters of this island’s cultural heritage. Evening Village safari at Sigiriya or rest in the hotel.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya/Habarana
Day 04- Sigiriya-Kandy
After Breakfast at the hotel leave to Kandy .En-route visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. This rock cave temple is must for any tourist who visits Sri Lanka. A history, which dates back to the 1st century BC and awarded the first prize for the best photograph at the World Tourism Organization in 1995.
Kandy was the capital of the Sri Lankan kings, which fell to the British in 1815. This hill capital is situated in a valley 1600 feet above sea level, surrounded by mountains & virtually encircled by the scenic Mahaweli river; the longest in Sri Lanka. Kandy, one of the most beautiful cities in Sri Lanka & is famous for it’s temple of the tooth, one of the most venerated Buddhist temples in the world.
Overnight will be at Kandy.
Day 05 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast leave at the hotel Visit Peradeniya botanical garden.There after proceed to Nuwara Eliya.Nuwareliya is located in the center of the hill country also called the “Hill station”. This ruggedly picturesque location almost 6200 feet in elevation with its soft cool climate was favoured by the British, who made it their hill resort, during their rule in Sri Lanka, (then called Ceylon).En-Route visit Tea states,Tea Factoy and Ramboda water falls.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
Day 06: Nuwara Eliya – Yala
After breakfast leave for Yala VIA Ella.En-route visit Ravana water fall,Little adamespeak. After lunch visit Yala national park in Jeeps. Yala National Park: The most popular national park in Sri Lanka. Established in 1938 with a land area of approx 121000 ha. This park is situated in the Hambantota and Monaragala district. It is home for almost all the animals and birds that are found in Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay at Tissamaharama/Katharagama.
Day 07: Yala – Mirissa
After breakfast proceed to Mirissa for beach.Mirissa and its breathtaking sandy beach pretty much transform your dreams and visions of a tropical paradise into an everyday reality. Located close to the Southern tip of the Island of Sri Lanka and only about 200 km from the Equator, this secluded crescent shaped beach is the perfect place to sit back, relax and forget about all the hassle and bustle of your other life that’s a million miles away .
Overnight stay in Mirissa
Day 08:Mirissa- Bentota
Early morning proceed to whale watching tour. BLUE WHALES – the largest creatures on Earth – as well as fin whales, sei whales, sperm whales, orcas (killer whales), dolphins, flying fish, turtles, manta rays and whale sharks can all be seen during a whale watching trip a few miles off the South Coast of Sri Lanka.(breakfast at the Boat)
After whale waching leave to Bentota.En route visit Visit the Galle fort and popular tourist attractions. Optional lunch at Galle or similar. “The earliest recorded history of the city dates back to the year 545 AD, to the chronicles of the Roman historian, Cosmos. From then on records are very sparse – until the landing of the famous Arab navigator Ibn Batuta. Over the next 100 years, the city was the chief port of the island, for it attracted spice traders.The Portuguese came to Galle in 1505, followed by the Dutch in 1640. When Colombo fell to the British in 1796, the fort was handed over & used as an administrative center, a function which it performs to this day”.
After Galle proceed to Bentota.En-Route enjoy with Madu river boat safari and visit Turtle hatchery farm at Kossgoda.
Over night stay at Bentota.
Day 09 : Bentota-Colombo-Airport
Drop off at the airport for departure flight.
Above package Include
Accommodation hotels
Breakfast
Air-conditioned private transport
English speaking Driver/chauffeur-guide
Toll fees
Government tax and service charge
Above package does not Include
Airfare/Visa charges
Entrance fees, Jeep hire costs, Trekker chargers etc at sites.
Lunch, Dinner & Beverages.
Expenses of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry etc.)
Personal travel and medical insurance
Departure airport tax
Any other service not specified above.
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