Day 1 - Arrival - Sigiriya:
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will meet your representatives guide and be transferred directly to Sigiriya. En-route visit Pinnawala Elephant orphanage. The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. Visit the Dambulla cave temple. This UNESCO heritage site is the largest and the best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. After checking into your hotel, you are free for the rest of the day. Overnight Stay in Sigiriya.
Day 2 - Sigiriya:
Early Morning, you will be heading to Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for a morning jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants in their natural habitat. If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8890 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. On completion proceed back to the hotel & have breakfast. Afternoon, you will visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), since it is the best time to witness and capture the sunset from the summit. Call it a day after checking into your hotel. Thereafter, spend your evening on your own walking around and enjoying the surrounding nature. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 3 - Sigiriya - Kandy (90 Km. 3 Hrs. Approx).:
After breakfast drive towards Kandy city. It is set on a plateau surrounded by mountains that are home to tea plantations and rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic. En route visit a Spice Garden, and learn about Sri Lankan Spices. Check-in at the hotel. Afternoon, visit the Temple of Tooth Relic (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE). Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple. Evening, you’ll explore on your own walking around Kandy's city centre before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance, and cultural heritage. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 4 - Kandy - Bentota (200 Km. / 4 ½ Hrs. Approx):
After a fantastic journey through the coconut palms, mountains, and waterfalls, you will finally arrive at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Bentota is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now few restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. It's a magnificent place characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of a perfect tropical beach. Upon arrival at your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill. Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 5 - Bentota:
After breakfast, Visit a Turtle hatchery Farm. The Turtle Hatchery Project at Bentota Beach is another important attraction. Up to five endangered species of turtles have been frequenting a stretch on this undisturbed beach for a long time now. The turtles are allowed to hatch and thrive in a protected area before being set free. Leave for a river cruise along the Madu Ganga, the estuary of the Madu Ganga River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. There are around 64 islands in the river and lagoon, from a tiny speck housing a deserted shrine to one housing 250 families connected to the mainland with a very long footbridge. The main occupations of the local inhabitants are producing cinnamon and prawn fishing – if you take the trip in the evening, you will see the fishermen in their canoes lighting lanterns to attract the shellfish into their traps. Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 6 - Bentota - Colombo - Departure (106 Km. / 2 Hrs. Approx.):
After breakfast, drive towards the commercial city of Colombo. City tour of Colombo followed by shopping tour. Colombo – the trade and commercial capital has long been the traditional gateway to the Orient. Sri Lanka’s largest city, it is located on the west coast and draws together all the cultures, religions, and influences of foreign lands into a pot-pourri of sounds, smells and a kaleidoscope of colour. The original traders and settlers - the Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and the British have left in their wake churches and monuments, names and religions, costumes and food and smatterings of their languages which have been absorbed into the speech of the Sri Lankan. Today, Colombo is a fascinating city - a happy blend of east & west, past & present, with a charm of its own. A less known but amazingly true fact is that Colombo has a superb range of high-quality restaurants serving food from all over the world and some of the best shopping opportunities in Asia. As all the good things must come to end, our chauffeur guide will take you to the airport to catch the departure flight.
