Day

Schedule

Overnight

Day 1

Meeting on arrival – Transfer to hotel in Negombo

Negombo

Day 2

Negombo Boat & City Tour

Negombo

Day 3

Local Batik experience – Dambulla/Sigiriya

Dambulla / Sigiriya

Day 4

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Dambulla / Sigiriya

Day 5

Monkey Kingdom Tour – Village Tour

Dambulla / Sigiriya

Day 6

Dambulla Rock Cave Temple – Matale Spice Garden – Cultural Dance

Kandy

Day 7

Temple of Tooth Relic – City Tour of Kandy – Royal Botanical Gardens

Kandy

Day 8

Tea Factory & Planation Visit – Train to Ella

Ella

Day 9

Ella activities

Ella

Day 10

Ella – Udawalawe

Udawalawe

Day 11

Elephant Transit home - Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari

Udawalawe

Day 12

Udawalawe – Tangalle – Night Turtle Watching

Beach

Day 13

Relax

Beach

Day 14

Galle Cycling tour – Negombo

Negombo

Day 15

Transfer to the airport

Day 1

ARRIVAL – NEGOMBO (Approx. travel time- 30mins; Distance - 12 Km)

On arrival, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to hotel in Negombo. Check-in to the hotel and relax to recover from the jet lag.

Overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.

Day 2

NEGOMBO CITY TOUR

Breakfast at hotel.

Explore the history of the dynamic city of Negombo. Indulge in a diverse experience by visiting the famous fish market in Negombo known as the ‘Lellama’. Walk on the beach and watch fishermen untangle their fishing nets and witness the fish being auctioned and sold to retail and commercial customers alike.

Set off on a boat ride in the Negombo Lagoon, which has an expansive mangrove swamp. The Negombo lagoon boat ride would let you spot some of the lush mangroves with vast bio diversity, flora and fauna species in the area as well as water birds such as herons, terns, cormorants and shorebirds.

Afternoon return to hotel and relax.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.

Day 3

NEGOMBO – BATIK EXPERIENCE – DAMBULLA/SIGIRIYA ( Approx. travel time- 4Hrs. Distance – 140 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the one of Sri Lanka’s foremost artist, a designer, and a maestro in Batik creations.

Factory premises located in the city of Marawila. It is at this work house where he used to create his unique designs and experiment extensively. Thereafter each member of the group can select a ‘design art’ from the hundreds of arts that will be available or alternatively bring your own art design. Once this is done the mentors will provide you with the correct fabric that would suit your selected design. Thereafter he will teach you how to engage in the traditional dyeing on cloth using a wax resist method.

Take a break from this exciting session as you wait till your creations to dry by enjoying the hospitality of his family who will serve you with Tea, local cookies and chocolate cake. Later on explore the elegant galleries that display some of his unique creations, a fusion of traditional, abstract and modern art. See what almost half century of expertise has evolved and listen to his fist hand account of how his designs have draped beauty queens to former prime ministers and how he has taken his ‘one of a kind’ designs around the word and displayed the art at leading art galleries in the world.

Leave for Habarana.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Habarana.

Day 4

SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS ( Approx. travel time- 30min; Distance - 12 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress is UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most dramatic, inspiring and beautiful historical locations in the world. A mythical past of feuding dynasties suits Sigiriya’s striking setting- it was built in 5th century AD by king, Kasyapa, as a fortress-palace. The palace complex at the foot of the rock still has the remains of four indoor swimming pools where the king’s 500 concubines bathed. The palace structure was built with complex water arteries in the walls that provided natural air conditioning in the hot climate. On the summit, reached with the help of metal staircases and ladders, you can see the remains of the palace walls, gardens and ponds.

The mirror walls of the Sigiriya rock still retain the world-famous frescoes of the king’s concubines, who originated from all parts of the world.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Habarana.

Day 5

MONKEY KINGDOM TOUR – VILLAGE TOUR ( Approx. travel time- 3Hrs.; Distance - 105Km)

Early morning proceed to Polonnaruwa Ancient city to do the money kingdom tour. The Monkey Kingdom Expedition off Polonnaruwa is a fascinating activity for those who love observing animal species in their beautiful natural environment. This expedition will give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with large communities of monkeys. You will be able to observe a variety of social behaviors, including: maternal care, playtime, competition for food, grooming, a rich repertoire of facial gestures, body postures and vocal signals of these very interesting primates.

Return to hotel and breakfast at hotel.

Make village visit in Hiriwadunna.

You can experience ancient transportation methods, Farming and Paddy fields, irrigation system, Chief Farmer’s house and countryside people living style.

Experience traditional Sri Lankans transportation system and it is 30 minute Bullock cart journey through greenish paddy fields in Hirwaduna Village.

After that approx. 15 minute canoeing ride you will reach to the Famer’s house and you can experience typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality at his house and after you can walk through his farm. You can experience different types of cultivation methods and vegetables. At the end you can experience typical countryside cookery demonstration and Sri Lankan lunch at the Famer’s house.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Habarana.

Day 6

DAMBULLA ROCK CAVE TEMPLE

MATALE – KANDY ( Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 45min; Distance - 95 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. The largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, the rock from which the caves were carved towers 160 meters (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. A total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses also stand in the site.

Continue your journey to the hill capital of Kandy. Eminent as the center of Buddhism and the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom.

En route visit a spice garden in Matale to see many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. Gardens are open to visitors, a delightful place to stroll in fragrant greenery and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees and curry, cinnamon and the precious cardamom, a relative of ginger. It grows in the shade of high jungle trees and can only be harvested by hand.

Enjoy a traditional cultural dance performance which is a vibrant and unique fire and Harvest dances accompanied by Ceremonial Drums and the Drum Orchestra rising and falling to the lively tempo. The highlight of the show is definitely the fire walking show, where the artists walk through a specially prepared fire pit, roughly 8 feet by 3 feet covered with red-hot charcoal, completely barefoot.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Day 7

KANDY

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the Temple of tooth relic, for the morning ceremony, the stunning 17th century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day.

Make a sightseeing tour of Kandy. Visit the upper lake, oriental market place, a bazaar.

Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, at Peradeniya, the largest of Sri Lanka’s botanical gardens displaying over 4 000 different species of plants and is regarded amongst the most superior in Asia. The focal points include the superb Orchid collection and a mighty avenue of Royal Palm Trees. In addition to a plethora of flowering plants, there is also an extensive collection of medicinal plants and spices which can be spotted on your meander across the gardens.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Day 8

KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA – ELLA (TRAIN FROM NUWARA ELIYA TO ELLA ) ( Approx. travel time- 5Hrs.; Distance - 150 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave for Nuwara Eliya, also known as Sri Lanka’s “Little England”, is the prime hill resorts of the country. At a height of approximately 2000 m above sea level, the city has an abundance of lush tea plantations and jaw dropping scenery. Its nickname comes from the many English style bungalows and buildings still in existence today.

Visit the tea plantation and a tea factory, in the island where the best tea in the world is produced. Watch the tea pluckers pick two leaves and a bud with deft hands. Then to the factory where the all-important conversion to “made” black tea happens. The machinery used is of very traditional British design, some as old as 100 years. The process is a very artisanal one, unchanged for a century. Observe the process of manufacturing tea, tea grading and taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea.

Transfer to Nanu Oya Railway station.

The train journey weaving through the scenic hill country is one of the most beautiful explorations in Sri Lanka. From the edge of soaring mountains, you will oversee the branching valleys from the mist capped mountains, sloping lush green tea plantations, villages dotted with houses, thick forests and whooshing waterfalls.

Pick up from Ella Train station.

Transfer to hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at Home stay in Ella.

Day 9

EXPLORE ELLA ADVENTURES

Breakfast at hotel.

OPTION 1: Visit Little Adams Peak

OPTION 2: Trekking to Ella Rock

OPTION 3: Visit 9 Arc Bridge

OPTION 4: Visit Dowa Temple

OPTION 5: Flying Rawana Mega Zip line

OPTION 6: Flying Rawana ATV (Quad Bike) Trails

Dinner and overnight stay at Home stay in Ella.

Day 10

ELLA – UDAWALAWE ( Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 15mins; Distance - 105 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit spectacular Ella gap in the southern mountain wall where the land falls away in a dizzy drop of 3000 ft (915m), to the southern plains and the sea, which is visible in the far distance on a clear day.

Visit Rawana Ella Water Fall.

Leave for Udawalawe. (Approx. Transfer Time: 4 hours)

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Udawalawe.

Day 11

ELEPHANT TRANSIT HOME – UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK JEEP SAFARI

( Approx. travel time-15mins; Distance - 12 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the Elephant Transit Home.

Human-elephant conflict is a major threat to the survival of elephants in Sri Lanka, with many elephants being orphaned or lost: this is where Elephant Transit Home comes in. The elephant calves are taken in, nurtured and cared for back to health.

The elephants are free to roam around and are never chained – Elephant Transit Home ensures that human contact is kept to a minimum in order to maximize their chance of survival when they are returned to the wild.

Afternoon make jeep safari at Udawalawe National Park. The park is a mixture of abandoned Teak plantations, grassland, scrub jungle and riverine ‘gallery forest’ along the Walawe Ganga and Mau Ara. Udawalawe is probably the best place to see wild herds of Elephants, consisting of tightly-knit family groups of up to four generations of related adult and sub-adult females and young.

The Park is also home to Spotted Deer, Monitor Lizards, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, the common Langur, Jackal, Toddy Cat and the endemic Toque Macaque. The Sri Lankan Leopard has also been sighted here.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Udawalawe.

Day 12

UDAWALAWE – TANGALLE ( Approx. travel time- 1Hr. 45mins; Distance - 65 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave for Tangalle, which is famous for its beautiful and virtually untouched coastline which is favored by those seeking a romantic beach getaway and perfect on seeing endangered marine turtles at the Rekawa beach.

Day at leisure.

In the night make TUK TUK ride where you can observe marine turtles in their natural habitat. Five out of seven of the world’s marine turtle species are found and come ashore in Rekawa to lay eggs, including green, loggerhead, hawksbill, olive ridley and leatherback. During the high season from April to July, you can see 5-15 turtles each night, whereas during the low season from October to January it is approximately 1-2.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Tangalle.

Day 13

TANGALLE BEACH

Breakfast at hotel.

Day at leisure.

OPTIONAL: Dolphin & Whale watching tour. (November to April)

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Tangalle.

Day 14

TANGALLE – GALLE - NEGOMBO ( Approx. travel time- 4Hrs.; Distance - 350 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave for Negombo.

See the stilt fishermen’s on poles in Koggala, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka.

Make cycle tour in Galle Fort.

Galle Fort is the finest and most intact fortified city build by the former European colonial powers in Asia. The narrow streets of Galle Fort are lined with Dutch merchant villas, pillared verandas, carved doors and windows. British and Dutch period offices are still in use. This is a living world heritage city with residents walking the 300 year old ramparts at sunset. Strolling along the high rampart walls you will see the Old Dutch and English churches, the Governor's house, the massive VOC warehouses, the Square of Courts, the elegant pillared facade of the Old Dutch hospital, the Portuguese Black Fort, the lighthouse, the Clock Tower and much more.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.

Day 15

NEGOMBO– AIRPORT (Approx. travel time- 30mins; Distance - 12 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to airport for onward flight.

Hotel

Category

2 – 3

Pax

4 – 7

Pax

Child (2 – 12 years) with Extra bed in Parents room

Child (2 – 12 years) with Extra bed in Parents room

Entrance Fees Supplement

Adult

Child (5 – 12 years)

Hotels mentioned below

1040

870

400

230

240

120

Hotel Name

Web Site

Room Type

Night 1,2

Villa Araliya Hotel or similar

https://villaaraliya-negombo.com/

Family Room

Night 3,4,5

The Elephas Resort & Spa or similar

https://www.elephassigiriya.com/

Family Room

Night 6,7

Royal Kandyan Hotel or similar

https://www.royalkandyan.com/

Family Room

Night 8,9

Home Stay

Family Room

Night 10,11

Centauria Wild Hotel or similar

https://www.centauriawild.com/

Family Room

Night 12,13

Palm Paradise Beach Cabana or similar

http://beach.lk/palm_paradise_cabanas/

Family Cabana Room

Night 14

Arie Lagoon Hotel or similar

http://www.arielagoon.com/

Family Room