Upon the Arrival at Airport, Our company representative will meet you with the guide and will brief you the tour.
Then guide will transfer you to a luxurious hotel with modern conveniences.
Relaxing the Rest of the Day at the hotel, Because You are after a long flight
In detail
Negombo Lagoon is large semi-enclosed coastal water body with plenty of natural resources. The lagoon is fed by number of small rivers and You will begin the journey from the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, after following safety procedures. The tour will be really interesting with Fishing Village, Monkey Island, Mangrove Forest and Fish Hatchery, You visit and also you may experience wide range of Birds & Marine Lives there. You will stop on and deserted Island for Drinks, Fruits, King Coconut and a Bottle of Water will be provided to you and then sailed on to witness the most beautiful sunset over the Lagoon.
Negombo is a major tourist destination in Sri Lanka. You will visit Remnants of colonization including Old Dutch Fort built in 1672, as well as centuries-old Portuguese and Dutch houses, Dutch Canal and St Mary’s Church and also You will visit a famous Buddhist temple named Angurukaramulla Temple. Negombo offers one of the best sandy beaches and you can visit the Estuary where the Ma Oya River meets Sea. Negombo is home to the country’s second-largest fish market and You will have the chance to meet the area’s fishers and seeing Local fishing people hard at work, filleting, turning drying fish, washing, mending nets and salting
Enjoy a magical time, by exploring a nice Jungle Trekking through the Kitulgala Reserve.
Jungle Trekking – Cross the Kelani River in an open catamaran type traditional wooden boat
Buffet Lunch (Sri Lankan Cuisine)
Leisure time river bath
Evening Tea with Snacks
Overnight Stay at Kitulgala
You have the opportunity to select below optionals at Kitulgala, if you are interested in,
(See the “Excursions” tab for more information)
– White Water Rafting
– Canyoning (Treckking, Sliding and Confidence jumping)
– Waterfall abseiling
– Mountain cycling
– Bird Watching
– Zip Lining
– Camping
In detail
Kitulgala is in the wet zone rain forest in Sri Lanka which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country. Large numbers of people visit Kitulgala to enjoy the beautiful scenery, play in the river, and have an excellent rice and curry lunch at the local restaurants. Kitulgala is the very famous base for Adventure tourism activities and bird watching in the country and speciely popular for white-water rafting which starts a few kilometres upstream. The Kelani river is wide at Kitulgala, but it is shallow apart from a deep channel near the opposite bank, so it provides a safe and attractive place to swim and play. And also The Academy Award-winning “The Bridge on the River Kwai” was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge.
Then You will begin your journey to explore the main attractions of the Kandy in Sri Lanka. Kandy Cultural City is also a World Heritage Site mainly due to the Secred Temple of Tooth of the Lord Buddha.
Places, You are visiting
Kandy City Tour
Gem Museum and the Lapidary
Peradeniya Royal Botenical Garden
3 km Sight Seeing Journey into University of Peradeniya
View point at Mahaweli River Bridge
Art & Craft Brass Workshop
View Point at Upper Lake Kandy
Traditional & Cultural Indoor Show of Kandian Dancing
Secred Temple of Tooth
Overnight Stay at Kandy
Kandy city is the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the Secred Temple of Tooth. It is a Buddhist temple and is located in the royal palace complex, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Lord Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.
Traditional Kandian Dancing, classical dance forms are associated with performance of various rituals and ceremonies which are centuries old and are based on folk religion and folk beliefs going back to before the advent of Buddhism and its acceptance by the Sinhalese people in the 3rd century BC.
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, the finest of its kind in Asia, the largest of the botanical gardens of Sri Lanka. Peradeniya is at an elevation of 500 meters above sea-level, were tightly bounded on three sides by a loop of River Mahaweli (Great sandy river), the largest river of Sri Lanka. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchid spices, medicinal plants, Flower Garden, Bamboo Collection, The Lake and palm trees.
Sri Lanka was affectionately known as “Ratna-Dweepa” which means Gem Island and also Marco Polo wrote that the island has the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. In Sri Lanka, there are 200 minerals have been classified as gemstone. Their beauty, durability, rarity and combination of these attributes which should be fulfilled make a mineral worthy of being classified as a gemstone..
You will experience One day trekking in Knuckles Mountain Range in higher montane area with isolated cloud forests; one of the most wonderfully scenic one.
– Start trekking up to the Corbert’s Gap viewpoint on a trail through tea plantation, pygmy forest, cloud forests, and plateau with grassland. Endemic birds, mammals, fresh water creatures in crystal clear water streams. -Enjoy the panoramic view at the Corbert’s Gap viewpoint with all the way thick jungle and mountain – Have lunch and walk back to the place where vehicle parked.
– Overnight Stay at Kandy
In detail
Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka. The higher montane area is often robed in thick layers of cloud.Trekking experience on Knuckles Mountain is one of the most wonderfully scenic one. At higher elevations there is a series of isolated cloud forests, harbouring a variety of flora and fauna. it is home to a significantly higher proportion of the country’s biodiversity. The isolated Knuckles range harbours several relict, endemic flora and fauna that are distinct from central massif. More than 34 percent of Sri Lanka’s endemic trees, shrubs, and herbs are only found in these forests.
You will give your day a memorable experience with Nanu oya train journey; one of the most beautiful train trip in the world and with beautiful sights of natural waterfalls.
Places, You are visiting
Tea Plantation & Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya
Ramboda Waterfall
Lover’s leap Waterfall
Victoria Park
Nuwara Eliya City Tour (Little England)
Train Trip (Nanu Oya to Bandarawela)
Overnight Stay at Ella
In detail
Nuwara Eliya City is also called as the Little England, Due to its highland location, Nuwara Eliya has a subtropical highland climate with a mean annual temperature of 16 °C. The town’s attractions include the Ramboda Waterfall, Lover’s leap Waterfall, Victoria Park and Lake Gregory with many more. “Ramboda Waterfall” You can see a beautiful sight at here and Ramboda is 109 m in hight and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. “Lovers’ Leap” Waterfall is a spectacular waterfall set among tea plantation a short walk from the town of Nuwara Eliya. Victoria Park is a great place to go for a walk and relax with its beautiful flowers and gardens. Originally the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden
Nanu Oya to Bandarawela Train Trip is One of the most beautiful train trip in the world. This train travel is a beautiful way of seeing Sri Lanka and no trip is more scenic than the train from Nanu Oya to Bandarawela.
Sri Lankan tea (known for generations as Ceylon Tea) carries behind it a heritage and success story like no other. Sri Lanka has become the world’s third largest tea exporter to the world. Seeing the highland tea plantations is more beautiful. You also can participate for tea tasting session too.
For an exciting time, We will take you to the Udawalawe National Park, famous for hundreds of elephants, Sloth bear, sambar deer and many other species, for a wildlife exploring jeep safari through a beautiful nature paradise.
Places, You are visiting
View Point of Ella (Ella gap)
Rawana Waterfall
House of Clay Pot, Wellawaya
Buduruwagala Buddhist Temple
Baby Elephant Transit Place, Eth Athura
Evening Elephant Jeep Safari – Udawalawa
Overnight Stay at Udawalawe
In detail
Ella, View from ella across the valleys is a stunning and scenic place to experience the nature with mountains.
Udawalawe National Park is the most visited park in the country. Udawalawe lies on the boundary of Sri Lanka’s wet and dry zones. The habitat surrounding at the reservoir includes marshes, the Walawe river and its tributaries, forests and grasslands. Udawalawe is an important habitat for hundreds of Sri Lankan elephants. The rusty-spotted cat, fishing cat and Sri Lankan leopard are members of the family Felidae present in Udawalawe. The Sri Lankan sloth bear is seldom seen because of its rarity. Sri Lankan sambar deer, Sri Lankan axis deer, Indian muntjac, Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain, wild boar and water buffalo are among other mammal species. Udawalawe is also a good birdwatching site. Endemics such as Sri Lanka spurfowl, red-faced malkoha, Sri Lanka grey hornbill, brown-capped babbler, and Sri Lanka junglefowl are among of the breeding resident birds.
Elephant Transit Place, rehabilitates orphaned elephant calves for ultimate release them back into their natural habitat. The elephants are kept at part of the Udawalawe National Park to maintain familiarity with their habitat, but have access to both food and medical care.
Buduruwagala, is an ancient buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted.
Rawana Waterfall, The falls have been named after the legendary king Ravana, which is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. The reason for the kidnapping is said to be a revenge for slicing off the nose of his sister by Rama (husband of Sita) and his brother Laxmana.
You will reach Sinharaja Rain Forest; an UNESCO World heritage Site and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka.
Places, You are visiting
Trecking into Sinharaja Rain Forest exploring the birds, reptiles, mamals and endemic plants.
In the evening, You will drive to Koggala beach and will relax the rest of the day at there.
Overnight Stay at Koggala
In detail
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Reserve is a treasure trove of endemic species, including trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals of the country. There are 19 fish species, 33 amphibians, 71 reptile species, 147 bird species, and 44 mammal species in Sinharaja. About 60% of the country’s native birds and all 33 endemic birds including recently discovered Serendib Scops Owl can be seen in Sinharaja. Elusive red-faced malkoha, greenbilled coucal and Sri Lanka blue magpie are also occur here. Because of the dense vegetation, wildlife is not as easily seen as at dry-zone national parks such as Yala. The most common larger mammal is the endemic purple-faced langur. Two endemic species of monkeys, kalu wandura (black monkey) and purple faced leaf monkey can be seen there. Other mammals in Sinharaja include sambur, barking deer, mouse deer, wild boar, golden palm civet, small flying squirrel, fishing cat and rusty spotted cat. A very lucky visitor can get a glimpse of the biggest cat, Sri Lankan leopard, who lives within the deep reaches of the jungle. Reptiles include the endemic green pit viper and hump-nosed vipers, and there are a large variety of amphibians, especially tree frogs. Invertebrates include the endemic common birdwing, butterfly and leeches. The vegetation type of Sinharaja consist mainly of primary tropical lawland wet evergreen forests. In addition there are sub montane forests and sub montane grasslands. Fresh water habitats, rocky terrains and other associated eco systems contribute to the ecological diversity of this unique rain forest.
Koggala is a beach paradise in the deep South of Sri Lanka with the proud of being the longest beach in the Sri Lanka. Koggala is a ideal place for relaxing your body and mind by taking a long relaxing walk. Koggala is very rich in beauty with its Large Lagoon & Mangrove forest, scattered clusters of islands and with the Coral reef. Koggala beach offers you great boat rides, surfing, diving & snorkeling and whale watching oppertunities and also easy access for few ancient buddhist temples as well as for very famous beaches such as Galle, Unawatuna, Jungle beach & mirissa. Boat ride around scattered clusters of islands is a facinating experience. The boat weaves through the dense mangrove forest and surrounding islets, and you can witness the varying species of Mangrove, about 09 of which are endemic to Sri Lanka.
You will reach your Hotel in Negombo near to the Airport for preparing the Departure.
