Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, the tropical paradise, and be warmly greeted by our courteous staff who will garland you on arrival and thereafter continue to Kandy via Pinnawala

‘Pinnawela', is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat. This is the only such sanctuary in the world; you will watch the beasts gamboling in the water and being fed their quota of milk from handheld bottles .

Thereafter continue to Kandy.

Lunch at the Hotel

Kandy , perhaps is Sri Lanka's most beautiful town. Set 488 meters above sea level, and next to Colombo, Kandy is Sri Lanka's most visited place. The focal point of the town is the golden-roofed ‘Dalada Maligawa', where the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha is enshrined. There are numerous shrines and temples in and around Kandy, where you will see rare paintings, frescoes, and stone carvings.

Dinner & Overnight at Thilanka Hotel, Kandy or Simila.

Mid morning leave to Yala via Ratnapura , Ratnapura – Gem City.

Throughout history, Sri Lanka has been known as a land of gems. King Solomon was said to have procured a great ruby for the queen of Sheba from Ceylon ( Sri Lanka 's former name). Marco Polo (1293 AD) wrote about the ruby that once graced the Ruwanweliseya Dagoba at Anuradhapura ..."a flawless ruby a span long. Visit Gem lapidary and Gem Museum etc..,

Thereafter continue to Wellawaya , Tanamalvila visiting Tea Plantation Factory en route. Yala is situated in extreme south-east of Sri Lanka .

Lunch at Local Restaurant
Checking to the hotel at Yala .Pm at Leisure.

Dinner & Overnight at Yala Village , Yala or Similar.

Early morning visit Yala National Park by 4X4 Jeep. The elephant is undoubtedly the best known attraction at Yala, seen in small & large herds. Herds of spotted deer are seen all over the park. Monkeys the pinkish rhesus and the grey faced Langur monkey, live and play on the tree tops and the ground below. Wild buffalo & wild boar could give a good surprise & the sight of a leopard sunning itself or drinking water at a water hole could be memorable experience. The peacock is easily the most famous of the birds at Yala. The painted stork, many varieties of heron, the spoonbill, the bee-eater, parakeets, and king-fisher & wood pecker are some of the birds can be seen in the park.

Lunch at the Hotel.

Pm at leisure

Dinner & Overnight at Yala Village , Yala or Similar.

After breakfast leave to Colombo visiting Galle Dutch fort and Turtle hatchery at Kosgoda en route.

In this costal town, the Dutch presence is still visible. Galle was an ancient port (said to be the legendary Tarshish of the Bible) and our first international commerce and trade centre. Today, Galle is the bustling provincial capital and administrative centre of the south. It is famous for its lovely Unawatuna Bay , where the sea is reef protected and therefore safe for swimming. The old Dutch ‘Star' fort (a World HeritagesSite) covering 36 hectares, the well-preserved Groote Kerk (Dutch Church), Dutch Government House, the New Oriental Hotel (built in 1684) old bell tower and a tide-based Sewage-System, also introduced by the Dutch. In Galle they still make the Dutch ‘pillow-lace' and do fine ebony carving and gem polishing. Thereafter continue to Bentota visiting a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda en route.

Lunch at Local Restaurant

Pm Brief city tour in to Colombo .

‘ Colombo ' , the Commercial capital of Sri Lanka . Like many capital cities in developing countries Colombo is fast changing its face. In no time, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood, yet in some parts; the old world charm is retained.

Embark on a shopping spree until you drop in the famous Colombo shopping malls placing your hands on world famous brands at unbelievable prices. ODEL, House of fashion, Fashion Bug, Beverly Street, Crescat Boulevard, Majestic City and much m ore.

After breakfast, proceed to the airport for departure.