Day 01 Airport / Dambulla or Habarana

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 Habarana via Kurunegala visiting paddy field and coconut plantation en-rute.

Pm at Leisure or Optional Elephant back safari in Habarana.

Lunch at Local Restaurant .

Dinner & Overnight at Chaaya Village , Habarana or Similar .
     
Day 02 Habarana or Dmbulla / Ritigala / Aukana

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Ritigala,

Ritigala

The Ritigala Buddhist Monastery nestles deep inside the Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve, found just off the Habrana-Anuradhapura road, and is the partially excavated ruins of an extensive Buddhist Monastery. It was abandoned following invasions in 10th and 11th centuries and today

holds special appeal with its curious blend of nano-safari and archaeology.

Walking around the beautiful ruins does certainly give you a feeling of adventures in search of mythical pasts time

Lunch at the hotel

Thereafter continue to visit Aukana.

Aukana is located only few kilometers from the Kalawewa, one of the reservoirs constructed during the reign of King Dathusena (5th century AD), who is believed to have commissioned this magnificent 12m high statue of the Buddha. The best time to visit Aukana (literally sun eating) is at down, when the rays of the rising sun light the statue with dramatic effect.

Dinner & Overnight at Chaaya Village , Habarana or Similar.

 
Day 03 Habarana or Dambulla / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is known as the 8 th wonder of the world. This rock fortress was built by King Kasyapa in the 5 th century A.D. and was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. In a sheltered a pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes. The summit of the rock, with an area of nearly one hectare was the site of the palace and the outer wall was built on the very brink of the precipice. The UNESCO sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya 5 th century water gardens to their former glory.

Lunch at the hotel

Pm. Visit to Polonnaruwa. This mediaeval capital is situated about 216 Km South East of Anuradhapura, Parakrama Bahu the great, is generally considered the architect of this lovely city. The remains of the Royal Citadel council chamber, prince's bathing pool and the Gal Vihare, a stone temple with its colossal sculptures of the Buddha in a quiet grove of trees as well as the still functioning Parakrama Samudra, a man made reservoir, large than our Colombo harbour, are on easy distance from each other. The new museum has an excellent scale model of the ancient city as it was.

Thereafter return to the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight at Chaaya Village , Habarana or Dambulla.

     
Day 04 Habarana or Dambulla / Kandy

After breakfast proceed to Dambulla rock temple. Dambulla rock temple is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that king Valagambahu took refuge in the 01 st century B.C. He later turned the caves into a rock temple. Dambulla is a world heritage site and is the most impressive of Srilanka's cave temples.The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceiling found here are over 2000 years old and is the largest area of painting found in the world. The caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.

Lunch at Local Restaurant

Thereafter continue to Kandy visiting a spice garden and batik factory in Matale en-route. 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 Chaaya Citadel , Kandy.
     
Day 05 Kandy /Peradeniya

After breakfast, visit The Royal Botanic Gardens at ‘Peradeniya' where you could treat your eyes to an amazing, wide and rare collection of tropical and temperate, exotic and indigenous flora, and an orchid house with the largest collection in Asia.

Lunch at the Hotel

PM - You will have the opportunity to shop in Kandy bazaar, where you could fetch souvenirs in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony, and bronze, ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewellery and rush and reed-ware. Late evening witness a kandyan cultural dance performance.

Dinner & Overnight at Chaaya Citadel , Kandy.

     
Day 06 Kandy / Nuwara Eliya

After Breakfast proceed to Nuwara eliya, which is the centre of the hill country, visiting a tea plantation and witness the manufacture of the world's famous “Ceylon Tea” en route.

Lunch at Local Restaurant

PM - Drive around Gregorys Lake and sightseeing of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwaraeliya set in the heart of tea-country, this beautiful town is where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks etc..,

Dinner & Overnight at St Andrews Hotel , Nuwara Eliya.

     
Day 07 Nuwara Eliya / Colombo

After breakfast, proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala visiting a tea plantation and factory en-route where you will get to witness the production of the world's finest tea. Kithulgala is famous for swimming areas and for the more adventurous it is one center for the white water rafting. Also movie buffs may enjoy Sri Lanka 's River Kwai - Kelani River , as this was the location for the making of the 1957 movie “The Bridge on the river Kwai”. You could indulge in whitewater rafting.

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 more.

Dinner & Overnight at Cinnamon Grand Hotel , Colombo or similar.

     
Day 08 Colombo / Airport

After Breakfast leave to airport for the departure flight.

     
Rates
Rates – USD
2 – 3 Pax
4-6 Pax
Per person Sharing Double
US$ 825.00
US$ 645.00
Per person Sharing Triple
US$ 800.00
US$ 620.00
Single Supplement
US$ 290.00
US$ 290.00
     
Rates Include

Accommodation on FB Basis at

03 Nights– Cinnamon Lodge , Habarana Or Similar
02 Nights - Chaaya Citadel , Kandy or Similar
01 Night - St.Andrews Hotel , Nuwara Eliya or Similar
01 Night - Cinnamon Grand Hotel , Colombo or similar

Transportation with Guide
A/C Vehicle with an English speaking driver guide pick-up from the airport on day 01 and drop-off at airport on day 08.
Entrance fees
To place of interest as per attached itinerary.
Rates Not Includes
  • Camera fees / Video fees and any expense of a personal nature.
  • Personal Expenses
Supplements

Compulsory X'Mas eve Supplement – US$ 55.00 nett
Compulsory New year eve dinner Supplement US$ 65.00 nett

High Season - 21.12.2009 – 11.01.2010

High Season Supplement - US$ 15.00 nett per person per night .
Rates Validity – 01.11.2009 – 31.10.2010 ( Rates are subject to change if the Government increase the rates)
Above rates are inclusive of Applicable TAX