Classic Mini Tour

Sigiriya Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka. The palace is located in the heart of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level. Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from magma of an extinct volcano, is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles. Its view astonishes the visitors with the unique harmony between the nature and human imagination. The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains. Dambulla Dambulla’s famed rock cave temple is an iconic Sri Lankan image – you’ll be familiar with its spectacular Buddha-filled interior long before you arrive in town. Despite its slightly commercial air, this remains an important holy place and should not be missed. The town of Dambulla is congested with heavy traffic heading for one of Sri Lanka’s biggest wholesale markets. Consider visiting the site as a day trip from the more relaxing environs of Kandy or Sigiriya. The beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex sits about 160m above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka’s most important and evocative religious art. Buddha images were first created here over 2000 years ago, and over the centuries subsequent kings added to and embellished the cave art. Arrival to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, ‘Sri Lanka’ and Warm welcome at the Colombo International Airport by representative and driver Proceed to ancient cities Dambulla and Sigiriya by luxurious Car/Van. This journey will take about 03 Hours. Check in at the hotel & refresh. Climbing famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress and see Frescoes. Visit to Dambulla Cave Temple, Largest and Best Preserved Cave Temple UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay at Sigiriya. Don't miss out • Enjoy Sri Lankan traditional culture at Village experience • Safari jeep tour to see wild elephants • Best cuisines in the island • Trying out Sri Lanka wood carvings • See glorious Sigiriya Lion's Entrance • Surprising ancient irrigation technology and beautiful Frescoes at Sigiriya Rock Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Airport to Sigiriya and Dambulla - 4 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

The last Sinhalese kingdom, Kandy is central to the history of Sri Lanka and is home to many of the island’s cultural gems. Meaning ‘hill’, Kandy once stood as an impenetrable fortress against invading colonial powers, withstanding all attempts of invasion until the British finally deposed the king in 1815. Kandy houses the world-famous Temple of the Tooth, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, which was built to protect the sacred tooth relic thought to belong to Lord Buddha, which has been enshrined in Sri Lanka for hundreds of years. As well as a host of other temples, visitors to the city can wander along Kandy Lake, stroll through the stunning Botanical Gardens – created by the British in the 19th century and still one of the most beautiful gardens in Asia – and visit Kadungannawa Tea Factory. Kandy is one of the best places to explore the art history of Sri Lanka and travelers should take the time to see a Kandyan cultural show. Leave for Kandy, the well-praised site among those of the Buddhist faith. This journey will take about 3 hours. Check in at the hotel & refresh. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Visit to Botanical Garden of Peradeniya which is famous for its collection of a variety of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Overnight stay at Kandy Don't miss out • Evening Experience the Cultural Show • Experience Sri Lanka Spice Village Trip • Walk around beautiful Kandy Lake • To enjoy true Sri Lankan cuisine • To enjoy relaxing mildly cool weather Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Dambulla to Kandy - 2 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Nuwara Eliya Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. Indeed, Nuwara Eliya was once was the favored cool-climate escape for the hard-working and hard-drinking English and Scottish pioneers of Sri Lanka’s tea industry. A recent construction boom has blighted the scene to a degree, and the dusty and bustling centre is a thoroughly Sri Lankan urban tangle, but Nuwara Eliya still makes a fine base for a few days’ relaxation. The verdant surrounding countryside of tea plantations, carefully tended vegetable plots and craggy hills is highly scenic. Treat yourself to a night in one of Nuwara Eliya’s colonial hotels, play a round of golf or a few frames of billiards, and soak up the town’s unique bygone heritage. Leave for Nuwara-Eliya, vivacious city that claims acres of lush green tea estates, calmingly chilly weather and fascinating flora and fauna. This journey will take about 3 hours. Visit to Victoria Park. On the way, witness the Ramboda falls Visit to Gregory Lake and see beautiful sunset. Overnight stay at Nuwara-Eliya. Don't miss out • Experience Sri Lankan tea culture • Visit strawberry farm & enjoy a fresh strawberry juice • Relaxing boat tour at Gregory Lake • Hiking in charming Ella Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya - 2 hours 15min (approx.) Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Yala Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (Block 1), and Kumana National Park or ‘Yala East’ for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. This is a leopard country, and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that’s higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side. Leave for Yala National Park, the second-largest national park on the island of Sri Lanka. This journey will take about 4 hours. Enjoy scenic waterfalls entoute to Yala. Experience wonderful wildlife by safari Jeep. Visit the world famous Kataragama Hindu temple. Overnight stay at Yala Don't miss out • The enchanting peacock dance • Wild spotted deer in the jungle • Magnificent leopards in Yala Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park - 4 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Bentota Bentota began life as a settlement built around a small Portuguese fort on the estuary of the Bentota River. In the 19th century, the British converted the fort into a rest house, where civil servants would come to relax in the grounds under the shade of the tamarind trees. Still welcoming those who crave a break, it’s now one of Sri Lanka’s most popular beach resorts. Bentota is spread along Sri Lanka’s west coast, with a cluster of hotels to the north that gradually thin out as you travel south. The lengthy stretches of golden sand are shaded by corkscrew palms, the occasional granite outcrop, and little else. While this is a popular beach resort, there are no beach bars or restaurants lining the sand, just hotels, villas and luxury resorts tucked behind the palms at discrete distances from each other. Leave for Bentota, the city famous for golden sandy beaches and watersports including surfing. This journey will take about 3 hours. Experience adventurous fun water sports activities. Romantic boat ride to the nearby Madu River Overnight stay at Bentota. Don't miss out • Enjoy a grand seafood dinner buffet • To take a sip of the local toddy • Beautiful Sunset on the sandy beach Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Yala to Bentota - 3 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

Colombo Situated in the western province of Sri Lanka, Colombo is the island’s capital. Diverse and vibrant, the city is the administrative and economic center of the country. Colombo is Sri Lanka’s largest city, home to around a million people is also one of the busiest ports in the South Asia. Colombo was the capital for over two hundred years until the capital was shifted to nearby Sri Jayawardenepura, but remains the hub and heart of the city. The city offers historical monuments, colonial architecture, beaches, fine dining, vibrant night life and lots of shopping. Its architecture has been influenced by Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonization and is very visible in the buildings surrounding the city. The New Parliament is situated at Sri Jayawardenapura on the outskirts of Colombo, while the Old Parliament on Galle Road is now the Presidential Secretariat. The Galle Face Green promenade is currently a 5 hectare ribbon strip of land between Galle Road and the Indian Ocean, which is now the largest open space in Colombo. There are many large hotels that border the strip and its surroundings have been earmarked for city development including many more 5 start hotels. The city is also cluttered with temples, mosques, and churches catering to the diverse population that enrich the culture of the city. With many boutiques filled with international brands and local art and fabrics Colombo is the best place to do the last minute shopping and then it’s best to retire to Galle face, Colombo’s playground for some Kottu or Wade. Leave for Colombo City, the capital of Sri Lanka. This journey will take about 2 hours. Visit to a turtle hatchery enroute. Enjoy City tour in Colombo. Shopping in best shopping malls in Sri Lanka. Visit to charming Gangarama Temple. Visit to Colombo National Museum. Overnight stay at Colombo. Don't miss out • Enjoy Sri Lankan Ayurveda spa session • Night Life in Colombo • Walk on the Galle-face green and watch Beautiful Sunset. Accomodation: 4 Star Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast Travel Time: Bentota to Colombo - 2 hours Transfer Mode: Private Car (Air Conditioned)

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