Discover Sri Lanka – 7N | 8D

Travel time: Approx. 45mints drive. On arrival you will be welcomed to our island paradise by one of our hand selected Guide. Afterwards you will be escorted to your vehicle and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, conduct a Colombo sightseeing tour where you can enjoy street food at Galle face green, travel through busy Pettah markets, Dutch hospital for amazing culinary delights, museum to dive in a pool of knowledge.

Travel time: Approx. 04.30hrs drive. Leaving Colombo, we pause to visit the Millennium Elephant Orphanage. Located within a 15-acre estate, The MEF is a charitable organization that cares for sick, injured and orphaned elephants. The MEF arguably offers a better and more sustainable experience than other elephant centers but please note additional activities are not included in the cost. Activities such as feeding, riding or washing the elephants must be paid for directly when visiting the foundation. Reach the resort in Habarana in the late afternoon.

In the morning drive to Sigiriya where you climb to the Sky Fortress. The ruins of this 5th century fortress is one of Sri Lanka's major attractions, a stupendous sight to behold and a feat of consummate engineering skill. Halfway up, tucked beneath a sheltering overhang of rock, are the famous frescoes - the Sigiriya Damsels, their colors still glowing. Magnificent views can be enjoyed from the summit of the rock palace. After lunch, explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which reached its height of glory in the 12th century. The city still has many interesting and spectacular buildings and monuments. There is the Royal Palace Group with its Audience Hall, Bathing Pool and Quadrangle - a very compact collection of ruins. Another famous feature of the deserted city is the group of carved images of the Buddha known as Gal vihara. Here there are four colossal figures, all of which are hewn out of solid granite. Later in the evening return to Habarana.

Travel time: Approx. 02hrs drive. Drive to Dambulla, where a great series of caves have been turned into temples (dating from the 1st century BC). We will visit five separate caves, which contain many Buddha images and a few sculptures of Hindu Gods. In one of the caves there is an incredible Reclining Buddha measuring 14m long! This World Heritage Site is visited by crowds of worshippers. Then, two-hour drive takes you to Kandy. En route, visit the woodcarving Centre and a Spice Garden in Matale. Enlighten your-self with the different varieties of spices used in Sri Lankan cuisines, how the famous spices of Sri Lanka are grown and processed. Relax and enjoy a 10 minutes complimentary Ayurveda Massage & traditional Sri Lankan Lunch.

In the Morning, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic known as the Sri Dalia Maligawa & Witness an iconic, traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming performance, with dancers dressed in cultural clothing. Also visit the impressive Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, considered a national asset. Enjoy the lush surroundings, pavilions, conservancy, orchid house, and stunning Javan fig tree. Later, enjoy some free time to walk through the city and around Kandy Lake.

Travel time: Approx. 02.30hrs drive. Travel through scenic mountains to the tea-producing town of Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a traditional tea plantation in the central highlands to gain insight into the process of growing tea and its effect on the Ceylon region. Enjoy a cup of perfectly blended pure Ceylon tea then continue exploring the English countryside atmosphere which was once governed by English and Scottish planters. Walk through the green grass and lanes, enjoying stunning views of this countryside hamlet.

Travel time: Approx. 04.30hrs drive. Drive to Negombo and enjoy free time to explore the city and check out the beautiful Portuguese and Dutch architecture.

As all good things must come to an end, we bid you farewell as our Chauffeur Guide transfers you to the Airport to meet your departure flight to home. Travel time: Approx. 30mints drive.