OVERVIEW
- HIGHLIGHTS
- Sigiriya
- Haputale
- Ella
- Belihul Oya
- Sinharaja
Day 01.
Negombo
- Route : Airport > Negombo
- Drive : 45 Min Drive
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : At Leisure Negombo
WELCOME TO SRI LANKA…
At the airport you will be greeted by our SURANGA TOURS representative and your chauffeur guide who will take you comfortably to the colonial city of Negombo. After arriving at your hotel, rest and relax to recover from any jet lag. If you have spare time, our guide will take you to explore Negombo city. Overnight Negombo.
Day 02.
Sigiriya
- Route : Negombo > Sigiriya
- Drive : 3 Hours Drive
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : Sunset in Pidurangala
Your fascinating tour is begins.. This morning depart on your journey to nature surrounding the old city of Sigiriya. Once in Sigiriya, in the evening visit the famous Pidurangala temple and enjoy the stunning sunset in Pidurangala rock above.
Day 03.
Minneriya
- Route : Sigiriya > Minneriya > Sigiriya
- Drive : 1 Hour 30 Minutes Drive
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : Visit the 5 th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Elephant Safari at Minneriya National Park.
After breakfast, visit the world famous Sigiriya rock fortress. Sigiriya ( also known as Sinhagiri) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the central province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock around 180 metres(590 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the CULAVAMSA, this area was a large forest, then after storms and landslides it became a hill and was selected by KING KASHYAPA (477-495) for his new capital.He built his palace on top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful FRESCOES. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure sinhagiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.
After your historical exploration in Sigiriya, afternoon join for Elephant safari at Minneriya national park.Minneriya park is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers. Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Wewa, the park has plenty of scrub, forest and wetlands in its 88.9 sq km to also provide shelter for toque macaques, sambar deer, buffalo, crocodiles and leopard.The dry season, from April to October, is reckoned to be the best time to visit . Elephants,which can number 200 or more, come to feed and bathe during what is known as ”THE GATHERING,” and flocks of birds, such as little cormorants,painted storks, herons and large pelicans all fish in the shallow waters. After a full day out, we head back to the hotel well and truly satisfied. Overnight Sigiriya.
Day 04.
- Route : Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Sigiriya
- Drive : 1 Hour 30 Minutes Drive
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Discover the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
After breakfast, mornings proceed to the ancient city of polonnaruwa. The mediaeval city with grand stone sculpture and shows the influence of the South Indian Hindu culture on the Sinhala Buddhist art and architecture.The city’s quadrangle formed a sacred precinct and contained many of polonnaruwa’s most impressive structures,including the VATADAGE and its famous MOONSTONE. The Lankatilaka headless Buddha, the artistry at Gal Vihara, which arguably represents the zenith of Sinhalese rock carving.
After your interesting historical exploration, head back to the sigiriya, and in the evening enjoy the traditional Srilankan cuisine at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight Sigiriya
Day 05.
- Route : Sigiriya > Kandy
- Drive : 3 Hours Drive
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Visit a Herbal and Spice Garden, Kandy Cultural Dancing Show, The temple of the Sacred tooth Relic
In the morning, after breakfast, we proceed to the island heart of the royal city of Kandy. On our way, we will stop off at the Herbal and Spice Garden in Matale. In a herbal garden, you will learn about Sri Lankan spices and the health properties of herbs. Spices include cocoa, vanila, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, coffee, nutmeg, pepper, cardamon, aloevera, iriweriya, and the henna plant.
After the herbal gardens, the journey continues to Kandy. In the evening, attend a Kandy cultural dance performance and visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Evening at leisure. Overnight Kandy.
Day 06.
- Route : Kandy
- Drive : a Half day City Tour
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : The Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy Shopping
After breakfast, visit the world famous Royal Botanical Garden, Bahirawakanda temple ( Big Buddha) , and Kandy view point. Afternoon enjoy your exciting kandy shopping, by visiting GEM & JEWELLERY, SILK & BATIK, WOOD CRAFT, LEATHER, and beautiful HANDICRAFT factories (It’s fascinating to see how they make their product by hand). Evening walk around the beautiful Kandy Lake. Overnight Kandy.
Day 07.
- Route : Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
- Drive : 3 Hours Drive
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Tea Factory and Plantation, Scenic Landscape and Breathtaking Waterfalls.
After breakfast, today we proceed to beautiful Nuwara Eliya, where you can spend the day relaxing with lush green TEA hills. Visiting a Tea factory and testing a best cup of tea while you learn about tea processing is fantastic on your journey. After the tea factory, spend some time at Ramboda falls and enjoy breathtaking scenery as your first waterfall experience in magical Sri Lanka. Thereafter, the journey continues through lush terraced tea fields to Nuwara Eliya, evening walk around the famous Gregory Lake. Overnight Nuwara Eliya.
Day 08.
- Route : Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains National Park > Nuwara Eliya
- Drive : 1 Hour Drive
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Visit the Horton Plains National Park
After breakfast, in the morning visit the highly attractive Horton Plain National Park. Better known locally as ” Maha Eliya Thenna,” or the GREAT OPEN PLAIN. The Horton plain national park is a vast protected plateau in the central highland of Sri Lanka covered by montane grassland and cloud forest and home to numerous species of plants, birds, and animals, including the endangered slender loris.Located at an altitude of between 2103 and 2286 metres and covering some 3.160 hectares, the Horton Plain are considered Sri Lanka’s most important watershed with the headwaters of three major rivers, the MAHAWELI, KELANI and WALAWE located here. The sheer precipice of WORLD’S END and BAKER’S FALLS are among the tourist attractions of the park. In july 2010, the Horton Plain and nearby peak wilderness sanctuary were inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage list.
After an exciting walking experience, head back to the hotel well and truly satisfied. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight Nuwara Eliya.
Day 09.
- Route : Nuwara Eliya > Ella
- Drive : 3-4 Hours Train Journey
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Scenic Ella Train Journey
After Breakfast, spend more laid- back hours in this beautiful city, afternoon transfer to the NanuOya Railway Station and board the Ella train (12:40 ), and be excited with those incredible views as you pass by. Evening checking the city,s vibrant bar and restaurant scene at your leisure. Overnight Ella.
Day 10.
- Route : Ella
- Drive : A Full Day Walking Tour
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : The Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock, Ravana Ella Falls
A full day at leisure to explore the unseen parts of beautiful Ella around. After breakfast, visit the highly attractive NINE ARCH BRIDGE and LITTLE ADAM’S PEAK. Thereafter, trek to the famous ELLA ROCK and enjoy the breathtaking RAVANA ELLA FALLS. After a full day out, head back to the hotel well and truly satisfied. Later, look forward to Srilanka’s best home – cooked RICE AND CURRY and the minisplurge of an extended AYURVEDIC TREATMENT. Overnight Ella.
Day 11.
- Route : Ella > BelihulOya
- Drive : 1 Hour 30 Minutes Drive
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Visit Bambarakanda Waterfalls, Breathtaking Surathali Ella Scenery
Beautiful Belihuloya is your destination today. After breakfast, proceed to Belihuloya visiting Srilanka’s high st waterfall of bambarakanda falls en route. With a height of 263m (863 ft) Bambarakanda falls ranks as the 461 st highest waterfall in the World. Spending wonderful time at Bambarakanda falls, afterwards, the journey continues to Belihuloya. Surathali ella falls are beautiful scenery in your journey. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature surrounding BelihulOya. Overnight BelihulOya.
Day 12.
- Route: Belihuloya > Sinharaja.
- Drive time: 4 hours
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight: at leisure Sinharaja .
After breakfast proceed to Sinharaja, spend the full day relaxing in the Nature surroundings. If you have spare time, enjoy some free time sightseeing on your own. Overnight Sinharaja
Day 13.
- Route : Sinharaja
- Drive : A Half Day Sinharaja Rainforest Walking Tour
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Sinharaja Forest Walking Tour
SINHARAJA (Lions’ Kingdom)
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a forest reserve and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Sinharaja is the country’s last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. More than 60% of the trees are endemic, and many of them are considered rare. Butterflies, amphibians, birds, snakes, and fish species account for half of Sri Lanka’s endemic species.It is home to 95% of endemic birds. Sinharaja was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. There are 3–4 elephants and around 15 leopards. The most common large mammal is the endemic purple-faced langur. Birds tend to move in mixed feeding flocks, invariably led by the fearless Sri Lanka Crested Drongo and the noisy Orange-billed Babbler. Of Sri Lanka’s 26 endemic birds, 20 rainforest species occur here. including the elusive red-faced malkoha, green-billed coucal and Sri Lanka blue magpie. 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 Sri Lankan birdwing butterfly and leeches.
Fill-up on your early breakfast, be ready on time, and enjoy your exciting rainforest adventure. After brushing up against a priceless ecological asset, return to your hotel completely satisfied.What a day! This has definitely been one to remember. Evening at leisure. Overnight Sinharaja
- 1- Zoom camera for excellent pictures
- 2- Rainproof jacket
- 3- Water / Snack
- 4- Binoculars, to spot birds in the canopy
Day 14.
- Route : Sinharaja > Mirissa
- Drive : 3 Hours Drive
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : At Leisure Mirissa Beach
IT’S A BEACH TIME ….
Today your journey to highly attractive Mrissa. Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. This is known to be the beach to just lay back. Mirissa beach is also exceptionally popular for holidaymakers who are simply looking to relax and swim. Mirissa’s beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination. Swaying palms, golden beaches, shimmering waters, and fiery sunset are just some of the many things that make Mirissa, a quintessential tropical paradise. The sandy bay sandwiched between coconut palms and rocky headland is still very peaceful. Spending an afternoon here shaking up the chilled Srilankan way of life is a top thing to do in Mirissa. At leisure Mirissa. Overnight Mirissa.
Day 15
- Route : Mirissa
- Drive : 3 – 5 Hour Boat Tour
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour
Fill-up on your early breakfast, be ready on time, and set out on a boat to see the magnificent creatures up close and personal. Mirissa is the ideal place for whale and dolphin watching between the months of November and April, as the waters become a playground for a myriad of whale and dolphin species. The chances of spotting whales during November to April are 98%. You might be able to spot Blue Whales, the world’s largest living mammal. You may also see massive Bryde’s whales, long sperm whales with their calves, spearlike fin whales, and the intimidating orca, or killer whales, and dolphins. It is an unforgettable experience and a must-see once in a lifetime. After your wonderful and exciting boat experience, spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at Mirissa beach. In the evening, visit Sri Lanka’s highly famous instagrammable spot, Coconut Tree Hills, enjoy the best views in the area and a stunning sunset. Overnight Mirissa
Day 16
- Route : Mirissa > Bentota
- Drive time: 2 hours
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Visit to the Stilt Fisherman in Koggala
After Ocean View and a lovely breakfast, proceed to Bentota, visiting STILT FISHERMAN en route. This is a great and extraordinary fishing method that has only been sighted down south of Sri Lanka for centuries. The fishermen sat on a narrow pole that was tight with a stick, which stood up on the sea bed and was one of the ways of life for old Ceylonese. Every year, a huge number of people come to engage in this amazing activity. There is an opportunity for foreigners to get tremendous and unforgettable experiences.
After your exciting fishing experience, the journey continues to Bentota. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at beautiful Bentota beach. overnight Benthota.
Day 17
- Route : Bentota
- Drive : 3 Hrs Boat Safari
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : Bentota River Safari, Snorkeling Tour
After breakfast, in the morning join for included snorkeling tour, afternoon River Safari at Bentota River. Spend the evening checking out the city’s vibrant bar and restaurant scene at your leisure. Overnight Bentota
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SITES
Windsurfing
jet – skiing
Brief Garden
Day 18
- Route : Bentota > Colombo
- Drive : 2 Hours Drive
- Hotel : On request
- Highlight : At Leisure Colombo
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo, which was your last destination during your Sri Lankan stay. Once in Colombo, enjoy some free time sightseeing on your own. In the evening, catch a stunning sunset at Galle Face Green. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner reminiscing over the iconic and unexpected highlights of your Sri Lankan trip. Overnight Colombo
Day 19
Airport
- Route : Colombo > Airport
- Drive : 45 Minutes Drive
- Hotel :
- Highlight : Depature
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. We are looking forward to welcoming you on one of our other tours. After breakfast, we will comfortably take you to the international Airport in time your return flight.
