OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
- kandy
- sigiriya
- polonnaruwa
- trincomalee
Airport > Kandy > Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Trincomalee > Colombo > Airport
Day 01.
Kandy
- Route : Airport > Kandy
- Drive : 3 Hours
- Hotel – On Request
- Highlight : Rest and Relaxing
WELCOME TO SRI LANKA…
At the airport you will be greeted by SURANGA TOURS representatives and your guide who will take you comfortably to the royal city of Kandy. 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 Kandy city. Visiting Kandy market will be a wonderful local experience in your srilankan stay. Overnight Kandy.
Day 02.
Kandy
- Route : Kandy
- Drive : A Full Day Sightseeing Tour
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : Royal Botanical Garden, Kandy View Point, Kandy Shopping
KANDY..
Nestled amidst lush mountains in the north of the Island’s hill country, the Royal City of Kandy, 116 km from Colombo, was home to Sri Lanka’s last independent kingdom, surviving two centuries of colonial incursions by the Portuguese and the Dutch before falling to the British in 1815. The legacy of this proud tradition lives on today in the form of the city’s distinctive architecture, art and dance.
After breakfast, morning visit to the world famous Royal Botanical Garden and learn about a diversity of endemic, indigenous and exotic plants in the garden. afterwards, visit the Kandy view point and enjoy the panoramic city view from Kandy lake above. Later, exciting your Kandy shopping visiting at GEM & JEWELLERY, BATIK & SILK, LEATHER, SILVER & GOLD , WOOD CRAFT, and beautiful HANDICRAFT factories. Evening at leisure. Overnight Kandy.
Day 03.
Sigiriya
- Route : Kandy > Sigiriya
- Drive : 3 Hours
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : Discover the 5th Century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pidurangala Rock Temple
SIGIRIYA
Part hedonistic pleasure palace, part fortress and part sacred complex, Sigiriya is one of the Island’s most awe – inspiring archaeological sites and a leading tourist attraction. In fact some consider it to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world with early visitors recording their impressions as graffiti on a wall described as the world’s first interactive book. Located north of Dambulla, 169 km from Colombo. The site consists of a sheer rock that rises over 200m with the ruins of a palace on the top and a vast pleasure garden complex at the foot.
After breakfast, proceed to sigiriya, afternoon discover the Sigiriya rock fortress, evening visit the Pidurangala temple and enjoy the stunning sunset in pidurangala rock above. Overnight Sigiriya.
Day 04.
- Route : Sigiriya > Minneriya > Sigiriya
- Drive : 1 Hour 30 Min
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : Elephant Safari at Minneriya National Park
After breakfast, spend more laid – back hours at the hotel, afternoon join for included 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 05.
- Route : Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Sigiriya
- Drive : 1 Hour 30 Min
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : Discover the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
Today your visit to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. In the 12 th C. AD. The mediaeval capital of Polonnaruwa was one of the great urban centres in South Asia. Today, the well preserved ruins give you the chance to experience the grandeur of this period and marvel at the artistry of the Island’s early craftsmen. Located 142 km from Colombo, Polonnaruwa was the Island’s second ancient capital. Many of the existing ruins owe their construction to Parakramabahu the Great, the last in a sequence of warriors – kings, who developed the city on a lavish scale. He is also credited with the massive artificial lake that lies to the west of the city, THE SEA OF PARAKRAMA.
After wonderful historical exploration, head back to the hotel, spend the evening relaxing. Overnight Sigiriya
Day 06.
- Route : Sigiriya > Trincomalee (Nilaveli )
- Drive : 2 Hours 30 Min
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : At Leisure Nilaveli Beach
After Breakfast proceed to Trincomalee Via – Ambepussa – Trincomalee Hwy/ A6 Road. Once in Trincomalee, spend a day relaxing at Nilaveli beach, evening try traditional cuisine at a popular restaurant in the city. Overnight Nilaveli.
OPTIONAL –
– Fort Frederick
– Dutch Bay Beach
– Swami Rock ( The World’s greatest vantage point for BLUE WHALES (spotting by oceanographers.)
Day 07.
- Route : Nilaveli
- Drive : 30 Minutes Boat Ride
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : Snorkelling & Diving in Pigeon Island National Park
Pigeon Island, paradise for SCUBA DIVERS and SNORKELERS, is a national marine park and the second marine sanctuary in Sri Lanka and is situated off Nilaveli beach in the Indian Ocean, approximately two kilometres away from the shore. The island’s name derives from the rock pigeon which has colonised it. The national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri Lanka. Pigeon Island was designated as a sanctuary in 1963. In 2003 it was re – designated as a National Park. The Island was used as a shooting range during the colonial era. The large pigeon island ‘s coral reef fauna is dominated by ACROPORA spp. With some MONTIPORA supp. Faviidae, Mussidae and Poritidae species dominate the coral reef around the rocky islets. Areas with soft corals such as Sinularia, Lobophyton, and Sarcophyton can also be observed. The coral reef harbours many vertebrates and invertebrates. Many of the 100 species of corals and 300 coral reef fishes recorded around the Trincomalee area are found in the national park. JUVENILE and ADULT BLACKTIP REEF SHARK are seen around the shallow coral areas. HAWKSBILL TURTLE, GREEN TURTLE, and OLIVE RIDLEY are the visiting sea turtles of the coral reef.
Day 08.
- Route : Nilaveli
- Hotel : On Request
- Drive :
- Highlight : At Leisure Nilaveli
A full day to rest and relax. spend a full day relaxing at Nilaveli beach, if you have a spare time visit the famous MARBLE BEACH Trincomalee. Spend the evening Checking out the beach bar and restaurant scene at your leisure. Overnight Nilaveli
Day 09.
- Route :Trincomalee ( Nilaveli ) > Colombo
- Drive : 5 Hours 30 Min
- Hotel : On Request
- Highlight : Colombo Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo which was your last destination in your Srilankan stay. Once in Colombo, enjoy some free time sightseeing on your own, Evening catch a stunning sunset at GALLE FACE GREEN. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner reminiscing over the iconic and unexpected highlights of your Srilankan trip. Overnight Colombo.
Day 10
Airport
- Route : Colombo > Airport
- Drive : 45 Min
- Hotel :
- Highlight : Departure
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. We are looking forward to welcoming you to one of our other tours. After breakfast will comfortably take you to the Airport in time for your return flight.
