Around Sri Lanka
Day 1: Negombo – Sigiriya
The Sigiriya Fortress, the palace of late King Kashyapa between 477 to 495 A.D is an exhilarating view and an architectural masterpiece up to this day. Having visited this historic monument, you will be able to enjoy the comfort of a warm meal and spend your night in one of the best hotels in Sigiriya.
Day 2: Sigiriya – Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient cities of Sri Lanka and a World Heritage site. It was the national capital 1300 years ago in the 10th Century AD, and the monuments have survived up to this day, surrounded by the solemn umbrage of trees and old parks. During the tour, you will visit an Archeological museum, The sacred Bo Tree, Brazen Place, Royal Palace, Samadhi Buddha, Kuttam Pokuna, and more.
Day 3: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa
The city still consists of splendid and spectacular statues, walkways and places among the forestry watched by the wildlife. The Minneriya National Park will give you yet another chance to get closer to local wild life providing you firsthand experience to view rarest species at play. After your visit to sanctuary, you will proceed back to your hotel in Sigiriya
Day 4 & 5 : Polonnaruwa – Kandy
The most outstanding place you will be visiting on the 4th day is the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is considered as the living place of Lord Buddha. It is popular among tourists as well the locals and teeming with religious observers most of the time of the day. Adding to the variety of the day, the next would be a cultural dancing show that can only be seen in Sri Lanka.
Having stayed at a hotel In Kandy the previous night, on the morning of the fifth day, you will visit the Gadaladeniya Temple, Ambakey Temple and Lanka Thilake Temple on the outskirts of Kandy. These places have a lot to offer in artistry and very popular for their architectural uniqueness.
Day 6 & 7: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
En-route you will get the opportunity of visiting a Sri Lankan tea plantation center and a working tea factory and also experience a self-tea plucking session. The next day will be spent in the Horton Place National Park in which you will be able to witness both fauna and flora, and in the afternoon you will enjoy the cool breeze of Gregory Lake in the heart of Nuwara Eliya city. The mild climate in Nuwara Eliya would help you to relax and soothe your minds and souls and a warm meal, and with accommodation at one of the finest hotels in the city, you are sure to call it a day well spent.
Day 8: Nuwara Eliya – Ella
After this visit the Mask Factory in Ambbalangoda Ambalangoda is very popular village for Mask industry. Masks are very important item for Sri Lanka traditional dances (Kolam,Yaga ) and the Moon Stone Mine in Meetiyagoda Sri Lanka is famous for its precious gems and moonstones, Meetiyagoda is one of the few places where they are found in such high concentrations. It is believed by the villagers that this piece of land, around an acre in extent, is blessed by the moon. The moonstone is grey and feels cool and smooth to the touch when polished and has a glow like that of the moon.
In the afternoon proceed through the costal line back to Negombo. End of tour.