10 Night 11 Days

TOUR ITINERARY

10 Nights 11 Days Sri Lankan Tour

Day 01: KIA to Anuradhapura Distance -183 km Approx 3 hours 30 minutes

Upon Arrival to Colombo International Airport, you will met and assisted by Suri tour Managing director Suranga Silva or one of Suri Tours chauffer guide. After you will transfer to Anuradhapura

On your way to Anuradhapura you will visit

. Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was the third capital of the Kingdom of Rajarata, following the kingdoms of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.
The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, It is said to be the right-wing branch (southern branch) from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Budha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted in 249 BC, and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. Today it is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhist in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world.

Day Highlights

• Ruwanweli Saya

• Esurumuniya

• Sadakada Pahana

• Samadi pilimaya

• Kuttam Pokuna

Overnight Stay at Anuradhapura

Day 02 : Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa /Sigiriya Distance -112 km Approx 2 hours 30 minutes)

After the breakfast you will proceed to Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka's medieval capital (11th - 12th Century AD) is a well-preserved city of ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues. The majestic King's Council Chamber, the Lotus Bath, the Lanka Thilaka Viharaya, the Gal Viharaya (rock temple) and the statue of one of Polonnaruwa’s, great kings, Parakramabahu, are a few of this capital's memorable sights. The Sea of Parakrama - a vast 12th century man-made reservoir dominates the city. Although it is nearly 1000 years old, it is much younger than Anuradhapura, and is in much better repair. Moreover, the monuments here are located in a more compact area.

Day Highlights

• Sath mahal Raja maligaya

• Kumara pokuna

• Rajasaba Mandapaya

• Atadageya

• Watadageya

• Gal viharaya

• Wood carving Factory

After lunch you will proceed to sigiriya

Sigiriya

Sigiriya (Lion's rock),is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin situated in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings (frescos)which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. It is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times. It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 5th century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees to the Buddhist Sangha. According to the chronicles as Mahavamsa the entire complex was built by King Kashyapa (AD 477 – 495), and after the king's death, it was used as a Buddhist monastery until 14th century.

Overnight stay at Dambulla

Day 3: – Dambulla / Matale / Kandy Distance -89 km Approx 2 hour)

After breakfast you will proceed to Dambulla cave temple.

Day Highlights

• Dambulla cave temple

• Minneriya National park

• Silk garden

Dambulla

Major attractions of Dambulla, include the largest and best preserved cave temple complex and temple paintings of Sri Lanka.
Thereafter we proceed to Kandy via Matale. At Matale you will visit a spice garden where you will see many different types of spices for which Sri Lanka is famous. Just 25 km from the hill capital of Kandy, the Matale spice gardens are among the best on the island. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. A processing and training unit has been set up in the area and farmers are grouped in a cooperative to ensure fair prices and you will also be able to purchase spices.

Minneriya National park Safari

Minneriya National Park is situated in the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, 20 kilometers from Polonnaruwa. The park encompasses the beautiful Minneriya tank, built by King Mahasena (in 3rd century AD). This tank is an incredible place to observe the elephants that come to bathe and graze on the grasses as well as the huge flocks of birds (cormorants, painted storks, open-bills, Pelicans and many other species of waders) that come to fish in the shallow waters. Thereafter proceed to Minneriya.

Over Night stay at Dambulla

Day 4: – Matale / Kandy Distance -89 km Approx 2 hour)

Matale

Visit a spice garden in Matale to see many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. Just 25 km from the hill capital of Kandy, the Matale spice gardens are among the best on the island. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. A processing and training unit has been set up in the area and farmers are grouped in a cooperative to ensure fair prices and you will also be able to purchase spices.

Kandy

Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which has an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. It is both an administrative and religious center. It is the capital of the Central Province (which encompasses the districts of Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya) and also of Kandy District. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) one of the most revered places of worship for the Buddhist community of Sri Lanka and Buddhists all around the world. It was declared a world heritage by the UNESCO in 1988.

Day Highlights

• Cultural show

• Tooth Relic Temple

• spice garden(matale)

• Gem Museum

Gem Museum

After a tour of the botanical Gardens you will visit the Gem Museum in Kandy. The Sri Lankan gem industry has a very long and colorful history. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Dweepa which means Island of Gems. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world.

Over Night Stay at Kandy

Day 05- Kandy - Kandy Botanical Garden/ Pinnawala Distance -45 km Approx 1hour)

Day Highlights

• Pinnawala Elephant orphanage Kanndy Market

• View point

• Royal Botanical garden

• Batik factory

Over Night Stay at Kandy

Day 06 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Distance – 68 km Approx 2 hour)

Day highlights

• Tea factory visit

• Sitha ammman temple

• Nuwara eliya city tour

Over night stay at Nuwara Eliya

Day 07 - Nuwara Eliya to Yala Distance – 143 km Approx 3 hour)

From the cold mountains now we will go and see wildlife. After Breakfast you will be proceed towards the Yala.

Day Highlights

• Rawana water fall

• Rawana cave

• Little Adam’s peak

• Nine Art Bridge

• Ella gap

Ella is a small town in hill country of Sri Lanka. Ella is famous for breathtaking scenic views. It is famous for trekking and nature walks.

In the evening you will do Yala safari

Overnight stay at Yala

Day 08 : Yala to Hikkaduwa Distance – 209 km Approx 4 hours 30 minutes

Relax in the Beach

Over Night stay at Hikkaduwa

Day 09 : Hikkaduwa To Weligama Distance – 51 km Approx 1 hours

Day Highlights

• Still fishing

• Turtle hatchery

Over Night stay at Hikkaduwa

Day 10 Hikkaduwa to Galle Distance – 20 km Approx 40 minutes

Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the capital city of Southern Province of Sri Lanka and it lies in Galle District.Galle was known as Gimhathiththa (although Ibn Batuta in the 14th century refers to it as Qali) before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period.

Day highlights

• Visit Galle Fort

• Galle city Tour

• Clock Tower

Over Night stay at Hikkaduwa

Day 11: 05 Jan 2018 Tangalle to Colombo Distance – 120 km Approx 2 hours

Colombo

Colombo is the largest city and former capital of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the capital. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial buildings and ruins. The Colombo Metropolitan area encompassing the districts of Colombo Gampaha and, Katutura, covers an area of 3,694.20 km². and is home to a population of 647,100 persons

Day Highlights

• Independent Square

• BMICH

• Dutch Hospital

• Gangarama temple

• Old Parliament

• Hindu Temple

Now that you are at the end of your journey with us, your tour guide will comfortably take you to the International Airport in time for your departure flight …..
We hope your adventure with us was enjoyable and wish you a safe and pleasant flight home..!!

!Note : Driving times mentioned are an approximately measure of the time taken to travel between destinations. Please note that these times are subject to change depending on road traffic on the particular day, weather conditions as well as conditions of the particular road, all of which are beyond are control.

Services included :

• Accommodation in Deluxe rooms on HB basis for 10 nights and 11 days.

• Transportation by air-conditioned luxury van from pick up at airport to drop off at the Airport.

German /English speaking Chauffer guide.

• Guide accommodation and meals.

• Cultural show

• Breakfast and Dinner

• Water bottles

• Sightseeing and transfers in private A/C vehicle with an German/English speaking Driver

• Colombo city tour

• Galle city tour

• Kandy city tour

• Nuwara Eliya city tour

• Water Bottels 

Not included:

• Lunch throughout the tour.

• Cost of beverage throughout the tour.

• Expenses of a personal nature.

• Tips and Porter wages

• Early check in

• Late check outs 

• Sightseeing Entrance tickets

• 4 x 4 Jeep for Minneriya and Yala safari

• Any other services not specified above.

Tour Manel

Cancellation Policy

Suri Tours Lanka makes every effort to serve our customers better. We also advise all customers to purchase traveler’s insurance in case of interruption, accidents, illness, or anything else that may come up. If a reservation has to be cancelled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far from the confirmed arrival date the cancellation takes place.

• 30 or more days prior to confirmed arrival – No charge applicable

• 20-29 days prior to confirmed arrival – 10% of total purchase amount

• 10-19 days prior to confirmed arrival – 50% of total purchase amount

• 10-03 days prior to confirmed arrival – 75% of total purchase amount

• Between 03 days and day of arrival or no-show – 100% of total purchase amount

Unused features are non-refundable.

The above cancellation policy is Suri Tours Lanka standard policy.