14 Night 15 Days

Suri Tours Lanka

TOUR ITINERARY

14Nights 15days Sri Lankan Tour

Day 01 KIA to Suri Retreat Villa Distance -25 km Appox 30 minutes

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

After that you will transfer to Suri retreat Villa. is a picturesque boutique villa situated near Negombo city. The villa consists of comfortable rooms for affordable prices. Also, the beautiful surrounding will make guests feel like right at home.

Day Highlighted

• Boat ride

In the evening you will have experience boat riding.

Overnight stay at Suri Retreat villa

Day 02 Suri Palm Villa To chilaw Distance -55 km Appox 1 hour 30 minutes

Early in the morning you will transfer for the bird watching

Day Highlighted

• Anawilundawa birds watching

• New Kataragama Temple

• Munneshwaram Hindu Kovil

The uniqueness of Anawilundawa is its immediate proximity to three vastly different ecosystems; the coast, the mangroves and the fresh water tanks making it one of the six RAMSAR Wetlands in Sri Lanka. This unique ecological setting has made it a favourable nesting and breeding ground for hundreds of species of birds.

Some of the Bird species found here are a large breeding colony of Herons, the Open-bill, Great cormorant, White ibis, Egret, Stalk, Pheasant tailed jacna and the Purple swamp hen. A total of 20 species of mammals have been recorded here, this includes the Rusty spotted cat, Fishing cat, the Indian otter, Slender loris, Toque monkey and 74 species of butterflies. Most endemic and resident birds can be observed right through the year while the migrants are best seen between the months of October and April.

Then after transfer to visit Munneshwaram Temple. Munneswaram Temple complex is a collection of five temples, including a Buddhist temple. The central temple dedicated to Shiva is the most prestigious and biggest and is popular amongst Hindus.

Overnight stay at Suri Palm Villa

Day 03 Suri Palm Villa To Negambo Distance -25 km Appox 30 minute s

After Breakfast you will proceed to Negombo.

Negombo is a modest beach town located just 10km from Bandaranaike International Airport. With a stash of decent hotels and restaurants to suit all pockets, a friendly local community, an interesting old quarter and a breathtaking beach, Negombo is a much easier place to find your Sri Lankan feet than Colombo.

Day Highlighted

• Negombo fish market visit

• Dutch canal

• Dutch clock Tower

• Dutch prison

• Dutch fort

In its time the fort at Negombo was probably the next in strategic importance after Colombo, Jaffna and Galle. The original Portuguese fort was a weak structure, which was captured by Dutch forces commanded by Philip Lucasz, in February 1640. The Portuguese made several attempts to retake it before they were successful in December 1640. They then strengthened the fortifications and managed to defend the fort until it was recaptured by the Dutch, commanded by Francois Caron, in January 1644. The original bastions were destroyed by the Dutch cannons during the siege of the fort. The Dutch subsequently rebuilt it in 1672 however not on the usual square pattern.

Overnight stay at Suri Palm Villa

Day 04 : Suri Palm Villa to /Sigiriya/ Dambull Distance -125 km Approx 2 hours 30 minutes

After breakfast you will transfer to Sigiriya. On your way to Sigiriya you will visit Pinnawala Eliphant Ophanage.

Day Highlighted

• Sigiriya

• Dambulla Rock Cave Temple

• Lanka Silk Garden

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

Then after visit Dambulla Rock cave Temple.it is a largest and best preserved cave temple complex and temple paintings of Sri Lanka.

Overnight stay at Dambulla

Day 05 Dambulla to Polonnaruwa / minneriya Distance - 68 km Approx 1 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

• Minneriya safari

After lunch you will proceed to Minneriya. In the evening you coudld have exoerience Minneriya safari

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.

Overnight stay at Dambulla

Day 06 Dambulla to Habarana Village safari/Spice Garden/Kandy Distance - 75 km Approx 2 ours 30 minutes)

In the Morning you will Do Habarana village Safari . Then after transfer to Kandy via Matale.

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.

Overnight Stay at Kandy

Day 07 : Kandy city tour/Peradeniya botanical garden /Tooth Relic Temple Distance - 40km Approx1hours 30 minutes

Day Highlighted

• Gem Museum

• Botanical Garden

• Tooth relic temple

• Batik Factory

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.

Royal Botanical garden

The Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is located in close proximity to the city of Kandy. It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palms trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres, and lies 460 meters above sea level. It receives 200 days rain fall annually. The gardens are managed by the Division of National Botanical Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

In the evening will do enjoy Kandy Cultural dancing show

Overnight stay at Kandy

Day 08 :Kandy To Pinnawala Nuwara Eliya Distance –78km Approx2hours00 minutes

After breakfast you will proceed to Pinnawala. Then afeter transfer to Nuwara Eliya .

Day Highlighted

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

• Tea factory visit

• Ramboda water Fall

• Sri Baktha Hanuman temple

• Sitha Devi temple

Ramboda Waterfall

The Ramboda Ella (Puna Ella) double fall is unique in the ‘Y’ form where two waterfalls with two water sources merge in to one double fall is unique in the ‘Y’ form where two waterfalls with two water sources merge in to one at the bottom. The water in the fall on the left is from the Puna Oya, A canal which comes through the forest reserve above. The fall on the right hand side is made up from water from Pundalu Oya which flows through cultivatedland above. Most of the year the fall flowing through the Pandalu Oya carry more volume but during periods of long drought the role is reversed. The water on flowing on the left fall remains more or less the same while the water on the other fall reduces significantly.

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is known as, “Little England” of Sri Lanka. Is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.

In the evening will do Nuwara Eliya city tour

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Day 09 : Nuwara Eliya To world’s End Distance – 35 km Approx 1 hours 00 minutes

Early in the Morning you will start your journey to World’s End with take away Breakfast.

Day Highlighted

• World’s End

• Nuwara Eliya City tour in the eviniing

World’s End

The Horton Plains plateau comes to a sudden end at World’s End, a stunning escarpment that plunges 880m. The walk here is 4km, but the trail then loops back to Baker’s Falls (2km) and continues back to the entrance (another 3.5km). The 9.5km round trip takes a leisurely three hours. Unless you get there early, the view from World’s End is often obscured by mist, particularly during the rainy season from April to September.

All you can expect to see from World’s End after around 9am is a swirling white wall. The early morning (between 6am and 10am) is the best time to visit, before the clouds roll in. That’s when you’ll spy toy-town, tea-plantation villages in the valley below, and an unencumbered view south towards the coast.

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

Day 10 : Nuwara Eliya Ella Train Journey Distance – 57 km Approx 1 hours 30 minutes

You will Transfer Nuwara eliya to Ella by Train.

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.

Day Highlighted

• Rawana water fall

• Rawana temple

• Nine Art Bridge

• Ella gap

Overnight stay at Ella

Day 11 : Ella to Hikkaduwa Distance – 244 km Approx 4 hours 30 minutes

on your way to Hikkaduwa you will Do Galle city Tour

Galle

Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip.

Day Highlighted

Galle city tour

Visit Galle Dutch Fort

Dutch Clock Tour

Dutch Church

Dutch Museum

Then after transfer to Hikkaduwa

Over Night Stay at Hikkaduwa

Day 12: Hikkaduwa Distance – km Approx hours 00 minutes

Day Highlighted

Leisure in the Beach

Overnight stay at Hikkaduwa

Day 13 Hikkaduwaa to Colombo/Colombo city tour/ Negombo Distance - 145km Approx 3 hour 30 minutes

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 Highlighted

• Independent Square

• Dutch Hospital

• BMICH

• Gangarama temple

• Old Parliament

• Hindu Temple

• Shoping(Odell /barefoot/house of fashion)

Then after transfer to negombo Suri Palm Villa

Overnight Stay t Suri Palm Villa

Day 14 Suri Palm Villa Distance – 00 km Approx 00 hour 30 minutes

Relax in the Hotel

In the evining you will enjoy Barbeque Party.

Overnight stay at Stay at Suri Palm Villa

Day 15 Suri Palm Villa to Air Port Distance – 25 km Approx 00 hour 30 minutes

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..!!!

Services included :

• Accommodation in standard/Deluxe Doubleroom, HB basis for 14 nights 15 days.

• Transportation by air-conditioned luxury Van /Car/Bus frompick up at airport to drop off at the Airport.

• English speaking Tour guide

• Guide accommodation and meals.

• Cultural show

• Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

• Water bottles onArrivals

• Sightseeing and transfers in private A/c vehicle with an English Speaking Guide/Chauffer

•   Kandy city tour 

• Colombo city tour 

• Nuwara Eliya city tour

• Galle city Tour

• Negombo City Tour

• Entrance tickets for site seen

• Safari Jeep 4x4(Minneriya)

Not included:.

• Cost of beverage throughout the tour.

• Expenses of a personal nature.

• Tips and Porter age

• Early check in

• Late check outs 

• Any other services not specified above.

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.