8 Night 8 Days

TOUR ITINERARY

8 Night 8 Day Sri Lankan Tour

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Day 01 : 2^rd April Negombo to Anuradhapura Distance -178 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 Forest Rock Garden

Day 02 : 3^rd April 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

• 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 3 : – 4 April Sigiriya/ ayurvedik massage Distance -13 km Approx 30 Min min

Day highlighted

• Sigiriya

• Silk Garden

• Ayurdeda Massage

After breakfast 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.

In the evening you could have experience Ayurveda Massage

Overnight stay at Dambulla Amaya Lake

Day 4 : – 5^th April Dambulla/ Matale / Kandy Distance -89 km Approx 2 hour)

Day Highlights

• Dambulla cave temple

• Spice garden

• Gem Museum

• Kandy cultural Dancing show

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.

Then after transfer to Kandy

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.

Over Night stay at Kandy Randholee Hotel

Day 05^th - 6^th April Kandy / Kandy Botanical Garden/ Pinnawala Distance -45 km Approx 1hour)

Day Highlights

• Pinnawala Elephant orphanage Kanndy Market

• View point

• Royal Botanical garden

• Batik factory

• Tooth Relic Tmple

Over Night Stay at Kandy Randholee Hotel

Day 06- 7^th April 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 Amaya Langdale

Day 07– 8^th April Nuwara Eliya to ella Distance – 143 km Approx 3 hour)

In the Morning you will take a experience of Train Journey at Nuwara Eliya To Ella (Nanuoya Station).

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

• Ella gap

• Little Adams Peak

• Ravana Cave

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.

Overnight staya at Ella The secret

Day 08– 9^tth April Ella To Yala Distance – 127 km Approx 3 hour)

In the morning you will do Yala safari

Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Actually it consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public and also adjoining parks. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu it was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan Elephants and aquatic birds. There are six national parks and three wildlife sanctuaries in the vicinity of Yala. The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly during the northeast monsoon. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbors 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka

Overnight stay at Tssamaharama Ekho Safari

!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/Standard rooms on B/B basis for 8 nights and 8 days.

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

Italy /English speaking Chauffer guide.

• Guide accommodation and meals.

• Cultural show

• Breakfast

• Water bottles on arrival

• Kandy city tour

• Nuwara Eliya city tour

• 4x4 wheel Jeep Yala/Minneriya

• Ayurveda massage

Not included:

• Lunch /Dinnerthroughout 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

• Any other services not specified above.

Tour Manel (Luxury package)