17 Nights & 18 Days Tour
Warmly welcome at the airport and transfer to Kalipitiya.
Kalpitiya Beach
Kalpitiya is fast becoming one of Sri Lanka’s most sought-after holiday
destinations, mostly for its undisturbed natural beauty, luxurious hotels and
resorts and promise of seeing dolphins play around in its water. Rich in
biodiversity, owing to the sea and the Puttalam lagoon that borders this
village, Kalpitiya is a true paradise.
Overnight Stay at Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya Beach
A Whale Watching boat ride into the ocean is a must if one is in Kalpitiya. The
spinner dolphins are fun to watch, as they playfully dive in and out of the
water, delighting those who are lucky to spot them. During certain times of the
year, the majestic blue whale and the sperm whale are also seen gliding through
the waters of this area.
Overnight Stay at Kalpitiya
After breakfast leaving to the Eastern coast of Trincomalee via Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is most important ancient city of Sri Lanka, famous for its
well-known preserved ruins of ancient Lanka civilization. The city, now a UNESCO
''World Heritage Site'' and situated in Northern Sri Lanka and the capital of
the North Central Province. Established in 4th century B.C it was the first
capital of Sri Lanka and remained until 8th century A.D . ''THE SACRED BO TREE''
grown a sapling under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment is the oldest
living tree in the documented history. The city is considered very sacred to
Buddhists and home to some of the largest DAGABOS in Sri Lanka.
Three main Monastery Mahavihara, Abayagiriya, Jetawanarama was started with
Royal patronage. Those monastery and King helped to develop civilian’s life
style, economy and health.
According to ''MAHAWANSA'', Anuradhapura kingdom were self-sufficient. Most of
were engaged in Agriculture, life was very simple and less worries.
Trincomalee
Housing one of the largest natural harbors in the world, Trincomalee is home to
beautiful beaches and a colorful town. Recently it had been a base for the Sri
Lankan Army and Navy but now it remains an amazing multicultural town with
lovely beaches and roots dating back to Marco Polo.
Overnight Stay at Nilaveli
Nilaveli Beach
Leisure at the Beach
Overnight Beach Stay at Nilaveli
After breakfast leaving to the Passikudah via Trincomalee City
Trincomalee City
The Trincomalee town is a beautiful town that has been influenced by all our
colonial visitors. Pigeon Island National Park, Marble Beach and the Koneswaram
Temple are sights to see.
Passikudah Beach
The unspoilt beaches of Passikudah and its calm water are a treat to the
discerning traveler. Located in the East Coast of Sri Lanka, visit to the shores
of Passikudah is an experience in itself. The colours of Passikudah attest to
its sensual lure. Turquoise seas, azure skies and golden beaches await those who
visit Passikudah's shallow coastline with its weak currents and almost still
waters.
Overnight stay at Pasikudah.
Passikudah Beach
Leisure at the Beach
Overnight stay at Passikudah
Kandy is a UNESCO world heritage site. The historic city about surrounded by
mountains was known Sri Lanka as Kanda Udarata, which means the hill country.
Kandy was home to Sri Lanka's last independent Kingdom, which survived two
centuries of colonial incursions before finally falling to the British at the
beginning of the 19th century.
Kandyan Dance
Witness the Kandyan Dance a pageant of traditional Sri Lankan dance that
flourished in the hill country during ancient times. The dancers are attired in
frilled costumes with glistening head-dresses and breastplates. They skip and
whirl to the beat of the drums executing astonishing acrobatics in mid-air. The
highlight of the performance is the fire-walking at the end of the pageant.
Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa)
Visit the ''Dalada Maligawa'' – where the sacred Tooth Relic is placed and
preserved is undoubtedly the greatest attraction of the city. It is one of the
most sacred places for Buddhists all over the world.
18:30 hrs. Watch the traditional rituals performed daily by the religious
dignitaries of the temple in keeping with the cultural heritage of county.
Next you will visit the ''Raja Wasala'' – the Royal Palace complex where the
Council Chamber known as the ''Magul Maduwa'' is seen. This is a unique wooden
pillared hall dating back to 1784 and the Devale complexes are housed inside.
Overnight Stay at Kandy
After the breakfast leaving from Kandy to Nuwaraeliya
Kandy Sightseeing
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy
Take a drive to the Upper Lake and enjoy the panoramic view of the city of
Kandy.
Kandy is also famous for its SHOPPING, Gems and Jewellery, Handicrafts, Art &
Crafts Center Batiks, Silks etc. And you will have the opportunity of browsing
to your heart's content.
Royal Botanical Garden
Visit the Royal Botanical Garden which is located less than four miles from
Kandy on the airport road. Being 1540 feet above sea level, it covers
approximately 150 acres and well known for its large variety of plants and
creepers. The best attraction is the orchid house, which houses more than 300
orchid and the nutmeg grove.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya ,Which means the ''City of Lights'' is also known as the city of
eternal spring, where the air is pure, cool and distilled up through 1884
meters. The city established by the British in the 19th century, and known as
''LITTLE ENGLAND'' and is a popular holiday resort for Sri Lankans & tourists
due to its cool climate and quaint colonial feel with its little bungalows
surrounded by hedgerows.
Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of the tea country and you can visit a plantation
and a factory en route here and witness how the famous ''Ceylon Tea'' is brewed.
A journey through narrow passes, beside deep ravines and over gushing streams to
the hill country of Sri Lanka is a very enjoyable one.
Overnight Stay at Nuwara eliya
Arugambay Beach
Tourism in Arugambay is dominated by surf tourism, thanks to several quality
breaks in the area, however tourists are also attracted by the local beaches,
lagoons, historic temples and the nearby Kumana National Park.
Leisure at the Beach
Overnight Stay at Arugambay
After the breakfast travel to southern beach
Unawtuna Beach
Unawatuna – One of the best places in Sri Lanka with scuba diving locations.
About 5 km south of Galle is the golden beach of Unawatuna. It is also one of
the safest beaches in Sri Lanka as it is protected by a reef. Surfing,
Snorkeling and Diving are some of the water sports that could be done.
Leisure at the beach
Overnight Stay at Unawatuna
After the breakfast leaving to Negambo. En-route visit Galle Dutch fort and
airport city
Galle City
Galle was the center of the Dutch regime in the 17th century and the majestic
Galle Fort bears testimony to this fact. The City of Galle is one of the well
preserved colonial-era cities in Southeast Asia and has been declared a '' World
Heritage City ''. The Dutch Museum, Groote Kerk (Great Church) and the National
Maritime Museum are two famous tourist attractions in Galle. International
Cricket Stadium has also contributed to enhance the image of the city as a
sports destination.
airport City
airport is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It is located
on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte.
airport is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial
buildings and ruins. Due to its large harbor and strategic position along the
East West sea-trade routes. airport was known to ancient traders 2000 years ago.
In 1978 administrative functions were moved to Sri Jayawardanapura and airport
was designated as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The population of the
airport District is 2.25 Million and famous landmarks include Gall Face Green,
Viharamahadevi Park and the National Museum.
airport city tour and shopping. The City Tour will include places of tourist
interest such as the Old Parliament, Bandaranaike Memorial International
Conference Hall, Independence Square, Buddhist and Hindu Temples and the Town
Hall. For Shopping ODEL, House of Fashion, Bare Foot, Lakmadura, Laksala and
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct in Fort.
Overnight Stay at Negombo
End of Tour
After breakfast transfer to airport according to departure flight time.