Experience Serendipity

Srilanka is a land full of adventures and offers many small miracles. There are many things to do and see in this land of exotic destinations. Amazing wildlife, white sandy beaches, lush greenery, historical places , exciting adventures, green paddy fields, sun-bronzed beaches, ruined cities, small lively villages, near desert regions, wildlife sanctuaries in tropical jungles, and hill country tea plantations literally lures visitors from every corner of the world. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations are within hours of each other.

Srilanka has wonderful places that support for adventure tourism as well. Come experience and enjoy!

Tour Itinerary

DAY 01: Arrival at Colombo Airport and transfer to Sigiriya Village (169km).
Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Sigiriya Village.
Rock Fortress: This rock fortress was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. In a sheltered pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes. The summit of the rock, with an area of nearly one hectare, was the site of the old palace – the outer wall of which was built on the very brink of the precipice. The UNESCO sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya’s 5th century Water Gardens to its former glory.

DAY 02:
After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, built by King Kasiappa (473 - 491 AD). The lion rock is a citadel of unusual beauty, rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. See the world famous frescoes of the "Heavenly Maidens" of Sigiriya in a sheltered pocket of the rock. Lunch at Sigiriya Village. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at Sigiriya Village.

DAY 03:
After breakfast proceed to Kandy, enroute visiting the Dambulla Rock Temple, which was built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century BC. Dambulla too is a World Heritage Site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq.mtr of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. Also, visit a Spice Garden in Matale. Afternoon at leisure. In the late evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy.

Kendy - Sri Lanka’s hill capital is, perhaps, its most beautiful town. It is 488 meters above sea level, and next to Colombo, Kandy is Sri Lanka’s most visited place. The focal point of the town is the golden-roofed Dalada Maligawa, where the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha is enshrined. The highlight of the year is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of therelic casket is taken in procession, accompanied by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and some 100 elephants, on ten glittering nights in July/August. There are numerous shrines and temples in and around Kandy, where you will see rare paintings, frescoes, stone carvings and Peradeniya Gardens, with an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Kandy is an exciting place for shopping for souvenirs in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony, and bronze. Ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewellery and rush and reed-ware can also be purchased

DAY 04:
After breakfast local city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a Gem lapidary. Also, visit the Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, which was originally the pleasure garden of the Royalty. Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli River. Lunch at Hotel.

Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya, enroute visiting a Tea Plantation and a Factory. Nuwara Eliya is the location for one of the finest 18 whole Golf Courses in Asia. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 ft) is located here.

Dinner and overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 05:
After breakfast proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala where the famous "Bridge on the River Kwai" film was made. En-route observe the two Water Falls, Devon and St. Clare's. Lunch at Kitulgala Plantation Club. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Oriental / Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.
 
Colombo is a fascinating city, not only for its comfortable blend of East and West, but also for its cozy mixture of past and present. It is the commercial capital of the country.
Attractions: Temples, churches, old parliament buildings, the zoo, museums, art galleries and shopping arcades.

DAY 06:
After breakfast do a city tour of Colombo observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also, visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Lunch at hotel. After lunch proceed to airport for departure.