09 Days Private Tour In Sri Lanka

Highlights Of Your Journey

Day – 1 Airport/Colombo

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our Travel Lanka Connection representative.
Transferred to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay at.
Hotel:
Fairway Sunset or Similar

Day – 2 Colombo/Anuradhapura/Dambulla

After Breakfast Proceed to Anuradhapura and visit to Fishing Market and the Kelaniya
Upon arriving in Anuradhapura Lunch at the local restaurant and conduct a sightseeing tour in Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura
A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the north-central part of the Island was the first capital (5th century BC – 9th century AD), the center of the island’s Buddhist civilization and undoubtedly the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. In antiquity and interest, it is equal of any ancient ‘buried city’ in the world. The oldest historically documented tree on earth (over 2,200 years old) – The Sri Maha Bodhi, brought as a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, and the island’s oldest Buddhist shrines – some dating back to the 3rd century BC, impressive white ‘dagabas’ (relic chambers) and monuments embellished with handsome stone carvings or sculpture, pleasure gardens, beautifully executed stone baths and ponds and a superb irrigation system of reservoirs and canals are the main attractions of Anuradhapura. Specific places to visit are – the Brazen Palace (2nd century B.C.), with 1600 significant stone columns are the remains of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks – an engineering marvel at the time, Ruwanweli Seya (2nd century B.C) the most famous of all the dagoba’s, originally depicted the perfect water-bubble shape that modern restoration has not been able to accurately reproduce, Samadhi Buddha (3rd century B.C.) regarded as the finest rock sculpture in the island – depicting the Buddha in a state of deep meditation, Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd century B.C.) known for its rock carving of the “Lovers”, Kuttam Pokuna, twin ponds (3rd century B.C.) which were used by monks of this glorious era as a bathing pool. Thuparama (3rd century B.C.), the oldest dagoba in the island – enshrines the right collarbone of Buddha, Ratnaprasada with the best preserved Guard Stone, Mahasena’s Palace with its renowned Moonstone, Abayagiri and Jetevanarama – a huge dagoba said to the largest brick built structure in the world.
Upon completion transfer back to the hotel in Dambulla.
Overnight stay at hotel Hotel

Day – 3 Dambulla/Sigiriya/Polonnaruwa/Dambulla

After Breakfast Visit to Sigiriya Rock
Sigiriya This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle.
In the afternoon a Village Track in Sigiriya
Village Trek
This Village trek will include a bullock cart ride, a catamaran ride, and a tuk-tuk ride (Tuk-Tuks which is a common word used in Sri Lanka for a Three-Wheeler ride which is a famous mode of transport in Sri Lanka).
While you do the Catamaran ride they will explain local fishing technicals to the client with a little demonstration,
Also once you are in the Village you will be able to interact with the Villages to get the experience of the typical villager’s life, and you will also get a chance to make and taste a wonderful Sri Lankan meal.
Polonnaruwa
This medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rose to fame as the capital (10th – 12th century AD) after the decline of Anuradhapura. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra or the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbor. The monuments are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of the glory of Sri Lanka’s past. Highlights are the Royal Palace complex including the King’s Palace and Audience Hall, the Quadrangle with its concentration of ancient heritage and the spectacular Gal Vihare complex of four massive images of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite – a highlight of ancient Sri Lankan rock carving. Some of the best examples of the Hindu influence – the Temples of Shiva, intricate statues of Hindu Gods, fascinating Buddhist temples, the Lankatileka and Watadage, the Galpotha, the Lotus bath, the Kiri Vihare Dagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth are other impressive sights.
Returned to the Hotel, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Day – 4 Dambulla

After Breakfast visit the a school in the village, Dambulla Vegetable Market (This market is the central location for supplying the vegetable to North / East /west and the Southern province can see the exchange of the different vegetables for the different province ,and visit Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla
Located in the north-central province this UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock, Later kings made further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Cave inscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are many paintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century). This temple is a perfect location to view the evolution of ancient Sri Lankan art and is an important historical site due to the amalgamation of material from many eras.
Proceed to Kandy Enroute visit Matale, visit a spice garden where you will witness many spices and herbs in Sri Lanka,
(Distance from Dambulla to Matale – 66KMs – Approx. 1 ½ Hours)

Spice Garden
The Island had been famous for its spices since medieval times and is considered as one of the main reasons for the Europeans to conquer the Island and for the Arabs to trade upon from the 14th century onwards. The most interesting feature would be the opportunity you’ll get to identify the real plants of spices you are so familiar with in your day-to-day life. A qualified guide will do a conducted tour of the garden and a presentation of its products.
Enjoy a special head and shoulder massage at a spice garden, Complimentary Lunch at the spice garden.
Transfer to Kandy, and conduct a sightseeing tour of Kandy. Visit a Batik Factory and drive through the local Market including a visit to the Kandy “ Tooth Relic Temple’’.
Kandy
A lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the center of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewelry and precious gems of many varieties of including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants.
Evening visit Cultural Dance in Kandy
Dinner & Overnight stay in Hotel, Kandy.

Dinner & Overnight stay at.
Hotel:
Thilanka Hotel or Similar

Day – 5 Kandy/Peradeniya/Kandy

Morning Breakfast at the Hotel, Visit the Gem Musuem , Royal Botanical Gardens and pay a Visit to Lankathilanka and Gadaladeniya,
Also visit the “Guru’s House where you can learn the process of wearing the cultural dancing dress, Lunch at Local Restaurant,
Evening Kandy town and walking around the lake
Returned to the hotel, overnight stay at the hotel

Dinner & Overnight stay at.
Hotel:
Thilanka Hotel or Similar

Day – 6 Kandy/Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast proceeds to Nuwara Eliya Tissa en route visit the Tea Factory in Ramboda and see the ramboda waterfalls.
Lunch at the Local restaurant
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka’s premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea. The mountain slopes and valleys are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows, English country-style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18-hole golf course and a racecourse give Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character. Check in to the hotel and evening proceed to the city of Nuwara Eliya,
Check-in to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay
Dinner & Overnight stay at.
Hotel:
Araliya Red Hotel or Similar

Day – 7 Nuwara Eliya/Yala

After a fresh breakfast proceed to Yala, you may take the train ride from Nanuoya to Ella, which is a panoramic view in Sri Lanka, you will definitely enjoy the ride
Get down at Ella Railway Station, your driver will wait for you to pick up,
Lunch at a Local Restaurant or Take away,
Proceed to Yala,
Check-in to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay

Dinner & Overnight stay at.
Hotel:
Charyaa resort By Chandrika or Similar

Day – 8 Yala/Galle

After early breakfast drive into the Yala National park for get the wild experience by 4×4 safari jeep and proceed to Galle,
Yala
Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.
Lunch at the Local Restaurant
Evening enjoy the sun set at the Galle Fort and experience the galle fort area
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Dinner & Overnight stay at.
Hotel:
The Heritage Galle or Similar

Day – 9 Galle/Airport

Morning Breakfast at the Hotel, proceed to the airport, You need to be at the airport before 03hrs of the departure flight.
Dinner & Overnight stay at.
Hotel:
Departure