On arrival at the Bandaranayaka International Airport, you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from Travego Sri Lanka (Pvt) Limited will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to Colombo.
Check-in to the hotel and relax.
In the afternoon do the city tour of Colombo. Colombo, like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar - where one can shop for bargain, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) - an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People’s Republic of China.
Return back to the hotel and relax.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to visit Raswehera. According to legend, the Aukana statue and the Rasvehera statuse are the result of a competition between a stone sculpting guru (master) and gola (pupil).
The story goes that the master constructed the Avukana statue, while the pupil made the statue at Sasseruwa. The first to complete his statue had to notify it to the other by ringing a bell. The master managed to complete his statue first, and won the competition. This is said to be the reason that the Sasseruwa statue is in an unfinished state which has height about 13 meter(39 feets and 3 inches). The statue depicts the Abhaya Mudra ( freedom from fear). Like the Awkana the robe of the Buddha is clinging to the body but the final finishes doesn't seems to have been done.
The pedestal on which the Buddha is carved is not decorated and it is only a square block of stone. One ear is also unfinished. This statue also lacks the "Siraspatha" at the top of the head which is seen in the Awkana statue. But it is said that there has been a wooden "siraspatha" in early days.
Thereafter transfer to Mihintale. This Place Where Buddhism Was Introduced To Srilanka. The Walk Up 1840 Small Granite Steps Is Rewarded By Awesome Views & Buddhist Monuments Of Great Significance.
Check in to the hotel & relax.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to visit Anuradhapura.
The First Indigenous Capital Of Sri Lanka Which Is Claimed To Be The Longest Lived Capital In The World From The 5th Century Bc Till The 10th Century Ad. Some Of The Highlights In Anurathepura Are The Sacred Bodhi Tree Grown From A Sapling Of The Tree Under Which Buddha Attained Enlightenment Which Is The Oldest Tree In The World With A Recorded History, The Massive Relic Temples [Sthupas] That Stand Above 300 Feet Containing Relics Of Lord Buddha, The Samadhi Buddha & The Brazen Palace. When Anurathepura Was Flourishing It Had Been One Of The Richest Cities In Asia & What`S Left Today Is Bear Testament To The Proud & Imaginative People Of The Ancient Kingdom.
Thereafter transfer to Aukana to complete witnessing the legendary story between the Master and the Pupil. The Aukana Buddha Statue Beyond Doubt Is The Most Magnificent, Undamaged Statue In Sri Lanka. It Was Built In The Reign Of King Dhatusena In The 5th Century And Is 39 Ft (12 Metres) High. The Name "Aukana" Means "Sun-Eating".
Thereafter enjoy a cycle trail through the back roads to Sigiriya. On your way stop at a village house for a refreshing Ceylon Cup of Tea with a piece of Jaggery to eat with Sri Lankan traditional sweets.
Check in to the hotel & relax.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
In the afternoon do a Safari at Minneriya National Park By Jeep. The Extent Of The Minneriya National Park Is About 8,889 Hectares. There Are Wet-Lands In This National Park, Which Have International Importance, Animal And Plant Species, Which Are Plenty In Dry Zone Are Found In This Park. Wild Elephants, Various Amphibians, Local And Immigrant Bird Species Are Plenty In This Park. About 160 Species Of Birds, 09 Amphibians, 25 Reptile Species, 26 Fish Species And More Than 78 Butterfly Species Have Been Found In This Area. There Are Bamboo Trees Which Are Rare In Other Parks And Wild Elephants Can Be Seen Conveniently. The Significant Feature Is That These Elephants Can Be Seen Going Closer To Them.
Check in to the hotel & relax.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Kandy. Enroute stop at a Spice Garden in Matale.
It is interesting to learn about the Sri Lankan spices as it is a part of the culture. You will also get familiar with herbal medicine which is a very big intense in this country. At the end you have an opportunity to buy Sri Lankan spices, herbal teas & oils if you so wish to only.
Continue the journey to Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also if you are interested in Gems & Jewellery you could visit the gem museum shops in the area which is famous for so many years.
Check in to the hotel & relax.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Day spent at leisure with own activities.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to visit Giragama Tea Factory and the Estate.
Giragama Tea Factory and Tea plantation where the best tea in the world is produced. Here you could witness the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory.
Thereafter transfer to Colombo. Clients who wish to take the beach extension will be transferred for the beach stay from Colombo and the other clients will be transferred to the Airport for the departure flight.
