Heritage & Highlands Getaway

Breakfast at the hotel and go for a city tour in Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is the capital of Sri Lanka from the 05th Century B.C. to the end of the 10th Century A.D. was the most celebrated of Sri Lanka’s ancient, ruined cities.
The city’s greatest treasures are its Dagobas constructed of bricks and are hemispherical in shape. The most notable of these Dagobas are the Ruvanveliseya dating back to the 2nd Century B.C. and is 300 feet in diameter, the Jetavanarama is 370 feet and the Thuparama Dagoba is enshrined with the collarbone of the Buddha. The city’s most renowned relic is the sacred Bo Tree, which is said to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha gained Enlightenment. It was planted 2250 years ago and is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world.

Thereafter Visit Mihintale.

Mihintale is where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka. Mihintale is regarded as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The rock is riddled with shrines and roide leads to the summit from where one could get a rounding countryside splendid view of the sur.

Thereafter Proceed to Habarana.

En-route Visit Aukana Buddha Statue. Aukana Buddha Statue is a masterpiece of a colossal Buddha Statue by an unknown sculptor: the serene expression of the statue, the gracefully carved robe with neat pleats brings in delicateness that could hardly be moulded into a rock. The impassive expression of the face reflects the supreme spirituality. Thereafter engage in Minneriya Safari

Check-in to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Hotel in Habarana.

Breakfast at the hotel and go for a city t our in Polonnaruwa.

Engage in Cycling Tour in Medieval City of Polonnaruwa Visit Polonnaruwa, which was the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD, and which is a world heritage site. Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya where 4 splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary' and 'Recumbent' postures carved out of rock could be seen, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of king Parakramabahu, and the Parakrama Samudraya - a lake built by King Parakramabahu the great. There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Thereafter Engage in Village Culinary Activities and Lunch in Polonnaruwa

This experience provides an authentic local lunch and cooking demo done by an actual local farming family. Learn the ins and outs of Sri Lankan cooking as the farmer’s wife and daughters demonstrate their art. Chat with the farmer to learn more about how the fresh ingredients are obtained from the surroundings. Indulge in a healthy farm meal cooked over wood fires and served on lotus leaves over woven trays. Traditional rice, lentils, fresh local vegetables cooked into fragrant curries, fried fish, and poppadum will play a major role in the meals.

After the Village Lunch Engage in a Cycle tour through the Village.

In the evening you will be engaged in cycling tour in the village. You can enjoy the calmness of the village passing paddy fields and also experiencing the people in the village. During the cycling tour you will be experience the village culture.

Continue the Drive to Sigiriya

On your way, you could also witness a wood carving shop where you will be shown all the types of timber and hardwood available in Sri Lanka and all the creative furniture made by our master craftsmen.

In the evening 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. 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.
Return to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Hotel in Habarana

• Activity Time
  • Polonnaruwa Cycling Tour : 02 hours
  • Village Cookery Session & Cycling : 02 - 03 hours
  • Sigiriya : 03 hours
• Meals - Breakfast, Lunch

Early breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Kandy. En-route Visit to Dambulla Golden Cave Temple

Dambulla Golden Cave Temple

Dambulla rock temple has been built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a world heritage site. Also, it is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres.

Optional: Thereafter continue your Journey to Matale Spice Gardens & Learn about the Sri Lankan Spices as it is a part of the culture. You will also get familiar with herbal medicine which has a very high intense in this country. Rejuvenate your selves with a free head massage using traditional Sri Lankan herbs. You have an opportunity to buy Sri Lankan spices, herbal teas & oils if you so wish to only.

Thereafter Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. This botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers.

Do City Tour in Kandy including Temple of Tooth. 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 Bazaar area, Arts & crafts centre, a Gem museum and a lapidary etc.

Late Evening Witness the Cultural Show. Check-in to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy

• Meals - Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer Nuwara Eliya taking a scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya (Nanuoya)
Evening visit a Tea plantation and tea factory
Check into the Hotel and Relax.
In the evening take a walk through Nuwara Eliya City Overnight Stay in a Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

• Activity Time
  • City Walk : 01 hour
• Meals - Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Colombo

Optional : En-route engage in White Water Rafting in Kithulgala. For all adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts’, Kitulgala is the most sort after location in Sri Lanka for white water rafting, bird watching, canyoning, trekking and hiking. Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. You can enjoy in the white waters as well as in other turbulent waters, brings about an enthralling experience to the water sport enthusiasts. (01 ½ hour – 25 USD PP Client Pay Direct)

Check into the hotel and relax in the evening. Engage in Colombo City tour or shopping

Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo

• Meals - Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Airport for the departure flight.

• Meals - Breakfast

END OF THE TOUR!!!!!!