Arrival at the Airport. You  will be met by our National Tour Guide and Airport Staff and offer assistance.

Thereafter will travel directly to DAMBULLA (Standard Programme) or HABRANA (DLX Programme)

Travel time: Approximately 3 hrs, 30 mts

HABARANA - Habarana is the central point of Sri Lanka’s cultural and historic triangle and the most convenient base for excursions to the Ancient historical cities. Located in the north central part of the island, Habarana is a part of Sri Lanka’s dry zone. Thanks to the genius of our ancient kings dating as far as the 05th Century AD, the Sri Lankan dry zone is anything but dry, with hundreds of lakes and reservoirs which are connected by an elaborate network of canals making up an old but great irrigation system. Aside from the benefit for agriculture and industry, the waterworks of the dry zone provide some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery and fertile habitat for the islands incredible bio-diversity.

PM: At leisure, OR optional Elephant Back safari through the jungles of Habarana

Dinner & Overnight in Dambulla (Standard Program) or in Habarana (Deluxe Program)

After breakfast, engage in an exciting excursion to POLONNARUWA which is the 2nd and medieval Capital of ancient Sri Lanka.

Travel time: Approximately 1 hr

POLONNARUWA - Polonnaruwa a UNESCO World Heritage site, rose to fame as the capital after the decline of Anuradhapura.  Its period of greatness was from the 10th - 12th centuries AD.  The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, veritable inland seas the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra or the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbor.  The monuments of this medieval city are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of the glory of Sri Lanka's past. See the Royal Palace complex, 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.

PM: After a break, you will enjoy the evening excursion to SIGIRIYA

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.

Return back to the hotel

Dinner & Overnight in Dambulla (Standard Program) or in Habarana (Deluxe Program)

After breakfast, you will proceed to KANDY via visiting the DAMBULLA rock temple and the ALUVIHARE Cave Temples

Travel time: Approximately 2 hrs

DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLES - Dating back to the 01st century BC, this complex of 5 caves was used as refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock. Later kings made further improvements and most of the paintings are from the early 19th century - A UNESCO World Heritage site.

Thereafter, the proceed to KANDY

KANDY - Kandy a lovely city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings retains an aura of grandeur, which time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned "Temple of the Tooth" and the Royal Botanical gardens home to one of the best collections of Orchids. Kandy and its satellite villages is the centre of the island’s handicraft industry and its traditional dances are the most spectacular in the country.

PM:     Engage in a city tour of KANDY and enjoy a Cultural Show. Thereafter visit the famous Temple of the tooth or popularly known as the “Dalada Maligawa”        

TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELIC - The Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is the most venerated place of worship for Buddhists throughout the world. Built in the 16th century, this temple houses the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. Several buildings have been added to the temple complex by successive rulers, the latest being the Golden Canopy over the inner shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed. Originally the Temple was within the King's palace complex as it was the symbol of Royal Authority. 

Dinner & overnight in Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. The group will visit the Botanical Gardens.

Travel time: Approximately 30 mts

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS - Believed to be one of the most beautiful gardens in South Asia and begun as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala King. Every variety tropical and temperate tree and flower is cultivated here and special houses with orchids and e cacti are too beautiful to be true. Special features are the Orchid House which displays a fine collection of Sri Lankan orchids, the fernery, spice garden, and the trees planted by distinguished visitors to the Island.

Thereafter, you will visit the PINNAWELA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE AT PINNAWELA - Pinnawela orphanage is situated northwest of the town Kegalle, halfway between the present capital of Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24 acres large elephant orphanage is an also breeding place for elephants, more than twenty elephants were born since 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world.

PM: Return to Kandy and indulge in a city tour and visit a popular gem mining factory together with visits to the popular market places where vegetables and fruits from other parts of the country are distributed.

Dinner & Overnight in Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Later, check out on time and proceed to the AIRPORT or extension to the BEACH STAY in SRI LANKA

Travel time: Approximately 3 hours