Colombo City Tour
Welcome to Sri Lanka!
We will meet you at the airport assist and transfer you to your hotel in Colombo, Depending on your time of arrival we will take you on a city tour which includes a drive past colonial buildings such as the Presidential Secretariat (previously the parliament house), the Grand Oriental Hotel, built in the mid 19th century as barracks for the British military, the Light house clock tower, designed by the wife of British governor Sir Henry Ward, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall or BMICH as it is commonly known, the Vihara maha Devi park (formerly the Victoria Park). Finally, a visit to a Buddhist temple, Hindu kovil , Colombo Museum and Independence Square. if you wish we can go for some shopping in the afternoon
Overnight Stay at Colombo
Colombo – Pinnawala -Kandy
After Breakfast leave for Pinnawala and visit the elephant orphanage. Most of the elephants in the orphanage are raised to maturity after having been found abandoned or injured in the country’s jungles. The atmosphere is cheerful and full of fun. The highlights at this orphanage our the baby elephant’s being bottle fed and the elephant’s bathing at the river.
Later in the evening do a brief city tour of Kandy and visit the historic temple of sacred tooth where Buddhas tooth relic is “Sri Dalada Maligawa”. There is a cultural show in the evening which you can attend.
Overnight Stay at Kandy
Kandy – Dambulla
After breakfast leave for Dambulla. visit Sigiriya’s Rock Fortress, where King Kasyapa built a fortified palace around a 183 meter rocky outcrop in the 5th century AD. You will also see some magnificent frescoes of the Sigiriya maidens. The rock rises 200m above the evergreen forests and on the summit are the remains of the vast palace that belonged to King Kasyapa.
Overnight Stay at Dambulla
Dambulla -Anuradhapura
After Breakfast we go for a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park and after that we go to visit the golden temple which is also known as Dambulla Cave tample. Then we travel to Anuradhapura, a UNESCO world Heritage city
Overnight Stay at Anuradhapura
Aunradhapura
After an early breakfast,we start to explore ancient city Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura was established as the Capital of Sri Lanka during the 5th century BC and remained a kingdom for more than 1000 years. Due to frequents invasions by the Cholas the Capital was moved to Polonnaruwa and remained a stronghold for many years. Subsequent Colonial invasions changed the course of history making these cities fade into oblivion. Today these ancient cities are UNESCO heritage listed historic sites.
we visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred bo tree which has the oldest written history in the world, and Jethawana, Ruwanweli pagodas.
Overnight Stay at Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura – Jaffna
A long drive from Anuradhapura to Jaffna, Relax at the Hotel at jaffna.
Overnight stay at Jaffna.
Jaffna
In the morning we visit Jaffna fort which has the stunning view of jaffna lagoon and after that we visit Point pedro, and Nallur hindu Kovil.
Overnight stay at Jaffna
Jaffna
On day 2 at jaffna we visit Delft and kites Island. And Jaffna Market
Night stay at Jaffna
Jaffna -Trincomalee
In the morning we travel to Tincomalee. afternoon relax on Trinco beaches
Night stay at Nilaveli /Trinco
Tricomalee and around
Trinco is known for its beautiful beaches and the Natural Harbor, we go to visit pigeons Island in the morning, its actually a paradise, you can snorkel or dive at there.
in the afternoon we visit Koneshwaram Hindu shrine and fort Fedrik
Night Stay at Trinco
Relax at Trinco
Trincomale -Colombo
We travel back to Colombo from Trinco, Drop you to Airport or hotel at Colombo.
End of tour.