Special Round Tour

Special Round Tour

Special Round Tour

per person
14 Nights & 15 Days
Highlights

Negombo / Minneriya National Park / Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Polonnaruwa / Habarana Village Tour / Dambulla Cave Temple / Spice Garden Matale / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains National Park / Ella / Mirissa / Galle / Bentota / Colombo

Inclusions

Accommodation in shared Double room with private bathroom

Transport in an Air Conditioned Luxury vehicle from arrival till departure as per the itinerary only

Services of an English speaking Professional Chauffeur Guide

Meal Plan on Breakfast & Dinner

Our Personal Care & Attention

Government Taxes

Complimentary

Pre–paid Sim card (without reload) for throughout the tour at the airport on arrival (Passport details required for registration)

500 ml Water Bottle per Pax, per Day

Gift Souvenirs at departure

Train Tickets

Exclusions

Air Ticket

Entrance Fees for the sites in the above mentioned itinerary

Lunches

Tips & Portage at Hotel / Guides

Personal Travel Insurance

Personal expenditure, such as Drinks, Souvenirs, Laundry, Camera Fees, Communications, Postage, Gratuities etc

Visa (Please visit eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application)

Early Check-in and Late Check-out at Hotels

Compulsory & Peak Period Supplements at the hotels

Anything not specified above the programme

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Tour Plan

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DAY 1: Negombo

Our friendly Driver guide or Rep will welcome you at the Airport and then you will be transferred to the fishing village of Negombo.

Negombo is located near the Airport so you can relax after a long flight journey.

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DAY 2: Minneriya National Park

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Minneriya.

Minneriya National Park – The Park situated in the Polonnaruwa district in the north central province of Sri Lanka. Covering an area of 8,889 hectares.

Hundreds of animal and plant species are found in the Minneriya national park. Deer, monkeys, mongoose, leopard, bats and reptiles like crocodiles, pythons, and water monitors are some of wild life you can observe on this tour. And also around 160 species of birds, 09 amphibians, 25 reptile species, 26 fish species and more than 78 butterfly species have been found in the Minneriya national park.

Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Sigiriya.

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DAY 3: Sigiriya Rock Fortress / Polonnaruwa

Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed to Sigiriya Visit Sigiriya lion’s rock. It is one of the famous and most attractive places in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya means lion’s rock. Height of the rock is around 200 meters. According to the history of Sri Lanka this rock used as a kingdom in Sri Lanka by king Kashyapa in 5th century. Sigiriya consists with all features in the kingdom such as flower gardens, lakes, caves etc.

In the afternoon visit Polonnaruwa, – Once the site of Sri Lanka’s second medieval capital, the quaint landscapes studded with sites of archaeological importance are all well-preserved. The old city is reflection of the country’s glorious history.

Polonnaruwa lying within Sri Lanka’s Cultural triangle and the old city are is protected under UNESCO world heritage programme. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Sigiriya and relax.

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DAY 4: Village Tour / Dambulla Cave Temple

Breakfast at the Hotel and proceed to Village tour.

Bullock Cart Ride – We started the tour from a bullock cart which is used before many years ago. It will to the guest around the village for 1 hour.

Boat Ride – after the little walking from the bullock cart then the next adventure is the catamaran ride which is more attractive. Guests can enjoy the time in the lake while watching the nice birds and pretty scenery of the lake around 1 hour.

Village House – Then we take the guest to the village house which is made out of clay in a very calm place. First they will warmly welcome the quest with some herbal drinks. Then the cookery demonstration will began. After that they can enjoy the pure Sri Lankan lunch. Then they can walk around the garden and see the vegetables and herbs that they grow and climb the tree house which is another interesting thing. The guest can enjoy the time as they want.

In the evening visit Dambulla cave temple it is largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square meters (23,000 sq. ft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha’s first sermon. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Sigiriya.

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DAY 5: Spice Garden Matale / Kandy

Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to Kandy. En -route visit a Spice Garden, located in Matale which offer a wonderful opportunities to view the spices that stirred the interests of many nations history throughout.

By afternoon you will be arriving to city of Kandy, the last kingdom of Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) kings.Visit Kandy Temple of Sacred Tooth relic, A sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha was brought to Sri Lanka in 4th Century A.D. and was enshrined within the Dalanda Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth. This sacred relic has ever since been the symbol of sovereignty for the Sinhalese kings and always enshrined in great splendor.

Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kandy & relax.

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DAY 6: Kandy

Breakfast at the Hotel. Visit Kandy city tour. Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre and a gem museum and lapidary. Gem Museum / Gem Mining / Gem cutting centres .By the night experience a colourful show where you will be taken to mind blowing Sri Lankan culture extravaganza… Get ready for Heavy drumbeat and acrobatic act.

Return to your hotel in Kandy & relax.

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DAY 7: Peradeniya Botanical Gardens / Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the Hotel.Transfer to Nuwara Eliya the ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations.

En- Route Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, It is Sri Lanka’s largest garden an elegant and spacious 147-acres (60-hectares) plenty of time is needed to stroll Peradeniya’s imposing Avenue of Royal Palms. There are some 4,000 different species of plants at Peradeniya Gardens. The 10,000 or so trees, which are the stars, are mature, lofty giants, many of them tropical timber trees. Highlights of the collection include the Giant Bamboo of Burma, capable of growing to 40 meters height (130 feet) with a 25-centimetre (10-inch) stem diameter. And it can grow by a rapid 30 centimetres a day (12 inches).

Also visit for enjoy “Tea experience”, which involves a visit a plantation to observe firsthand the process, starting from the plucking field where it all begins with the picking of “two leaves and a bud” to the factory where the processing begins. Originally introduced to the island around 1850 by the British, Ceylon Tea is world famous for its high quality and has remained a major contributor to the island’s economy for generations. Currently, Sri Lanka is one of largest exporter of tea worldwide. The high altitudes produce the best flavors, so Sri Lanka’s hill-country is the ideal environment to grow the most flavorsome tea. A guided tour around a Tea Factory is an enlightening experience.

Proceed to Nuwara Eliya & Check into your hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park.

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DAY 8: Horton Plains National Park / Ella

With packed Breakfast Visit Horton Plains National Park is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka of Nuwara Eliya District. It is positioned at the eastern boundaries of the Upper Montane Forest Range (1500m-2524m above sea level) of Central Highland of Sri Lanka. The plateau of Horton Plains which is at a nominal elevation of 2100 m also bears the 2nd and the 3rd highest peaks of Sri Lanka, namely Kirigalpoththa (2389m) and Totupolakanda (2357m). The area of the Horton Plains is 3160 ha. Or 31.6 sq. km. and is about 8% of the total upper montane forests and grasslands of Sri Lanka. You can expect temperatures as high as 27C during day and 5C during nights.

Transfer to Ella.

Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views. Ella base for plenty of trekking expeditions to the surrounding.The train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella was one of the favorite ever train rides on our travels.This train powers up through Sri Lanka’s southern hill country, through the tea plantations, into the clouds and then weaves in and out of the many mountain tunnels as it descends to reach Ella. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Ella.

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DAY 9: Mirissa

Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast Transfer to Mirissa.

Mirissa is a coastal town in Galle district of Sri Lanka. Mirissa is a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and famous for its beautiful beach and corals. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Mirissa & relax.

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DAY 10: Whales Watching / Stilt Fishing

With packed Breakfast Early morning transfer to the Mirissa fisheries harbour (An early morning departure is recommended to watch wales and dolphins).

Whale and dolphin watching is an exciting and unique activity popular in Mirissa. The frequent sightings all year round has put Sri Lanka and Mirissa on the worlds ‘Top Hot Spots’ for sperm and blue whale sightings. The blue whales are frequently seen during the first quarter off the South and West Coast of Sri Lanka, which is part of their migration pattern. The period between January and April is also a good time for dolphins.

In the Evening visit for Stilt Fishing. This is no ordinary fishing, there might be several methods of catching a fish but this one is mind-boggling. Fishermen in this part of Sri Lanka use stilts to catch a fish.

Return to your hotel in Mirissa.

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DAY 11: Galle / Bentota

After Breakfast at the Hotel proceed to Bentota en route visit Galle, a living time capsule home to the largest occupied Fort in Asia. Its quaint beauty extends beyond its golden beaches, cerulean waters, the picturesque views and the rich history while walking through the narrow, cobbled streets within the Fort.

Galle Maritime Museum, located in a 17th Century Dutch warehouse of the picturesque Galle Fort, accommodates the long lost treasures and various species and breeds of fish and coral life that were once at the bottom of the seas that surround this isle.

Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Bentota.

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DAY 12: Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Breakfast at the hotel and visit Kosgoda is a small coastal town located in Southern Province in Sri Lanka. Situated at an elevation of 1 metre (3.3 ft.) above the sea level. The area is becoming one of the most vibrant tourist areas in Galle District in Sri Lanka due to the locations beautiful beaches, Kosgoda Lagoon (perfect place for watching birds and boat trips) and the it’s Turtles and Turtle hatcheries.

Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Bentota & relax.

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DAY 13: Boat Ride in Madu River / Bentota Water Sports

Breakfast at the hotel and visit for Madu river boat ride. The Madu Ganga is a shallow water body in south-west Sri Lanka, which enters the sea at Balapitiya. It might be one of the last remaining tracts of untouched mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. The inhabitants of its islets produce peeled cinnamon and cinnamon oil.

Water Sports. Placid waters of the Bentota Lagoon and the surrounding temperate ocean provide an all year round venue for many water sports such as wind-surfing, canoeing, water-skiing, banana-boating and deep sea fishing.

Return to your hotel in Bentota.

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DAY 14: Colombo

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Proceed to Colombo a city tour through the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison. This hipster city is with full of character with remaining of colonial past and trendy new bars, eateries and upmarket restaurants.

Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Colombo & Relax.

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DAY 15: Departure

Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to the Bandaranayke International Airport for your journey back home or we can arrange an extended unforgettable holiday in Sri Lanka.

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