Day 1 Airport/Colombo
On arrival at the Colombo International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, introduce your guide lecture and proceed to Colombo the commercial capital in Sri Lanka. You will drive through the commercial area of Fort, so named because both the Portuguese and Dutch had a fort at this point. Drive past Pettah, a noisy Oriental bazaar with a mix of humanity, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques and temples. You will visit a Hindu and Buddhist Temple and the Jumi Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque. You will continue with the tour through the Wolfendhal Dutch Church, Hulftsdorp Law Courts, through the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and on to the Independence Square, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
There is plenty of nightlife in Colombo. Many casinos, or otherwise also called clubs here, scream for your attention with flashing neon lights. The clubs offer gamblers roulette, baccarat, poker, blackjack, and other games to try their luck as well as complimentary food and drinks, and sometimes music with live bands playing. Entrance is only for those over 18 years and some clubs offer entrance only for foreigners. Be dressed in smart casual for instant admission.
Furthermore, from chic relaxing cocktail lounges, and modern international restaurants – to lively pubs, tapas bars and sports bars boasting snooker tables and large-screen TV’s, there’s something for everyone. With ever-popular karaoke bars, nightclubs showcasing new musical talent, and pulsating discos - the choice is endless.
You're overnight staying at Colombo.
Day 2 Colombo/Pinnawala/Kandy
We will departure early in the morning and having breakfast on the way to Kalpitiya. We will visit Talawila St. Anne’s church en-route.
No matter what religion you follow, St. Anne’s Church in Talawila is one of the most ancient and wonderful of all Christian shrines in Sri Lanka. Founded in the epicenter of tradition and holiness, thousands of pilgrims flock during the Christmas season, in March and August to this amazing place of solitude and solace. Close to Kalpitiya, the St. Anne’s Church is easy to access with the roads in good condition and offering some stunning views of the Talawila Beach in peace.
Next we can reach to the Kalpitiya.
Kalpitiya is an exquisite coastal region located in the Western coastal belt, north of Colombo. It is an unrivalled marine sanctuary with a diversity of habitats ranging from bar reefs, flat coastal plains, saltpans, mangrove swamps, salt marshes and vast sand dune beaches. Kalpitiya affords the opportunity to view large pods of Dolphins and Whales. The best season to view the Dolphin and Whale at Kalpitiya Peninsula is between December and mid-April.
But most of days, we can view both of them regularly.
During the May to September (Main season) the peninsula of Kalpitiya delivers 20 knots winds day and night, peaking around 26 knots. Blessed with a number of flat water lagoons, wave riding spots in the ocean and an archipelago of sandbanks and islands creating breathtaking sceneries, Kalpitiya is paradise for kite surfers.
Stretching from December to March, together with the North-Eest monsoon we also have a season when kites are dancing in the Kalpitiya sky. Wind is normally giving 17 – 20 knots, but you might find a pleasant surprise when the thermal wind kicks in. During this period our sea is blue and calm, perfect for experiencing the underwater world through snorkeling, fishing and dolphin and whale watching.
You're overnight staying at Kalpitiya.
Day 3 Kalpitiya
Leisure at the beach or can do water sports as Snorkeling and Wind surfing.
You're overnight staying at Kalpitiya.
Day 4 Kalpitiya/Anuradhapura
We will departure to Anuradhapura early in the morning and having breakfast on the way.
Sri Lanka’s first capital, Anuradhapura, located within the Cultural Triangle in the North West province, was the greatest monastic city of the ancient world. It was royal capital for more than 100 Sri Lankan kings and at its heights was home to thousands of monks from dozens of monasteries. Originally founded by a minister called Anuradha, in the 4th century BC, it became the capital of Sri Lanka two centuries later. After a long and sometimes bloody history, it was abandoned in 1073 and is now today the most important religious and cultural site in Sri Lanka. The ruins of Mahavihara, the first Monastery, which served as the seat of Theravada Buddhism, as well as the Thuparamaya, built by King Devanam Piyatissa in 250 B.C.E, the Ruwanwelisaya, and several other monasteries and temples can be seen. The ancient Bo Tree, which was originally a branch of the Bo tree in Buddha Gaya under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and brought to Sri Lanka by Emperor Asoka’s daughter, Princess Sangamiita, also is in Anuradhapura.
There are un countable scenic places in Anuradhapura. We visit the main places as Ruwanweli pagoda, Jayasri ma bodhi, Mirisawetiya, Tisawewa (Lake), Isurumuniya, Samadhi stupa, Lowamahapaya.
You're overnight staying at Anuradhapura.
Day 5 Anuradhapura/Sigiriya
After the breakfast at hotel and we proceed to Sigiriya. The Sigiriya site consists of a 200 meter tall granite rock; all sides are so steep that at some points the top overhangs the base. Ruins of an ancient palace complex, stairways and pools can be seen at the top of this rock. There is a stone stairway leading from the base to the top of the mountain. About half way to the top, there is a giant pair of lions paws which is in fact are the remains of a huge head of a lion whose open mouth served as the entrance to the royal palace. Surrounding the palace complex are the ruins of a garden complex consisting of two moats and various pools, some with water fountains still functioning after 1500 years. Sigiriya is world famous for its frescoes. It is believed that there were paintings all over the rock which were later destroyed, only 22 still remaining. The frescoes are the only non-religious old painting in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is one of the 7 world heritage sites in Sri Lanka and it is one of most popular tourist destinations.
You’re overnight staying at Sigiriya.
Day 6 Sigiriya/Kandy
After the breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Kandy.We can visit Aluvihara cave temple, Nalanda gedige and Sri Muththumari Amman Hindu temple en-route.
Sri Muththumari Amman temple was made by Indian people 100 years ago. Story of the Nalanda Gedige belongs to King Ravana Era. There is an unidentified statue found in Nalanda gedige by archaeology department of Sri Lanka and according to the appearance it has no similarity with a human being but it shows more similarities to an extra terrestrial being. The survey department of Sri Lanka has proved that this location is exactly the middle of the island.
Then we reached to Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka is a major tourist destination. The city established in the 15th century was the last royal capital where 2500 years of royal rule ended. (465 meters above mean sea level). Famous for the Temple of the Tooth and many other temples the city could be called the cultural capital of the island. Kandy Perahera, the pageant of the temple of tooth relic is held on either in July or August each year. Parade is must see if one is visiting Sri Lanka during these months. The final night procession is the most spectacular event of the country. More than 50 elephants parade the city accompanied by the drummers, dancers and chieftains.
We visit temple of tooth relic, Kandy city tour, Evening enjoy a typical Sri Lankan Cultural show of drumming dancing music and walking on fire.
You're overnight staying at Kandy.
Day 7 Kandy/Airport
After the breakfast at hotel, we proceed to the Airport. Visit the pinnawala elephant orphanage en-route. This orphanage for baby elephants was established to feed, nurse & house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. The feeding and bathing times are the highlights of the day.
This itinerary can be tailored to your specific requirements, budget and tastes.
* Prices are quoted for one person on twin sharing basis.
