After breakfast check-out and transfer to Minneriya

Upon arrival enjoy the afternoon safari at Minneriya National Park

MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK  – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minneriya_National_Park

On completion transfer to Dambulla and check-in at hotel

Dinner & overnight stay in Dambulla

Hotel – Nice Place Hotel, Dambulla
Hotel website – www.niceplacebungalows.com
Room Category – Deluxe Room
Hotel distance from the city – Approx. 5 minutes’ drive (2.2 km)
Approximately driving times & Mileages
1) Ruvisha Beach to Minneriya – approx. 4 hr (156 km)
2) Minneriya to Nice Place – approx. 30 minutes (25 km)
Excursion durations
1) Minneriya Safari – approx. 2½ hrs
Dress code Jeep ride in Minneriya – Summer wear (weather average – 32 – 34 °C) (Shorts, sundresses, and tank tops are suggested)

After breakfast transfer to Sigiriya and visit the Rock Fortress

SIGIRIYA – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigiriya

On completion transfer to Polonnaruwa en-route Traditional Lunch at famers house (Priyamali Gethara)  and proceed on sightseeing to in Polonnaruwa ancient city.

POLONNARUWA – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polonnaruwa

Return to hotel in Dambulla

Dinner & overnight stay in Dambulla

Hotel – Nice Place Hotel, Dambulla
Hotel website – www.niceplacebungalows.com
Room Category – Deluxe Room
Hotel distance from the city – Approx. 5 minutes’ drive (2.2 km)
Approximately driving times & Mileages
1) Nice Place to Sigiriya Rock – approx. 20 minutes (10.8 km)
2) Sigiriya Rock to Polonnaruwa – approx. 1½ hrs (58.2 km)
3) Polonnaruwa to Nice Place – approx. 1½ hrs (63 km)
Excursion durations
1) Sigiriya Rock – approx. 2 hrs
2) Polonnaruwa – approx. 2½ hrs
Dress code -Sigiriya – Summer wear (Shorts, sundresses, and tank tops are suggested) / Polonnaruwa – Long wear (long skirts/long dresses & long trousers with half sleeve tops (do not wear sleeveless) (weather average – 32 – 34 °C)

After breakfast check-out and visit the Dambulla cave temple

DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dambulla_cave_temple

On completion transfer to Matale and visit an Ayurvedic Herbal garden to see the demonstration of different spices in Sri Lanka

MATALE
An agricultural zone in the Central Province, Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber & vegetables to spices. Spearheading the Rebellion back in 1848, Matale today takes immense pride in its story woven around spices. Stop by the side of a spice garden – into which you will be most welcome – and observe the therapeutic values of spices & processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea! Or spend some time idling on the hardened streets if you mean a real town adventure filled with voices and colors.

On completion transfer to Kandy and visit a Gem Museum, Batik factory & Evening witness of the Cultural Dance Show

Check-in at hotel and relax

Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy

Hotel – Rivendell
Hotel website – https://rivendellhotel.com/
Room Category – Deluxe Room
Hotel distance from the city -Approx. 15 minutes’ drive (3 km)
Approximately driving times & Mileages
1) Nice Place to Dambulla Temple – approx. 20 minutes (11.3 km)
2) Dambulla Temple to Matale – approx. 1hr 15 min (46 km)
3) Matale to Rivendell Hotel – approx. 1 hr (24.8 km)
Excursion durations
1) Dambulla Cave Temple – approx. 40 minutes
2) Matale Spice Garden – approx. 40 minutes
3) Gem Museum – 30 minutes
4) Batik Factory – 30 minutes
5) Cultural show – 40 minutes
Dress code Dambulla Temple – Long wear (long skirts/long dresses & long trousers with half/long sleeve tops (do not wear sleeveless) / Matale & Kandy visits – Summer wear (Shorts and tank tops are suggested) (weather average in Kandy – 28 – 31 °C)

After breakfast proceed on a city tour in Kandy in a tuk-tuk ride including Kandy Temple of tooth relic.

KANDY – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kandy

After visiting the Temple of tooth relic you will be direct to Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Botanical_Gardens,_Peradeniya

Return to hotel and relax

Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy

Hotel – Rivendell
Hotel website – https://rivendellhotel.com/
Room Category – Deluxe Room
Hotel distance from the city -Approx. 15 minutes’ drive (3 km)
Approximately driving times & Mileages
1) Rivendell Hotel to Kandy City – approx. 11 minutes (3 km)
2) Kandy City to Peradeniya – approx. 20 minutes (6.7 km)
3) Peradeniya to Devon Hotel – approx. 25 minutes (7.9 km)
Excursion durations
1) Tuk Tuk ride – approx. 20 minutes
2) Tooth Relic Palace – approx. 40 minutes
3) Peradeniya Garden – 1 hr
Dress code Kandy Temple – Long wear (long skirts/long dresses & long trousers with half sleeve tops (do not wear sleeveless) / Peradeniya Garden – (Shorts, trousers and tank tops are suggested) (weather average in Kandy – 28 – 31 °C)

After breakfast check-out and transfer to Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit a Ramboda waterfall and a tea factory

TEA PRODUCTION IN SRI LANKA
Formerly Ceylon, is of high importance to the Sri Lankan economy and the world market. The country is the world’s fourth largest producer of tea and the industry is one of the country’s main sources of foreign exchange and a significant source of income for laborers, with tea accounting for 15% of the GDP, generating roughly $700 million annually. In 1995, Sri Lanka was the world’s leading exporter of tea, (rather than producer) with 23% of the total world export, but it has since been surpassed by Kenya. The tea sector employs, directly or indirectly over 1 million people in Sri Lanka and in 1995 directly employed 215,338 on tea plantations and estates. The humidity, cool temperatures, and rainfall in the country’s central highlands provide a climate that favors the production of high quality tea. The industry was introduced to the country in 1867 by James Taylor, the British planter who arrived in 1852.

Thereafter transfer to Nanu-oya and take the Train Ride to Ella (Train dep time 03.30 pm)

Poceed to Nanuoya to board the the Badulla-bound train. The train travels via hill country covered with tea estates and gives a pleasant view of the green hill country. Arrive at Ella railway station. In the 19th Century, during the British occupation of Sri Lanka, British constructed the railway lines in Sri Lanka and started the Railway service in Sri Lanka to transport Tea from the Hill country estates to Colombo Port and imported goods to the interior of the Island. So Sri Lanka’s hill country Railway line goes through Tea Estates, thus making the train journey a scenic ride. Travelling past the scenic Rocky Mountains, the breathtaking, picturesque greenery and through the startling dark tunnels, the passengers are enveloped in the cool and cozy atmosphere during the 150-minute journey which is spiced with the warmth of the courteous in-house service including on-board meals and entertainment.

Arrive in Ella and check-in at hotel

Dinner & overnight stay in Ella

Hotel – 88 Ella Hotel
Hotel website – https://88lanka.com/
Room Category – Deluxe Room
Hotel distance from the city – Approx. 10minute walking distance (150 m)
Approximately driving times & Mileages
1) Rivendell to Ramboda – approx. 2 hrs (54.3 km)
2) Ramboda to Nanu Oya station – approx. 1 hr 20 mins (37 km)
3) Nanuoya Station to Ella Station – approx. 3 hrs (dep @ 15.30 hrs & arr @                     18.30 hrs)
4) Ella Station to 88 Ella – approx. 2 minutes (550m)
Excursion durations
1) Ramboda Waterfall – approx. 20 minutes
2) Tea Factory – approx. 40 minutes
3) Nanuoya to Ella train ride – approx. 3 hrs
Dress code Warm Clothes (weather average in Ramboda/ Nanuoya/Ella – 16 – 26 °C)

After breakfast check-out and trek to Little Adams Peak & 09 Arch bridge

LITTLE ADAMS PEAK
The mountain range in the Badulla, Ella area which is considered for Small Sripada (Little Adam’s Peak) has become an attraction to local and foreign tourist. A large number of people visit the area to admire its scenic beauty. Small Sripada is located about 2 km from the Ella town. From this location Kataragama and the Hambantota beach which are hundreds of kilometers away can also be seen. The Namunukula, Poonagala and Narangala mountain ranges also located on near this place. The mount extent about 10 acres some of the Small Sripada is full of biodiversity.

NINE ARCH BRIDGE – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Arch_Bridge

There after transfer to Udawalawa and visit the Elephant transit home

ELEPHANT TRANSIT HOME – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udawalawe_Elephant_Transit_Home

There after transfer to Tissamaharama and Check-in at hotel

Dinner & overnight stay in Tissamaharama

Hotel – Oak Ray Wild Yala
Hotel website – https://www.oakrayhotels.com/wildyala/
Room Category – Standard Room
Hotel distance from the city – Approx. 3 minutes’ drive time (850 m)
Approximately driving times & Mileages
1) 88 Ella to Little Adams peak – approx. 12 mins (2.2 km)
2) Little Adams peak to 09 Arch Bridge – approx. 15 mins (2.8 km)
3) 09 Arch Bridge to Eth Athuru sevana – approx. 2 hrs (100 km)
4) Eth Ahuru Sevana to Rain Tree Hotel – approx. 1 hr 20 mins (65 km)
Excursion durations
1) Little Adams Peak – approx. 45 minutes (up & down)
2) Athuru sevana – approx. 45 minutes
Dress code Ella – Warm Clothes (weather average in Ella – 16 – 26 °C) Udawalawe & Yala – Summer wear – Shorts, trousers and tank tops are suggested)

Early morning enjoy a jeep safari at Yala National Park with packed breakfast.

YALA NATIONAL PARK – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yala_National_Park
(Safari time 06.00 hrs to 09.00 hrs – 3 hrs)

Return to hotel and refresh
Check-out and transfer to Weligama and see the stilt fisherman’s

STILL FISHING
An age old method of catching fish, very primitive and poor in results terming with today’s commercial fishing perspective, but ads on beauty and uniqueness to the countries deep south coast line, as a icon of the fishing folk in Sri Lanka. A major attraction at the south cost, stilt fishing till date is continued by the locals owing to the good will gifts by the locals and the foreign visitor that adds on apart to the catch from the sea.A stick standing up with another piece of wood tied to it to create a seat where fisherman climb on to during the low tide to fish in the rising waters of the hightide, though is a lovely sight is a hard and uncomfortable task of few hours for a small catch of fish enough to feed few mouths.

On completion transfer to Galle and proceed on a walking tour in Galle Dutch Fort

DUTCH GALLE FORT – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galle_Fort

There after check-in at hotel

Dinner & overnight stay in To Be Informed

Hotel – The Palms or EKHO Surf
Hotel website The Palms or EKHO Surf  
Room Category – Standard  Room
Hotel distance from the city – Approx. 15 minutes’ drive time (3.9 km)
Approximately driving times & Mileages
1) Oakray Wild  Hotel to Yala NP – approx. 30 mins (22 km)
2) Oakray Wild hotel to Weligama – approx. 3 hrs drive (120 km)
3) Weligama to Galle Fort – approx. 1 hr drive (36 km)
4) Galle Fort to Bentota  – approx. 90 mins drive (72 km)
Excursion durations
1) Yala Jeep Safari – approx. 3 hrs
2) Stilt Fishing – approx. 15 mins
3) Galle Fort – approx. 1 hr
Dress code Yala, Weligama, Galle & Hikka – Summer wear – Shorts, trousers and tank tops are suggested) Beach wears in Hikkaduwa (weather average – 32 – 34 °C)

Full Day Relax at Beach Hotel

Indulge in a day of pure relaxation and tranquility at our exquisite beach hotel. From the moment you arrive, you will be embraced by the soothing sound of crashing waves, warm tropical breezes, and breathtaking views of the sparkling ocean.

Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast at our beachfront restaurant, where you can savor a variety of delicious local and international dishes. Afterward, find your spot on the pristine sandy beach, where comfortable loungers and umbrellas await you. Feel the soft sand beneath your feet as you stroll along the shoreline or simply bask in the sun’s gentle rays.

For those seeking ultimate relaxation, treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment. Our skilled therapists will pamper you with a variety of massages, body treatments, and facials designed to melt away stress and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

When hunger strikes, satisfy your cravings with a delectable lunch at our beachside restaurant. Indulge in freshly caught seafood, flavorful tropical fruits, and mouthwatering local specialties. Pair your meal with a refreshing cocktail or chilled beverage of your choice, and savor the flavors while enjoying the panoramic views of the ocean.

As the day gently rolls into the evening, immerse yourself in the magical ambiance of the beach. Witness the mesmerizing sunset as it paints the sky in hues of orange and pink. Take a leisurely stroll along the shore, hand in hand with a loved one, or simply find a cozy spot to relax and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of nature.

As night falls, gather around a bonfire on the beach, listening to the sound of waves and enjoying the company of fellow travelers. Share stories, laughter, and create lasting memories in this idyllic setting.

Finally, as you retire for the night, retreat to your comfortable and well-appointed beachfront accommodation. Drift off to sleep to the gentle lullaby of the ocean, knowing that another day of relaxation and bliss awaits you at our beach hotel.

Embark on a full day of pure bliss, where the stress of everyday life melts away, and the only thing that matters is your comfort and enjoyment. At our beach hotel, we aim to provide an unforgettable experience filled with relaxation, natural beauty, and warm hospitality.

After breakfast transfer to the Airport for departure transfer. Have a safe flight!!
(Drive time from Hikkaduwa to Airport – approx. 2 ½ hrs)

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