Round tour in Sri Lanka 11daysby Aaliya Tours-Hotels with H/B

Day 1: Arrival - Proceed to Negambo

1. Negombo
   30m
   Pickup and Assistance at The Airport
   Transfer to Negombo
   Overnight Stay in Negombo

Day 2: Negambo-Sigiriya

1. Dambulla Cave Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Transfer to Dambulla
   Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temples 300 – 400 Steps to Climb
   "Dating back to the first century B.C.E., the Dambulla Cave Temple represents the most impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka."
2. Sigiriya Lion Rock
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   In the afternoon Exploration of Sigiriya Lions Rock Approximately 1200 Steps to Climb
   Overnight Stay in Sigiriya

Day 3: Day tour to Pollanaruwa

1. Polonnaruwa
   2h
   Morning Exploration of Ancient city of Polonnaruwa
   (Entrance tickrts not included
   Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
   Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century
2. Minneriya National Park
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Afternoon Jeep Safari in Minneriya/Kaudulla/Hurulu National Park

Day 4: Sigiriya to Kandy

1. Hiriwadunna
   1h 30m
   Village tour and entertaining the local life
   Visit Aurvedick village
   "The journey to the village is very interesting. Leave the hotel after breakfast and travel into the lush Sri Lankan countryside. The tour start with a Bullock cart ride to the village."
2. Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   On the way to Kandy visit Herbal village, Matale Hindu temple.
   The temple was severely damaged during the anti-Tamil riots in July 1983 but has been subsequently restored. One of the most visually dominant features of this temple is its 55 m (180 ft) high Gopuram (‘Raja Koburum’), a large decorated tower located above the main northern gateway (‘Vadakku Veli Veedi’) to the temple. The Raja Koburum is one of the largest Gopurams in Sri Lanka. The 1008 statues of Hindu deities are the work of South Indian sculptor, Nagalingam and his son Ramanathan, with the help of about 100 designers, painters and architects from Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. The Raja Koburum was completed in 2007 at the cost of approximately Rs 150M.
3. Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Evening Witness Cultural Dance Show
   Evening Blessings at The Kandy Temple Of the Tooth
   "The temple of the tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic. Bhikkhus of the two particular chapters, the Malwathu chapters and Asgiri chapters, conduct daily worship in the inner chamber of the temple. Rituals are performed three times daily: at dawn, at noon and in the evenings"

Day 5: Kandy-City tour

1. 15h · Admission ticket not included
   These stunning gardens were once reserved exclusively for Kandyan royalty. Today, even commoners are allowed in to enjoy the most impressive and largest (60 hectares) botanic gardens in Sri Lanka.
   
   Highlights include a fine collection of orchids, a stately avenue of royal palms, the extraordinary, aptly named cannonball fruit tree and 40m-high Burma bamboo. Another big hit is the giant Javan fig tree on the great lawn, with its colossal central trunk and umbrella-like canopy of branches. Peradeniya is 6km from central Kandy.
2. 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Rising from a hill adjoining the holy city of Kandy is the giant Buddha statue of Bahirawa Kanda. The statue is a mere 2km from the Temple of The Tooth Relic and was built in 1972. The Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue is located alongside the Sri Maha Bodhi Temple which is on the top of the Bahirawa Kanda hill. This beautifully sculpted white statue displays Buddha in the seated Nirvana pose and can be seen from the entire city of Kandy that sprawls out before it. It stands at 88 feet in height and is one of the biggest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka
3. Kandy War Cemetery
   30m
   There are six war cemeteries in Sri Lanka, four in Colombo, one in the hill capital Kandy and one in the Trincomale.Kandy War Cemetery is a British military cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, for soldiers of the British Empire who were killed during World War II as well as a soldier who died during War I. There are 203 buried consisting of: 107 British, 35 East Africans, 26 Sri Lankans, 23 Indians, 6 Canadians, 3 Italians, 1 Frenchman and 2 unidentified persons, Of the 203 dead, 151 were army, 32 were air force, 16 were navy, 2 were unidentified, 1 was merchant navy and 1 was from the national fire service.
4. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
   10h · Admission ticket not included
   The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists. However, you don’t actually see the tooth. It’s kept in a gold casket shaped like a dagoba (stupa), which contains a series of six dagoba caskets of diminishing size.

Day 6: Kandy-Ella

1. Ramboda Waterfall
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   On the way discover the view of Tea bush view point, Ramboda waterfalls and tea factory with garden. On this day, after lunch proceeds Nanu Oya station to Ella by train.
   Rivers, as they flow over uneven ground or down mountains, often split into tributaries or form waterfalls. Sometimes two tributaries of the same river may form twin waterfalls very close to each other as the water spills down cliffs and rocks. However, it is quite uncommon for the tributaries to combine after forming the waterfalls making a Y shape.Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high[ and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world.It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.
2. Blue Field Tea Factory
   5h · Admission ticket not included
   To see where your morning cuppa originates, head to the Blue Field Tea Estate, on the way to Nuwara. You can take a 20-minute guided tour of the factory,.However, due to the type of tea produced here (a very light tea), processing only takes place at night when it’s colder, so you’re unlikely to see much action. Bluefield includes the Estate, Tea Factory, Tea Center and Restaurant. The area belong to Bluefield is 100 actors. With the average populations of 1000. R175 families are living in the plantation area. They are provided with all the facilities such as … Housing, Electricity, and School & Health care etc.
   
   On this day, after lunch proceeds Nanu Oya station to Ella by train.
   
   The train journey takes you on scenic ride through some of the most beautiful highland countryside areas in Sri Lanka. Watch the brilliant greens carpets of the tea plantations. See the picturesque villages with misty mountain backdrops pass by. Peer through drizzle and mist to look at the magical landscapes of hill country. Enjoy the amazing sights of intimidating mountains, deep and dark woodlands, and magnificent waterfalls as they go by your windows. This the best part of train journey ever in Sri Lanka.

Day 7: Ella

1. Little Adam's Peak View Point
   15h
   on’t defiance the beautiful tourism site in Sri Lanka, Little Adams Peak whether considering the word ‘Little’,it is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the foot print of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called as Little Adams Peak
2. Nine Arches Bridge
   2h
   Walk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. Ending your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design.
3. Ravana Ella Falls
   10h
   This tour gives you the chance to see the best sights of Sri Lanka.Ravana falls gushes down a height of 82 feet falling from an oval concave rock. It takes the form of a drooping areca flower during the peak season of its water flow, but its size is reduced dramatically during the dry season. Located in the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary in Ella, this waterfall is the source of many legends and secrets.
   On completion of the day, overnight relax and stay in Ella Hotel

Day 8: Ella-Mirissa

1. Udawalawe National Park
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast proceed to Mirissa via Udawalawa national park
   Located on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones, Udawalawe National Park, is one of the best places in the world to see wild elephants. With approximately 400 elephants residing within the area of 31,000 hectares, it is not unusual to see big herds gathering to feed and bath by the waterholes.
   In addition to this main attraction, Udawalawe is home to many water buffalo, water monitor lizards, sambar deer and monkeys. The bird enthusiasts shall be in their own winged paradise with not only the variety, but the quantity of bird species in the park.
   Udawalawe, with its fascinating wildlife, history and culture, offers an array of historical sites and natural wonders, guaranteed to satisfy even the most seasoned traveler.
   Originally, the national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir in 1972. The reservoir, surrounded by open plains and foothills, is continuously replenished by River Walawe that draws its waters from the central highlands. The fringes of the reservoir and its creeks are filled with weather-bleached skeletons of thousands of jungle trees, and the area is about to become an important breeding place for aquatic birds.
   On completion of the day, overnight relax and stay in Mirissa Hotel

Day 9: Whale watching tour Galle city tour.

1. Mirissa Beach
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Early morning proceed to Mirissa Whale watching tour Galle city tour.
   The Whale Watching Tour in Mirissa, this five-hour tour gives you an opportunity to see the biggest mammals on earth, the whales, in their natural habitat. Get a chance to see blue whales, sperm whales, and fin whales as they swim in the waters to the south of Sri Lanka. Gain more knowledge about the whales as a species from a qualified naturalist and learn to identify them. This tour gives you a responsible whale watching experience with a minimal imprint on nature.
2. Galle Dutch Fort
   1.3 days
   The Galle is a jewel. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums
   On completion of the day, overnight relax and stay in Mirissa Hotel

Day 10: Mirissa-Bentota

1. 1.3 days · Admission ticket not included
   After Breakfast at the hotel proceed to Balapitiya and go on lovely Boat safari in Madu River. Go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage. Observe the water birds in their natural habitats.
2. Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   After enjoying the Madu River Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Learn more about the five endangered sea turtle species that come to the shores of Sri Lanka to nest. Learn how the Kosgoda Turtle Care Program helps protect the nests until they hatch and increases the chances of survival for the babies. Get a chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles; or even injured adult turtles that the Turtle Hatchery cares for.
   On completion of the day back to the hotel, relax and enjoy the amazing Bentota beach Hotel.

Day 11: Depature (Bentota to Airport or next city)

1. 1 day
   After breakfast at the hotel on your final day, proceed to the Colombo International Airport (CMB) and get ready for your departure after spending a memorable time on the Beautiful little Island and you dream come true

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness