Day 2.Negombo

Negombo is a charming coastal town located just 10 km from Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches, vibrant fishing community, and historic colonial architecture, Negombo is a great place to relax and explore. The town features a famous Dutch Fort, canals, and the impressive St. Mary's Church. Negombo’s lively fish market, seafood restaurants, and beach resorts make it a popular first or last stop for travelers visiting Sri Lanka.stay at same Hotel

Day 02 Plan for tour itinerary Activities.

• · Day time relax at Beach side get ready mind &body Relaxing
• · Visit to the Fishman village English colony
• · In the evening city tour
• · Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• · Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• · Over Night stay hotel

Day 3 Sigiriya

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Sigiriya.8 wonder of UNESCO in the evening climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The ‘Lion Rock’ is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70-hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. The world-renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster. Transfer to Hiriwadunna village. Wonderful experience of srilankan life style Village Lunch with trekking at Hiriwadunna Take a ride in a bullock cart swaying from side to side on an unpaved trail, enjoy a nature walk through a scrub jungle, wade through a local stream with low hanging branches, cross a lake in an ‘poruwa’, the traditional mode of over water transport, spend time with a farmer harvesting crops under his guidance and taste authentic village cuisine prepared by the farmer’s family with freshly picked produce and local herbs cooked in clay pots over an open heart fueled by firewood. In the afternoon do safaris in Minneriya National Park

Sigiriya is a long story. The rock came into being as a result of a rivalry between two brothers. The great rock fortress, Sigiriya was built by King Kashyapa. King Kashyapa made this great place to protect himself from his brother King Mogallana. The Sigiriya rock is entwined with a tragic event. The heir to the throne had been King Mogallana, but King Kashyapa had taken power by force. King Kashyapa was afraid that his brother would come back again to take back his right to the throne. Therefore, to protect himself, he built this rock fortress. He did not want any invasion to happen by his brother. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high The technology that has been used in creating the fort is excellent. However, Moggallana was able to defeat Kashyapa, and after that, the rock fortress was destroyed. Earlier it used to be a Buddhist monastery, and after the palace was destroyed, it became a Buddhist monastery once again. Sigiriya was discovered later in 1831 by Europeans. A major of the British army, Jonathan Forbes discovered Sigiriya on his way from Polonnaruwa. Many historians and archaeologists started excavating this rock fortress, and it is through the excavations that all the glory of the rock was discovered Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya.

Plan for tour itinerary Activities

• lave to Sigiriya and climb the Sigiriya Rock fortress
• Elephant ride in Habarana in the evening
• Ritigala Archaeological Site & Strict Natural Reserve overnight stay at hotel
• Hriwadunan village Tour Village tour lunch gamigedar, bull cart round trip
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Over Night stay hotel

Day 4 Minneriya

In the afternoon do safaris in Minneriya National Park

Minneriya One of the best national parks in Sri Lanka to see wild elephants. We could see around 100 over elephants during our safari and some close encounters too. Wildlife such as elephants, Sambar deer, Sri Lankan axis deer, chevrotain, wild boar, Asian spoonbill, grey-headed fish eagle, painted stork and open bill stork are common visuals at the park. Aside from these, one could rarely capture the glimpse of leopard and sloth bear in the forest. Going on a bumpy ride through an evergreen forest. Minneriya National park is one of the only places in the world to witness the largest Asian elephant Gathering known to exist on the planet (June - September). Watch as these huge animals drink, play, and snack on the green, lush grasses that have been exposed by the receding water Overnight stay at same hotel.

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :

• · After .04 hours journey to Minneriya
• · Village tour lunch gamigedar, bull cart round trip elephant ride visit Minneiya national Park
• · Back to hotel overnight stay at hotel
• · Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• · Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• · Over Night stay hotel

Day 07 : Kegalle - Millennium Elephant Foundation

Enjoy very nice place of elephant life style “Spend the day with an Elephant”. You will be walking along with an Elephant and will be given information about the foundation and elephants. And then you will get the chance of bathing the same Elephant in the river and you can visit the Elephant Dung paper factory. After spending the time with the Elephant return to Kandy . Peradeniya botanical garden was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden in London, it encompasses a total area of 147 acres. Though the groundwork for the current gardens were laid in 1821 by Alexander Moon, the origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. it was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844, after which it was controlled under a few superintendents till it was taken under the control of the Department of Agriculture in 1912. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya was used as the South East Asian Headquarters of the Allied Forces during the Second World War as well. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya was listed in the “10 great botanical gardens around the world” published by The Guardian in 2018. Big pergolas and wire arches are covered with glamorous climber plants with hard-to-pronounce names like Beaumontia and Saritaea, intertwined with the beautiful lilac-blue petraea, which are said to have grown more beautifully than in the Kew gardens itself. A small and neat orchid house built inside the Royal Botanical Gardens exhibits some of the best orchid species and the entrance is decorated with beds of red Salvia coccinea and scarlet poinsettias, with the main Broad Walk being created with fine evergreen trees, underneath which there are beds of the pretty “Prickly Bush” and “Blue Sky” flora. The National Herbarium of Sri Lanka – the leading institute for authentication of plants in Sri Lanka, is also located inside the Peradeniya Gardens Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Stay with an elephant life style
• The chance of bathing the same Elephant Enjoyed
• Dung paper factory
• . Back to Kandy visit spice garden
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Over Night stay hotel

Day 10

TissaMaharama via Yala Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping

After transfer to Thissmaharma though jungle area crossing to Tissamaharama via Yala national park .Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Full day game drive at Yala National Park. Overnight stay close to Yala. . Tissamaharama Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Transfer to Thissmaharma Via Buthala

• En Route Visit Hindu temple & kirivehara temple

• Arrival to Hotel Thissmarama

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel

• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 11 Yala Wildlife park safari, Optional Camping

Early in the morning leave from hotel at 5.00am Yala Notional Park Full day Game Drive En route Enjoyed Breakfast &Short Lunch break Time will Enjoyed Srilankan Style tridisonal Lunch at the Yala Park relaxing point.

Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; Crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard. A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded. The threatened species include sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonessis), sambar (Cervus unicolor) and golden jackal (Canis aureus).

Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) are said to be a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors. Leopards can be seen throughout the park, though best period for enjoying the sights of leopards is during January to July. Bird life, Birds around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter.

During the north-east monsoon the lagoons are visited by thousands of migrating waterfowl, including Pintail, Garganey, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel and turn stone, which mix with the residents such as whistling duck, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwig and Great Stone Plover. The forest is home to Orange Breasted Green Pigeon, Hornbills, and Flycatchers, including Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Barbets and Orioles.

Reptiles, Notable reptiles are Mugger Crocodile, which is abundant in the abandoned tanks, Estuarine Crocodile, found in the main rivers, and Common monitor. Other reptiles include Cobra and Russel’s Viper. A variety of Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, of which Yala coast line is a major nesting ground. Overnights’ stay at Same Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Early in the morning Leave to Yala national park enjoy full day game at Yala national park

• you will be able enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Lunch

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel

• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 14 COLOMBO

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Colombo. Arrive in Colombo and check-in to the hotel. Evening short city tour of Colombo. Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo.

Activities;

• Long travel journey to Colombo visit gem city of Rathnapura
• Visit srilanka parliament city tour
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Over Night stay hotel
• Stay at Colombo hotel

Day 15 Last Day -BIA

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Colombo Approximately 2 hour’s End of nice Tour of journey. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is a satellite city .Transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and according to your flight schedule.

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• · Tranfer to Airport
• · Higherway exprees Via to airpport
• · END OF TOUR.