Connaissance Sri Lanka Tour
(14 Days)
Connaissance Sri Lanka Tour
Especially designed for the discerning travelers who are looking for a comprehensive tour of the Island. Almost every aspect of the country is covered in this tour Package to enable you to have fun & excitement on your vacation. Any suggestions can certainly be incorporated in order to enable you to relax & enjoy your tour.
Daily Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo Transfer
“Ayobowan”,”Welcome to Sri Lanka”
- On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your chauffeur guide of the tour. You’ll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggages & dropped off at the hotel.
- Later you’ll be chauffeur driven to take a city tour of Colombo including a panoramic view of the capital, from 260 meters above sea level to Colombo’s brand new ‘Lotus’ Tower. Having taken a “Bird’s eye view” of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex & driven back to the Hotel to relax.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort .
Day 02 – Colombo / Anuradhapura Transfer
- Visit the ancient 2nd Century BC Anuradhapura Ruins (1st Capital – UNESCO World Heritage Site) including the 3rd Stargate of the World after Egypt & Peru at Ranmasu Uyana (Gold Fish Royal Park) beside Tissa Lake.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Anuradhapura Boutique Resort
Day 03 – Anuradhapura / Sigiriya Transfer
- En route: Visit the ancient Aukana Buddha Statue – 3rd Tallest after China & Malaysia.
- Afternoon – Visit Minneriya National Wildlife Park to see real wild life including ‘Gentle Giants’, Deer, Leopards & other mammals, reptiles, amphibians & birds etc. – in a protected Jeep Safari.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Resort with Spa facilities
Day 04 – Sigiriya
- Climb the ‘Lion’s Rock’ for the Sunrise with picnic breakfast – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Evening – Visit the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa including the ‘Gal Vihara’ (Stone Temple Sculptures) – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Resort with Spa facilities
Day 05 – Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy Transfer
- En route: Visit the Rangiri Cave Temple at Dambulla to See ancient Murals, Art & Carvings & the Matale Alu Viharaya Temple
- Evening – At 5 pm, Watch the Kandy Cultural Dance Performance & Stroll around the picturesque Kandy Lake over 2000 meters above sea level in a chilly atmosphere.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Resort with Spa facilities
Day 06 – Kandy
- Visit the Kandy Sacred Temple – Sri Dalada Maligawa Holy Shrine opposite the Lake.
- Visit the other holy temples at Gadaladeniya, Embekke & Lankathileke.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Resort with Spa facilities
Day 07 – Kandy / Mahiyanganaya / Kandy Transfer
- Visit the Primitive Vedda Community – the Native Aboriginal / Indigenous people of the Island.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Resort with Spa facilities
Day 08 – Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer
- En route: Visit a chic Tea Plantation & Tea Factory in the scenic highlands
- Evening: Take a City Tour of Nuwara Eliya – known as ‘Little England’ with Race Course, Golf Course, Lake Gregory, Parks & dwellings in Victorian Architecture.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Resort with Spa facilities
Day 09 – Nuwara Eliya / Ella Transfer: On a captivating Train Ride across the rolling hills of the mountain terrain
- On arrival in Ella – Visit the Little ‘Adam’s Peak & the 9 Arches Bridge – all made of Stone by British Engineers.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Ella Boutique Resort with Spa facilities
Day 10 – Ella / Udawalawe Transfer
- En route: Visit Buduruwagala Stone Carvings – 2ñd Century BC Mahayana Rock Carving
- Afternoon: Visit the Udawalawe National wildlife park on a protected jeep safari with a vigilant eye to spot a Leopard as it is a truly deserted Non-Touristic Park.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the Adventurous Campsite with a Bonfire & fireflies
Day 11 – Udawalawe / Galle Transfer
- En route: Visit the only ‘Blowhole of SL’ – 2nd biggest in the world.
- Evening – Visit the Galle Dutch Fort with beautifully landscaped ramparts – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Galle Beach Resort with Spa facilities
Day 12 – Galle
- Visit some of the magnificent beaches of the South – Unawatuna Cove, Weligama Bay or Kaluwella (black sand) Beach etc.
- Evening – Visit Bird Watching / Turtle Hatchery in the Vicinity of Galle, a former Portuguese Capital of the Island known as “Taprobane”.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Galle Beach Resort with Spa facilities
Day 13 – Galle / Colombo Transfer
- En route: Visit the Stilt Fishing – Lonely, Patient Fishermen half scotting on wooden columns with Fishing rods in silence.
- Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort with Spa facilities
Day 14 – Colombo / BIA Transfer
- If time permits prior to Departure to the Airport – feel free to take a dip in the vast Indian Ocean by the beach and to collect souvenirs of your amazing visit.
Tour Includes
- Visit the ancient Ruins & Sculptures of the Cultural Triangle – UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Visit the ‘Stargate in Sri Lanka’ at Ranmasu Uyana (Gold Fish Royal Park)
- Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Visit the Rangiri Cave Temple at Dambulla to See ancient Murals, Art & Carvings
- Watch the Kandy Cultural Dance Performance & Stroll around the picturesque Kandy Lake
- Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha
- Visit a village of Sri Lanka’s Indigenous community - Veddhas
- Visit a Tea Estate & Factory & Sri Lanka’s little England
- Expedition to the Udawalawe Wildlife National Park & Camping
- Visit the Galle Dutch Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site
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