形成 - Pearlwinds Travels - 斯里兰卡

Mini Classic Tour – Find Your Mini Tour in

Sri Lanka

3 Days / 2 Nights

Mini Classic Tour – 3 Days / 2 Nights

Highlights

Elephant Orphanage | Elephant Back Safari | Golden Cave Temple | Minneriya National Park | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Cultural Dance Performance | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Royal Botanical Gardens | Tea Plantation & Tea Factory | Enjoy Colombo City

Day 01: Airport – Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Dambulla Cave

Temple – Minneriya National Park

At the arrival of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport where you will be welcomed by Pearlwinds Travels representative or tour guide and transferred to hotel at Sigiriya. En-route takes a short break at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage where about eighty elephants are well looked after. You can watch bottle feeding of baby jumbos, feeding other elephants daily bath in the Ma Oya (river).

Then, you will ascend for a visit to the Dambulla cave temple. It is one of the most unusual temples buried in a maze - the UNESCO Golden Cave Temple. And in the afternoon enjoy a jeep safari through the Minneriya National Park, looking for elephants, deer, peacocks, boars, and many kinds of birds.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.

Day 02: Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Cultural Dance Performance

After breakfast, continues the journey by mounting the rock fortress of Sigiriya ; a 5 th century "Fortress in the Sky". One of Sri Lanka's most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites, built by King Kashyapa (477-495AD). The ‘Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world renowned frescoes of 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway.

Along the road you will see paddy fields, coconut groves, rubber and spice gardens and plantations. You will stop at one of the spice gardens and here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration. In the evening you'll have the opportunity to see a Kandy traditional dance performance as well as up-country and devil dances.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy.

Day 03: Temple of the Tooth Relic – Royal Botanical Gardens – Tea

Plantation & Factory – Colombo City – Airport

After the breakfast, you will reach, the old royal city of Kandy, beautifully nestled between green hills. In Kandy, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is also well known as the centre of Buddhists and the last seat of the Sinhala kings, is a very popular destination for visitors from home and abroad.

During the day take a guided stroll through the lush Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya which was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British here will find a very large variety of orchids, palms, bushes, as well as tropical plants and flowers of all type. En-route visits a tea factory & tea plantations.

Then you will reach Colombo or the airport good time for your flight.

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Cultural Heritage Tour – Sri Lankan Cultural

Triangle & Hill Country Vacation

6 Days / 5 Nights

Cultural Heritage Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Highlights

Negombo Beach | Elephant Orphanage | Golden Cave Temple | Ancient City of Anuradhapura | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Minneriya National Park | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Cultural Dance Performance | Royal Botanical Garden | Tea Plantation & Tea Factory | Ramboda

Waterfall | Hill Country | Hakgala Botanical Garden | Enjoy Colombo City

Day 01: Airport – Negombo

In the arrival of Sri Lanka, Pearlwinds Travels representative waits at the airport and, you will be transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to a hotel in Negombo.

Negombo is a characteristic fishing town; North of Colombo, It is about 6 Km away from the international airport. Negombo is a gourmet's paradise with sea food in plenty. You may visit a fishing village or at leisure in the beach.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Negombo.

Day 02: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Dambulla Cave Temple –

Ancient City of Anuradhapura

Finishing the breakfast, proceed to Anuradhapura, En- route take a short break at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. At this orphanage you will find elephants of all ages & the unique feature is that you feed the baby elephants with milk bottles during the feeding times. Thereafter, see the Golden Rock Temple

which dates back to the 1st century BC. It is a World Heritage site. The complex of five caves of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world.

Then travel to Anuradhapura, and visit the cultural site. It is the birthplace of Sinhala civilization & one of the world's largest archeological World Heritage sites. It is considered as the greatest monastic city of the ancient world, & was founded in the 5th century BC. Here you can visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world, the Brazen Palace, Pagodas & Monasteries, finely preserved rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha and ruins of palaces, Isurumuniya rock temple.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Anuradhapura.

Day 03: Polonnaruwa Cultural Site – Minneriya National Park

Finishing the morning meal, travel to Polonnaruwa. Do a city tour of Polonnaruwa which is a World Heritage site and the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD. See the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya where splendid statues of the Buddha in four postures carved out of rock, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of King Parakramabahu & the lake Parakrama Samudraya. There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and, etc.

In the evening, enjoy a jeep safari through the Minneriya National Park, This park is consists of a mix of ever green forest and scrub areas with faunal life & the central feature of the park is the Minnariya Tank.


Day 04: Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Temple of the Tooth Relic – Cultural

Dance Performance

After breakfast you will visit the Sigiriya rock. This impressive monolith which rises 200 meters out of the jungle has been transformed in the 5th century by King Kashyapa into a fortress. Here you will see the frescoes of the Sigiriya Maidens.

Then, travel to Kandy and visit the spice garden. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage site. Drive around the Kandy Lake & visit the old royal city of Kandy and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also, visit the holiest shrine in Sri Lanka, the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy where the tooth relic of Lord Buddha is highly venerated. Thereafter, witness a cultural show.


Day 05: Royal Botanical Garden – Ramboda Waterfall – Tea Plantation &

Tea Factory – Nuwara Eliya

Having the morning food, leave for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden which is 147 acres in extent with an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers.

You will see waterfalls, tea plantations, and vegetable plantations along the way and you may visit a tea factory & Ramboda waterfall. Welcome to Nuwara Eliya, the highest hill country of Sri Lanka and is considered the most beautiful part of the country, being home to cool green hills, rushing waterfalls and colonial style buildings Sri Lanka's tea growing centre which is famous for its "Ceylon Tea": the world’s best tea. During the drive you can see many female "tea pluckers" in the hill country. Enjoy a guided stroll of Nuwara Eliya town, pass the 18-hole golf course, the colonial member’s only Hill Club and English styled country homes.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 06: Hakgala Botanical Garden – Colombo City – Airport

Finishing the breakfast, visit Hakgala Botanical Garden, which houses an exotic collection of roses, ferns, magnificent trees, indoor plants & flowers. On completion, transfer to Colombo.

Colombo-the capital of Sri Lanka-is the largest city and main port of Sri Lanka. It is also the commercial and financial center of Sri Lanka. If you have spare time, your guide will introduce you to some of Colombo’s curious sites such the vibrant markets of Pettah or alternatively indulge in some shopping.

Transfer to the airport on time for the flight.

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Esala Perahera Tour – The Taste of

Traditional Festivals in

Sri Lanka – KANDY ESALA PERAHA

8 Days / 7 Nights

Esala Perahera Tour – 8 Days / 7 Nights

Highlights

Negombo Beach | Elephant Orphanage | Elephant Back Safari | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Minneriya National Park | Hiriwadunna Lake | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Golden Cave Temple | Kandy Perahera |

Temple of the Tooth Relic | Enjoy Kandy City | Royal Botanical Garden | Galle Dutch Fort | Turtle

Hatchery | Dolphin & Whale Watching | Bentota Beach | Enjoy Colombo City


Arrival at Colombo airport where you will be met and transfer to your hotel in nearby Negombo. Relax after your flight with a dip in the pool or perhaps visit Negombo.

Negombo is a year-round destination boasting lovely golden sandy beaches and a charming old world fishing village atmosphere. Negombo lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and a canal. The lagoon has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants, herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other shorebirds.


Day 02: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Sigiriya Rock Fortress

After breakfast leave for Pinnawaela to visit the elephant orphanage which was set up by the government to take care of baby elephants lost or abandoned in the wild. En- route you will experience Elephant Back Safari. Afterwards travel to Sigiriya. Enjoy the exhilarating climb to the top of the rock fortress of Sigiriya - a 5th century "Fortress in the Sky". The world famous fresco paintings of Heavenly Maidens are housed in a cave.


Day 03: Minneriya National Park – Polonnaruwa Cultural Site

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Polonnaruwa. En-route you will have a Jeep safari at the Minneriya National Park where elephants herd at the bank of Minneriya Tank. After you will have a lake and water adventure in Hiriwadunna Lake.

Thereafter, visit Polonnaruwa cultural sites. Then, continue to one of the best kept ruins of ancient Ceylon - the UNESCO World Heritage city of Polonnaruwa, which was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century.


Day 04: Dambulla Cave Temple – Kandy Esala Perahera

Leave for Sigiriya via Dambulla. The Golden Rock of Dambulla is a cave temple with colorful frescoes which depict Buddhist mythology and the tales of the Buddha's previous births. Thereafter visit a spice garden to see different spices & witness a cookery demonstration.

Then, travel to Kandy and visit the Kandy Esala Perahera.

The great festival of the Kandy Perahera is unequalled in Sri Lanka for its pageantry and splendour. The festival takes place annually over nearly two weeks in late July or early August during the lunar month of Esala. Processions of elephants, musicians and dancers from the Temple of the Tooth and the four Devals, houses of the Gods, move through the streets before thousands of joyful spectators. In the evening see the glory of Esala Perahera.


Day 05: Temple of the Tooth Relic – Royal Botanical Garden

Proceed on city tour of Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake & visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Thereafter, visit The Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya which was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers.


Day 06, 07: Leisure at Bentota Beach

After breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and drive to Bentota. Along the way visit Galle Dutch Fort and a turtle hatchery.

Beach stay with many choices of spending your time. Leisurely strolling on the golden beaches enthralled in the magical atmosphere. Lazing on a sun deck reading a book of your choice, and sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple, mango or banana. Truly tune out from the stresses of modern life and recharge with a relaxing holiday in Sri Lanka. Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and Dolphin and Whale watching, Diving, Glass Bottom Boat Trip and much more…

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Bentota.

Day 08: Colombo City – Shopping – Depart from Sri Lanka

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Colombo. Today, your Sri Lanka tour ends as you returned to Colombo.

Colombo- the capital of Sri Lanka is the commercial and financial center of Sri Lanka and also the largest city, the main port & a bustling metropolis of the country which is an attractive blend of old and new. Your guide will show you the sights and sounds of Colombo city.

Your guide will comfortably take you to the international airport in time for your departure flight.

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Romantic Beach Holiday – Pristine Beach

Holiday & Your Honeymoon

10 Days / 9 Nights

Romantic Beach Holiday – 10 Days / 9 Nights

Highlights

Bentota Beach | Galle Dutch Fort | Turtle Hatchery | Dolphin & Whale Watching | Yala National Park | Ella Gap | Rawana Waterfall | Hill Country | Ramboda Waterfall | Royal Botanical Garden | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Cultural Dance Performance | Golden Cave Temple | Minneriya National Park | Hiriwadunna Lake | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Elephant Orphanage | Elephant Back Safari | Negombo Beach

Day 01: Airport – Bentota

Welcome to Sri Lanka. Arrive at any time. Your driver/guide will wait for you in the arrival hall of the Colombo airport. Thereafter, proceed towards Bentota & the Bentota golden beach is a major tourist attraction and famous for its beautiful beach and corals.


Day 02: Dolphin & Whale Watching – Turtle Hatchery– Leisure at

Bentota Beach

After leisurely breakfast, go for a city tour of Galle visiting all important places such as Portuguese and Dutch Fort, sea museum, ancient temples and shopping in Galle city. Beach stay with many choices of spending your time. Leisurely strolling on the golden beaches enthralled in the magical atmosphere. Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and Dolphin and Whale Watching, Diving, Glass Bottom Boat Trip and much more….


Day 03: Yala National Park

Just after breakfast travel towards Yala National Park. There you have the chance to see leopards and sloth bears emerge out of the shady jungle and roam around. The water holes and tanks are a bird watcher’s paradise & you will have a very high chance to see the famous peacock dance. For wild life lovers, Yala is a must see place in Sri Lanka & it is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. It’s best that you do an afternoon safari in to the Yala National Park.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Yala.

Day 04: Ella Gap – Rawana Waterfall – Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit Ella; a beautiful small village located high in the hill country of Sri Lanka. Ella has some of the best views in Sri Lanka, yet, it is highly underrated as a tourist destination. The Ravana Falls, Ravana cave and the temple are popular sightseeing attractions in Ella.


Day 05: Hakgala Botanical Garden – Leisure at Hill Country

Arrive in Nuwara Eliya to be greeted by the fresh wintry atmosphere, the cottage type bungalows and the colonial air, and is also known as "Little England". It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) has average temperature 16°C and considered as the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. You have the opportunity to taste different varieties of Sri Lankan tea; the world’s best tea. And also you may visit the 18-hole golf course & Hakgala Botanical Garden.


Day 06: Ramboda Waterfall – Royal Botanical Garden –Temple of the

Tooth Relic – Cultural Dance Performance

After breakfast leave for Kandy. Along the way visit Ramboda waterfall and Peradeniya Botanical Garden.

The city of Kandy is located at a distance of 115km from Colombo in the centre of the island. Kandy is the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and set amidst historic monuments, enchanting forests, great rivers and breath-taking vistas of picturesque mountains and valleys. Places to see in Kandy includes: The Temple of Tooth Relic and The Royal Palace, Royal Botanical Garden Perdeniya, Knuckles mountain range and Ceylon Tea Museum in Hantana. While traveling to Kandy you can shop for spices of Sri Lanka, Batik and gem. In Kandy, witness a cultural dance in the evening.


Day 07: Dambulla Cave Temple – Minneriya National Park

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and leave for Sigiriya. En-route you will ascend for a visit to the Dambulla cave temple. This temple complex consists of five separate caverns with numerous statues of the Buddha and Hindu deities.

Along the way, you will see paddy fields, coconut groves, rubber and spice gardens and plantations. You will stop at one of the spice gardens and there you can see a lot of spice plants, bushes and plants cropping spices. In the evening you will have a Jeep safari at the Minneriya National Park.


Day 08: Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Have the breakfast & you will set off to climb the Sigiriya rock. This impressive monolith which rises 200 meters out of the jungle has been transformed in the 5 th century by King Kashyapa into a fortress. Here you will see the frescoes of the Sigiriya Maidens. Every little space of land and rock and boulder was landscaped into water gardens, island pavilions, courtyards and building sites.

Thereafter, visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage on the way.

Elephant orphanage, an institution that has been looking after orphaned or injured elephants that would otherwise have surely died. If you leave the hotel early then you can watch the elephants bath in the river after the youngest babies are milk fed. En- route you will have an Elephant Back Safari.


Day 09: Leisure at Negombo Beach

Negombo is a year-round destination boasting lovely golden sandy beaches and a charming old world fishing village atmosphere. Negombo lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and a canal. The lagoon has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants, herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other shorebirds. Enjoy a nestled alongside the sun kissed beaches of Negombo, and mark those special moments with memorable sunsets and sprawling views of the distant horizon.


Day 10: Airport

Enjoy your breakfast and we transfer you to the airport with packed sweet memories of Sri Lanka tour finishing our service.

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Glamour of Sri Lanka – 14 Days / 13 Nights Highlights

Glamour of Sri Lanka – Luxury Sri Lanka

Round Tour

14 Days / 13 Nights

Negombo Beach | Elephant Orphanage | Trinco Beach | Pigeon Island | Pasikudah Beach | Ancient City of Anuradhapura | Minneriya National Park | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Golden Cave Temple | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Royal Botanical Garden | Cultural Dance Performance | Tea Plantation & Factory | Ramboda Waterfall | White Water Rafting & Canoeing | Hill Country | Horton Plains | World’s End | Gangarama Temple | National Museum | Enjoy Colombo City


Meet and assist on arrival at airport by Pearlwinds Travels representative and transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to a beach hotel in Negombo, visit a fishing village or at leisure in the beach.


Day 02: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Elephant Back Safari

After breakfast leave for Trincomalee. En-route, visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage which is a nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka and notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. If you time your visit right, you may even get to witness bathing and bottle feeding of baby jumbos at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Then travel to Trinco.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Trincomalee.

Day 03, 04, 05: Pigeon Island – Koneswaram Kovil – Leisure at Trinco

& Pasikudah Beach

Trincomalee is one of the oldest cities in Asia and it has served as a major maritime seaport in the international trading history of the Sri Lanka with South East Asia. Trincomalee has some of the most picturesque and scenic beaches found in Sri Lanka, relatively unspoilt and clean for bathing and swimming. Enjoy free days sunbathing on the unspoilt and clean beach of Trinco. There are many things to do and see including The Dutch Fort and harbour, the Hindu historical site of the Koneswaram Kovil, Lover’s Leap, Trincomalee war cemetery and hot wells.


Day 06: Ancient City of Anuradhapura – Minneriya National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Anuradhapura. The whole site is studded with vast expanses of monastic sites. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world, the Brazen Palace, Pagodas, Ruwanwelisaya, Abeygiri & Jetawana Monasteries, finely preserved rock-cut statues Lord Buddha and ruins of palaces, Isurumuniya rock temple. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries.

In the evening take a jeep safari through the Minneriya National Park, looking for elephants, deer, peacocks, boars, and many kinds of birds.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya .

Day 07: Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Polonnaruwa Cultural Site

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for climbing the Sigiriya rock fortress.

Sigiriya is a rock fortress nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high and an ancient palace built by King Kashyapa. Learn about ancient Ceylon’s turbulent past. Begin the morning by mounting the rock fortress of Sigiriya; the 5th century "Fortress in the Sky" & one of the Sri Lanka's most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites. En-route you will have an elephant back safari.

Then, continue to one of the better kept ruins of ancient Ceylon - the UNESCO World Heritage city of Polonnaruwa, which was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11 th - 13th century AD. The colossal works of art and architecture, both Buddhist and Hindu, including stupendous image shrines like Lankatilaka, Tivanka Patimaghara and Parakrama Samudra, the stone carved Buddha icons of the Galvihara attract thousands of connoisseurs all year around. Visitors to Polonnaruwa would no doubt enjoy the museum and visitor centre, which has gained great international repute.


Day 08: Dambulla Cave Temple –Temple of the Tooth Relic

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and leave for Kandy. En-route visit Dambulla Cave temple.

The cave shrines of Dambulla being one of the largest cave shrines of South Asia, the five caves cover more than 2000sq.meters of paintings of the late medieval style popularly known as Kandyan art. The exhausting hill climb of the visitors will be richly rewarded by a visit to the newly established museum of paintings. Then travel to Kandy .En-route visit a spice garden to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for.

The historic city of Kandy was the last capital of Sri Lanka, located in the valley surrounded by forested hills and partly by the meandering river Mahaveli and, is visited by visitors and pilgrims of the Buddhist world to admire and worship the Sacred Tooth Relic shrine. The city, with its beauty enhanced by the artificial lake, the royal palace complex, four-shrines Natha, Vishnu, Kataragama and Pattini & the two famous monastic complexes of Malvatta and Asgiriya Viharas.


Day 09: Botanical Garden – Cultural Dance Performance

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to visit the Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya. Peradeniya is home to a large variety of ornamental plants and other creepers that are used to produce the special spices of Sri Lanka. There is a flourishing growth of huge tropical trees along the lawns and the orchid house is the prime attraction of this garden.

Kandy is also well known as the centre of Buddhism. At your convenience become acquainted with the city of Kandy; pay your respect to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and late evening view a cultural dance performance.


Day 10: Tea Plantation & Factory – Ramboda Waterfall– White Water

Rafting & Canoeing – Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Along the way, you may visit Ramboda waterfall and Labookellie tea estate. Spend the day touring around Nuwara Eliya; a city in the hill country with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. The town’s attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park and boating in Lake Gregory. Play golf at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and explore the former colonial hill country town surrounding many tea estates and water-falls.

Then travel to Kitulgala and you will have a white water rafting. The Kelani River in Kitulgala offers excellent rapids for your ideal white water rafting experience. This picturesque river specializes in grade 1-4 rapids and rafters can battle their way through the waters, indulging in the adventure of a lifetime.


Day 11: Horton Plains – Hakgala Botanical Garden

After earlier breakfast, travel just outside the town of Nuwara Eliya to the National Park of Horton Plains. Take a slow and steady hike which also features Baker’s waterfall. Stroll along the grassy flat lands of Horton Plains and hike up to Worlds End, a steep drop showcasing a spectacular view. The latter

are best seen in the high, open area surrounding Horton Plains, where they gather in the crisp evenings to feed on the long grasses.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is located within the Hakgala Strict Natural Reserve. It sprawls up the steep hillside, ranging from the anodyne ornamental areas around the entrance to the far wider & more interesting forests up the hills. The garden of roses, shrubs, ferns & montane woodland are delightfully located in salubrious environment, with small streams running across & wooden bridges built over them with birds flying all over.


Day 12: Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Colombo.And rest of the day spends exploring the capital city of Colombo in the afternoon. A guided sightseeing tour around Colombo shows you local market of Pettah, various temples, mosques and much more which takes 3 to 4 hours usually.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo.

Day 13: Colombo City

After breakfast visit Colombo.

Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka is the largest city and the main port. It is full of popular tourist attractions and many places to do last minute shopping. Colombo’s attractions include the Courtyard, Gangarama Seema Malakaya, National Museum, Independence Square and many more…

The Gangaramaya temple complex with its imposing buildings with Buddhist artifacts and the Bikku Training Center is spread around the Beira Lake and also across the main road. The oldest and largest museum in the country which is built in 1877 is best known for the collection of antiques and objects of art.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo.

Day 14: Airport


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Nature Adventure Tour – Scenic of

Wild Life Natural Wonders in

Hill Country Adventure Journey

16 Days / 15 Nights

Nature Adventure Tour – 16 Days / 15 Nights

Highlights

Negombo Beach | Elephant Orphanage | Elephant Back Safari | Hiriwadunna Lake Adventure | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Minneriya National Park | Jeep Safari | Golden Cave Temple | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Royal Botanical Gardens | Tea Plantation & Factory | Ramboda Waterfall | White Water Rafting & Canoeing | Horton Plains | World's End | Hakgala Botanical Garden | Hill Country | Ella Gap | Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve | Udawalawe National Park | Yala National Park | Galle Dutch Fort | Turtle Hatchery | Dolphin & Whale Watching | Bentota Beach


Arrival at Colombo Airport, meet and transfer to Negombo. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Here we can get into the spirit of the seaside of Sri Lanka by observing the local fishing craft and feasting on fresh seafood. Negombo town is a historically interesting and busy commercial centre. Negombo has a fascinating and picturesque beachfront, and also Negombo lagoon is famous for its harvest of lobsters, crabs and prawns and fish auctions on the beach that are worth a look.


Day 02: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Hiriwadunna Lake Adventure

After breakfast, leave for Pinnawela, visiting the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage en-route. If you go there in time you may watch the feeding of the baby elephants and then the rest of the herd bathing in the river.

This afternoon, experience a wonderful elephant back safari through the forests and villages of Habarana amid the plentiful wildlife. And also, if you’re feeling energetic and thirst for adventure a nature trek known as Hiriwadunna can be organized. This trek allows you to understand village life such as their livelihood and mode of transport; the bullock cart. If you are a bird enthusiast and wish to see natures creations close up a bird watching excursion on a catamaran is an option.


Day 03: Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Polonnaruwa – Minneriya National Park

After breakfast, visit the staggering Sigiriya rock fortress to climb its 1200 steps and see the well preserved fabulous frescoes. Extensive gardens, water gardens, ramparts and a moat can be seen at the top of the rock.

This afternoon, head out on a jeep safari to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Parks. Every year during the months of August and September, over three hundred wild elephants converge for their annual “congregation” which occurs at the ancient Minneriya reservoir. In the evening you can visit more beautiful palaces, temples and stupas in Polonnaruwa. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its preserved ruins and restored ancient irrigation reservoirs & the massive stone statues of Buddha represents the zenith of Sinhalese rock carving.


Day 04: Dambulla Cave Temple – Cultural Dance Performance

Travel from Sigiriya to Kandy. On the way, visit Dambulla Cave temple which is located high up in a stone cliff face & this temple houses some 150 Buddha images in the five caves. The spiritual energy at Dambulla is palpable and the Buddhist art on display is unparalleled in Sri Lanka. An added bonus is the majestic view from the top of the rock.

On the way to Kandy you stop at one of the spice gardens and herb gardens to see how they're grown & processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration. Then, you see an evening performance of the famed Kandyan dancers and fire-walkers.


Day 05: Temple of the Tooth Relic – Royal Botanical Gardens – Enjoy

Kandy City

After breakfast visit Temple of the Tooth Relic where you may also experience drumming and chanting rituals of the white-clad pilgrims who come to worship at Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist site. The city has a wonderful atmosphere with a picturesque lake, old shops, a bustling market, arts and crafts workshop and some great restaurants. There is also a national museum, monasteries, scenic walks around town and the botanical gardens are among the best in Asia.


Day 06: Tea Plantation & Factory – Ramboda Waterfall – White Water

Rafting & Canoeing – Kitulagala

Finishing breakfast, visit the famous tea center of Nuwara Eliya, Ramboda Waterfall and the central mountains. En-route visit a tea plantation and a tea factory to watch the process of turning the raw green leaf into the familiar dark product. Then leave for Kitulgala.

Kitulagala, Sri Lanka’s most popular site of whitewater-rafting is located on the banks of Kelani River. Tourists are attracted to a stretch of wild waters of River Kelani around the village of Kitulgala, well known also for its Kitul palm also called fish-tail palm, toddy palm syrup production. For the birders and ornithologists, Kitulgala is irresistible too. For the photographic enthusiasts, the ever green rainforest of every hue and tone of green, serves endless landscapes. Away from the sea, white water rafting, principally on the Kelani River, is an exhilarating experience. Trekking, rock climbing, caving and mountain biking are other adventure activities.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kitulagala.

Day 07: Horton Plains – Hakgala Botanical Garden – Nuwara Eliya

After earlier breakfast Travel to visit the Horton plains.

Horton Plains; Sri Lanka’s highest plateau is at 3250 meters above sea level & very scenic region with an outstanding variety of scenery from mountains to grasslands. Spectacular views are seen from World's End where the plateau plunges in to 700 meters in a sheer drop. It is an excellent hiking country with cool, bracing climate, distinctive flora and many rare highland birds. A three-hour walk to World's End's beautiful Bakers falls.

Hakgala Botanical Garden was founded in 1860 by the eminent British botanist Dr GHK Thwaites, who was superintendent of the most famous gardens at Peradeniya. In the rose garden, you can experience the sights and scents of these glorious blooms in their infinite variety. From here it is a short stroll to the exotic sophistication of the orchid house. A special attraction here is the variety of mountain orchids, many of them endemic to Sri Lanka.


Day 08: Sinharaja Tropical Rain Forest Reserve

Finishing the morning meal, travel to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. It is a unique tropical lowland rainforest and eco-tourism destination situated in South West Sri Lanka.

Sinharaja Tropical Rain Forest has something for everyone with diverse activities & interests: to the nature lover, to the photographer, to the artist, to the ecologist & to the scientists. Sinharaja was declared as a World Heritage site in 1989. The unique features it inherits are 66% of the endemic trees, 95% of endemic birds and almost 50% of the mammals and butterflies live in the forest reserve. It is preferable to explore Sinharaja on foot, which makes for a truly authentic jungle experience.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sinharaja.

Day 09: Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park is located approximately 200 km South-East of Colombo city. It is most famous for the many elephants that live there (about 400 in total). During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole herds – adults and young, feeding and bathing or playing in the water. It is the best the place in the whole world to see large number of Asian elephant herds in any month of the year. In addition to this main attraction, the park is home to many water buffaloes, water monitor lizards, sambar, deer, monkeys and the occasional leopard, as well as being an exciting location for bird enthusiasts.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Udawalawe.

Day 10, 11: Yala National Park

Yala National Park is believed to have the world’s highest concentration of leopards. It is renowned for the variety of its wildlife and its fine coastline. It also boasts a large number of important cultural ruins, bearing testimony to earlier civilizations. Your best chance to see a leopard is generally first thing in the morning and then again at dusk.

You may have excellent photographic opportunities while traveling in the jeep covering leopards, elephants, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, wild buffaloes, sloth bear, jackal and mongoose. The bird life is also fantastic and it is amazing how close you can get to them from the confines of the jeep. There are many interesting places to visit around Yala including Kataragama temple, Kirinda beach and several historic sites.


Day 12, 13, 14, 15: Galle Dutch Fort – Turtal Hachery – Dolphin & Whale

Watching – Leisure at the Bentota Beach

After leisurely breakfast, go for a city tour of Galle visiting all important places such as Portuguese and Dutch Fort, sea museum, ancient temples and shopping in Galle city. Beach stay with many choices; lazing on a sun deck reading a book, sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple, mango, banana.

Leisurely strolling on the golden beaches enthralled in the magical atmosphere. Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter, Diving, Glass Bottom Boat Trip and much more. You may encounter exotic reef fish and some of Sri Lanka’s 138 species of corals and also, you have the chance to dive on some of the island’s submerged shipwrecks. If you prefer sea-life, then there is the chance to go whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa.


Day16: Colombo – Airport

After the breakfast leaving Galle, you roll into Colombo.Before leave, set off for a walk via the bustling Petta bazaar, independence square, parliament & national museum.

Then you will reach Colombo or the airport good time for your flight.

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Discover Sri Lanka – Discover Ancient

Kingdoms of Sri Lanka, Wildlife,

Pristine Beaches & War Ruins

20 Days / 19 Nights

Discover Sri Lanka – 20 Days / 19 Nights

Highlights

Negombo Beach | Elephant Orphanage | Ancient City of Anuradhapura | War Ruins in Jaffna | Nilaveli Beach | Pigeon Island | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Minneriya National Park | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Golden Cave Temple | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Royal Botanical Garden | Cultural Dance Performance | Tea Plantation & Factory | Ramboda Waterfall | Hakgala Botanical Garden | Hill Country | Horton Plains | Ella Gap | Rawana Waterfall | Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve | Yala National Park | Galle Dutch Fort | Turtle Hatchery | Dolphin & Whale Watching | Bentota Beach | Enjoy Colombo City


At the arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be met by "Pearlwinds Travels" representative at the airport and transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to a hotel in Negombo.

Negombo town has a long history of tourism and a wide beach and also tempts the visitor with Dutch canal boat tours, a colorful fish market, and lively bars after dark. The beach is a great place to stroll in the evenings and holidays, and enjoy dining at one of the many and varied restaurants.


Day 02: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Anuradhapura. En-route takes a short break and visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Elephant orphanage is an institution that has been looking after orphaned or injured elephants that would otherwise have surely died. Then you can watch the elephants bath in the river after the youngest babies are milk fed. The orphanage was established to feed, nurse and house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Then travel to Anuradhapura.


Day 03: Ancient City of Anuradhapura – Jaffna

After breakfast leave to visit Anuradhapura cultural sites.

Anuradhapura is Sri Lanka's most extensive and important ancient city; ruled by Sinhalese kings for over 2,500 years as the country's first capital. The set of ruins is now classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Among the other tourist attractions at Anuradhapura are magnificent rock carvings of monumental richness and remarkable grace; colossal stone pillars that stand proud amidst the ruins of royal palaces, buddhist monasteries and temples; magnificent stone cut swimming pools of sophisticated hydrology. Then travel to Jaffna.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jaffna.

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Day 04, 05: War Ruins in Jaffna

City of Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Since the 1980s insurgent uprising, military occupation, extensive damage, expulsion and depopulation has happened. Jaffna was occupied by the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) in 1986. Jaffna Nallur Kovil, Jaffna Library, Jaffna Fort, Point Pedro, Dambakola Patuna & Nagadeepa Island are must visit places in the Jaffna Peninsula.

This special tour is arranged in Northern and Eastern beach areas. North & East province in Sri Lanka remained under the civil war for nearly 30 years. After the war Sri Lankan government has developed these areas & built up lot of beautiful hotels along the beach. Therefore, you can enjoy your vacation, relax and watch bit deferent Sri Lankan culture during your vacation. Even you can see some war ruins as well.


Day 06, 07: Leisure at Nilaveli & Trinco Beach

Breakfast at the hotel and visit the Pigeon Island and go for whale - watching and visit the beautiful coral, ornamental fish collection and scuba diving and you will have more activities in Trincomalee beach.

All water sports are available here including fishing and sea angling. Whales-watching is a specialty. With crystal clear blue water and white beaches, Nilaveli beach is a very popular destination amongst sun worshippers. From here the visitor can also discover hot water springs, the fifth largest natural harbor in the world at Trincomalee and numerous revered Budddhist and Hindu temples.


Day 08: Polonnaruwa Cultural Site

After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa and visit the cultural sites.

Polonnaruwa was the island’s second ancient capital. Today, the well preserved ruins give you the chance to experience the grandeur of this period and marvel at the artistry of the island’s early craftsmen. At the heart of the ancient city are the remains of the royal palace, council chamber & many distinctly South Indian style Hindu temples.


Day 09: Minneriya National Park – Elephant Back Safari

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Habarana. En-route you will enjoy a full day jeep safari at the Minneriya National Park looking for elephants, deer, peacocks, boars, and many kinds of birds circling the beautiful Minneriya Tank. You may see herds of elephants at the tank & you have a great photographic chance. The green surroundings are strikingly different to the arid landscape.

Then travel to Sigiriya and you will have an elephant back safari.


Day 10: Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Hiriwadunna Lake

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for climbing to Sigiriya rock fortress.

One of the Sri Lanka's most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites. No matter how often you climb to the summit of this one-time hilltop fortress of the maverick Sinhalese King Kassapa; the pleasure barely diminishes because of the abandon spectacular views at the summit. The most intriguing and popular World Heritage site is Sigiriya, dubbed “the eighth wonder of the world”, a stupendous rock on which a patricidal king built a magnificent palace.

And also you may have a chance to experience adventure events in Hiriwadunna Lake.


Day 11: Golden Rock Temple – Temple of the Tooth – Traditional Dances

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and leave for Kandy. En-route, visit a Dambulla Cave temple.

Dates back to the 1st century BC. Its rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes. Some of them are over 2000 years old. The caves house the largest collection of Buddha statues in one place. Like Sigiriya, Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass. Within the cave temple is the collection of the largest number of Buddha statues in one place.

Then travel to Kandy. On the way visit a spice garden. In Kandy, visit the Temple of the Tooth the last seat of the Sinhala kings, is a very popular destination for visitors from home and abroad. Experiencing the pulsating drum rhythms and colourful traditional dances at a cultural show is another great opportunity.


Day 12: Botanical Garden –Tea Plantation & Factory – Ramboda

Waterfall – Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast leave for visit Peradeniya Botanical garden.

The Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya is well known for its large variety of faunal life. The great lawns highlight huge tropical trees and a variety of bamboo can be found in one place. The Royal Botanic Gardens was established in 1821.

Then travel to Nuwara Eliya. En-route, visit a tea factory, tea plantations and Ramboda waterfall.

The 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, like every other waterfall it is located in the hill country. It is ideal for a family vacation, surrounding it are a lot of holiday resorts that cater to your every need. Sri Lanka

being famous for its "Ceylon Tea" has added cheer to many the world over for more than a century. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya to be greeted by the fresh wintry atmosphere, the cottage type bungalows and the colonial air. Nuwara Eliya is also known as "Little England".


Day 13: Horton Plains – Golf Course

After earlier breakfast travel to visit the Hortain Plains.

Horton Plains is a unique natural attraction in Sri Lanka. It is located in the highest plateau of the country and it is known for its beautiful landscapes and rare plant and animal life. The vegetation mainly consists of wet grass lands and montane forest. The weather at Horton Plains is quite dynamic.

Lies in the heart of the hilly tea country which offers a salubrious climate and breathtaking scenery. The course looks so challenging that a golfer usually succumbs to its allure and prefer golfing to sightseeing.


Day 14: Train Ride – Ella Gap – Rawana Waterfall

After breakfast leave for Yala. En-route you will have a train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella and visit the Ella gap and Rawana waterfall.

Rawana Ella, the rock and the spectacle of the wondrous Ella gap surpasses all other places in sheer, spectacular scenic beauty in Sri Lanka. It was named so, after the epic of Ramayana. The cave behind the waterfall is one of the places that Ravana hid princess Sita after abducting her from India. Although it is comparatively shorter than most waterfalls, it has a wide flow of water and is quite beautiful to look at.


Day 15: Yala National Park

After breakfast, early in the morning you will go for a full day Safari at Yala; one of the island's most popular wildlife parks where you could see all most all the animals found in Sri Lanka. Yala National Park one of Sri Lanka’s premier eco tourist destinations and is renowned for its variety of wildlife notably its many elephants. It is also home to the spotted deer, sambar, wild buffalo, sloth bear, jackal, mongoose and crocodiles. The peacock is easily the most famous of the birds in this park. Yala has a high concentration of leopards although seeing these nocturnal carnivores still requires some luck.


Day 16: Gem Mine – Sinharaja Rain Forest

After breakfast you will travel visit the Rathnapura gem mine.

Abundant in lustrous gems that echo the exotic hues of paradise itself, Sri Lanka is renowned as ‘Ratnadweepa’ or the ‘Island of Gems’. Then travel to Sinharaja and visit the rain forest. Studies on the flora and fauna of Sinharaja have revealed that there is a high degree of endemism among the butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals are greater than 50%. The most common deer species is the sambhur, the monk deer and barking deer are also found within the reserve. Leopards are very seldom sighted, but their frequent presence has been confirmed by tracks and other signs.


Day 17: Galle Dutch Fort – Turtal Hachery

After breakfast you will check- out from the hotel and drive to Bentota. En-route visit Galle Fort and a turtle hatchery.

The 17th century Dutch Fort at Galle; closed to the island’s southernmost point has the distinction of being the best-preserved sea fort in South Asia. Enter through the imposing stone bastions that encircle the sea- facing promontory and step back in time. Inside the fort you will find that it exudes old-world charm. The narrow streets are dotted with Dutch colonial villas and there’s a welcome absence of vehicular traffic.

Then travel to Bentota.


Day 18, 19: Dolphin & Whale Watching – Leisure at the Bentota Beach

Beach stay with many choices of spending your time. Leisurely strolling on the golden beaches enthralled in the magical atmosphere. Lazing on a sun deck reading a book of your choice, and sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple, mango or banana. Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and Dolphin and Whale watching, Diving, Glass Bottom Boat trip and much more….


Day 20: Colombo – Airport

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Colombo. Then, you will have a Colombo city tour.

Colombo- the capital of Sri Lanka is the largest city and main port of Sri Lanka. It is also the commercial and financial center of Sri Lanka. A bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new. It has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city.


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Ultimate Sri Lanka – Experience of Real

Sri Lankan Journey

25 Days / 24 Nights

Ultimate Sri Lanka – 25 Days / 24 Nights

Highlights

Negombo Beach | Munneswaram Tempel | Kalpitiya Beach | Wilpattu National Park | Ancient City of Anuradhapura | Nalur Temple | Enjoy Jaffna City | Koneswaram Temple | Pasikudah Beach | Arugam Bay | Polonnaruwa Cultural Site | Golden Cave Temple | Kaudulla National Park | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Elephant Orphanage | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Enjoy Kandy City | Cultural Dance Performance | Tea Plantation & Factory | Ramboda Waterfall | Hakgala Botanical Garden | Hill Country | Horton Plains | Ella Gap | Rawana Waterfall | Yala National Park | Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve | Galle Dutch Fort | Turtle Hatchery | Dolphin & Whale Watching | Bentota Beach | Enjoy Colombo City


At the arrival, you will be transferred to the coastal town of Negombo. Spend the day relaxing by the pool or explore the town. Don’t exhaust yourself as tomorrow you set out on your trek.

Negombo situated by the shores of a lagoon by the same name once has been a trading port for Portugese and Dutch and is an ideal place for those who want quick access to and from the airport.


Day 02, 03: Munneswaram Tempel – Kalpitiya Beach

After breakfast leave for Kalpitiya. En-route visit Munneswaram. It is believed that Munneswaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here.

Kalpitiya is fast becoming one of Sri Lanka’s most sought-after holiday destinations, mostly for its undisturbed natural beauty, luxurious hotels and resorts and promise of seeing dolphins play around in its waters. Rich in biodiversity, owing to the sea and the Puttalam lagoon that border this village, Kalpitiya is a true paradise. A Whale watching & Dolphins watching boat ride into the ocean is a must if one is in Kalpitiya.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kalpitiya.

Day 04: Wilpattu National Park – Ancient City of Anuradhapura

Finishing the breakfast leave for Anuradhapura. On the way visit Wilpattu National Park which is famous for its unique lakes called Villus. The major attractions in the park are the endemic sloth bears, leopards, barking deer and elephants. Crocodiles, beautiful birds and a wide range of snakes also make Wilpattu National Park their home.

Then travel to Anuradhapura. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the North Central part of the Island impressive white ‘dagabas’ (relic chambers) and monuments embellished with handsome stone carvings or sculpture, pleasure gardens, beautifully executed stone baths and ponds and a superb irrigation system of reservoirs and canals are the main attractions of Anuradhapura.


Day 05, 06: Nalur Temple – Jaffna

After an early breakfast at the hotel leave for the town of Jaffna.

Visit the now restored Jaffna library, the iconic Nalur temple & the island of Nagadeepa which houses a temple and kovil. A 15 minute boat ride from the coast is the only possible access to the island & continue onto the Keeri Malai Kovil & freshwater pond. The Dambakolapatuna temple is the site of the first Bo tree sapling planted and is a must see. If time permits, visit the untouched Casuarina beach and peek at India at Point Pedro.


Day 07, 08, 09: Pigeon Island – Koneswaram Temple – Pasikudah &

Trinco Beach

During the three days we spend at Trincomalee, you may have the chance to visit many places of attraction.

Thereby, you have the chance to visit Trincomalee harbour; one of the largest natural harbours in the world. You have the opportunity of an excursion to Pigeon Island. Pigeon Island is Sri Lanka’s 17 th

national wildlife park. Named after the Rock Pigeon that colonized it the island, it has some of the best coral sites in Sri Lanka. Thereafter, visit Trincomalee war cemetery one of the six commonwealth war cemeteries in Sri Lanka. This cemetery is for British soldiers that were killed during World War II. Finish off the day with a visit to the Koneswaram temple & Lover’s Leap.

Head out to the coastal town of Pasikudah. Pasikudah is a popular tourist destination boasting one of the longest stretches of shallow coastline in the world. Walk kilometers into the ocean with it only reaching your knees, a truly amazing experience. Pasikuda is renowned because of its extended shallow coastline, making it a great spot for sunbathing and shallow swimming.


Day 10, 11: Arugam Bay Surfing Beach

Start the day off with an early breakfast head out for Arugam Bay.

Arugam Bay, is a very popular surfing and holiday destination. And also it is a fishing village. Identified as the best surfing beach in Sri Lanka and the 4th best beach in South-East Asia and is also among the 10th

best surfing beaches in the world. The Bird sanctuary, is also at close proximity to it so bird-watchers & surf fanatics can spend a great time at the beach. Buddhist and Hindu temples are also located close by.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Arugam Bay.

Day 12: Polonnaruwa Cultural Site

Finishing the breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa is a medieval city & a UNESCO World Heritage site which rose to fame as the capital (10 th – 12th century AD). The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs. Today, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the kingdom's first rulers. The Lankathilaka temple and a colossal statue of the Buddha made from stone is located here.


Day 13: Hiriwadunna Village – Dambulla Cave Temple

Following the breakfast, drive on to Hiriwadunna village for a varied trek, first to the reservoir, where the trunks of long dead trees stand stark against lush wetland greenery. Enjoy a crossing by a catamaran and follow a narrow trail through banana plantations to the home of a chena farmer & there you can quench your thirst with a cool drink of king coconut.

Also, stop off at the Dambulla temple and its beautiful caves before arriving in Sigiriya. Located in the North Central province, this UNESCO World Heritage site which dates back to the 1 st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock.


Day 14: Lion Rock – Kaudulla National Park

Following breakfast depart to the Lion Rock in Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage, adorning a palace on the top of this large rock; is a must visit place in Sri Lanka. You can either return to the hotel and relax in the afternoon or head out on a safari at Minneriya National Park or Kaudulla National Park (depending on the time of the year).


Day 15: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Temple of the Tooth

After breakfast, drive to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in time to witness the bathing and bottle feeding of baby elephants. In the afternoon, take a tour of Kandy city and visit the Temple of the Tooth.

Proceed to the hill capital Kandy stopping en- route at a spice garden for a short trek to see spices growing in their natural habitat. Arrive in Kandy and commence on a city tour including the much revered Temple of the Tooth Relic which houses a tooth that belonged to Lord Buddha. Also, you can visit a gem shop in Kandy.


Day 16: Enjoy Kandy City – Cultural Dance performance

In the morning, after the breakfast, relax or take a walk through the bustling Kandy city via a perfect way to take in the Kandyan citadel and to experience the crimson sunset by the lake as the sun dips below the mountains which surround the town. Simply stroll by the lake and soak up the atmosphere. Engage in more sightseeing of Kandy including a visit to the bazaar area, arts and craft workshops and a Batik manufacturer to see skilled villagers.

Then, three optional excursions are available for you: a boat ride down the Mahaveli River, visit the Royal Botanical Garden or a tour of the three temple loops (Gadaladeniya, Embekke, Lankathilaka). Later in the evening witness a cultural dance performance.


Day 17: Tea Plantation & Factory – Ramboda Waterfall – White Water

Rafting & Canoeing – Kitulagala

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, through the scenic country side. In the afternoon, head out a tour of the colonial town of Nuwara Eliya. Have a brief insight into how the world famous Ceylon tea is produced at a tea factory and you may visit tea plantations by the roadside. Then, you will be transferred to Kitulgala.

Embark on an adrenaline fuelled adventure down the rapids of the Kelani River. This short but exhilarating excursion is level four rafting. Trek through the Kelani Valley Forest Reserve crossing a suspension bridge and enter the forest. Proceed through the dense forest cover emerging for short spells to walk along the bank of the Kelani River. Appreciate the rainforest like foliage and amazing birdlife and butterflies.


Day 18: World’s End – Nuwara Eliya

Finishing the breakfast, enjoy the cool weather by staying in the resort or take an optional early morning excursion to Horton Plains; the highest plateau in the country. Enjoy a morning hike through one of the country’s most scenic hiking trails. Visit the Baker’s fall and check out the infamous World’s End. If you have spare time, commence a sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya.


Day 19, 20: Train Ride – Ella Gap – Rawana Waterfall – Yala National

Park

After breakfast proceed to Ella. You may enjoy a train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella. You will walk past a small village and gradually venture into the Ella agricultural area where paddy is grown on mountain terraces and irrigated by small streams. En - route, visit Rawana waterfall, a sight to behold with a scenic backdrop of mountains and valleys.

On completion, proceed to Yala National Park located at the South-Eastern tip of Sri Lanka; one of the Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife destinations; distinguish for leopard experience & home to many elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and more. It is one of the largest national parks in the island. It was at first established in the early 1890s as a game sanctuary. The parkland makes up most of the reserve but also includes lakes, beaches, jungle, rivers and scrubland. This variety in habitats provides an excellent range in wildlife.


Day 21: Gem City – Sinharaja Rain Forest

After breakfast, commence a sightseeing tour of the city of Ratnapura which is the world’s richest treasure house of gems. Rare sparkling precious and semi-precious stones are found in the rich soil that covers the entire district. It is a city set amidst a mix of paddy fields, rubber and tea plantations which give a scenic backdrop to this legendary city of a thousand gems. It is a well known seaport in ancient times when merchant ships anchored here to trade for the Island’s famous gems, exotic spices and other commodities.

On completion, head out towards Sinharaja World Heritage wilderness area. It is the Sri Lanka’s last remaining rainforest and home to most of the island’s faunal resource including endemic herbs, mammals & endemic birdlife. In the morning and afternoon, walk through the Sinharaja Rainforest experiencing its natural scenic beauty.


Day 22, 23, 24: Galle Dutch Fort – Turtal Hachery – Whales & Dolphins

Watching – Bentota Beach

Finishing the morning meal, travel to Bentota. Bentota beach vacation of four days consists of various heart touching events.

The famous Fort in Galle was originally built by the Portuguese in 1589 and named Santa Cruz. After the Dutch occupation it was destroyed and rebuilt on a larger scale to cover an area over 36 hectares. This World Heritage site is a very interesting place to visit as the old and modern city blend together in perfect harmony.

Then, reach the harbour in Mirissa. Mirissa is a fishing village & the fisherman will hopefully have first had information on where and which whales were spotted. Continue out to sea and hopefully we encounter the mighty giants of the sea, the blue whales; between 20 – 40 nautical miles from the coast. Sightings of other species of whales and dolphins are not uncommon and will be a special treat. Kosgoda beach is a very secluded beach on the Southern coast of Sri Lanka. The beach is often visited by Sea Turtles to lay eggs and thus, the turtle conservation looks after this beach to ensure the survival of this majestic marine creature.


Day 25: Colombo – Airport

The city of Colombo is Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. The most populated city is home to many sites from colonial times to new development. Visit the city’s main shopping centers to grace your spending habit before heading off to Colombo.

Transfer to your hotel which is close to the airport and relax before departing Sri Lanka.

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Lankapura Ramayana Heritage – Sri Lanka

Ramayana Site Tour

10 Days / 9 Nights Lankapura Ramayana Heritage – 10 Days /

9 Nights

Highlights

Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple | Rumasala | Ussanggoda | Kataragama | Ella | Ella Cave | Divurumpola | Sita Amman Temple | Hakgala Botanical Garden | Hill Country | Ramboda Waterfall | Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple | Tea Plantations & Factory | Dunuwala | Laggala | Yahangla | Weragantota | Gurulupotha | Sita Kotuwa | Enjoy Kandy City | Kanniya Hot Springs | Koneshwaram Hindu Temple | Trinco Beach | Munneswaram Temple | Manavari Temple

Day 01: Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple – Rumasala – Ussanggoda –

Kataragama

On arrival in Sri Lanka you will be met and assisted by our airport representative, who will direct you to your guide who will transfer you to Colombo, the commercial capital of the country.

Along the way towards Kataragama, visit the Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, Colombo which is a temple dedicated to Lord Anjaneyar(Hanuman), the only temple in the world to have a chariot for Anjaneyar. This Chariot festival is held annually end December / beginning of January.

En - route, visit Rumasela in Galle. According to the legend of Ramayana, Rumasala in Galle is one of the five places where parts of the Himalaya hill have fallen in Sri Lanka while Hanuman was bringing it here. Afterwards, visit the Seenigama temple in Hikkaduwa. Thereafter, visit Ussanggoda which is one of the torched areas, that is said to have been an airport used by King Ravana. In the evening visit Kataragama shrine; dedicated to God Skanda (Murugan) the God of love and war. Today, Kataragama is a place of worship for Buddhists, Hindus and some Muslims.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kataragama.

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Day 02: Ella – Divurumpola – Sita Amman Temple

After breakfast visit Ramayana sites around Ella & Nuwara Eliya.

Ella is a small mountain village near Bandarawela and boasts three locations linked to the Ramayana where local legend claims Ravana was hiding Sita. First there is the Ravana Ella Cave, located at the massive Ella falls. In general the rocky underground of the waterfalls in Sri Lanka consists of hard gneiss or granite, but here the material is khondalite, a kind of limestone which undergoes decay faster. The Ravana cave tunnels networked all the important cities, airport and dairy farms.

Thereafter, proceed to Divurumpola where Sitadevi, after being liberated from King Ravana was subjected to a test to prove here chastity to her husband Rama by offering herself to the fire. There she came unscathed and proved her holiness during this ritual. Continuing this practice even today villagers still pledge their fidelity or take oaths there and even in certain courts, this agreement was binding.

The Sita Amman temple can be seen en- route to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The prominent temple architecture will not fail to attract your attention. Ancient statues of Rama and Sita can be seen on one side of the temple. A stream runs from the hill that was catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashoka Vatika. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Lord Hamunams are found by this river -some small and some large.


Day 03: Hakgala Botanical Garden – Ramboda Waterfall – Sri Bhakta

Hanuman Temple – Tea Plantations & Factory

After breakfast, travel to Kandy. En-route visit Hanuman temple and Ramboda waterfall. Also you may witness a tea factory & tea plantations.

The Hakgala Botanical Garden is the exotic pleasure garden where King Ravana kept the depressed Sita, insisting that she marries him. The rock of Hakgala (Jaw Rock) rises above the gardens & believed to be one of the two places where King Rawana held Sita, consort of Lord Rama of great Indian epic Ramayana.

In the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita, the Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka built the Sri Bhakta Hanuman temple which is visited by thousands of devotees every year. Afterwards, check into the hotel and spend some time at leisure. In the evening visit the Gayathri Pe(e)dam in Nuwara Eliya. It is believed to be the place from where King Ravana”s son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and poojas and in turn was granted super natural powers by Lord Shiva.


Day 04: Dunuwala – Laggala – Yahangla – Weragantota

After breakfast we begin our excursion to major Ramayana sites around Kandy.

Dunuwala is the site where King Ravana died and Laggala is the place where King Ravana prayed to Lord Shankara. The cartels behind the Dunuvila Lake are called Laggala which give us the meaning “Target Rock”. Laggala served as a sentry point to the King Ravana’s army and it was from this rock the first Glimpse of Lord Rama’s army was sighted. This hill is geographically the highest part of the Northern region and on a clear day Thiru Koneshwaran and Talai Mannar can been seen. It is here that King Ravana was killed by Lord Rama’s Brahmaastharam. Here King Ravana’s body was displayed after his death to allow his countrymen to offer their last respect.

Continue on to Weragantota close to Mahiyangana town. It was the capital city of King Ravana and means “a place of flying chariot (aircraft) landing”. It is believed to be the first place where Sita was brought into Sri Lanka in King Ravana’s Vimana. These jungles are the place where the city of Lankapura once stood. The city had a beautiful palace for Queen Mandothari surrounded by waterfalls, streams and varieties of flora and fauna.


Day 05: Gurulupotha – Sita Kotuwa – Enjoy Kandy City

Here was a flying chariot (aircraft) repair center known as Gurulupotha. In Valmiki’s depiction King Ravana’s Vimana resembled a huge peacock. The Vimana in Sinhala language means Dhandu Monara which is known as “flying peacock”; hence the name Gurulupotha, which means “parts of birds”.

Next visit the Sita Kotuwa the jungles in which once stood the city of Lankapura. The city had a beautiful palace for Queen Mandothari, surrounded by waterfalls, streams and many varieties of flora and fauna. Sitadevi was kept in this palace until she was moved to Ashoka Vatika. Sita Kotuwa which means Sita’s Fort derives its name from Sita Devi’s presence here.


Day 06, 07, 08: Kanniya Hot Springs – Koneshwaram Hindu Temple –

Leisure at Nilaveli & Trinco Beach

After an early breakfast at the hotel leave for Trincomalee, located on the East coast of the Island. The city of Trincomalee is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbor. With clear and inviting aquamarine waters and beautiful white beaches it is an ideal location for swimming, wind surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching.

Then, travel to visit the Koneshwaram Hindu temple. Also visit the famous hot springs located in Kanniya.


Day 09: Munneswaram Temple – Manavari Temple

After breakfast proceed to visit Munishwaram temple & Manavari temple in Chilaw.

It is believed that Munishwaram predates the King Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here. Munishwaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu + Easwaran). A Shiva Lingam was already here when Lord Rama visited this place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya with Sita in one of King Ravana’s Vimanas, he felt he was being followed by a as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin and he stopped the vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. Lord Shiva blessed Lord Rama and since then many Hindu devotees flock to the temple.

This is one of the four places where Lord Shiva advised Lord Rama to install four lingams and pray to get rid of the Bramhaasthi Dosham (a malevolent black shadow). The first lingam was installed at Manavari about 5km from here, near the banks of the Deduru Oya.


Day 10: Negombo – Airport

Finishing the breakfast, spend the day at leisure relaxing at the hotel or do some sightseeing in Negombo. You may visit a fish market and the Dutch canal.

Now that you are at the end of your journey with us & your guide will comfortably take you to the international airport in time for your departure flight.

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Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Holiday –

Ayurveda Retreats & Wellness

Spa Holiday in Sri Lanka

12 Days / 11 Nights

Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Holiday – 12 Days /

11 Nights

Highlights

Ayurvedic Wellness Treatment | Yoga & Meditation | Reswehera Temple | Yapahuwa Kingdom | Elephant Orphanage | Temple of the Tooth Relic | Cultural Dance Performance | Wilpattu National Park | Golden Cave Temple | Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Wellness Spa | Dolphin & Whale Watching | Kalpitiya Beach

Day 01: Airport – Maho Ayurveda Center

Arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport & you will be accompanied "Pearlwinds Travels" representative and transfer to to Ayurveda Resort Maho – Yapahuwa; located in a more beautiful, with professional Ayurvedic treatments in gorgeous, comfortable surroundings with luxurious accommodation for your long awaited authentic Ayurvedic and tranquil relaxation experience.

Dinner and overnight stay in Ayurveda Resort Yapahuwa.

Day 02: Experience a basic Ayurvedic Wellness Treatment

The focus of the Ayurveda Resort will be to provide total relaxation for its clients, starting with the surrounding itself and attention to total body & mind. The fundamental principle of our treatments is based on total Relaxation, Detoxification and Rejuvenation of your body and mind. We will give you the chance to experience the holistic healing effect of Ayurveda at the Ayurveda Resort in Maho by qualified Ayurvedic doctors and therapists.

Sri Lanka has a rich history of using traditional authentic Ayurvedic treatments. Specially, food that you will experience on your stay will be of no use of artificial flavor, fragrance, sauces or animal fats. And also, during this period you they will serve you all three vegetarian meals and herbal snacks.


Day 03: Yoga & Meditation – Reswehera Temple – Yapahuwa Kingdom

After the morning session of Ayurveda treatments including breakfast you can attend regular yoga and meditation classes; offered to support the Ayurveda philosophy of balancing mind and body.

Yoga & Meditation

On a mental level, yoga uses breathing techniques and meditation to quiet, clarify, and discipline the mind. Physical and mental exercises are designed to help achieve this goal, also called self-transcendence or enlightenment.

On completion, travel to visit Reswehera (Sesseruwa) temple and see the famous ancient Budhha statue. This is the only Buddha statue of a rock temple where a pilgrim could walk right round it in veneration. With a spiritual breath you climb the Yapahuwa rock fortress. This rock fortress rising 100m from a plain is similar concept to Sigiriya. Also known as "fire rock", was built in the early 13 th century as a fortress against the Indian armies. The palace and fortress were built by King Buvanekabahu of the Yapahuwa kingdom. Many traces of ancient battle defences can still be seen.


Day 04: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Temple of the Tooth Relic –

Cultural Dance Performance

Following an Ayurveda wellness treatment including the breakfast & travel to visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

The foster home of elephants of different age and size feed, bathe, play together and even mate. These great animals have been found injured or left abandoned in the wilderness. Visit a spice garden where different types of spices are grown and herbs used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication. Here, clients could witness a cookery demonstration.

After this you will reach, the old royal city of Kandy, beautifully nestled between green hills. In Kandy, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is the holiest shrine in Sri Lanka where the tooth relic of Lord Buddha is highly venerated. In the evening, you'll have the opportunity to see a dance performance, where you will see the famous Kandyan dances, as well as up-country and devil dances.


Day 05: Wilpattu National Park

Enjoy an Ayurveda wellness treatment & then travel to Wilpatu with a fresh & energetic mind. This is one of the oldest and largest national parks of those in Sri Lanka claiming to cover a forest area. Here, you can visit animals and different varieties of birds. All beasts including those supposed to be harmful such as the leopard, the bear and wild pig as well as the supposedly harmless like the sambour, deer, porcupine etc can be seen at these water holes.


Day 06: Dambulla Cave Temple – Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Following the regular Ayurvedic treatment schedule, proceed to the Cave Temple Dambulla which contains more than 150 Statues of the Buddha. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world.

On completion, climb the Sigiriya rock fortress.

It is the fortress pronounced the Eighth wonder of the world. This citadel in the sky is a World Heritage site & a great attraction. Its gardens and terraces laid with water gardens & fountains, boulder gardens, cave dwellings, magnificent fresco paintings of the world famous Ladies of Sigiriya, the Mirror wall, The "Gigantic Lions" paws, the ruins of the palace and royal bath. In afternoon elephant back safari or horse riding can be arranged by request.


Day 07, 08, 09: Ayurveda Retreats – Wellness Spa

Your daily treatments will last for a period of 3 days including Shiridhara, Synchronized body massages, oral medicine and many more treatments will be conducted to create a perfect balance between body, mind & soul. This Ayurveda package is specially designed for you to have an insight into Ayurveda and to have an idea of how Ayurveda can be beneficial to healthy life in the long term. A relaxing Ayurveda therapies from a selection of Head Therapy, Face Therapy, Foot Therapy, Synchronized body Therapy, Intense body Therapy are administered along with a Herbal Bath or a Herbal Steam Bath during a 2 hour session in a day.

Your evenings will be coloured with entertainment in the evenings with cultural shows, oriental music or flute music. Come explore refreshed & rejuvenated our spa holiday offerings and redefine your idea of a truly relaxing vacation.


Day 10, 11: Dolphin & Whale Watching – Leisure at the Kalpitiya Beach

Prior to check - out from the Maho Ayurvedic Resort Centre, the Ayurvedic doctor will instruct the guest with the ways and means of leading a healthy life.

Then travel to Kalpitiya, is a best place in Sri Lanka to watch dolphins. It is a complex of reef which stretches parallel to the coast from the Northern end of the Kalpitiya peninsula islands. It has being home to 156 species of coral and 283 species of fish. A Whale-Watching boat ride into the ocean is a must if one is in Kalpitiya. The spinner dolphins are fun to watch, as they playfully dive in and out of the water, delighting those who are lucky to spot them. During certain times of the year, the majestic blue whale and the sperm whale are also seen gliding through the waters of this area.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kalpitiya.

Day 12: Airport

As all good things must come to an end, your guide will lead you comfortably back to the international airport for the departure on time.

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