ITINERARY

Day 01 : (Arrival) Airport – Thirappane (Approx. 3 hour Drive)

• Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
• Transfer to Ulagalla

Overnight stay at 'Ulagalla Resort and Spas' - Ulagalla Chalet

Day 02 : Thirappane - Sigiriya (Approx. 1 hour Drive)

• After breakfast we climb ‘Sigiriya Rock Fortress afternoon is free at your leisure

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the plan of the city is based on a precise square module. The layout extends outwards from co-ordinates at the center of the palace complex at the summit, with the eastern and western axis directly aligned to it. The water garden moats and ramparts are based on an 'echo plan' duplicating the layout and design on either side. This city still displays its skeletal layout and its significant features. 3 km from east to west and 1 km from north to south it displays the grandeur and complexity of urban-planning in 5th century Sri Lanka.

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Day 03 : Thirappane – Anuradhapura  (Approx. 1 hour Drive)

• After breakfast we take you to Anuradhapura
• Evening at your leisure

Anuradapura is regarded as Sri Lanka’s first known kingdom and the capital of the island for many centuries. Declared by the UNESCO as a world heritage city, Being well known for its cultural and religious value the city attracts many local and foreign visitors who love to explore the ancient history of Sri Lanka. Among the many attractions in the city are the Dagabas, tanks, wild life, art and architecture which are highly respected for their religious and cultural value. The civilization which developed through Anuradhapura is woven round the tanks, the dagabas and temples

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Day 04 : Thirappane

• Full day at your leisure for in-house activities

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Day 05 : Thirappane - Minneriya (Approx. 1 hour Drive)

• Morning at your leisure
• Evening we visit to Polonnaruwa and we do Jeep Safari to Minneriya National park

Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's splendid medieval capital was established as the first city of the land in the 11th Century, A.D. It replaced Anuradhapura, plundered made desolate, and laid hopelessly bare to the invading armies from South India. Three Kings dominate the annals of the city and the period. The city reached a dazzling but pitifully brief zenith in the 12th century and though ravaged by invasion in the centuries following, much evidence remains of the old grandeur and glory. The ruins of the ancient city stand on the east shore of a large artificial lake, the Topa Wewa Lake, or Parakrama Samudraya (the Sea of Parakrama), built by King Parakramabahu I (1153-86), whose reign was Polonnaruwa‘s golden age. Within a rectangle of city walls stand palace buildings and clusters of dozens of dagobas, temples and various other religious buildings.A scattering of other historic buildings can be found to the north of the main complex, outside the city walls

Minneriya National Park is located between Habarana and Polonnaruwa is an ideal eco-tourism location in Sri Lanka. Among the 24 species of mammals resident in the park are Elephants, Leopards, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Sambar Deer, Wild Buffalo, Wild Pig, Grey Langers, Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, three species of Mongoose, Porcupine and Indian Pangolin. It is the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During this period herds up to 300 elephants are seen at the 8,890 hectare park within a few square kilometers of the Minneriya Reservoir. Among the nine species of Amphibians at Minneriya National Park are the endemic and endangered Slender Wood Frog and the Common Tree Frog. 25 species of reptiles recorded in the park 8 are endemic including the Red-lipped Lizard. Water and Land Monitors are also seen here. The Mugger Crocodile can be seen near the tank. Many species of fresh water fish are found in the Minneriya reservoir. has recorded over 170 species of birds. From Migrating waders like Woodsand Piper, Common Sandpiper & Kentish Plovers to forest birds like Malabar-pied Hornbills, Rufus Woodpecker

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Day 06 : Thirappane – Kandy (Approx. 3 hour Drive) - Galle (Approx. 3 hour Drive) 

• After breakfast transfer to Galle
• En route we visit to Kandy
• Visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic & city tour in Kandy
• Transfer to Galle

The Temple of the Tooth, or Sri Dalada Maligawa is a temple in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. It was built within the royal palace complex ,which houses the only surviving relic of Buddha, which is venerated by Buddhists. The relic, which is situated in the Temple of the Tooth played an important role in local politics since ancient times; it’s believed that whoever holds the Temple of the Tooth relic holds the governance of the country, which naturally caused the ancient kings to protect the Temple of the Tooth with great effort! Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese kings.

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. The fort has a colourful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population. The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries."

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Day 07-08-09 : Galle

• Full day at your leisure (Vehicle is not available during the beach stay)

Galle Town is a charming time locked citadel with glamorous boutique hotels, old world back streets, and an eclectic mix of shops, and cool cafes. The best sand beaches for swimming and water sports are at Unawatuna. There are two lovely spots to sit and sunbathe in relative privacy at Light House Beach down a handful of steps or by the main working Lighthouse in the Fort or Lady Sea Baths, where you will find local women swimming fully dressed due to the predominantly Muslim occupancy of the Fort. Get up early and join the locals on the ramparts for their daily morning exercises and walk round the 36-hectare fort walls, which overlook the sea on one side and the world-famous Galle cricket ground on the other. At Flag Rock between Point Utrecht Bastion and Triton Bastion you will observe local boys freestyle diving off the 13.5m (45ft) ramparts just missing the lethal rocks below, whilst others play cricket, sell Dutch-style lace work, and hand made magic boxes. Top spots include the Historical Mansion Museum (31-39 Leyn Baan Street) with its crazy mix of colonial memorabilia collected by the owner over 40 years and pieces found from shipwrecks. Another highlight is the Dutch Reformed Church (corner of Church and Middle Street) originally built in 1640, and rebuilt in its current form in 1752-55. Inside, the floor of the church is a stunning mosaic of paved Dutch 300 year old tombstones adorned with regal family coats of arms.

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Day 10 : Ahangama

• After breakfast we do Galle walking tour with Juliet combe
• Afternoon we visit White tea factory and rubber plantation

Virgin White Tea Factory is located at Handunugoda, 200 acre property, comprising of Tea, Rubber, Cinnamon, Pepper and Coconut plantations. This Estate is just 15 minutes away from the main tourist resort area of Koggala, in the southern province of Sri Lanka. It may perhaps be the closest tea plantation in the world to the sea. It abounds with a variety of Bird and animal life. The conditions are almost like a Rainforest. The peacock, monkey, porcupine and the mouse deer can be seen if the Visitor is lucky and picks the correct time. You are welcome at any time between 8 AM and 6 PM. You are kindly requested to leave behind only your footprints. All visitors are treated to a complimentary cup tea and cakes at the plantation bungalow. You can buy your requirements of tea from the array of world famous speciality teas which are laid out for your tasting in the ultra modern tasting salon! There is a well equipped tea and Rubber factory. The tea factory is a living and working Museum. The machines are 150 years old and still working smoothly. The Machinery bears mute testimony to the British skills of engineering. They produce only a small quantity of special teas. The plantation does not use any pesticides or insecticides. Their teas have won international acclaim and awards. The Virgin white tea of Handunugoda, the flagship, was presented by Jane Pettigrew at the World Expo in Las Vegas and won praise and appreciation. In Sri Lanka they won the award by the National Chamber of Exporters as the Best small scale exporter. Three of their teas are in the Superior presentation packs of Sri Lanka’s biggest brand market leader Dilmah. The Anuga Food fair in Cologne Germany adjudged three of our teas presented by Dilmah as the most innovative teas in the world. Their Virgin white Tea is marketed in the worlds most exclusive tea stores-Mariage freres International of Faubourg Saint Honore in Paris. 

Galle Fort walks, Expect the unexpected on one of Juliet Coombe’s or Daisy Perry’s eccentric Galle Fort walking tours which take you into a maze of hidden backstreets, revealing secret unknown spots, extravagant 18th century merchant houses complete with ostentatious gold bedrooms, lavish pools and characters akin to Hemmingway. The girls will encourage you to try the local merchant brew of spicy ginger tea, Fort hoppers and tantalizing thambili (king coconut) drinks laced with lime and honey. They are the authors of the book Around the Fort in 80 Lives, a work that documents the lives of the people that make up this fascinating citadel, which they now call home. The tailor-made walks will give you an unforgettable insight into the best-preserved living colonial Fort in Asia.

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Day 11 : (Departure) Galle - Bandaranaike International Airport (Approx. 3 hour Drive)

• After breakfast, Transfer to Airport for the Departure Flight

End of the Tour

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation on sharing double BB basis for 10 nights 11 Days
• Transportation by Air-Conditioned car throughout the tour with an English Speaking driver cum guide during the whole tour
• Mineral Water 02 bottles per person per day (500 ml each)
• Includes all the Government Local Taxes (current prevailing)

EXCLUSIONS

• All entrance fees as per the program – Pay Directly at the sites
• Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.)
• Tips and gratuities
• Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary
• Video and Camera permits
• Beverages throughout the tour
• All extra mileages, extra entrance fees out of the program

IMPORTANT

• Rooms will be on availability & in case if the said hotels are fully booked due to any reason, similar hotels will be provided in the same vicinity or nearest location
• We will upgrade to you to half board with complimentary basis
• Standard check-in time and check-out time at the hotels 1400 hrs – 1200 hrs
• For Credit Card payments an additional of 3.5% surcharge will be added on top of the Total invoice amount