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7 days, Sigiriya to Colombo
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Upon your arrivalat the airport, you will be warmly welcome by our representative “Ayubowan” (May you live long!).  That will be your first experience of the warm Sri Lanka hospitality. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Sigiriya via Pinnawala.Upon your arrivalat the airport, you will be warmly welcome by Tropical Ceylon, representative “Ayubowan” (May you live long!).  That will be your first experience of the warm Sri Lanka hospitality. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Sigiriya via Pinnawala.Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the place for abandoned and injured baby elephants.   This is the place for largest captive elephants in the world.   Feeding and bathing in the river with their forefarthers will provide the best opportunity to see these animal’s closely.Dambulla cave temple is also known as the Golden Temple of Sri Lanka.  The largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.  The historic temple dates way back to first century BCE. The structure can be explained as an overhanging rock looming over five enormous caves. The hands of many Kings and rulers have interfered with the temple, but it still stands and screams the history embedded deep inside every crack of it's walls.You can have lunch after visiting Dambulla cave temple.Checked in at the hotelEnjoy dinner at the hotel.Relax and overnight stay at the hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and set off to Sigiriya and reach at Sigiriya.Sigiriya Rock Fortress believed as the 8th wonder of the world.  The citadel of Sigiriya is a marvel that baffles modern day architects. The Lion Rock, built on top of a huge boulder in the 5th Century.   This is the hidden castle of King Kasyapa.  The frescos of Sigiriya is known as the “Maidens of the Cloud”.  with a cookery demonstration.Village Experience –The Village is located in Habarana and Sigiriya which gives you an experienceof Jungle and village within 3-4 hours’ time period. This starts with Bullock cart riding through the village which gives you an experience of shrubs forests, paddy, lands and many forest birds, wildlife including monkeys, python, Mongoose and sometimes elephants as well. At the same time you can witness the rural village life style of people.During evening you can enjoy safari session at Minneriya National Park.Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka.  The park Consists of mixed evergreen forest and scrub areas and it is home to Sri Lanka’s favorite such as sambar deer leopards and elephants.   During June to September near the minneriya tank is an incredible place to observe the elephants that comes to bathe and graze on the grasses as well as the huge flocks of birds who come to fish in the shallow water.Relax and overnight stay at the hotel.Sigiriya consist of 1200 steps. You have an optional activity at Habaran after Sigiriya, where you can experience the traditional living of villagers and taste traditional Sri Lankan meal

After having breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kandy via Matale. Then visit Spice Garden to enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowed spices at their source and sense the aroma of Cinnamons, pepper, cardamon, nutmeg and mace.   Explore the insights of spice production which attracted many Europes and other Asians since ancient time.Kandy city is  famous for its hestoric and natural beauty.  This is a UNESCO delcared world heritage city.  Kandy is the last anient capaital of Sri Lanka.

Cultural Dance performance – This is traditional dance event by Sri Lanka traditional dancers.  The three classical dance forms differ in their styles of body-movements and gestures, in the costumes worn by the performers, and in the shape and size of the drums used to provide rhythmic sound patterns to accompany the dancing.   The drum used in Kandyan dancing is known as the Geta Bera, the drum in Ruhunu dancing as the "Yak Bera", and drum in Sabaragamu dancing as the "Davula" (the word Bera or Bereya in Sinhale means "Drum.
Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Relax and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast you can proceed to Nuwaraeliya via Ramboda.On the way you will be witnessing major nature and Hindu Religious attractions.

Nuwara eliya is called as “Little England” of Sri Lanka.  This is a lush green city surrounded by tea plantations, mountains and waterfalls.  The architectural buildings, houses are the evedence of British influeces. The cool breezy climate of the city relax.
Relax and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast you can proceed to Bentota to experience the southern beaches of Sri Lanka.On the way to Bentota you can stop at Kitulgala.Kitulgala – This is one of the major adventours destinations in Sri Lanka.   Mostly famous for white water rafting in the picturesque Kelaniy river, covering 05major rapids and 4 mionr rapids.   Bird watching, Trekking, Hiking and abeselling are some other adventours activities you can expereience.  Kithulgala rainforest is the flming location for award winning film of The Bridge of river Kiwai. Once you arrive at the beach destination, check in at the hotel.Relax and enjoy the luxury of the hotel and beach front as well.Bentotaoffers a range of water sports activities for water sports lovers.  There are many courses from beginner’s level to professionals.  There are many water sports activities such as fly fish, Jet-ski, wake board, water ski, knee board.

Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Relax and overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel you can relax or enjoy your beach stay.Galle – Major city for south coast with spellbinding mixture of Dutch, Portugeese and British history.During 17th and 18th Centure fort was the trading place for Cinnamon, Lace and Elephants but now the place has been taken by many cafes, restaurants, vintage shops, chic boutiques and art galleries.Meetiyagoda Moon stone mine –Meetiyagoda is a famous destination for precious gem stones and moon stones.  Moon stones are semi- precious stones.  Villages believe that this area has been blessed by moon.   Enroute visit to Madu River for boat safari.    This is a wetland spreds over 900 hectares with 64 islands and this is one of the natures fascinating creation.  During the boat ride you can see many birds and animal living in this aquatic enviorment.  After safari you can expereince fish theorpy. There are many tanks set with fish when they nible on the dead skin you will feel ticklish. Ambalangoda Mask Museum – Ambalagoda area is the most renowned place for talented mask artist.   The Masks are hidden with great cultural and heritage value.   Amabalangoda is well famous for many cultural events and rituals performed with masks occasionally. Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery,  sea turltes are the world’s most fasinanting creature and at Turtle hatchery you can see five species of Turtles.  Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Leathback Turtel and Olive ridley Turtle.  Some of the eggs lay on beach colleted by villagers or fisherman and sold to Turtle Hatchery and kept in sandy pend until they are hatched.  During night the baby turtles are released to the sea.Enjoy dinner at the hotel.Relax and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast proceed to Colombo.Start your city tour driving through the commercial area of fort which is enrich with Portugese and Dutch history.   Then you can visit Buddhist and Hindu temples and most famous red mosque (Jum Ul Alfar Jumma) and then continue through the Wolfendhal Dutch church, Hulfsdrop law courts and drive through Petta oriental bazaar with variety of street foods.  Thereafter proceed towards Bandaradayake International Memorial International Conference Hall via Cinnamon gardens and Independence square

During evening enjoy shopping around Colombo.During Mid day hours start your shopping session.   Colombo is a shopping paradise who always enjoy a good baragaing shopping at Bazaar and many leading shopping malls.   You can buy souverniors/ Handi craft and many more items including gems.

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