Arrival at the Colombo Airport / We then travel to the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka to explore the island's rich history and rural lifestyle / Upon arrival, in the afternoon we visit the Dambulla Cave Temple which is home to some of the best preserved Buddha statues and cave paintings in the world. The climb is not too long, and along the way we can enjoy some nice views of the surroundings. Reaching the summit, we witness the beautiful cave paintings and the Buddha statues in each chamber / Proceed to your accommodation and enjoy the evening
Enjoy an early breakfast at the resort / We travel to Sigiriya to explore the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress - often refered to as the 8th Wonder of the World by many. The Hike upto the summit is a very interesting one as you will pass through beautifully landscaped gardens, highly advance water distribution systems, guard points, boulders, mirror wall and ancient paintings. Once you reach the summit, you will witness uninterrupted 360 degree views / After exploring Sigiriya, we indulge in a nice farmer's lunch in a village wattle & daub hut to experience local cuisine as the villagers do (The food will be cooked specially for you by a local family with less spices) / This afternoon we will enjoy a Safari at the Minneriya, Kaudulla National Park OR Eco Park. These parks are known for it's large elephant populations and the wild elephant population in this area rotate between the 3 parks situated adjacent to each other. (Our regional representitves will monitor the Elephant movements and arrange the safari at the park with the highest sightings on the day / After your encounters in the wild, return to your accommodation and enjoy the evening
After enjoying your stay in the cultural triangle, we check-out after breakfast and travel to Kandy - The Hill Caital of the island, which was also the final kingdom prior to the colonial era / En route, we visit a Private Spice plantation and enjoy a guided private tour and learn about the benefits and uses of spices / We continue to Kandy and visit the Temple of The Tooth Relic which is one of the most venerated places of worship by Buddhists around the world at the temple houses the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Witness the culture and customs and be a part of the experience by lighting oil lamps and incense sticks alongside local pilgrims / Later, we enjoy a city walk to witness the architecture and the lifestyle of this busy town with unique lifestyle, including a visit to the market and a brief tuk tuk ride which is one of the quickest ways to get about in busy urban cities. Thereafter perhaps spend some time to explore the city on your own / Proceed to your accommodation
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel / We then check-out and travel to Galle - a historic coastal town with a 17th Century Fortress to experience a stay within the fort walls / In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this unique living fortress which is home to many Dutch period buildings, historical sites, and now has been restored to its former glory with many hip cafés, pubs and boutiques. After the guided tour, spend time exploring the fort on your own and enjoy the evening
After a memorable stay in the Emerald Isle, it’s time to bid farewell to the island and it's people! / We will arrange a departure transfer corresponding with your flight time.
