| DAY 1 |
AIRPORT / NEGOMBO |
(25km) |
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 Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and met by "Ucanfly" Representatives and transfer to a hotel in Negombo.
Evening leave for City Tour of Negombo.
NEGOMBO
The fishing village of Negombo has turned out to be a very popular Tourist Beach Resort, for its Golden Sun kissed Beach that’s fringed with Palm Groves. The amazing fact is that the development of the tourist industry has had no influence to change the originality of the quiet fishing village or the Life style of the inhabitants.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Negombo. |
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| DAY 2 |
NEGOMBO / PINNAWALA / DAMBULLA OR SIGIRIYA |
(185km) |
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 After breakfast, leave for Dambulla. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
ELEPHANT ORPHANGE
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. Now they even breed in captivity.
P.m. at leisure
Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya/Dambulla. |
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| DAY 3 |
DAMBULLA / POLLONNARUWA / SIGIRIYA |
(160km) |
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 SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS
Climb the Rock Fortress
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ELEPHANT SAFARI – (OPTIONAL )
The Elephant that was the limousine, Bulldozer, War Tank, Status Symbol, Wealth Asset and Domestic pet in the past is today an element that adds colour to pageants or the gentle Giant that gives pleasure rides.
The Elephant Safari Habarana (At Village) has become a highlight event to tourist for its excitement and adventure or even for the "Chance of a Life Time " of riding an Elephant.
The Elephant Safari is a ride on an Elephant with safely secured seat that takes around two hours. The ride takes you on a bund of an ancient lake built for irrigation then through the jungle and even crosses a part of the lake where you could get your feet wet whilst seated on Elephant Back. This is fun never to be missed when in Sri Lanka.
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POLONNARUWA
After the taking over of the Island by the Cholas of India who were growing in power and building an empire for them selves, it was decided by them to make Polonnaruwa the capital city. In the year 1055AD a brave and determined Sinhala king from the southern part of the Island overpowered the invaders and took over the capital that later fell into the hands of Magha a notorious prince from Kalinga of India who was more intent on looting than ruling. Today the ancient ruined city of Polonnaruwa, a site that is so popular and much visited, contains ruins of the both Sinhala (Sri Lankan) and Indian culture.
Overnight stay Hotel in Dambulla |
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| DAY 4 |
SIGIRIYA / KANDY |
(120km) |
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 Leave for Kandy. En route Visit Cave Temples of Dambulla,
DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE
The cave temple of Dambulla was the hideout of King Valagamba of the 01st Century B.C who fled from Anuradhapura (The capital city) due to an invasion from South India. On recapturing the city and regaining his throne after fourteen years of hiding, the king converted the caves that offered him refuge into temples and gifted them to the Buddhist monks.
King Nissankamalla of the Polonnaruwa period made his contribution to the site by gilding many of the statues after which it was called Rangiri Dambulu Viharaya, which means the golden rock temple of Dambulla.This is stated in the rock inscription at the entrance to the complex.
The kings of the Kandyan period also made their part of contribution by adding more statues of the Buddha and murals depicting highlights of the Buddha’s life.
Visit the Rock cave temple of Dambulla and experience the feeling of a place where Time has stood still…
SPICES GARDEN
Visit a spice garden at Matale, where spices and herbs used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication are grown. Spices of Sri Lanka attracted the early sea faring merchants who made the long voyages to purchase this precious merchandise
P.m. at leisure
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy. |
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| DAY 5 |
KANDY / PERADENIYA / CITY TOUR OF KANDY |
(40km) |
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 Breakfast at hotel and leave for Peradeniya.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Which was a pleasure garden of a Kandyan King of the 16th Century and later made in to a Botanical Garden during the British regime. This gardens; one of the best in Asia is a place of beauty and site for bird watchers.
p.m. Visit art and craft center and Gem Bureau where you will be shown a documentary film on how Sri Lankan Gem mining is traditionally done.
Next Visit Temple.
TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH OF RELIC
Visit the Temple of the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. This temple, the most important one for The Sri Lankan Buddhists was built in the 16th Century A.D. solely for the purpose of housing the tooth relic. Observe the magnificent Architecture of that period and experience the tranquility of the atmosphere.
Sight seeing of kandy including Upper Lake Drive and visit to Art and Craft Centres
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy. |
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| DAY 6 |
KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA |
(140km) |
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 After Breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya.
NUWARA ELIYA
The Hill country of Sri Lanka is a sight to behold. After the heat of the low lands of Sri Lanka, the diversity of temperature and scenery of the high lands is incredible.
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela, are three popular hill stations of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya being the highest, situated over 6000 feet above sea level is also called “Little England”. As this is where the British built themselves a home away from home.
The winding road that leads to the hill country through tea plantations that carpet the hills to extents beyond sight, the water falls that meander cascading down the hills, the misty valleys and scenery are certainly awe inspiring.
One who drives up to Nuwara Eliya from Colombo [a four hour drive] will find it impossible to accept it to be a part of the same country.
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”)
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TEA FACTORY
Visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory enroute. Sri Lanka being famous for its “Ceylon Tea” has added cheers to many the world over for more than a century.
City Tour of Nuwara Eliya.
NUWARA ELIYA CITY TOUR
Drive through the little town of Nuwara Eliya observing the well-maintained buildings of colonial Architecture. Visit the busy market where the tea plantation workers rush in and out with their days provisions. Visit the lake Gregory built for generating power during the British Colonial age but now a feature that adds beauty to the city.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya. |
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| DAY 7 |
NUWARA ELIYA -(OPTIONAL) HORTON PLAINS(WORLDS END ) |
(80km) |
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 Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Horton Plains or at leisure
HORTON PLAINS
Located in the highest plateau of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 7,000 feet above sea level. Usually the plains are visible before 10 a.m. as otherwise the mist covers the view. The highlight of the Plains is the terrific escarpment which drops vertically for about 1,000 feet. On a very clear day, one could view the east horizon too.
Rare species of fauna and flora are found here. This Plains was once the hunting ground for the British Governor Mr. Farr. Today the home of Mr. Farr has been turned into a Rest House and is called “Farr Inn”.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya. |
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| DAY 8 |
NUWARA ELIYA / BUDURUWAGALA / YALA |
(225km) |
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Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Yala.
En route stop at Ella Grand Motel to enjoy the view of the famous ella gap, Also view the beauty of the Ravana Falls as you descend to the low lands.
BUDURUWAGALA.
The rock carvings of Buduruwagala are believed to be over a Thousand years old. There are seven figurers carved in high relief on a Rock that rises beyond the stream and the tallest one is of the Buddha, which is 51 feet tall.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Yala or Tissa. |
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| DAY 9 |
( SAFARI )YALA |
(40km) |
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 Early morning Safari (Picnic Breakfast pack Provided)
YALA NATIONAL PARK
visit Ruhunu National Park at Yala. This will include a Safari tour by jeep with a jungle tracker, where you can see animals in the Jungle; including elephants, Bears, Wild boar, Dear, Buffalo, Monkeys and many other animals if you are lucky, leopards too. You also could see different types of birds. It’s a small experience for bird watch lovers.
P.m. Safari or at Leisure
Overnight stay at Hotel in Yala. |
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| DAY 10 |
YALA / GALLE / BENTOTA |
(275km) |
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 Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Bentota.
En route Visit Dutch Fortress.
CITY OF GALLE
Galle is one of the ancient sea ports of Sri Lanka and was an anchor point in the Silk Route. It was later discovered by the Portuguese where they built a fortress and the Dutch that succeeded them fortified it further. This fortress is today a World Heritage Site.
Next River Safari in Madhu Ganga
BOAT SAFARI- (OPTIONAL )
The Boat Safari on the River Madhu is something that words would not justify. The primitive Life Style of the inhabitant of the islands of the Madhu River is only a boat ride away. The boat ride that takes you through the thick mangroves, The bird life around, the primitive style of Fishing and prawn trapping still practiced by the inhabitants of the islands will reveal to you another facet of splendid Sri Lanka.
Next visit Turtle Hatchery.
TURTLE HATCHERY
Projects have been launched to conserve the population of turtles that are reaching extinction and such projects are found along the southern coast of Sri Lanka where turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The turtle digs a hole on the Beach, Lays hers eggs and covers it with sand where it is supposed to, incubate by the heat of the sun. What often happens is, the eggs are dug out by fisherman and sold to people who consume them.
But now the eggs are bought up by the conservation projects and are hatched the Natural way in enclosed areas where the Birds don’t have a chance of picking them up and the babies are let in to the sea after two days at night time which offers them a better chance of survival.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Beruwala.
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| DAY 11 |
BENTOTA OR BERUWALA (BEACH STAY) |
(0km) |
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 Breakfast at Hotel.
BEACH STAY
p.m At leisure – 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 you choice, and sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pineapple, Mango, Banana.
Water skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and much more….
Overnight stay at Hotel in Bentota or Beruwala. |
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| DAY 12 |
BENTOTA / BERUWALA |
(0km) |
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Breakfast at Hotel.
At leisure
Overnight stay at Hotel in BeNtota or Beruwala. |
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| DAY 13 |
BENTOTA OR BERUWALA |
(0km) |
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Breakfast at Hotel.
At leisure
Overnight stay at Hotel in BeNtota or Beruwala. |
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| DAY 14 |
BENTOTA OR BERUWALA / COLOMBO. |
(0km) |
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Pm. City Tour and Shopping in Colombo
CITY TOUR & SHOPPING The City Tour will include places of Tourist interest such as Old parliament, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Independence Square, Buddhist Hindu Temple and Town Hall.
Shopping at Odel, House of Fashion, Bare foot etc. at Colombo
Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo.
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| DAY 15 |
COLOMBO / AIRPORT |
(80km) |
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 After Breakfast leave for Airport for Departure (According to your flight times)
End of Tour with Ucanfly.com.lk………………
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