Sri Lankan Luxury Tour

02 Sigiriya / Matale / Kandy

After breakfast proceed on an excursion to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climb the 5th century Sigiriya Rock fortress which is a UNESCO world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495). The spectacular citadel of Sigiriya rises sheer and impregnable out of the plains of the dry zone. It is the country’s most memorable single attraction, a remarkable archeological site made unforgettable by its dramatic setting. The rock was the innermost stronghold of a 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. Transfer to Kandy. En route visit a spice garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration. Continue your journey to Kandy and check into Kandy House. You will have the rest of the day at leisure exploring this luxurious property and its surroundings.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy House.

Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Kandy

After an early breakfast proceed on a city tour of Kandy. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The historic city about 480m above sea level surrounded by mountains was known to Sri Lankan as Kanda Uda Rata, which means the hill country. Kandy was home to Sri Lanka’s last independent Kingdom, which survived two centuries of colonial incursion before finally falling to the British at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Visit the Temple of the tooth, the royal Botanical Gardens, the Peradeniya University campus and catch a panoramic view of the picturesque town from Upper lake Drive. Kandy is also famous for its shopping, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, batiks, silks etc. And you will have the opportunity of browsing to your heart’s content. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and proceed on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya meaning “the city of dawn” is the town at the highest elevation (about 2000m above sea level) in Sri Lanka and its tallest peak, Piduruthalagala (2555m) could be seen from here. The city, established by the British in the nineteenth century, and known as “Little England” and is a popular holiday resort for Sri Lankans & tourists due to its cool climate and quaint colonial feel with its little bungalows surrounded by hedgerows. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of the tea country and you can visit a plantation and a factory en route here and witness how the famous “Ceylon Tea” is brewed. About 1.5km away is Seetha Amman Temple, said to be built at the spot where Ravna held Sita captive, as related in the Ramayana. The small temple has a collection of statues, including a couple of Kali images. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya. Return to the hotel and relax.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mahoora Tented Camp.

Nuwara Eliya / Yala

After breakfast transfer to Yala. Arrive in Yala and check into Mahoora Tented Camp. You will have the rest of the day at leisure exploring this fantastic property and its surroundings.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mahoora Tented Camp on all inclusive basis.

Yala / Colombo

Leave the hotel early. Proceed on an excursion to visit the Yala National Park. Yala National park is Sri Lanka’s most visited wildlife reserve. Yala covers an area of 1260 square kilometers. The park’s dry-zone landscape is strikingly beautiful and the park’s wildlife has its own distinctive charm, with huddles of colorful painted storks perched on the incongruously conjoined sight of elephants marching sedately through the bush while rabbits scamper through the undergrowth. Leopards, sloth bears and elephants are the “big 3” here although crocodiles, jackals and the many variety of birds are also a huge draw to this park which is the largest national park in the country. Return to the camp and relax. Lunch on all inclusive basis. Early afternoon transfer to Colombo. Arrive in Colombo and check into Park Street Hotel. You will have the rest of the evening at leisure exploring this amazing property and its surroundings.

Dinner and overnight stay at Park Street Hotel.

Colombo / Airport

After breakfast transfer to the Airport for your departure flight.