After breakfast explore the history of the dynamic city of Negombo. Treat yourself to a varied experience and visit Negombo's famous fish market, known as "Lellama". Stroll along the beach and watch the fishermen cast their nets and the fish being auctioned off and sold to individuals and businesses. Leave for Wilpattu. Overnight stay in Wilpattu.

Picnic breakfast & lunch. Asian elephants, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar, Asian buffalo and Mugger crocodiles. Endemic birds include the Ceylon Junglefowl, the Brown-capped Babbler, the Ceylon Woodshrike and the Black-capped Bulbul in the habitats of the rivers. Muntjac or Barking Deer are more common in Wilpattu than in other national parks. Butterflies observed include the Greater Egg Fly, Greater Orange Shrew, Glad-eye Bushbrown, Blue Mormon, Common Mormon, Common Rose, and Carmine Red Rose. Make Full Day Jeep Safari at Wilpattu National Park. Wilpattu National Park is located on the northwest coast in the arid lowlands of Sri Lanka. It consists of a unique complex of lakes called Villus. These are natural pools filled with rainwater and surrounded by open grassy plains surrounded by dense jungle. The biggest attraction in Wilpattu are leopards and sloths. In addition, you can observe . Overnight stay in Wilpattu.

After an early breakfast visit Anuradhapura. This city, located around 205Kms north of Colombo, is one of eight World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Visit See the sacred Boo Tree, world famous Samadhi Buddha, the remains of the Brazen Palace and rock carvings. Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

Breakfast at hotel. Leave for Jaffna. Jaffna is an ancient port city, which is one of the most densely populated areas of Sri Lanka, spread over an area of 2560 square km. The peninsula is almost an island except the narrow neck of land occupied by the Chundikkulam Bird Sanctuary and the causeway known as Elephant Pass which connects Jaffna with the rest of Sri Lanka. Most of the area of Jaffna is dry and sandy. Good amount of area of Jaffna district is covered by shallow lagoons. Jaffna has a thick population of the Tamil people, who are an ethnic minority in Sri Lanka, consisting of Christians & Hindus. When compared with other provinces of Sri Lanka, the people of Jaffna have a different culture, similar to that of Tamil Nadu in south India. Enjoy some of the interesting points such as Public library, Jaffna fort, Point Pedro including visit to St. Anthony’s church ruins & Cemetery etc. Overnight stay in Jaffna.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Kantharodai, which is the first archaeological site that found in the Jaffna. Nearly 62 dagobas were found during the excavation and they were built using limestone. According to archaeologists these stupas are date back to 2nd century. In legends it is stated that the stupas consist of buried fossils related to number of Buddhist monks who lived in Jaffna at that time and expired due to huger. Visit the bottomless well Nilaveri is geometrically square shaped. As the water of Nilavari well is fresh and drinkable, nearby farm lands uses this water for irrigation. Also the well never get dried up even in heavy drought is another reason for the usage. According the surveys done by the Sri Lankan marine department, the first 40ft of the well is fresh water and then turns salty in respect to the depth. Visit famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai. At Keerimalai the spring water floor is of great value. Bathing in its waters imparts healing medicinal benefits to the human body. The fresh water comes from an underground spring source. Overnight stay in Jaffna.

After breakfast leave for Trincomalee in the east coast of Sri Lanka. Make a city tour of Trincomalee. See the Kinniya hot water springs, the Foul Point Lighthouse, an Old Dutch fort, Thirukoneswaram Temple etc.

Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure by the beach.

After breakfast visit Polonnaruwa, the island’s second largest kingdom and a World Heritage Site. Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned Archeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers. You can admire the remains of the Royal Palace, Gal Vihara which is a group of beautiful Buddha images marking the high point of Sinhalese rock cravings, the Lotus Pond, the statue of King Parakramabahu and the historic Audience Hall. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most dramatic, inspiring and beautiful historical locations in the world. A mythical past of feuding dynasties suits Sigiriya’s striking setting- it was built in 5th century AD by king, Kasyapa, as a fortress-palace. The palace complex at the foot of the rock still has the remains of four indoor swimming pools where the king’s 500 concubines bathed. The palace structure was built with complex water arteries in the walls that provided natural air conditioning in the hot climate. On the summit, reached with the help of metal staircases and ladders, you can see the remains of the palace walls, gardens and ponds. The mirror walls of the Sigiriya rock still retain the world-famous frescoes of the king’s concubines, who originated from all parts of the world. Make a village tour in a bullock cart, one of the oldest modes of transport which is still prevalent in certain parts of the island. Step off the cart to start a hike across the village through the paddy fields and through home gardens. At each step of your way you will be met with a genuine smile of the unpretentious villagers. Walk along the banks of the lake until you meet your next mode of transportation; a Canoe ride. Paddle through the lake on the home made Canoe as you watch small exotic birds hopping from one aquatic plant to another. You will be invited to a cup of tea. Here you have the opportunity to experience the local cooking guided by a lady. Let yourself learn the traditional ways of cooking a delicious and an equally enticing Sri Lankan meal in clay pots over an open hearth. Enjoy Sri Lankan village lunch In the afternoon, Continue your journey to the Knuckles mountains. It is one of the best bio-diversity hot spots, a water catchment and a wildlife reserve and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain range is a hotspot among nature and adventure enthusiasts. The climate here is unpredictable and constantly changing. Check in to the hotel in Knuckles. Overnight stay in Knuckles

Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Corbett’s Gap, which is a noteworthy attraction. Sitting at an elevation of 1,216 metres, it offers spectacular panoramic views of the mountain range, which makes for perfect Instagram shots. Picnic lunch. Visit the Nitro cave which is a massive cave in the Knuckles Mountain Range that’s inhabited by thousands of bats. But this isn’t the only part of the trek that will take your breath away. With some of the trek being at an elevation of 1216 metres, you will take in incredible views of the mountain range. Overnight stay in Knuckles

Breakfast at hotel. Leave for Kandy. Make a city tour, such as the Temple of Tooth Relic, an arts and crafts work shop, oriental market place, a bazaar and a gem lapidary where you can see how rough gems (particularly the famous Blue & Star sapphires) are mined cut and polished using traditional methods. Late evening Cultural Show by traditional Kandyan Dancers and Drummers including “Fire Walking". Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.

After breakfast leave for Nuwara eliya, known as “Little England”. See the mountains covered with tea bushes and cascading waterfalls. Leave for Visit Tea factory, ever wondered what it would be like to pluck tea leaves? Yes, you can get tea plucking experience, a field experience awaits you as you walk among the lush tea gardens. Ladies can dress up as traditional tea plucker’s and gentlemen, as field workers. At the end of this unique experience, make your way to the factories to learn about how the leaves are processed to make the world-famous Ceylon tea. Get the best of a tea experience in Sri Lanka. Afternoon make a walk in the British period city and visit a local market. Stay overnight in Nuwara eliya.

After breakfast leave for visit Lipton's Seat, Lipton’s Seat is perhaps the most popular attraction in Haputale. Lipton’s Seat is a popular vantage point, from where Thomas Lipton would sit with a cup of tea in hand and proudly look over his estate. Lipton’s Seat is a viewpoint named after the celebrated Thomas Lipton. From here you will see one of the most breathtaking views, as the sun rises, the hills turn from a dark blue to vibrant green, the sky transforms into a kaleidoscope of colour from lilac with a burst of pink and orange before finally turning blue… to say this view is beautiful almost seems like an understatement. Afterwards leave for Ella. Check in at the hotel & relax. Overnight stay in Ella.

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Ella. Visit Nine Arches Bridge. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. This bridge is 300 feet in length, 25 feet in width and 80-100 feet in height. Trekking at Little Adam`s Peak, the Little Adam`s Peak got it`s named after it`s big brother, the holy mountain Adam`s Peak, because of the similar shape. Overnight stay in Ella.

Enjoy your breakfast in the misty climate of the hill country and leave for Tissa. En route stop at Ella gap, enjoy the rich nature. In the afternoon go on a jeep safari in Yala National Park. Yala National Park is Sri Lanka's second largest and most visited safari national park with numerous wildlife species and is known for its diverse ecosystems and rich biodiversity. It lies in an arid, semi-arid climate region that is home to diverse ecosystems ranging from humid monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. Yala is home to 44 species of mammals and 215 species of birds, including seven of the country's endemic bird species. Some of the most famous residents include the world's largest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloths, sambars, jackals, spotted dogs, peacocks, crocodiles and wild buffalo. Overnight stay in Tissa/ Yala

Breakfast in the hotel. Later leave for the beach resort. Travel through Tangalle and Matara. En route at Koggala see the stilt fishermen seated on poles mounted. Visit the Galle Fort. Galle Fort is the finest and most intact fortified city build by the former European colonial powers in Asia. The narrow streets of Galle Fort are lined with Dutch merchant villas, pillared verandas, carved doors and windows. British and Dutch period offices are still in use. This is a living world heritage city with residents walking the 300 year old ramparts at sunset. Strolling along the high rampart walls you will see the Old Dutch and English churches, the Governor's house, the massive VOC warehouses, the Square of Courts, the elegant pillared facade of the Old Dutch hospital, the Portuguese Black Fort, the lighthouse, the Clock Tower and much more. Visit a Turtle Hatchery. Check in at the hotel and leisure. Overnight stay in Beach hotel in South west.

Free days at the beach hotel

Free days at the beach hotel

Breakfast in the hotel. Leave for Colombo. Colombo is the commercial capital of the island with a contrast in mansions, lush gardens, fine dining options, shopping malls, boutiques and many historically important places, offering you a vast array of options for your choice of holiday, be it a quick stopover or a full day of shopping and sightseeing. Bordered by the vast Indian Ocean and washed with the setting sun rays in the horizon, Colombo is filled with a spectacular array of restaurants, hotels and other fine dining options offering all imaginable types of cuisines. The shopping opportunities at Colombo are unparalleled. Check into the hotel & unwind. Overnight stay in Colombo.

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