AM - Climb of Sigiriya rock , built by patricide king Kasyapa in the 5th.century A.D. and now a World Heritage site. In a sheltered pocket within the Rock one can  see the famous Sigiriya frescoes, remains of the King’s pleasure garden, studded  with ponds, islets, promenades and pavilions can also be seen.

PM - Visit Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka (11-13 century AD)Commence a city tour covering all places of archeological and historical value such as Parakrama Samudra , the largest man made reservoir, Gal Viharaya – impressive colossal Buddha statues carved out of the face of a granite boulder.  Afterwards return to your hotel and relax.

OVERNIGHT – HERITANCE KANDALAMA - KANDALAMA

AM – After breakfast visit Dambulla. Another World Heritage site. A vast isolated   rock mass 500 ft. high, here is found the famous rock temple, which dates back to the 1st. century B.C. It is here where King Valagambahu  took refuge and turned the caves in to this magnificent rock cave temple. Some of the frescoes are over 2000 years old.

PM – Visit Anuradhapura the first capital of Sri Lanka and undoubtedly the grandest City of ancient Ceylon and home of two world Heritage sites.Commence a city  tour covering all places of archaeological and historical interest, such as the The  Brazen Palace, Ruwanweliseya, Samadhi Buddha Statue  and the Sri Maha  Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world.

OVERNIGHT – HERITANCE KANDALAMA - KANDALAMA

AM - After breakfast leave for Kandy, en route visiting a spice garden in Matale.  Arrive at your hotel and relax.

PM – Do a city tour of Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka and the last stronghold of  the Sinhalese Kings. Visit all the interesting places such as the Temple of the  Tooth Relic, where the sacred tooth of the Lord Buddha is enshrined.

OVERNIGHT- CHAYYA CITADEL HOTEL – KANDY

AM – Visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens where one can see ell over 5000 varieties of tropical and sub tropical plants and trees. The orchid house here is the finest   in Asia.

PM – Al leisure.EVENING – Visit Kandy Lake Club  or to the Avanhala to view a  memorable Cultural Pageant and a Fire Walking Show.

OVERNIGHT- CHAYYA CITADEL HOTEL – KANDY

AM – Early morning visit Horton Plains the only National Park situated in the Hill Country to see the “World’s End” this silent, strange, beautiful  highland 2000m. above sea level is unique in Sri Lanka and is within the Park. Endemic   slender loris and endemic purple monkey are among the important animal species that could be seen in addition to the sambhur and wild boar.There are some endemic avifauna also (Pick-nick breakfast to be arranged).

PM - At leisure or visit the Hakgala botanical gardens, where one ca see plants and  trees that thrive in the cooler climates.

OVERNIGHT – THE HILL CLUB -  NUWARA ELIYA

AM – After breakfast leave for Yala. Arrive at Yala Village Hotel and relax.

PM - At leisure

OVERNIGHT- YALA VILLAGE HOTEL -YALA

AM – Commence a morning safari of the Yala National Park by Jeep. This is the oldest National Park on the island which boasts of many varieties of Mammals,  Reptiles, the leopard is more commonly seen here. Pick-nick breakfast to be arranged or return to hotel for late breakfast.

PM – Leave for Bentota, en-route visit a turtle hatchery at Tangalle or  Kosgoda. Arrive at Club Villa and relax.

OVERNIGHT- CLUB VILLA – BENTOTA