7 Nights 8 Days Tour – Mountain, City Tours

After breakfast Proceed to Sigiriya - Climb the Lion Rock

Sigiriya - King Kassapa (477-495 A.D) who shifted the Capital from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya made a fortress to surround his palace, which was constructed on the summit of a 500ft high rock, with necessary facilities.

The Palace was surrounded by an outer-moat and wall and Inner - moat and Wall, pleasure garden, Mirror-wall, light coloured and dark coloured damsel's frescos, to cover the western wall and a beautiful staircase through the body of Crouching Lion are some of the attractions here.

The boulder garden consists of caves where Buddhist Bhikkus lived and meditated. After Kassapa Sigiriya was given back once again to the Bhikkus

After Lunch - Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park is a National Park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designed as a National Park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchments of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts.

Dinner & overnight stay in the same Hotel in Habarana

After breakfast proceed to Kandy

En-route visit a Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious, Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants etc.

The city of Kandy lies at an elevation of 465 meters (1,526 ft) above sea level. Its plan developed around two open spaces: an elongated square, at the end of which are the administration buildings of the old capital, and an artificial lake that is quadrangular in form. A public garden adds to the openness of the city's spatial organization.

On the north shore of the lake, which is enclosed by a parapet of white stone dating to the beginning of the 19th century, are the city's official religious monuments, including the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth, known as the Dalada Maligawa. Reconstructed in the 18th century, the Dalada Maligawa is built on a base of granite that was inspired by the temples of Sri Lanka's former capital city, Anuradhapura. An array of materials (limestone, marble, sculpted wood, ivory, etc.) contribute to the richness of this temple. Throughout this small holy city, a number of recent Buddhist monasteries can be found.

After lunch commence a City Tour, by visiting; Evening view the cultural dance festival & visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Dinner & overnight stay in a Hotel in Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel & Visit Botanical gardens in Kandy.

The Royal Botanical Gardens - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of trees and plants. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical World. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists.

proceed to Nuwaraeliya (Little England)

En-route stops at Hanuman Hindu Temple & visit a Tea plantation & factory (also you may observe some breathtaking waterfalls)

Nuwaraeliya - 180Kms from Colombo, 6200ft. above sea level. In 1826 some British Officers 1828 a road constructed over the ridge at Ramboda Pass and a station for convalescent Soldiers was established was Sir Samuel Baker who fell under the spell of Nuwaraeliya, brought hounds, horses, cattle, sheep etc; and started a typical English farm here. Flowers and vegetable were brought from England and planted.

Visit a Tea Plantation & a Tea Factory. When in Sri Lanka, it is a must to see a tea plantation as it is the home of world-renowned Ceylon Tea. Walkthrough the Tea Estate and experience what it is like to be in the middle of a tea plantation, enjoy a walk around the stepped tea valley, watch the tea - pluckers at work, and discover beautiful gardens and the smiles of the gentlefolk of the hills.

Evening at leisure or entertainment at the Lake Gregory such as pony riding, (little horse) paddling boats, Jet Ski rides, family motorboat rides etc, & visit the Seetha Amman Kovil (Ashok Vatika) in Hakgala

Dinner & overnight stay in a Hotel in Nuwaraeliya

Visit Horton Plains & World's End (3-4 hour walk in the plain)

World'End - Sri Lanka's highest plateau at an elevation of 7,000ft in the central mountains. A pre-dawn departure by jeep to visit the World's End before 10am (mist obscure the view thereafter). This incredible view the aptly - named World's End is considered to be the finest in Sri Lanka. The terrific escarpment drops vertically for about 1,000ft and falls away almost as steeply for another 4,000ft. In the morning a crescent of silver of the Indian Ocean rims the horizon some 50 miles to the south.

Take the scenic train journey to Ella (12.45 PM) Dinner and overnight stay in Ella

Breakfast at the hotel  Climb little Adams peak, Ella gap, Ravana caves  Relax at the hotel

Dinner and overnight stay in Ella 

Breakfast at the hotel  Visit Ravana Waterfalls  Proceed to Udawalawa National park (Afternoon Safari)

Dinner and overnight stay in Udawalawa

After breakfast proceed to Colombo City Tour in Colombo including main highlights Dropping off guests to the Hotel in Colombo

• Dambulla - 10 USD
• Daladhamaligawa (Tooth Relic Temple ) - 10 USD
• Culture Show - 7 USD
• Minnariya National Park Entry Fees and Jeep Hire 45 USD
• Udawalawa Safari, Entry Fees and Jeep Hire - 45 USD
• Turtle Hatchery - 3 USD
• Whale Watching - 40 USD
• Sigiriya - 30 USD
• Botanical Gardens - 12 USD