Sri Lanka - Tour 8 Days

Day 1 Colombo - Habarana.

Arrival at the international airport of Colombo, formalities of entry and withdrawal of luggage. Meet the guide and transfer to Habarana. Lunch during the transfer ...
Arrival and accommodation in private rooms of the chosen hotel. The afternoon is dedicated to a Village Safari Tour, interesting experience that will allow you to put you in contact with the rural life of local people. The excursion will take place using the local usual means, you get to the edge of the typical tuk tuk, we continue on carts pulled by oxen and then a boat ride. (Optional, on request possibility of Elephant Back Safari). Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Habarana and/ or Dambulla.

Day 2 - Habarana

Breakfast. Morning excursion to the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya. Located 300 meters height, was built atop a red stone monolith that dominates a harmonious set of gardens. The palace built on the summit can be reached via a narrow staircase that winds through the huge paws of a stone lion. Lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon excursion Polonnaruwa, the ancient royal capital of Sri Lanka. Architectural complex consists of temples, palaces and a pool in the shape of lotus. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Habarana and / or Dambulla.

Day 3 - Habarana

Breakfast. Excursion to Anuradhapura the oldest capital of Sri Lanka. Founded in 380 BC, occupying an area of over 40 square kilometers. Unfortunately in this city are only scattered ruins of palaces and monasteries in a wide area. Lunch at Anuradhapura. Continuation of visits to places interesting area and including: Ruwanwelisaya, Abegiriya, Twin Ponds, Lankaramaya and mine precious stones. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Habarana and / or Dambulla.

Day 4 - Habarana ~ Kandy

Breakfast. Departure to Kandy, stopping along the way to visit the Cave Temples of Dambulla, historical and religious place which houses five different caves 150 statues of Buddha. Continuation and stop at the farm of Matale, to discover the fragrant spices of the island and where furthermore it will be offered a massage with herbs (head or feet) lasting 10 minutes. Arrival in Kandy, accommodation and lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Buddha, containing the most revered relic in Sri Lanka. Before returning to the hotel, stop for attend a performance of cultural dances local. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kandy.

Day 5 - Kandy ~ Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast. Drive to Nuwara Elyia, along the way stop at a plantation and its Tea Factory. Packed Felid Blue Restaurant. Overnight at hotel. in the afternoon walking-tour of this colonial town, situated at the foot of the highest mountain in Sri Lanka, Pidurutalagala, in one of the most picturesque parts of the tour. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 6 - Nuwara Elyia ~ Yala National Park

Breakfast. Transfer to Yala with a stop for lunch in the restaurant. Arrival, accommodation and afternoon jeep safari in Yala National Park, is one of the largest island covering an area of nearly 1200 square kilometers of bushland, lakes and rocky outcrops is a particularly suitable location for observe the elephants. Dinner and overnight at Resort in Kataragama.

Day 7 - Yala National Park ~ Colombo

Breakfast. Departure for Colombo, stop and visit the colonial town of Galle at the tip south-west of Sri Lanka. with the imposing fortress built by the Dutch from 1663, a beautiful collection of colonial architectural wonders and exotic atmosphere overflowing the smell of spices and sea winds. In 1988 UNESCO included it in the list of World Heritage Humanity. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Colombo.

Day 8 Colombo - Departure

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for flights to return to the city of origin.