Collected at Colombo airport and driven on to our hotel in Galle,.a journey of 2.5 hours by road.Galle Fort Hotel

In the afternoon visit Galle Fort, the largest European fortress left in Asia. Colonised by the Portuguese in the 16th century, it is still infused today with a graceful charm that perfectly encapsulates its European heritage and a wander through its meandering streets reveals a wealth of ageing colonial buildings. 

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Ahangama to visit the Cinnamon plantation and Sri Lankan cooking experience.

Proceed to Tangalle.  

Last House Hotel

Visit Tangalle in the mornin where the fishermen bring in the day’s catch. As a main fishing hub for the island. Tangalla is a hive of activity.

Enjoy the remainder of the day to soak up the sea breezes, white beaches and quiet of this stunning area.

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed to heart of tea plantation, Hatton.

Celyon Tea Trails Hotel

Visit the Tea Factory and lunch at Castlereagh Bungalow 

Celyon Tea Trails Hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and drive to Kandy.

In.late afternoon and head to the Temple of the Tooth for the colourful evening Puja ceremony. 

Taru Villa Kandy

The last capital of the ancient Sri Lankan kings, Kandy is one of the country's cultural and spiritual gems with a blend of contemporary as well as ancient Sinhala architecture.

Visit the beautiful orchid collection at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.

In the afternoon there was a high pressure Gem Seller and a carved elephant wholesaler

Taru Villa Kandy

Check-out and proceed to Dambulla, is an important stop on any itinerary, Five caves are filled with around 150 statues and paintings of the Buddha. Initially began over 2000 years ago, they have been added to over the centuries with the latest in the 20th CenturyIt has a 15m reclining Buddha.  

Visited a down at hee spice garden, staffed by bored presenters

Continuing on towards Dambulla

Wild Grass Nature Rerserve

Sigiriya's famous Sky Fortress sits on top of the granite monolith of the Lion Rock, some 200 metres above the surrounding countryside. Built during the 5th Century, it is one of Sri Lanka's major attractions and from its lofty heights the views are truly spectacular. We chose not to climb the 1200 steps and just admired it from afar.

Later this afternoon, go on a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, renowned for its large herds of elephants.

Wild Grass Nature Rerserve

Dambulla/Polonnaruwa/

Habarna

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and continue on to the old medieval capital of Polonnaruwa, a city that reached the height of its glory during the 12th century. Another of Sri Lanka's wonderful World Heritage Sites, the city is filled with a rich collection of ancient buildings and monuments.

Continue on to Habarana.

Uga Ulagalla Hotel

Habarna/Mihinthale/

Wilpattu/Habarna

Afternoon - a jeep safari through the Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest, Wilpattu is a mix of forest and scattered lakes and wetlands, the differing landscapes have a range of wildlife, the forests excellent for birds and the lakes for elephants and water buffalo. The park is home to Sri Lanka’s largest population of leopards. 

Uga Ulagalla Hotel

Check-out and proceed to Colombo. En-route tried to visit the great Buddha of Avukana, carved out of a cliff and nearly free standin. However the road was flooded and we never got there. 

Maniumpathy Hotel, Colombo

Colombo old city tour taking us through the history of the city. Explore the fort and the colonial buildings as well as the churches and mosques.

Go to Airport for 22.00 flight