Sri Lanka (06 Nights & 07 Days)

“Ayubowan” On arrival at the recently refurbished Modern and State of the art International Airport, you will be
blessed to get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from “The Wanderlust Vacations” will
welcome you at the Airport & transfer clients to Bentota.
Check into the hotel
Later in the afternoon participate for Madu River Boat Ride and turtle hatchery
Clients can participate for water sports such as diving, snorkeling, surfing and etc.
Dinner & overnight at Bentota

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Galle
City tour in Galle – This southern seaport was the 17th Century centre of Dutch rule. The town is full of Dutch
monuments, ramparts and forts, to bear witness to this fact. Galle is also famous for its ebony carving and delicate
handmade lace. It has a pleasant atmosphere and a fine view of the sea.
Continue to Nuwara Eliya
En route visit a Tea Factory and a Plantation to witness the manufacturing process of world famous “Ceylon Tea”
and to taste a pure unblended cup of factory fresh tea before being sent to the Tea Auctions in Colombo leading
to Export.
Sightseeing in the city- the important places being the Seetha Eliya, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Golf Course and
Market etc.
Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Hakgala rock surmounts the Hakgala Botanical gardens, only a few kilometers away
from Ashok Vatika. The Hakgala Botanical Gardens was one of the pleasure gardens of King Ravana. This garden
was expanded during the British period and has a wide variety of flowers including an excellent collection of orchids.
Check into the hotel
Dinner & Overnight at Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast at hotel, checkout & proceed to Kandy
KANDY- This lovely city is the erstwhile Hill Capital and last
stronghold of the Sinhala Kings. Encircled by hills, with a
tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned “Temple
of the Tooth”. Place of interest are the Peradeniya Botanical
Gardens and the Mahaweli Diversion Project in their
impressive settings. Spice Garden dot the outskirts of Kandy
along with handicraft centers and the market-place is a hub of
activity. Kandy retains an aura of grandeur which time has not
effaced.
Later proceed to City tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake
Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, and Gem Museum.
The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to
the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s
influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries
keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.
Evening witness a Cultural dance performance featuring
various dance types of Sri Lanka- Duration (45 minutes –
01hour)
Temple of the Tooth and Devales, Kandy’s Tooth Relic
Temple is the most significant Buddhist holy place in Sri Lanka,
venerated by Buddhists from Southeast Asia as well. There are four shrines for Gods connected to the Buddha’s
Tooth Temple. These Devales, which play an important role in the processions of the Buddha’s Tooth Temple, are
mainly Sinhalese places of worship, whereas Tamil Hindu temples are called Kovils. But the Devales are closely
connected to Hinduism in many ways. The above mentioned world-famous procession called Kandy Perahara,
originates in the Ratha Yatras held for the Hindu deities.
Check into hotel.
Dinner & Overnight at Kandy

After breakfast at hotel, checkout & proceed to Sigirya via Dambulla
En route visit a Spice garden at Matale
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass 500ft
high and a mile around the base. Here is found
the famous Rock Temple dating to the First
Century BC. The caves of Dambulla sheltered
the King Walagamba during his 14 years of
exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the
throne he built the most magnificent of Rock Temples
to be found on the Island. There are images of deities
associated with Buddhism all around. The frescoes on
the ceiling date back to the 15th – 18th Centuries.
Continue to Sigiriya & visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Sigiriya is home to the 5th Century ‘Fortress in the
Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the
huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within it triple-moated defense the huge rock rises
almost to a sheer height of 500ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous

palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala
secular painting survived in the form of frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their
original color.
Kandalama Heritance Hotel – 1991 | Ar. Geoffery Bawa
Built on a rocky outcrop above the ancient Kandalama tank, in its final design the 160-bedroom hotel is wrapped
around the two sides of the rock with rooms facing across the tank towards Sigiriya. The two wings are connected
by a cave-like corridor which runs through the rock from the hotel entrance to the main reception areas.
Check into the hotel
Dinner and overnight at Sigiriya

Early morning pack breakfast depart to Anuradhapura via Minneriya
Patriciate for jeep safari at Minneriya national park
Later continue to visit the archaeological sites at Anuradhapura
Visit many sites of the City of archaeological and historical interest
including Isurumuniya – the first temple to be built in the island, Sri
Maha Bodhi Tree- with an authenticated history of more than
2300 years which has been planted from a sapling from the original
tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment , Ruwanveliseya
– the largest stupa in the island , Jethawanaramaya and
Abhayagiriya – which in their original form have been matching in
size to the Great Pyramids in Giza being the tallest brick buildings in
the world and have thus been declared as World Heritage Sites ,
Twin Ponds, Thuparamaya- the first Stupa to be built in Sri Lanka
enshrining the left collar bone of the Buddha, the Samadhi Statue –
meditating posture etc.
Check into the hotel
Dinner & overnight at Anuradhapura

After breakfast depart to Colombo
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively
by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with
high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders
sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Sightseeing includes:
 Pettah – the busy Bazaar area and Market Place
 Gangarama Buddhist Temple
 Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
 New Parliamentary Complex
 The Zoological Gardens
Check into the hotel
Dinner & Overnight stay at Colombo

Proceeds to the Bandaranayke international airport, where you stack all your memories in your eyes & Mind,
allowing this beautiful island Sri Lanka. This experience will leave you astounded. Pampered, enlightened.
Moreover, animated. A country like no other! Visit Sri Lanka… Dependent on the flight departure time, you will be
reassigned to the Airport.