Archaeological

Hotel – Galle Face Hotel Colombo

Morning : Introduction lecture at the Museum

Lunch : Local Restaurant Thunapaha at the beautiful Water’s Edge.

Sri Lankan cuisine introduction to Sri Lankan food

Afternoon :  Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya Temple visit

Hotel – Anuradhapura Sanctuary by Tissa Wewa Hotel (Alcohol will not be served)

Morning :  Leave hotel Drive to Anuradhapura

Lunch : At the Forest Rock Garden Hotel.

(menu – vegetarian theme)We take the Northern coastal route via Negombo (former Portuguese and Dutch colony) at which point we can travel through the famous Negombo fishing village and the river mouth for photographs. We will also stop briefly at the Portuguese Fort

Afternoon  : Mihintale rock temple in the evening and the Kaludiya Pokuna complex

Dinner : At Hotel

Hotel – Habarana Cinnamon Lodge Hotel

Morning : Ancient Anduradhapura and transfer to Habarana late in the evening

Lunch : Sanctuary by Tissa Wewa

(beautifully maintained colonial property) which is in the sacred city itself so that minimum time is wasted traveling back & forth to the city

Afternoon : Ancient Anduradhapura continued

Site museum   A walk is recommended among the ruins in the Abhayagiri Vihara complex in the morning hours between 9 and 11 when the sun is tolerable. Sacred Bodhi Tree and Maha Thupa are best at just before dusk. 

Dinner : Dinner at Hotel

Hotel – Habarana Cinnamon Lodge Hotel

Morning : King Kasyapa’s palace, Sigiriya,Climb up to Kasyapa citadel Sigiriya Museum

Lunch : Hotel Sigiriya overlooking the Rock Fortress    

Free afternoon at leisure OR Can watch wild elephants at Minneriya National Park on a jeep safari – OPTIONAL Expert Guide’s lecture on Polonnaruwa in the night

Dinner : at Hotel 

Optional – BBQ (on a Supplement charge)

Hotel – Habarana Cinnamon Lodge Hotel

Morning : Polonnaruwa medieval city Comprehensive 

Lunch  : Thidas Arana Restaurant or traditional Sri Lankan lunch at Priyamali’Gedera Polonnaruwa

Afternoon : Polonnaruwa Museum

Dinner : at Hotel

Hotel – Habarana Cinnamon Lodge Hotel

Morning : Avukana Buddha, Kala Wewa reservoir, Dambulla rock temple

Lunch: Gimanhala restaurant  at Dambulla before we climb the Dambulla rock. 

Afternoon : Free afternoon at leisure 

Nature walks in the vast forest garden of the resort or the Ritigala Forest Monastery ruins – OPTIONAL

Dinner : at Hotel 

Hotel – Kandy Cinnamon Citadel  Hotel

Morning : Leave hotel , Aluvihare site visit including Temple,Spice garden visit

Lunch : Kamatha Restaurant

 – served on lotus leaves overlooking the rice fields.  

Afternoon : Drive to Kandy Evening visit to Temple of Tooth

Dinner : at Hotel 

Hotel – Kandy Cinnamon Citadel  Hotel

Morning :Gadaladeniya Viharaya Temple,Lankatilaka Viharaya Temple,Kataragama Devale Temple,(Embekke Shrine),Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Lunch : Garden Cafe

Inside the botanical   gardens – picnic style surrounded by greenery.

Afternoon : Anglican Cathedral British War Veterans’ cemetery ,Visit a batik shop

Free time in town

Yes, an ideal evening for shopping and for a hike around the lake with the temple cluster in the back-drop

Dinner : at Hotel 

Expert Guide’s lecture on Kandy – the last Kingdom and the establishment of the British rule in 1815

Hotel – Nuwara Eliya Grand Hotel

Morning : Drive to Nuwara Eliya

Lunch : Grand Hotel

 Afternoon : Stop en route for tea sampling/ Tea processing intro

A guided tour of Labukelle Tea Estate

Dinner : at hotel

Hotel – Nuwara Eliya Grand Hotel

Morning : Enjoy the salubrious Tea Capital

Lunch : at the 19th century colonial Hill Club

 Afternoon : Full day free for strolls at the Victoria Park, Golf Links and around the Gregory’s Lake surrounded by tea gardens.

Dinner : at hotel

Hotel – Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Hotel on the beach 

Morning : Drive to Mulkirigala Temple in the South,Visit Mulkirigala Temple,Purvarama Temple(kathaluwa),Rock carving of the ‘Leper King’ (kushta raja gala) ,Martin Wikramasinghe Folk Museum

Lunch :Peacock Beach Hotel, Hambantota

Afternoon : Drive to Hikkaduwa On the express way afterwards

Dinner : at hotel

Hotel – Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Hotel on the beach 

Morning :Tour of Galle,Geoffrey Bawa Estate Lunuganga afternoon tour 

Lunch :Seafood lunch in line with the location,National Marine Museum Marine Archaeological Project,Visit the Ambalangoda craftsmen

Afternoon : Tour of historical centre of Galle incl. Ramparts and Fort in the morning

Dinner :Farewell Dinner at Hotel,over ‘kolam’ dance

Morning : Leave for the Airport by express-way after an early breakfast

Pax opting for extended stays on the beach will remain