Day 1: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) - The Covanro Hotel, Katunayake (Welcome Dinner)
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), meet and greet then transfer to the Hotel.
4 times arrival transfer provided: 10:00am - 1:00pm - 4:00pm - 6:00pm, please make sure you meet the driver on time at arrival hall because the pick-up team will leave airport on time. (If your arrival time differs from what we provide, please arrange your own transport to hotel)
The hotel's check-in time is 2:00pm onward, but the hotel sometimes changes the time according to its own room status. If you cannot check in, you can store your luggage and check in again later.
7:00pm - Welcome Dinner at hotel. After that, free at leisure.
Overnight at The Covanro Hotel, Katunayake (Superior Room)
Day 2 : Katunayake - Pinnawela - Dambulla (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, proceed to Dambulla.
En route, make a visit to Millenium Elephant Foundation.
[Millenium Elephant Foundation (MEF)] a family run non-government organization (NGO) which is dedicated to improving the welfare of domestic elephants throughout Sri Lanka. MEF was started in 1999 in memory of Sam Samrasinghe. Charity Number 457. They provide and fund the care, medical treatments, food, mahout salaries, the running costs of the charity as well as having an on call Mobile Veterinary Unit which travels around the country treating sick elephants in need. They rely on the income from volunteers and tourism to continue the important work we do for these gentle giants. Home of the new and exclusive Elephant Walk Experience. The alternative to elephant riding option for tourists. An ethical, up close and personal experience unique to MEF. The most Interactive enjoyable way to see domestic elephants in Sri Lanka.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Continue to Dambulla.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Dinner at hotel.
Overnight at Jetwing Lake, Dambulla (Deluxe Rooms)
Day 3 : Dambulla - Pidurangala - Angagmpora Village (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Early morning leave for Pidurangala.
[Pidurangala Rock Mirrors] the more famous and popular Sigiriya Rock in so many ways. They are both volcanic hills rising out of the Sri Lankan jungle, and they are both richly steeped in history. What's more, in my opinion, the view from the top of Pidurangala is more impressive than Sigiriya. Climbing Pidurangala Rock completes the history of King Kasyapas reign, offers a chance to explore a more natural setting, visit cave temples, see what was once the largest brick reclining Buddha in the world, and experience history without the crowds.
Transfer back to hotel.
Breakfast in hotel.
[Angampora Village] at Ritigala to experience a session of Marshal Arts in the Angampora Masters house. The clients will leave for the house in the Jeeps from Habarana.
[Angampora] is a Sri Lankan martial art that combines combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise, and meditation. A key component of angampora is the name sake angam, which incorporates hand-to-hand fighting, and illangam, involving the use of indigenous weapons such as the ethunu kaduwa, staves, knives and swords the art was banned during the times of the English until recent times. However the Masters of the tradition passed it on within their blood line and managed to secure it for today. Now it has become a sport and everyone is keen to know about this methods. It is a sport available to master to anyone who visits the master.
Lunch with the master and return to Habarana at its finale.
Transfer back to hotel.
Dinner at hotel.
Overnight at Jetwing Lake, Dambulla (Deluxe Rooms)
Day 4 : Dambulla - Matale - Kandy (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
[Spice Garden in Matale] to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. A Local Ayurveda Head and Shoulder Massage will be arranged.
Lunch at Spice Garden with a brief Cooking Demonstration at the Spice Gardens.
Kandy Sightseeing including : Upper Lake Drive, Market Crafts Centre, Gem Museum.
[Kandy] is the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815.
[Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic] ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession.
Dinner at local restaurant.
By the night experience a colorful show where you will be taken to mind blowing Sri Lankan culture extravaganza..
Get ready for Heavy drumbeat and acrobatic act.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Overnight at Mahaweli Reach, Kandy (Deluxe Room)
Day 5 : Kandy - Colombo (Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfst, proceed on a Food Walk in Kandy.
[Food Walk in Kandy] this is an exciting walk around Kandy town trying 10 different local delicacies. Start the trip with some exotic fruits in the Kandy Market, walk around the market and learn about the various, regional vegetables and their uses. Head to the women's co-operative for some authentic snacks that you would only get to try if you knew someone's grandmother. Then cut into the trading street of Kandy. Try some snacks and refreshing king coconut, before moving on to the main course. Finally end the walk with some curd and treacle to cool you down. (Recommends to have light breakfast)
Proceed to Colombo. En route make a stop at Ramboda Waterfalls for a photo opportunity.
[Tea Experience] which involves a visit a plantation to observe firsthand the process, starting from the plucking field where it all begins with the picking of "two leaves and a bud" to the factory where the processing begins. Originally introduced to the island around 1850 by the British, Ceylon Tea is world famous for its high quality and has remained a major contributor to the island's economy for generations. Currently, Sri Lanka is one of largest exporter of tea worldwide.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Continue to Colombo, a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens, Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha the Independence Square.
Transfer back to hotel.
Dinner at own arrangement.
Night time, you are free to move on to Casinos or enjoy night life of Colombo the commercial capital of Sri Lanka at your own arrangement.
Overnight at Movenpick Colombo (Superior Rooms)
Day 6 Departure transfer (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) according to your departure time.
4 times departure transfer provided: 6:00am - 9:00am - 12:00noon - 3:00pm, please make sure you are in the hotel lobby on time, because the team will leave on time.
Please check out before 12:00noon. In case of late check-out, please pay the additional fee at the front desk of the hotel.