Day 1 Colombo
City tour of Colombo – The Commercial Capital of Sri Lanka is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings.
Accommodation – Tintagel Hotel Colombo
Day 2 Jaffna
After breakfast on day 2 you will transfer to Jaffna on a domestic flight approximately 1 hour flying time.
• Check-in to the hotel in Jaffa
• Overnight stay in Jaffna
• Explore Jaffna attractions (Visit Naga vihara International Buddhist center / Nallur Kandaswami Hindu Temple and other important monuments)
• Overnight stay in Jaffna
Jaffna- Jaffna is one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque towns, situated on the country’s northernmost tip where is noted for its predominantly Tamil population. The residents’ warmth will undoubtedly impress you through their warm hospitality during this Sri Lanka bespoke holiday.
Accommodation – Jetwing Hotel Jaffna
Day 3 Jaffna
Proceed to Nagadeepa & Nagapooshani Amman Kovil – Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya is worshipped as one of Sri Lanka’s holiest Buddhist sites. And for the latter, the Nagapooshani Amman Kovil, which is referred to in several ancient chronicles as one of 64 Shakthi Peethams located across South Asia – shrines dedicated to Shakthi, the Hindu goddess of power.
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil – Nallur Kovil.. Since its original construction in 948 AD, this imposing Hindu temple, topped by a gold-encrusted gopuram (or monumental tower) has been rebuilt four times. Recommended place to visit during your bespoke holiday in Sri Lanka.
Accommodation – Jetwing hotel Jaffna
Day 4 Anuradhapura
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage site) was the cradle of glorious Sinhalese Buddhist civilization. Towering stupas (dagobas) of stupendous domes, the marvels of ancient civil engineering, were built having taken into the account the effects of lightning on high rise constructions, among numerous other engineering factors.
Accommodation – Ulagalla Wallawa
• Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Explore Buddhist monuments in Anuradhapura (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Archeological Museum, Ruwan Weli Stupa. Etc.)
• Visit Mihinthale temple
• Overnight stay in Anuradhapura
Mihintalaya- Mihintale is one of the most venerated Buddhist Temple in Sri Lanka located close to Anuradhapura ancient city was believed as the meeting place of King Devanampiyatissa and Buddhist monk Mahinda who brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Therefore, this is a recommended place to visit during your bespoke holiday in Sri Lanka.
Accommodation – Ulagalla Wallawa (Pool Villa) or Rock Forest Garden (Vegetarian Hotel)
Day 5 & 6 Habarana
• On day 5 check out from the hotel and leave for Habarana, (Days 5 and 6 at Habarana)
• Visit Dambulla cave temple (UNESCO World Heritage)
• Afternoon safari to Minneriya National park / Kaudulla national park
• Overnight stay in Sigiriya / Habarana
Dambulla Cave Temple – Dambulla is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites and you will be able to explore this largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in this tailor-made holiday. While exploring magnificent Buddha Images and Rock Paintings of vivid colors and shapes constructed and painted from around 2nd Century BC.
Minneriya National Park – One of the famous safari parks in Sri Lanka. The largest known meeting place for Asian elephants, Minneriya National Park provides the natural corridor amidst tropical dry mixed evergreen forests that attract herds of these wild creatures which you will witness this tailor-made holiday.
Accommodation – Jetwing Vil Uyana / Water Garden Sigiriya
Day 7 Polonnaruwa
Leave for Polonnaruwa after breakfast and view the archaeological sites.
Polonnaruwa Ancient city was the second capital of Sri Lanka for three centuries between the 11th to 13th centuries after the destruction of the Anuradhapura Kingdom in 993. Due to its archeological prominence and the ancient technological superiority, UNESCO declared Polonnaruwa as a World Heritage in 1982 under the name of Ancient City of Polonnaruwa. Recommended destination during your bespoke luxury holiday in Sri Lanka.
Accommodation Jetwing Vil Uyana
Day 8 & 9 Kandy
Transfer to Kandy
• Overnight stay in Kandy
Hot air Balloon ride – Treat yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure by taking a hot air balloon flight during your tailor-made family holiday in Sri Lanka. Floating over the Kandalama Lake and over the historic cities of Sigiriya and Dambulla while taking in the grandeur of the sunrise over the mountains will be a breathtaking experience.
Habarana Village Tour – It is an authentic encounter with the folk of the local village together with bullock cart ride/catamaran boat ride/cooking demonstration and enjoys authentic Sri Lankan meal during a bespoke tour in Sri Lanka.
Kandy – A lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that retains an aura of grandeur. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical garden. A must destination during Sri Lanka bespoke holiday. Accommodation – The Kandy House
• Visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela in time to witness the bottle feeding.
• Royal Botanic Gardens Kandy
• Sightseen Kandy city tour
• Back to hotel and you are in leisure
• Evening visits the sacred tooth relic temple
• Enjoy a cultural show in Kandy
• Overnight stay in Kandy
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – One of the most venerated Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth is a temple dedicated to the sacred tooth.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – It is an orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding ground for elephants. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Recommended activity for tailor-made tours in Sri Lanka.
Royal Botanical Garden – During this Sri Lanka bespoke tour, you will walk through this beautiful garden that covers 150 acres of trees, lawns, and flowering shrubs, Etc. It is first conceived as a Queen’s pleasure garden in the 14th century.
Accommodation – The Kandy House
Day 10 to 12 Hatton
• On day 10 Check- out from Kandy hotel and leave for Hatton on train. This is one of the most scenic train journeys in Sri Lanka which travel through lush green tea estates and exciting adventure during your bespoke holidays in Sri Lanka.
• Overnight stay Hatton
Accommodation – Tientsin bungalow
During these 3 days, you will be in leisure but recommend following activities
• Laxapana waterfalls / Devon Falls
• Adam’s Pek or Sri Pada mountain. (Adventurous trek)
• Castlereagh Reservoir
• Mlesna Tea Center
• Tea estate / Tea factory visit
Hatton – You will witness the beauty of this small town nestled in the Sri Lankan hills which are situated 4,100 FT above sea level. A major center for the tea industry in Sri Lanka, Hatton is a little town in the middle of the central highlands in the Nuwara Eliya district.
Accommodation – 3 days at Tientsin bungalow
• Leisure in Hatton
• Optional visit to Kitulgala white water rafting & other water adventure activities
Accommodation – Tientsin bungalow
Day 13 & 14 Galle
• On day13 leave for Galle in the South of Sri Lanka.
• Leisure at Galle
• Overnight stay in Galle
Accommodation – Angus Villas Days 13 and 14 at Galle)
• Recommended activities – Unawatuna beach / Galle Dutch Fort / Whale watching at Mirissa)
• Overnight stay in Galle
Galle Dutch Fort – This fort ware constructed in 1580 by Portuguese army soldiers and further enlarged and strengthened by the Dutch in the 17 Century. Small backstreets of the Dutch Fort with Dutch remain, create a particularly lovely experience in your Sri Lanka tailor-made holiday with notorious shopping experience including tea shop.
Accommodation – Angus Villas
Day 15 Negombo
• Day 15 Transfer to Negombo VIA Colombo
• Colombo sightseeing city tour
• Overnight stay in Negombo
Accommodation – Heritance Negombo 2 days in Negombo)
• Last day of your tailor-made tour- Transfer to Airport from hotel in Negombo
