Sri Lanka Discovery 7 Days

Overview
Sri Lanka Discovery Tours start with a stay at a hotel in Colombo. Your chauffeur-guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Colombo. The following day after breakfast you will visit the historic Cities of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla. You will stay 2 nights in Sigiriya after which you will gradually start your climb up the Hill Country passing through Kandy, Peradeniya, Pinnawela and then onto the picturesque town of Nuwara Eliya. You will stay 1 night in Kandy and 1 night in Nuwara Eliya and then descend towards Kitulgala, a town famous for water rafting. If you are up to it you can try out the thrills of rafting.

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL - TRANSFER TO COLOMBO
(36 km/40min)

Welcome to Sri Lanka! 
Our Chauffeur - guide will meet you at the arrival lounge and assist with your transfer to your hotel in Colombo. Depending on your time of arrival your chauffeur will take you on a city tour which includes a drive past colonial buildings such as the Presidential Secretariat (previously the parliament house), the Grand Oriental Hotel, built in the mid 19th century as barracks for the British military, the Lighthouse clock tower, designed by the wife of British governor Sir Henry Ward, the Vihara maha Devi park (formerly the Victoria Park). Finally, a visit to a Gangaramaya buddhist temple will round up the city tour giving you time to relax and re-energise yourself for the early morning start of your tour on day 02. If your arrival is late at night you can do a brief city tour on your way to Anuradhapura the following day.

Your overnight Hotel: Bed & breakfast basis
​Cinnamon Red Colombo
DAY 2: Colombo / Anuradhapura / Sigiriya
Distance: (207 km/2h 49 min) -

After an early breakfast, leave for Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura was established as the Capital of Sri Lanka during the 5th century BC and remained a kingdom for more than 1000 years. Due to frequents invasions by the Cholas the Capital was moved to Polonnaruwa and remained a stronghold for many years. Subsequent Colonial invasions changed the course of history making these cities fade into oblivion. Today these ancient cities are UNESCO heritage listed historic sites.
Return to Sigiriya.
Dinner & overnight stay at Sigiriya Village Hotel
DAY 3: Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya
Distance: (54.5 km)
Visit Sigiriya’s Rock Fortress, where King Kasyapa built a fortified palace around a 183 meter rocky outcrop in the 5th century AD. You will also see some magnificent frescoes of the Sigiriya maidens. The rock rises 200m above the evergreen forests and on the summit are the remains of the vast palace that belonged to King Kasyapa.

Proceed to Polonnaruwa. Visit the Parakramabahu statue, Quadrangle, Thuparama Image House, The Gal Vihara, The Lankathilaka Image House, and the 12th century Lotus bath etc.  Polonnaruwa was the capital from the 11th to 13th centuries with 12 rulers.  Of all the brilliant structures at Polonnaruwa the best known is the glorious Gal Vihara complex.  These are the four mid 12th century statues cut from a single granite wall and rank among the true masterpieces of Sri Lankan art. 
Do a village trek if there is sufficient time (Optional)
Dinner & overnight stay at Sigiriya Village Hotel
DAY 4: Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy
Distance: 89.7 km 
After breakfast leave for Dambulla. Visit the 3rd century BC rock cave temples that historically dates back to the 12th century AD. Continue your journey to Kandy, en-route visit a batik factory and a spice garden. 
Later in the evening do a brief city tour of Kandy and visit the historic temple. There is a cultural show in the evening which you can attend. 

Dinner & overnight stay Earl's Regency Hotel
Day 5: Kandy /Pinnawela / Kandy
41 km - 1.o hr drive
After Breakfast leave for Pinnawala and visit the elephant orphanage. Most of the elephants in the orphanage are raised to maturity after having been found abandoned or injured in the country’s jungles. The atmosphere is cheerful and full of fun. The highlights at this orphanage our the baby elephant's being bottle fed and the elephant's bathing at the river. There are elephant rides available here which might gradually be fazed off due to animal rights and protections coming into force in the future.
Dinner and over night stay at Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy
DAY 6: Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Distance: 75.km - 2.5 hr drive
After breakfast visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and proceed to Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lankan Hill country known as "Little England" the drive is a steep climb and the scenery is amazing. Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory.  Do a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Play a game of golf or go horse riding if you are up to it.

​Dinner & overnight stay at Heaven Seven Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
DAY 7: Kitulgala/Airport Departure
Distance: 92 km - 2.5 hours drive
After Breakfast, leave for kitulgala. You will enjoy the scenery on these roads. A stop at St.Clare’s and Devon water falls will give you an opportunity to take some memorable photos. Kitulgala is famous for white water rafting. (Optional).
You can try it out or proceed to the airport for your departure.
Tour Inclusions
Accommodation on Twin sharing half board basis.
Air-conditioned transportation with English speaking chauffeur guide. 
Entrance fees as per itinerary. 
Anuradhapura
Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya
Dambulla Cave Temple
White Water Rafting
Temple of the tooth relic, Kandy
Pinnawela Elephant orphanage
All government taxes

Not Included – (Personal/ Travel/ Medical/ Accident Insurance), Airport Departure tax/ Expenses of personal nature E.g.: Laundry / Telephone calls / Drinks and Extras / Anything not specified in the itinerary (Optional Extras like Cultural Show, Elephant Rides.
                                                                                            
Important!!!!!!

The above Star classification is based on local industry standard & it’s not based on the International standards.

Price is based on per person twin share basis.
Prices are net in USD and inclusive of applicable taxes as at date.
Rates may change without a notice if a significant currency fluctuation , Fuel
Increase or Revision of taxes occurs
Rooms will be on availability & if in case if the said hotels are fully booked
due to any reason, similar hotels will be provided in the same vicinity or
Nearest location.

Cancellation Policy (Based on hotel cancelation policy)

30 days prior to arrival, no cancellation
15 days - 29 days prior to arrival, 50 % of the Room cost
01 - 14  days prior to arrival, 100 % of the Room