Meals

Breakafst and dinner from hotel-(HB)

Transport

A/C car /van comfortable vehicle

Hygieneprotocol

Required only vaccinated card

Guide

English speaking chauffer driver

Accommodation

Sharing Deluxe double room in 3 Star or 4 Star properties

Others

•Accommodation at the Hotels and as per the meal plans mentioned above. •All transport services using 01 Air-conditioned Car based on options provided. •All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary •Sightseeing (Entrance tickets not included) •We will be providing an English speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour. •Bottle water during sightseeing tours and long drives. •All presently applicable government taxes. •Chauffeur meals and accommodation. •Parking and paging at the airport •Local insurance for vehicle and passenger Insurance •Highway Toll-Free •Fuel surcharges and service fees •Train tickets from Nanuoya to Ella

Not included:

Flights

Flight tickets are not included

Others

•Sightseeing entrance charges •Meals not mentioned in the itinerary •Camera & video permits •Travel insurance is not included •Guide/driver tips •Personal expenses •Late check outs & early check in charges •Sri Lanka tourist visa •Air tickets

Insurance

Insurance not inclded

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Day 1 Airport -Pinnawala -Sigiriya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airport -Pinnawala -Sigiriya

Warmly welcomed by our airport representative. Will drive to Habarana. En route visit Pinnawla elephant orphanage.

Travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is one of the most popular excursions and tourist destinations since its inception back in 1975. It’s a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the elephants, which makes for a memorable experience.

Reach to Sigiriya and check in to the hotel.

In the evening leave at 1700 climb to Pidurangala rock for a breathtaking view of Sigiriya and the sunset.

Overnight stay at Habarana.
Day 2 Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa

Early morning leave at 0600 explore Sigiriya Rock.

Sigiriya- It was named as the eighth wonder of ancient world, a rock fortress of Sri Lanka. The entrance looks like the mouth of a lion, it stands tall even today reminding of ancient wonder. There are frescoes you can see inside the mighty rock. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed world heritage site.

Return to hotel and breakfast .Leave at 1000 drive to Polonnaruwa.

Lunch at Polonnaruwa and explore Polonnaruwa city.

The second ancient of Sri Lankas kingdoms, today the city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archeological relic sites in the country. Its green environment, amazing ancient constructions (including a huge lake built in 1200a.d.), and its warm, friendly people make it an attractive city to visit. This was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to hotel and overnight stay at Habarana.
Day 3 Sigiriya-Anuradhapura
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sigiriya-Anuradhapura

Breakfast .Leave at 0900 to Anuradhapura. Travel time 2 hrs .

On the away visit to Aukuna Statue-Optional only

Aukuna is known for the finely sculptured 12 m high statue of the Lord Buddha which is carved out of a rock face. The statue is believed to be built during the 5th century during the reign of King Dhatusena. The statue stands tall next to the Kala Wewa (Tank). This statue of the Lord Buddha is sculpted in the asisa mudra (The blessing position), which is unconventional for Sri Lanka. In this position the Lord Buddha holds his right hand up turned sideways. ’Aukana’ means ’sun eating’ and the best time to view the statue is during the break of dawn.

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s sacred ancient city, surrounded by 3 great man-made lakes, is a treat for the Wanderers. Walk down history whilst you explore the city which at the height of its glory, ranked beside Nineveh and Babylon in its colossal proportions. The monumental dagobas, Jetavana Dagoba, Abayagiry Stupa and the Ruwwanveli Seya are amongst the greatest architectural feats of its age, and have been surpassed only in scale by the great pyramids of Khufru & Khafra at Gizah.

Return to hotel and overnight stay at Habarana.
Day 4 Sigiriya-Dambulla-Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sigiriya-Dambulla-Kandy

Breakfast. Leave at 0900 to Kandy. Travel time 2 hrs 30 min En route visit Dambulla cave temple & Spice garden.

The Golden Cave Temple is the largest and the best preserved temple that dates back to the 5th and to the 13th century has over 150 Buddha statues and Buddhist mural painting cover this 2000sq meter area. This is a UNESCO world heritage site.



Spice Garden

Enjoy Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source. Visit a spice garden, where aroma of cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka.



Reach to Kandy and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 5 Kandy-Ramboda-Nuwaraeliya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kandy-Ramboda-Nuwaraeliya

Breakfast .Leave at 0930 explore Kandy city tour.

Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the most prominent Buddhist temple in the country, it is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom.



Guest should be dressed covering knees and shoulders in a respectful manner.

• Kandy lake view

• Batik factory

• Wood carving

• Gem museum

• Bahirawakandha Buddha statue

Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 6 Nuwaraeliya-Ella By Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Nuwaraeliya-Ella By Train

Nuwaraeliya is also called “The Little England”, the structures have a British touch here.



After breakfast, visit to Nuwaraeliya city before drive to Nanu Oya rail station.

The train ride (4hr) from Nanu Oya to Ella is undoubtedly one of the most scenic train rides in the world. Magnificent views of the tea plantation, forests and mountains are something you should not miss.



*Train tickets needs to be booked in advance.

On arrival at Ella you will be picked up by our driver and proceed to Ella hotel.

Overnight stay at Ella.
Day 7 Ella
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ella

Sunrise in Ella is worth an early wake up!

Breakfast

Ella is full of amazing things to do, from hiking the green mountain peaks to, bathing in refreshing waterfalls. The town itself has a bustling atmosphere, with plenty of exciting cafes and bars to enjoy.

These are some of the top things to do while you’re in Ella.

Climb up Little Adam’s Peak to view sunrise/sunset

Walk on the railway track to Nine Arches Bridge

Flying Ravana Zip Line(optional)

Take a refreshing bath at Ravana Falls

*Any of these activities can be done on the first day.

Overnight stay at Ella.
Day 8 Ella-Yala National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ella-Yala National Park

Breakfast. Leave at 1000 to Yala .Travel time 3 hrs. On the way visit Ravana water fall and Buduruwagala temple.

Reach to Yala and lunch at Yala.

Next visit Yala National Park

Yala National Park

Sri Lanka’s best known and most popular park, which is gives you one of the best opportunities to spot the leopard. This being the main predator its survival is quite high and Yala boast of one of the highest densities of leopards in the world that is so easily accessible. The Asian elephant, sambar .deer, crocodiles, buffalo and even spotting a sloth bear is a reality. Its home to a number of bird spices and migrants.

Overnight stay at Yala.
Day 9 Yala-Mirissa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Yala-Mirissa

Breakafst. Leave at 1000 to Mirissa. Travel time 3 hrs.

Lunch at Mirissa and check in to the hotel. Relax till in the evening.

Leave at 17000 to Coconut Tree Hill

Coconut Tree Hill is one of the most Instagrammable spots in Sri Lanka and one of the top things to do in Mirissa. The private coconut farm is just a 15-minute walk from Mirissa Beach and offers some of the best views in the area!

Overnight stay at Mirissa.
Day 10 Mirissa-Dalwaella-Unawatuna-Galle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mirissa-Dalwaella-Unawatuna-Galle

Turtle hatchery

Sea Turtles are one of threatened species of the world. Southern costal line is a common place for laying eggs by sea turtles. Visit turtle hatcheries and learn how they are conserved and protected.



Swing Rope-Dalawella beach



The swing at Dalawella Beach is the Instagram swing in Sri Lanka.

The swing is outside a small guesthouse (Dream Cabanas) and is attached midway up a palm tree that stretches out towards the beach.

Galle Fort

The Galle Dutch fort, this is also where the Portuguese first set foot in the year 1505 and built a fortress, which was later captured and fortified by the Dutch in the 17th century. The fortress is one of the best preserved on the island. This is a UNESCO world heritage site.



Back to hotel and overnight stay at Mirissa.
Day 11 Colombo-Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Colombo-Departure

After breakfast, proceed to Colombo.

Travel time 2.5 hours

Afternoon go on a site seeing and a shopping trip around the busy cities of Colombo. You’ll be seeing the famous Gangarama temple, Seema MaLakaya, Lotus tower the Municipal Council and Galle Face Green. You can enjoy fair bargain by shopping at some of the reputed shopping malls such as Odel, liberty plaza, majestic city, one gall face, etc. (Depending on time of departure airport drop)

Now that you are at the end of your journey with us,

chauffeur will comfortably take you to the international airport in time for your departure flight.

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Itinerary of your trip Elegance Lanka

Airport -Pinnawala -Sigiriya

Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa

Sigiriya-Anuradhapura

Sigiriya-Dambulla-Kandy

Kandy-Ramboda-Nuwaraeliya

Nuwaraeliya-Ella By Train

Ella

Ella-Yala National Park

Yala-Mirissa

Mirissa-Dalwaella-Unawatuna-Galle

Colombo-Departure

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