09 NIGHTS & 10 DAYS

Day 01 Airport / Katunayake Or Veyangoda

Warm Welcome & assist at the Bandaranayake International Air Port with Ceylon Valley Tours Repre- sentative.

Transfer to Hotel.

Check-in to Hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Katunayake Or Veyangoda (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – Yes / Dinner – Yes )

Day 02 Katunayake Or Veyangoda / Pinnawala / Sigiriya

After Breakfast at Hotel,

Proceed to Sigiriya

Enroute you can visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Proceed to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (Approximately 02 Hours drive)

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department in a 25 acre co- conut property adjoining the Maha Oya River. The orphanage was origi- nally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungles of Sri Lanka.

En route visit Dambulla

Visit Dambulla Rock Temple

Dambulla Rock Temple Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country.[2] This site is situated 148 kilometers (92 mi) east of Colombo and 72 kilometers (45 mi) north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-pre- served cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Bud- dha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Dambulla or Sigiriya (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No / Dinner – Yes )

Day 03 Dambulla Or Sigiriya / Village Tour / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya

After Breakfast at Hotel,

Climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress

“Sigiriya Rock Fortress is Sri Lanka’s most popular attraction. We show you how to avoid the queues, crowds and touts to make the most of your morning there “

Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. One of the world’s less known curiosities in this category is Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka, a gigantic column of rock rising 200m from the forested plains below. Located in the approximate centre of the country, Sigiriya is one cornerstone of Sri Lan- ka’s cultural triangle, the others being Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress isn’t famous like Machu Picchu but it’s Sri Lanka’s most popular tourist attraction so don’t as- sume it won’t be crowded.

Do Sigiriya Or Habrana Village Tour (Optional )

If you wish to experience the Village life in the Countryside of Sri Lanka – Fascinating Experience

Please go through the link for you to get an idea about the tour (https://ceylonvalleytours.com/si-
giriya-village-tour/ )

Sigiriya or Habarana Village Tour Includes : (It will take approx.:01 1⁄2 – 02 Hrs )
• Bullock Cart Ride
• Catamaran Ride
• Walking through the paddy fields
• Cookery Demonstration (With Sri Lankan Authentic Rice & Curry ) + Sri Lankan Authentic lunch
• Tuk Tuk Ride

Do Polonnaruwa City Tour

The ancient city of Polonnaruwa, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982, was first established as the capital of Sri Lanka after the decline of Anuradhapura in 1993.Today, this ancient city still remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in Sri Lanka, and visitors to this area will be awestruck by ruins that have survived thousands of years.

Tourists will enjoy stepping back into history with the extensive and well preserved cultural monuments such as the Polonnaruwa Vatadage,Gal Viharaya, Tiwanka Pilimage, Rankot Viharaya, Parakrama Samudraya etc.

Return back to Sigiriya

Return Back to Sigirya Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Dambulla Or Sigiriya (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No / Dinner – Yes)

Day 04 Sigiriya / Dambulla / Matale / Kandy

After Breakfast at Hotel,

Continue your journey to Kandy

Via Matale where you can find spice gardens.

Visit a spice garden in Matale to see many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. Just 25 km from the hill capital of Kandy, the Matale spice gardens are among the best on the island. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed.

Visit Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic. Kandy Temple of The Tooth Relic, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa. There will be “Maligawa Thewawa” with chanting and worshipping Lord Buddha’s tooth of relic. A huge crowd comes there to get blessing of Buddha, in every- day. Before preparing your visit keep in mind that the Maligawa is a Buddhist shrine and make sure to wear attire that covers your shoul- ders and legs.

If you are visiting Kandy during July-August, a definite must see is the Kandy Esala Perahera, known to be one of the most popular Sri Lankan Events.

Witness of the Cultural Show

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No / Dinner – Yes )

Day 05 Kandy / Nuwara Eliya

After Breakfast at Hotel ,

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya,

Visit Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple

In the hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita, the Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka built the Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple which is visited by thousands of devotees every year.

Through the journey to Nuwara Eliya You can enjoy the sightseeing of Ramboda Falls. Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and 11th highest wa- terfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya.

Spend your time at a tea plantation place (You can taste fresh Cey- lon tea at Tea Factory enroute ) – The diversity of Ceylon teas leads to a great variety in how you can enjoy it.

Nuwara Eliya city tour (In the evening ) Nuwara Eliya the hill station of Nuwara Eliya (City of Light) is celebrated for its fresh climate, the wonderful scenery all around, and its “Englishness”. Wonderful mountain panoramas surround the wide valley, into which fall many lovely but icy waterfalls. There are still a few patches of virgin jun- gle left, with stunted, gnarled trees, primitive tree ferns and strange looking lichen. It is the hub of the tea country, lying 77 km from Kandy and 180 km from Colombo. At an elevation of 1800m, the tem- perature varies from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius, falling to near zero on winter nights and producing oc- casional frost. The roads zigzag through the most spectacular mountain scenery to reach this pic- turesque district.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No / Dinner – Yes )

Day 06 Nuwara Eliya / Ella

After Breakfast at Hotel

Train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.

Check-in to Hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Ella (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No / Dinner – Yes )

Day 07 Ella / Yala

After Breakfast at Hotel
• Little Adams Peak

• Nine Arche Bridge

• Ravana Falls

• Ravana Caves

Transfer to Yala .

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Yala or Thissamaharama (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No / Dinner – Yes )

Day 08 Yala/ Galle

With Packet Breakfast,

Do Yala Jeep Safari ( Morning )

One of Sri Lanka ‘s premier eco tourism des- tinations and YALA is among the oldest and best known of Sri Lanka ‘s National Park- s.Yala National Park has a variety of ecosys- tems including moist monsoon forests, dry monsoon forests, semi deciduous forests, thorn forests, grasslands, marshes, marine wetlands, and sandy beaches.Yala is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas in Sri Lanka. 215 bird species of the park, seven are en- demic to Sri Lanka.Including Sri Lankan elephant, 44 species of mammals are resident in Yala National Park,and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world.

Transfer to Galle

Galle Sightseeing

Galle is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The town has a World Heritage Site to its name and that is predominantly responsible for its popularity with tourists. This is the 300-year-old Dutch Fort, but there are other historical buildings to view as well. If you are visiting from Colombo you can take the train or the bus to get to Galle.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Galle (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No / Dinner – Yes )

Day 09 Galle / Benthota

After Breakfast at Hotel ,

Proceed to Bentota.

Visit Mandu Ganga Boat Safari / Turtle Hatchery (Optional )

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Bentota Or Waskaduwa (Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No Dinner – Yes

Day 10 Benthota or Waskaduwa / Colombo SightSeeing / Airport

After Breakfast at Hotel,

Proceed to Colombo

Do Colombo City Tour with shopping

Cosmopolitan Colombo represents the perfect mix of commercial hype with shops galore , top-notch enter- tainment and blissful relaxation op- tions , bringing the best of the East and West to travelers and residents alike.From its towering skyscrapers in the old colonial Fort to contemporary villas and geometrically shaped apartment structures, the city has it all.

For sightseeing, the must-see build- ings include the World Trade Center (Sri Lanka’s twin towers ) , BMICH , Parliament building , Town Hall and Fort Railway Station , for a mix of old & new.

Colombo presents an array of possibilities with many high end department stores , malls and elite shopping outlets offering everything from handmade batik silk sarees to the latest smartphones.Shop- pers are spoiled for choice , courtesy modern shopping centres such as ODEL , Crescat Boulevard , Liberty Arcade , Liberty Plaza and Majestic City with malls also located in restored colonial buildings such as The Arcade- Independence Square Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and the Race Course Promenade. Exclusive gift shops like Paradise Road , Barefoot , Cotton Collection, Gandhara and Galleria cater to niche segments of the market , pro- viding high quality products to cus- tomers who search for stories behind the brands they buy .For traditional gift shopping , Lakmedura are worth a peek. Eating is a pastime to which the commercial capital enthusiastically caters , proudly concocting a mouth – watering collection of Sri Lankan , Indian , Chinese , Italian , Japanese , Mexican , Thai , Korean , Singa- porean , European and French cuisine served in plush restaurants across the city.

(Breakfast – Yes / Lunch – No / Dinner – No )

You will be transferred to Airport for the Departure Flight.

Cost as Follows :

BELOW HOTELS OR SIMILAR
STANDARD HOTELS

SUPERIOR HOTELS

PRICE INCLUSIONS:
• Warm Welcome & Assist at Bandaranayke International Air Port
• An Air-Conditioned Car with a Japanese Speaking Chauffer Guide
• 06 Nights Hotel Accommodations on HB Basis in the above mentioned Hotels or Similar
• Sightseeing as per to above tour itinerary
• AirTicket Included
• Visa fee Included
• All attractions entrance fee Included
• Insurance Included
• 3 Meals Included
• Hotel Included
• All Government Taxes
• All Included except customers own purchase

PRICE EXCLUSIONS :
• Return Air Fare Charges
• Personal Expense such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, porterage etc.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle , other than mentioned in the itinerary
• Video , Camera permits during sightseeing
• Hotel Early Check In & Late Check out Charges

COMPLEMENTARY FROM CEYLON VALLEY TOURS
• Orchid Garlands on the Arrival Day
• 01 500ml Water Bottle during the tour (Per Person Per Day)