Unforgettable Pearl of Asia (17 Days)

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned Vehicle Motor Home and proceed to Negombo.

If time permits, explore the city of Negombo,

Overnight stay at Negombo.

Early in the morning proceed to Kalpitiya for a Dolphin watching trip (depends on the weather change).

This Dolphin watching trip gives you an opportunity to see another majestic aquatic mammal on earth, in their natural habitat. Gain more knowledge about the Dolphins as a species from a qualified naturalist and learn to identify them. This tour gives you a responsible Dolphin watching experience with a minimal imprint on nature.

Thereafter proceed to Wilpattu for your first Parking Site

Rest of the day leisure.

Overnight stay at Wilpattu Parking Site

After breakfast Enjoy a Wild life safari at Wilpattu national park 

This amazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Wilpattu National Park. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. There are approximately 30 species of mammals in the Wilpattu National Park which include the Sri Lankan Elephant, Sri Lankan Leopard, Lankan Sloth Bear, Sri, Spotted Deer, Buffalo, Sambar and Mongoose. The park is also home to many other species as well. 

Thereafter return to Motor Home & rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at Wilpattu Parking Site 

 After breakfast proceed to Anuradhapura and visit ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura. 

Walk through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scatter all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings.

On completion of the visit, return to Wilpattu Campsite & rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay at Wilpattu Parking Site

 After breakfast proceed to Dambulla via Habarana & Enjoy a Village Tour in Habarana.

Habarana is a little village that retains its authentic traditions and culture. Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your tastebuds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager.

Thereafter proceed to Dambulla Parking Site

Rest of the day at Leisure 

Overnight stay at Dambulla Parking Sit

 After breakfast at the hotel visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. 

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past. 

Thereafter Return to Dambulla Parking Site

Rest of the day at Leisure 

Overnight stay at Dambulla Parking Site

After Breakfast visit The Golden Cave Temple Dambulla.

Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.

Next Return to Dambulla Parking Site

Rest of the day at Leisure 

Overnight stay at Dambulla Parking Sit

 After Breakfast proceed to Pasikudah via Polonnaruwa.

Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walk through the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient history.

Thereafter proceed to Pasikudah Parking Site

Rest of the day at Leisure 

Overnight stay at Pasikudah Parking Si

  Full day leisure at Pasikudah Beach.

As an option you can Drive to Trincomalee & explore the City.

Overnight stay at Pasikudah Parking Sit

After breakfast continue the journey to Kandy. Next visit Temple of Tooth Relic. 

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Thereafter proceed to Peradeniya and visit the Royal Botanical Garden. 

Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.

In the evening enjoy the cultural dance show.

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

Overnight Kandy Parking Site

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, en-route visit to Ramboda Falls. 

Ramboda Ella is the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and located by the Pussellawa. Ramboda falls consists of three sections. You will get a good view of the middle section from the A5 highway, just above the bridge. This is very small in size with compared to other parts. You can get a far view of the top part from the main road, but not the complete view of the fall. You need to climb up to see the top part of the Ramboda falls and there is a pathway just before the bridge. You may find the climbing bit difficult, but you will be compensated with the great view of the top fall and the surrounding.

Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya Parking Site

Rest of the day at leisure 

Overnight Nuwara Eliya Parking Site

With a packed breakfast early in the morning proceed to Horton Plains to go on a Lovely Trek. 

Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.

On completion of the Safari return to the campsite and relax. Later that evening goes on city tour in Nuwara Eliya City.

Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne.Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

On completion of the day return back to the Parking Site

Overnight Nuwara Eliya Parking Site

After the breakfast proceed to Yala. En-route make a stop at Ella and explore the city of Ella.

Explore the city of Ella and its most interesting places. Pass through bright green tea fields, and tough stretches of rock, and get to see the magical views of Little Adam’s Peak. Walk over the history seeped Nine Arches Bridge and listen to the story of its construction. End your hike at the Demodara Railway station with its unique loop-over track design. This tour gives you the chance to see the best sights of Sri Lanka

Thereafter proceed to Kirinda Parking Site & rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at Kirinda Parking Site 

Early in the morning go on lovely jeep safari in Yala National Park. 

This mazing three-hour Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

Return to Kirinda Parking Site & rest of the day at leisure

Overnight stay at Kirinda Parking Site

Overnight Stay at Galle.

Thereafter proceed to Galle for a Beach Stay Experience. 

Reach Galle & Later go on a city tour in Galle.

Galle is the big unmissable destination in the south. It's at once endlessly exotic, bursting with the scent of spices and salty winds, and yet also, with its wonderful collection of Dutch colonial buildings, a town of great beauty. Classic architecture melds with a dramatic tropical setting to create a reality that is endlessly interesting. Built by the Dutch, beginning in 1663, the 36-hectare Fort occupies most of a promontory that's surrounded on three sides by the ocean. Just wandering the old walls and streets at random yields one architectural surprise after another as you explore the amazing collection of structures dating back through the centuries. Its glories have earned the Fort status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight Stay at Galle.

Full day leisure at Galle Beach.

Overnight Stay at Galle.

After the breakfast proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island. 

TOUR ENDS