DISCOVER SRI LANKA

A Warm Sri Lankan Smile and Welcome by our own Beyondary representative on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality.

Transfer from Airport to Colombo and relax after a long flight.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Colombo city tour.

Your tour of the City of Colombo will take you on a journey of diverse range of lifestyle that you would wonder if you are in one city. Visit the bustling hub of Pettah, which is a key spot of trade in Sri Lanka followed by a tour of Fort where you would see century old buildings rubbing shoulders with modern buildings. You will then drive past the Old Parliament building and enjoy the scenic drive down ‘Galle Face’ Colombo’s promenade. Make your way to the Seema Malikaya an iconic meditation center that is designed by world famous architect Geoffrey Bawa. You will also visit a Buddhist & Hindu temple and thereafter make your way past the Cinnamon Gardens residential area.

Dinner & Leisure at the property.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Packed breakfast for early departure to Colombo to Anuradhapura via Yaldevi Train. At Anuradhapura, guests will get down from the train and get in to the coach to continue the journey to Anuradhapura.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaffna
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, proceed to Jaffna city tour.

Jaffna is one of the most beautiful towns located right on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. Jaffna is known for its predominant Tamil population and recognized as the cultural capital for Tamilians in Sri Lanka. The hospitality of the locals will surely impress any tourist to this place. With a population of 88,138, Jaffna is Sri Lanka’s 12th largest city. Being strategically located and known for rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, Jaffna is approximately six miles (9.7 kilometres) away from Kandarodai which served as a famous emporium in the Jaffna peninsula from classical antiquity. Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is a huge Hindu temple with golden arches and an ornate gopuram tower. The jaffna grapes, nelli syrup and the sweets made from fruits of the palm trees are very popular here. Spicy Jaffna-style mutton varuval, Jaffna crab curry. Koozh is full of texture are some of the favourite food in Jaffna.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaffna
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, proceed to Kandalama. En route visit to Anuradhapura Lunch at Alakamandawa.

Renowned as the heart of Sri Lankan civilization of all time, Anuradhapura was the greatest monastic city of the ancient world for over a millennium. It was then made the Royal Capital in 380 BC by King Pandukabhaya and was Sri Lanka’s first ancient kingdom and capital. Visiting Anuradhapura would take you back in time reflecting with imagination visualizing how busy and active this city was during its golden years.

Architectural achievements have made the city famous, earning recognition as one of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The three main Dagabas you will visit, Jetavaranamaya, Ruwanweliseya and Abhayagiriya are among the biggest architectural creations ever attempted in the ancient world, second only to the pyramids of Egypt.
Thereafter you will visit he world’s oldest and most revered tree – the Sri Jaya Maha Bodhi, a historical sacred Bo tree in the Mahamewna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura. This tree was grown from a sapling of the original sacred Bo-tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment more than 2500 years ago.

After lunch visit to Anuradhapura Ruwanweliseya and Sri Maha Bodiya.

Ruwanweli maha Seya (Ruwanweliseya) is one of the most venerated Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka built by the great king Dutugamunu who reigned from 137BC to 119BC from Anuradhapura. Ruwanweli Maha Seya is not the largest neither the oldest of the stupas erected in Anuradhapura, but this is the most venerated by the Buddhists surpassing all other great stupas. It has the most imposing collection of relics of Gautama Buddha than was ever enshrined in any other dagaba in the island. According to Mahavamsa, on the Buddha’s 3rd visit to the island, he finally went to Anuradhapura where the Meghawana would be established and alighted on the spot where the Sacred Bo Tree would be planted and also visited site that the Great Thupa, Ruwanweli Seya would be established and meditated at the site. Thus this site lies on the 10th position of Solosmasthana, the Sixteen Buddhist Sacred Sites hollowed by Buddha and also one of Atamasthana, one of the eight most sacred holy sites of Anuradhapura.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Dambulla
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660ft) high.

SIGIRIYA is a World Heritage Site. This fifth Century Fortress in the Sky is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colours. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed.

After that, proceed for a Village Lunch at Hiriwaduna.

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy. En route visit to Dambulla cave temple and Spice Garden in Matale.

The Royal Rock Temple Complex situated about 160m above ground and adjacent caves in the South of Dambulla remains unparalleled as symbols of ancient devotion and master craftsmanship. The five caves surrounding the main temple contain within them some of the world’s greatest ancient depictions of faith and the human journey toward enlightenment. Dating back to over 2000 years ago when the work first commenced, other kings who ruled this area added to the craft and art within the complex making it as much of the nation’s historical journey as its spiritual one. The caves are also cooling as against the scorching heat you may encounter outside.

SPICE & HERBAL GARDEN: Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, Proceed to Ambekke Temple and Kandy Temple of tooth Relic.

Tucked away in the peripheries of Kandy is one of the most beautiful medieval monuments in the island, and most possibly in the world. The Embekke Temple was built in 1371 by King Wickrama Bahu III and is dedicated to god Kataragama. A shroud of myths and legends cover the temple. It is associated with Princess Hena Kanda Biso Bandara, who was born of a beli fruit and later became consort to Wickrama Bahu. She was an ardent devotee of Kataragama, and it is said in legend that that god made her his consort in the afterlife. The temple is made up of the Wedasitina Maligawa where the deity resides, the Digge (called the ‘dancing hall’) and Hewisi Mandapaya (‘drummers’ hall’). The rectangular digge is the most impressive feature of Embekke. The hall is made up entirely out of wood, down to the very nails. The majority of woodcarvings that essentially make up Embekke’s great glory are to be found on the wooden capital pillars, but they blossom out of the wood on beams, rafters, doorways, and doors as well. Altogether, there are 514 exquisite carvings covering the digge.
A great mix of day-to-day figures, mythical beings and plants as well as elegantly chiseled animals abound. There is the carving of the sneezing face (Kimbihi Moona), the double headed eagle, dancing women, mother with child, wrestlers and soldiers.
The stylised images, deftly carved, capture amazingly intricate detail, and are full of life. A huge wooden pin, called ‘Madol Kurupawa’, holds all the 26 rafters at the hipped end of the roof of the dancing hall or Digge. This is a remarkable example of medieval carpentry. A compartment called Antharalaya houses treasures from the Gampola kingdom, including a pair of tusks donated by the same Wickrama Bahu who built the temple and a palanquin given to King Rajasinha II by the Dutch.

KANDY, the hill capital is another World Heritage Site. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace (“Maha Wasala”), “Palle

Wasala”- where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, “Meda Wasala” where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion (“Ulpenge”) is by the Lake and in the Centre of the lake is the Island called “Kirisamudraya” (Milk White Ocean) used by the kings as
the summerhouse. Today it is the centre of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy the beautiful lush green surrounding. Thereafter check out and proceed to Kandy train station to catch a breathtaking train ride to Ella in 2ndclass. Luggage’s will be transported by the coach.

Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft)
above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Ella
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Early morning after breakfast, enjoy a trek to little Adam’s peak “Punchi Sri Pada”
Punchi Sri Pada is another name for this peak. It is 1141 m in height. Little Adam’s Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through lush green tea plantations, waterfalls and paddy fields while enjoying the sceneries. It will be priceless if you could visit the place in the morning when the clouds roll in. Further places like Little Adams Peak deliberates ‘How far Sri Lanka is worth and rich with beautiful natural destinations of Sri Lankan tourism. It will feel like a neck exercise for the visitors, as you have to rotate your body to seek the views outstanding for 360 degrees.

You could see the people who are plucking and collecting tea leaves, working in their estates. It will take around 35-45 min to reach to the top of the mountain on a zig-zag path. Thus, it is an ideal place to watch sun rise in the morning. With prodigious views of as far as Ella rock and down to the gap will be gorgeous.

After that proceed to Ella rock and Nine arch bridge.
Enjoy the day to explore this beautiful mountain village, which is famous for Ella Rock and mini-Adam’s peak. You also have the opportunity to visit Demodora Nine Arch Bridge, one of the best examples of colonial era construction in the country.

Back to the hotel to enjoy the cocktail evening.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Ella
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast check out, proceed to Yala, and visit two of the famous and beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka.
Ravana Falls is a popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an area flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls

Form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, and are located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella.

Thereafter visit Diyaluma waterfall first.

Diyaluma Falls is 220 m (720 ft.) high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 361st highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km (3.7 mi) away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The Falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya, which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya. In Sinhalese, Diyaluma or Diya Haluma means “rapid flow of water” or may be translated as “liquid light” Diyaluma is the setting of the folklore about a tragedy involving a young chieftain who had been banished to the highlands and the attempt by his betrothed to join. As all the passes were guarded the young man let down a rope of twisted creepers over the escarpment, as she was hauled up she was dashed against the rocks and died. The Gods, moved to pity by the harrowing spectacle, caused a stream of water to gush from the mountain and veil all evidence of the tragedy in a watery light, hence the term Diyaluma.

Check in to the hotel. Evening Leisure at the property.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Yala
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After morning breakfast leisure at the property. Proceed to evening Game drive at Yala national park.

Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The Park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public and adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (Block 1), and Kumana National Park or ‘Yala East’ for the adjoining area. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The Park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44 and it has one of the highest Leopard densities in the world.
Sri Lankan sloth bear, Sri Lankan Leopard, Elephants and wild water Buffalos are threatened species that Yala is harbouring. Toque Macaque, Golden Palm Civet, Red Slender Loris and fishing cat are among the other mammals that can be seen in Yala National Park.

After morning breakfast, proceed to Galle.

Galle is a jewel. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you’ll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels owned by local and foreign artists, writers, photographers and designers.

Optional -En route visit to Smoke and bitter proceed to lunch (At your own cost)

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Galle
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, proceed to Galle city guided tour and leisure at the property.

Galle is place that’s been frozen in time. Drive into town and an epic, monstrous Fort will greet you to one side – a Dutch Fort that encompasses the heart and soul of Galle. First built by the Portuguese in 1558, the Fort was fortified extensively by the Dutch in the 17th Century and of course is now inhabited by a host of Sri Lankans and many other European nationalities making it an intercontinental mass of history and culture. The ramparts are perfect for an evening stroll as the silhouettes of children playing against the backdrop of the sunset are breathtaking sites you will want to see and photograph while you are in town.
Wander back along the tiny streets and marvel at the architectural wonders that will greet you along the way like religious institutions, judicial complexes, mosques and more. While the actual Galle town is a place of trade and chaos, the Fort has increasingly been known as the country’s artistic hub playing host to festivals and events that bring in some of the world’s leading artists and authors. The Galle Literary Festival, the Galle Children’s’ Festival and the Galle Music Festival are just some of the biannual occurrences in the Fort while exhibitions and performances are a daily dose for anyone who visits here.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Galle
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After morning breakfast leisure at the property.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Galle
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After morning breakfast, proceed to Mount Lavnia, En route visit to Lunuganga garden tour.

Spread over 15 acres, this iconic estate sits at the banks of the Dedduwa Lake in Bentota. The enchanting retreat and fascinating gardens of Lunuganga was often considered a beautifully crafted experimental ground for Geoffrey
Bawa, whose extraordinary work can be seen amidst the many architectural charms across the estate. The estate provides telling insights into the life’s work of this prolific architect. Elements of Italian Renaissance gardens, English landscaping, Japanese garden art, and the water gardens of ancient Sri Lanka come together to form Bawa’s most extravagant creation – a mecca for those passionate about landscape design and architectural history. Every turn and bend in Lunuganga is an interesting experience – with so many exotic plants, trees and views to take in. The house is also adorned with paintings and photographs that is a marvel in its own right.

Lunch at Lunuganga (OPTIONAL) & proceed to Mount Lavnia.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Mount Lavinia
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After morning breakfast proceed to Gallery café, Geoffrey Bawa home office paradise road properties Entrance at your own cost)

Geoffrey Bawa’s office, now known as Paradise Road Gallery Cafe, is one of Bawa’s spectacular creations that still possesses the grandeur of his time. It now serves as one of Colombo’s best places to eat in an atmosphere full of art.
Evening leisure at the property
Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Mount Lavinia
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After morning breakfast, proceed to Negombo through Dutch canal road. The Hamilton Canal also commonly known as the Dutch Canal) is a 14.5 km (9.0 mi) canal connecting Puttalam to Colombo, passing through Negombo in Sri Lanka. The canal was constructed by the British in 1802 and completed in 1804. It was designed to drain salt water out of the Muthurajawela wetlands. The canal was named after Gavin Hamilton, the Government Agent of Revenue and Commerce.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Negombo
Transport: A/c Vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After morning, breakfast proceed to Airport to Departure