Day 1

After the arrival you will meet Serendivus Representative at the airport arrival lobby. Transfer to Anuradhapura,

Anuradhapura – Anuradhapura is considered as the first prominent antient kingdom of Sri Lanka. It is a world heritage site and famous for it well preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala civilization. It is also considered as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. According to historical records, city was first founded by the Prince Anuradha. Later it was made the capital by the King Pandukabhaya about 380BC. Anuradhapura era is considered as one of the golden eras for Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka during the rule of King Devanampiya Tissa. The king himself donated land for a great monastery in the heart of the city. This is only the beginning of great monuments in Anuradhapura.  Today they are well preserved and maintained where travellers from around the world come to visit.

Check in to your hotel in Anuradhapura for the overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast transfer to Jaffna,

Jaffna is Sri Lanka’s 12th largest city. Jaffna is approximately six miles away from Kandarodai which served as a famous emporium in the Jaffna peninsula from classical antiquity. Jaffna’s suburb, Nallur served as the capital of the four centuries-long medieval Jaffna kingdom. Most historic buildings such as Temples, Saraswathy Mahal library and palaces in the royal city of Nallur and the rest of Jaffna peninsula were destroyed by the Portuguese colonials. Materials from destroyed buildings were used in the construction of the Jaffna fort and other fortifications

Overnight Stay at Jaffna

Day 3

After breakfast at the Hotel visit,

Nagadeepaya – Nagadeepaya translated in to means “Land of the Snakes”, but don’t worry there are no actual threat to anyone. During ancient times Nagadeepaya was resident the “Naga” tribes, also one of the country’s sixteen holiest Buddhist shrines. According to Mahavamsa, Lord Buddha has visited Nagadeepaya to settle a dispute between two warring Naga kings. The place he visited is now turned to a temple and sacred to all Buddhists around the world. The half of the fun is getting to Nagadeepaya, through a causeway to the island of Kyats where the Nagadeepaya is situated. From Kyats, you will be taking a boat ride to Nainativ, where you will get to visit Nagadeepaya. During the civil war it was not possible to visit Nagadeepaya, but now you can visit it safely.

Overnight Stay at Jaffna

Day 4

Breakfast at the Hotel and transfer to Trincomalee,

Trincomalee – Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Sri Lankan Tamil language speaking cultures on the island for over two Millenia. It is one of the oldest cities of Asia. The city is built on a peninsula with a natural harbour, unlike any other harbour in the Indian Ocean, it is accessible in all weathers to all craft. Maybe that is why it was approached by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. Trincomalee house the famous Koneswaram Temple, a great place of worship for Hindu’s all around the world. Cities architecture shows some of the best examples of interaction between native and European styles. The largest Dutch fort in the Island is also situated in Trincomalee. With the sunny climate you will get to enjoy and make tons of memories.

Overnight Stay at Trincomalee

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Sigiriya, visit Polonnaruwa en-route,

Pollonaruwa – Pollonaruwa holds another mystic attraction to all travellers due to the fact that it was ruled by ancient kings of sri Lanka for over 800 years. It is the second most ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa was first established by the Chola dynasity and it is declared as a world heritage. During the rule of Vijayabahu I, trade and agriculture flourished, because the king was so adamant that no drop of water falling from the heavens was to be wasted. Hence during his time irrigation systems were built that are superior to today. Visitors from around the world visit Pollonaruwa to see its ancient architectural wonders and to observe the wild animals and nature.

Upon completion continue to Sigiriya. Check in to your hotel in Sigirya for the overnight stay.

Day 6

Breakfast at the Hotel and visit the Sigiriya rock fortress,

Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Sigiriya the Lion Rock of Sri Lanka is officially the 8^th wonder of the world. It is a rock fortress listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. It is world famous among historians as the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning. Sigiriya was selected by King Kashyapa as his capital during the years 477 – 495 CE. The whole face of the wall has been covered with paintings of over 500 ladies. This is considered as one of the world’s biggest frescoes. Even though most frescoes have been lost for ever, still some remains to enchant us with the attention to detail of the artist. As per historians, originally the wall was polished so the king could see his reflection which was named as the mirror now it is covered with hundreds of poems written by visitors. Among the oldest landscapes in the world lies the gardens of Sigiriya.

Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Evening visit the Minneriya national park,

Minneriya National Park – Being an Eco Tourism destination in Sri Lanka the Minneriya national park spans over 8890 hectares. The evergreen forest is home for Sambar Deer, Elephants and Leopards. Over 300 Elephants and huge flock of birds gather around Minneriya tank to drink and play in the water during the dry season is a major attraction in the park. This is a place where you will be able to witness most No. of Asian Elephants. The bird record here is over 170 species including migrating birds such as Kentish Plovers, Wood sand Pipers and Common Sandpipers etc. This is a must safari you should do if your stay is in Sigiriya, Habarana or Dambulla areas. Dry mixed evergreen forests, grasslands and wetlands is the vegetation of the national park.

Return to your hotel for the dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7

After breakfast transfer to Kandy, visit the Dambulla cave temple en-route,

Dambulla – Dambulla,  a town which is quite near to Sigiriya is world famous for the cave temple. It is also the central point of distribution for vegetables in Sri Lanka and quite a busy city 24 by 7. Dambulla cave temple the main attraction of the town, was originally built in 80BC. It is the biggest and best-preserved cave temple which is also a world heritage site. There are 153 Buddha statutes found inside the temple. Other attractions are Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, largest rose quarts mountain range in South Asia and the Iron Wood Forest also known as Na Uyana Arana. Dambulla is more recommended for stop over rather than a complete stay in the town.

Upon completion, transfer to Kandy, visit the Temple of Tooth Relic and a do a city tour of Kandy,

Kandy – Kandy, broken from Kanda in Sinhala simply means the hill. I think that would clearly outline the geography of the city. Kandy is a major tourist attraction and world famous for the Kandy Perahera. This extravagant parade is happening once a year, a magical event that is one of the main events of our culture. Tens of thousands of visitors around the world visit Kandy during the month of July to witness this event. Kandy also host and protects Lord Buddha’s tooth in a beautiful palace, which is sacred to all Buddhists around the world. Sri Lankan’s believe that the relic brings prosperity and protects the island. Royal Botanical Garden & Udawaththakele, a forest behind the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Tooth), are few other attractions in Kandy that will create pleasant memories for visitors.

Upon completion, watch the cultural dance show and check in to your hotel in Kandy for the overnight stay.

Day 8

After breakfast transfer to Nuwara Eliya, visit waterfalls and Tea Plantations en-route,

Nuwara Eliya – Nuwara Eliya, a city in the hill country is also called as Little England due to the similarity between the two climates. The city is all about beautiful landscape and cool climate. It is also the heart of the tea plantation industry of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya hosts the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka and some wonderful waterfalls making any visitor fall in love with her. To name few famous attractions of Nuwara Eliya are Gregory lake, Golf Club, Grand Hotel, Race Course & Haggala Botanical Garden. You will also get to visit Strawberry farms and pick your own strawberries and observe how your tea is plucked and sent to you while enjoying a hot cup of Ceylon tea.

Over Night Stay at Nuwara Eliya

Day 9

After breakfast, do a city tour of Nuwara Eliya and transfer to Colombo,

Colombo – The latest metropolitan of South Asia, Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo host more tourist attractions than any other city in the country. Few of the attractions are National Museum, Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi park, Dutch period museum, Dutch Hospital, Federation of Self Employees market in Pettah, Old City hall, House of Geffory Bawa, Seema malakaya Meditation centre, Jaami-Ul-Alfar Mosque, Pelican Perches, Wolvendaal Church, St Anthony’s church, University of Colombo and newly opened Lotus Tower. Colombo is most famous for its colourful night life, restaurants, clubs and entertainment. A walk along the Galle face costal line during the night is a good suggestion to get a beautiful view of the city. Don’t forget to go shopaholic among the latest shops.

Over Night Stay at Colombo

Day 10

Colombo City Tour / Shopping / Departure