Pick up from the hotel, leave for Colombo & commence city tour.

Colombo A drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens Colombo - 07. Colombo 3, 4, 5, 8 are the prime residential area of the City. Visit Fort, The Hindu Temple at Sea Street, lined with goldsmith’s shops, the Dutch Church at Wolfendaal, dating back to 1749. The historic Davatagaha Mosque, Independence Square, B.M.I.C.H, and Museum are some of the attractions in Colombo.
Visit Mlesna exquisite tea boutique, cashew nut shop, ready made garments and all sorts at Majestic City. Visit the Lanka Ceramics Centre, a place where you can buy “NORITAKE SET” or other ceramic items, visit the ‘ODEL SHOP’  at Lipton Place. Visit ’BAREFOOT’, ’HOUSE OF FASHION’ and 'BEVERLY STREET' – 24 hours shopping arcade (garments only) at Kollupity.(Approx – 1 ½ hrs to 2 hrs)

Colombo National Museum 

Albert Crescent, Colombo 07. Established 1877. Best known for collection of antiques and objects d’art.  Over 500,000 publications of Sari Lanka.  More than 4,000 palm lead manuscripts. Among the exhibits are the regalia of the Kind of Kandy; ancient and medieval jewellery; rate collection of traditional demon masks; wood and ivory carvings, an exquisite collection of Buddhist and Hindu
(Approx 1 ½ to 2 hrs)

Evening return to Hotel

After breakfast proceed to Balapitiya

Madu River Safari Between Ambalangoda and Induruwa the Madu Ganga snakes inland, connecting a complex network of lagoons and mangrove waterways. This habitat makes a fascinating birding experience, and as a result of the biodiversity that is dependent on its ecology, it has been declared a ‘Ramsar’ site. The boat tour by Maduwa River Boats from Balapitiya, a few kilometers north of Ambalangoda would be a different and immersive way to appreciate the flora and fauna of the charm of the Madu Ganga. There are crocodiles – you might be lucky enough to hold a captive, baby crocodile
Have you ever thought of having an experience from natural fish spa therapy? This boat tour provides you natural foot massage from hundreds of fish.

Turtle Hatchery

Where you can see several species of turtles, specially the hawksbill, are endangered. Most vulnerable of all are their eggs, which are left uncovered on beaches all around the coast. The good will of the area fishermen, who brings these eggs gratis to the hatchery, has led to the hatching and release of 100,000 young turtles in only two years since the hatchery opened.
Evening return to Hotel. 

Thereafter visit Mask workshop and Ebony Tree workshops

Ambalangoda 

It is a charming town, most famous for its ‘devil-dancers’ and mask carvers.  You will be fortunate in encounter an actual Bali (exorcists) or Kolam (folk drama) performance, as these are not performed especially for visitors.  On the other hand, if you do manage to attend a ceremony, you can be assured that it is the real thing.  The gaudy masks of bright chemical paints are created strictly for tourists; those done in natural dyes are more ‘authentic’.

Thereafter proceed to Galle for Sightseeing
Commence city tour in Galle

Galle 

This is the most ancient and important harbor of the country, until the Colombo Harbor was established.  Galle is identified as the ‘ Tarshis ‘ of the Bible.  This was captured by the Portuguese in 1587 A.D, Dutch in 1640 A.D, and British in 1796 A.D. Most of the existing buildings date to Dutch Period.  The Bastians are still using Dutch names such as Zwart, Akesloot, Aeloes etc.  Famous for lace making, Ebony carving, Gem cutting & polishing,

Leave for Sigiriya & climb the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress. (Approx: 2 ¾ hrs)

Sigiriya is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which 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 fortress. Within its triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour.

Dambulla

Dambulla is famous for the five cave Temples on a rock.  The first 03 caves are better, older and larger than the other two.  Some caves dates to 1st C.B.C. All the 5 cave walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues, statues of Gods and Kings are also found here. (Approx: 1 ½ hrs to visit)

Thereafter leave for Matale to  visit a Spice Garden.

Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamons, Pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices.

Thereafter leave to Hotel
Customers from the south resorts should note they will return to hotels late night, please request late dinner

Leave beach hotel and drive towards Kandy en route visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela then proceed towards Kandy & visit Giragama tea factory.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawela, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as some of the more then 25 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
(Approx. 1 ½ - 2 hrs to visit)

There after proceed to Kandy

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 Center of the lake is the Island called “Kiri samudraya” (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center 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.

Thereafter proceed to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens.

Royal Botanical Gardens 

147 acres in extent: started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the King’s of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of tree and plants. Some and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world. Spice garden and Orchid House are popular with Tourists. (Approx. 1 ½ hrs to visit)

Customers from the south resorts should note they will return to hotels late night, please request late dinner.

After breakfast proceed to Kithulgala.

Kitulgala A small town in west of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rain forest, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country. Nevertheless, it comes alive in the first three months of the year, especially in February, the driest month. Large numbers of people make the excursion from Colombo at weekends to enjoy the beautiful scenery, play in the river, and have excellent rice and curry lunch at the local restaurants. The Kelani river is wide at Kitulgala, but it is shallow apart from a deep channel near the opposite bank, so in the drier months it provides a safe and attractive place to swim, wash and play.

The river can be crossed by walking out across the shallows and crossing the deep channel in a dugout canoe, which is stabilized with an outrigger. The agriculture around Kitulgala is typical of the hilly wet zone. The Sago Palm, Caryota urens, which is called Kithul in Sri Lanka, gives rise to the town's name. Its sap is concentrated into a delicious syrup, not dissimilar to maple syrup, and crystallized as jaggery. It is also fermented to make toddy. The pith is used to make sago, and the fibers to make rope.
Bananas of both red and yellow varieties are grown. The yellow bananas are only some 8cm long, but are sweeter and tastier than the commercial strains available in the West. Rubber trees are also grown on the higher areas.

Many birds stay at Kitulgala. This area has most of the rain forest bird species that are found at the World Biosphere Reserve at Sinharaja, although in lower numbers. However, the secondary forest and cultivation at Kitulgala is more open than the pristine woodlands of Sinharaja, and elusive endemic species like Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Green-billed coucal and Spot-winged Thrush may be easier to see. The hills above the rubber plantations also have Mountain Hawk Eagle, Crested Treeswift and Layard's Parakeet. Kitulgala is worth to see! (Approx 1 ½ to 2 hrs)

After, back to the Hotel.

Pick up from the hotel and proceed to Yala.
In the morning safari at Yala National Park,

Yala National Park 185 miles from Colombo. Yala National Park is 378 sq. miles in extent. Yala was established in 1938 from, what originally was a Sportsman’s shooting reserve. This is the most famous and well developed National Park where wild animals and birds could be observed. The Wild animals include Elephants in herds of varying sizes, Leopards, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, Crocodiles, Peacocks, Jackal, Sloth Bear and other animals. The bird-life comprises of about 130 species including the resident and migrants.  Painted storks, Paradise Flycatcher, Grey Herons, Serpent Eagle, Sea Eagle, Black-Necked Stork, Spoonbills, Pelicans add colour to the bird-life in the park. (Approx 03hrs)

Return to the Hotel.

Go in search of whales on this 4 – 5 hrs morning whale watching cruise in Mirissa.

Whale watching in Mirissa Sri Lanka is a well known destination among nature lovers as the world’s one of the best places to spot blue whales and sperm whales. The conditions for whale watching in Sri Lanka are possibly some of the finest you will find; hot tropical sun, mainly clement weather conditions, an hour’s boat journey from the shore and dazzlingly clear water make for a completely unique experience.
Blue whales are the largest animal on planet earth, up to 100 feet long and weighing over 200 tons. Ever wonder how these sea creatures become so gigantic? Yes you are correct, it’s there meal. An adult blue whale consumes about 4 tons of tiny shrimp like animals called krill. Blue whales swim in almost all the world’s oceans and reach near Equator waters in the winter. Most of the times they can be seen either alone or in pairs, but occasionally swim with small groups.Sperm whales are toothed whales that live in pods. It has the largest brain of any animal and has only one blow hole. Sperm whales are the deepest diving whales. They can be seen bit further off shore in the shipping lanes.

Your first encounter with an animal as much as big as a jet plane will definitely be a memorable life time experience. Just imagine how these big mammals plough through sea waters few feet away from you spraying water with its huge blow holes. The ship will sail up to 60km far from the coast to take you in to the play grounds of these sea giants.  Spouting with their large blow holes they will present a breath taking live performance you will ever remember. For kids it will definitely be a lesson on marine biology, the crew will explain all the details of whale habitat you want to know.
Mirissa in Southern coast of Sri Lanka is a place where you could spot Pigmy Blue whales during the months of December to march. They grow up to only 80 feet long but looks as majestic as the blue whale.  

On the way back to hotel you can see Stilt Fisherman at Weligama –This is no ordinary fishing, there might be several ways of catching fish but this is mind bogging. Fisherman in Sri Lanka use stilt to catch fish. Stilt Fishing is an old tradition practiced by around 500 fishing families in southwestern coast in Sri Lanka, especially in Galle, Koggala, Weligama and Ahangama.
Afterwards return back to Beach Hotel