Tour Around the Pearl

Package Overview

Tour around the Pearl of the Indian Ocean ideal for travellers interested in a long stay, who have time dedicated to explore beautiful Sri Lanka. Indeed the extravagant travel focusing on the cities of Cultural interest and values of the exotic coastal banks of the island. The tour ensures your constant excitement of exploring the island’s culture and heritage as we guarantee a variety of areas of sight seeing focused on the historical monuments and ruins of the past.Air tickets,
Visa Fee,
Travel Insurance,
Lunch,
Site Entrance Fees & Safari Jeep cost

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Welcome & Overnight Stay At Hotel in Picturesque Negombo

  -- Airport Pickup where you will be warmly welcome by our English speaking chauffer guide and taken to the hotel in picturesque Negombo " the town of beaches " , which is just the perfect place to relax and laze under tropical coconut trees with some sizzling sea food.
• Day 2 : Wilpattu National Park & Anuradhapura

  -- Early morning departure in a safari jeep to explore the wilderness at Wilpattu National Park
  
  The Wilpattu National park is known as one of the best and largest National parks in Sri Lanka. Its specialty is its existence of "Willus” natural lakes across the park and for its leopards that rule the reserve.
  
  -- In the afternoon, we set foot to visit the city of ancient kings of Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura
  
  Anuradhapura is the first established kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka. Its ruins, beholds the rich culture and heritage of Buddhist culture, which still attracts pilgrims from all over the island. It's a city of Temples and museums that exhibits ruins of an ancient kingdom.
• Day 3 : Jaffna

  -- Early morning we will set on the trip to northern part of the island, Jaffna
  Includes visit to the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple: It is one of the most significant Hindu Kovils in the Jaffna district, worshiped with devotion by Hindus.
  
  -- A “Rio special” from Rio Ice cream shop (opposite of Nallur Kovil) will energize you for rest of the day.
  
  -- Shopping spree at your convenience in Jaffna town
  
  (We’d urge you to try out “Thal Pinatu”, and “Palmairah” while you shop for delicacies, for an experience of the Northern culture of the island)
• Day 4 : Delft Island & Naagadheepa

  -- A boat ride to the Delft Island which is enriched with ruins of the Dutch, Portuguese and British Colonial periods and also home to wild horses and Ponies.
  
  -- A boat ride to Naagadheepa island consists an ancient Buddhist temple, considered one of the Holiest temples of Sri Lanka.
• Day 5 : Nilaveli Beach

  -- A visit to the beaches of blue virgin waters in Trincomalee. “Nilaweli Beach”
  
  Nilaweli Beach is a must-visit beach, its appearance as availing and would be ideal beach to watch the sunset of the evening.
  
  -- Enjoy the tropical weather and relax along the breathtaking seashores
• Day 6 : Trincomalee

  -- Morning boat ride to Pigeon Island
  
  The Pigeon island is one of the most beautiful Marine National parks Sri Lanka has to offer of beauty enriched amongst best coral reefs and clear waters giving home to colorful fishes. A must visit if interested in snorkeling, as It’s one of the most exciting adventures for all sea-treasure lovers.
  
  --Visit to the Koneshwaram Kovil in Trincomalee
  
  This Kovil is one of the most attracted amongst the Hindu worshipers and pilgrims. The Kovil is situated at the summit of the Swami rock surrounded three sided by the great Indian ocean. Skillfully carved with classical architecture, the Kovil is believed to be of ancient significance and sacred in the Hindu culture.
• Day 7 : Polonnaruwa

  -- A pilgrim tour around the ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
  
  -- Village tour includes a traditional Sinhalese lunch made of home grown spices in Sigiriya.
  
  --Ride like an indigenous Sinhalese: You may experience the ride in a traditional Bullock cart
• Day 8 : Sigiriya Fortress

  -- Tour one of the wonders of the world “The Sigiriya fortress”
  
  We intend climbing the Sigiriya rock where you will have the opportunity to step in to an ancient fortress built by King kashyapa and take a closer look at the Sigiriya frescos and other monuments once sheltered an entire village.
  
  -- Visit Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for Elephants
• Day 9 : Dambulla, Gadaldeniya Viharaya & Ambekke Dewalaya

  -- Visit the Cave Temple in Dambulla
  
  -- Visit the Gadaldeniya Viharaya
  
  The Gadaladeniya Viharaya holds a significant value for its architectural shrines. The Buddhist Temple consists of two shrines, one entirely built of granite and other constructed built with coordination of four carved strong pillars setting the roof.
  
  -- Visit to the Ambekke Dewalaya
  
  Highly enriched with the beauties of wood carvings, is one of the rich exhibits of ancient architecture. The temple is built on wood. Carvings of art are carefully sculptured in detail, in pieces of wood, even the ceiling, pillars and walls are decorated with the talents of carpentry. These arts growingly famous amongst tattoo artists in Sri Lanka.
  
  -- Visit the Lankathilaka viharaya : A temple of Buddhist worship
  
  -- Visit the Gem museum where you will also be able to purchase,
  Gems of rare varieties as well as gems of splendid quality and a wide range of colors at reasonable prices.
  
  -- Witness a traditional cultural dance performance
• Day 10 : Kandy

  -- Visit to “Sri Dalada Maligawa” Temple of Tooth
  
  Common to the native tongue as “The Dalada Maligawa” is one of the most Sacred Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, worshiped by Buddhist believers as it houses the relic of the tooth of The Lord Buddha.
  
  -- A walk in the beautiful Botanical Garden in Peradeniya
  
  Enjoy a walk amongst the beautifully maintained garden, surrounded by 4000 labeled species of flora, natural pavilions and lakes.
  
  -- Relax peacefully in the hotel accommodation – Kandy
• Day 11 : Pinnawala & Back to Colombo

  -- Visit Elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, where you may engage in both feeding and bathing elephants.
  
  -- Tour around the city of Colombo
  
  Visit to the National Museum
  
  A visit to the premises of National monument built in commemoration of Independence from the British rule.
  
  A visit to the Gangarama temple which is located in heart of Colombo, and known for its cultural importance and modern architecture
  
  Shopping spree at your convenience
  
  -- Conclude the day in beautiful Negombo
• Day 12 : See You Soon!

  -- A safe drop off at the airport after enjoying the breakfast from hotel – Negombo

Inclusions

• Breakfast & Dinner,
• Hotel Accomodation,
• Transport,
• Chauffeur Guide Service,
• Mineral Water,
• Sim Card,
• Government Taxes

Exclusions

• Air tickets,
• Visa Fee,
• Travel Insurance,
• Lunch,
• Site Entrance Fees & Safari Jeep cost

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