On this wonderful tour called Bestseller of Sri Lanka one will have a unique opportunity to see the most significant and beautiful monuments, nature spots, mountain villages and beaches in this lush green country tasting Sri Lankan food and taking part in different attractions. This is a private tour organised by AC transport and a tour escort with accommodation in nice and comfortable three star hotels.
There will be both time for sightseeing of the most popular and cultural spots as well as for relax on the serene and beautiful beaches of the Southern part of Sri Lanka at the end of this tour.
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You will be picked up from the central location of Colombo or the International airport the Bandaranaike International Airport by the driver and the tour escort and transferred to the hotel for resting and sleeping.
After refreshing sightseeing of Colombo starts. You will be taken for sightseeing of Colombo visiting clock tower, Pettah bazar, a Hindu as well as a Buddhist temple as well as the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)- an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People' Republic of China. You will be taken to see a famous spot for a walk called Galle Face green promenade where you can observe life of the local people. Overnight at Colombo.
After breakfast travel to the ancient city Anuradapura. The place was the First Capital of Sri Lanka in the 3rd Century BC. Declared as a World Heritage Site. It remained residence and royal capital for 119 successive Singhalese kings till the year 1000 AC when it was abandoned and the capital moved to Polonnaruwa. You will see some of the most famous as well as the tallest Dagoba of Sri Lanka, remains from palaces, temples, monasteries, ceremonial baths and the temple of the holy Bo-tree. This tree was grown from a sapling of the very tree under which more than 2500 years ago the Buddha found enlightenment. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast travel to Mihintale.Mihintale in the Sinhalese language means Mahinda’s hill – a Buddhist monk in the 11th century. This city was declared a wildlife sanctuary more than 2,200 years ago, making it the oldest of shelters in the world.
Later on travel to Nilaveli beach where you will have a perfect opportunity to relax. Overnight at the hotel in Nilaveli.
After breakfast do the sightseeing of Trincomalle. Visit The Koneswaram Temple is a popular place of worship in Sri Lanka and is one of the Pancha Ishwarams (five abodes) of Lord Shiva. Next you will see places like the Fort Frederick, Hoods tower museum and Kanniya Hot springs. After that travel to Polonnaruwa which is the second capital (846 AD-1302 AD) of Sri Lanka is a well-preserved city of ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast do sightseeing of Dambulla which is a huge town in Sri Lanka is popular for its rock cave temple which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. This iconic temple also known as Golden Temple of Dambulla has just out of this world architecture. It is a signature tourist spot of Sri Lanka. The paintings, wall murals and statues related to Lord Buddha which you’ll find in this cave complex here are simply amazing. After that you will be taken on Sigiriya village tour with lunch. You will take part in following attractions: bullock cart ride, catamaran boat ride, visit a village house, cooking demonstration, village activity demonstration, local Lunch. Next, you will have to climb up 1200 steps to the Sigiriya Rock. There are several platforms that break up the steps and allow for a little break if you need it. From some places along the path you also get an amazing view of the surrounding area. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast travel to the town Kandy which is famous for a temple of the tooth,a Buddhist temple. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Next you will enjoy the cultural dance show . Overnight at Kandy.
After breakfast travel up to the mountains to a picturesque town Nuwara Eliya famouse for its lush green scenic tea plantations. Visit a famous tea factory with the possibility of buying some very good quality tea. You will also visit the temple of Seetha in Seetha Eliya. This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by king Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana.On the rock face across the stream are circular depressions said to be the footprints of Lord Hanuman. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to the city called Ella. On the way you will have an opportunity to stop for the picture of beautiful Ravana waterfall. Later on drive to Yala National Park where you will enjoy safari adventure. It’s an experience of epic proportions that brings you up, close and personal with untamed world of wildlife. Whether you are an avid nature lover or visiting a wildlife park for the first time, if you come here with a mind that’s eager to explore and learn, you will go away with new-found meaning to life. Overnight at the hotel.
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On your request instead of car travelling you can choose travel by local train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella can be organised. Please note that due to a very big number of travellers we don't guarantee a sitting place on the train. The train journey takes around 4 hours and you will get a perfect opportunity to take pictures and admire beautiful and lush green nature of Sri Lanka: tea plantations, mountain views, waterfalls and other landscape. You will be dropped off by our driver at the Ella station.
After breakfast travel to the city Galle. Enjoy sightseeing of the places like: the Turtle hatchery centre and enjoy walking in the beautiful Galle fort with the possibility of taking pictures of stunning landscape and doing the shopping. You can also visit the Dutch and English Church and the Lighthouse. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast you will be dropped to a serene and beautiful Mirissa beach where you will have an opportunity to relax and do some of the most popular activities such as: snorkeling, surfing, diving or whale watching.
After breakfast you will be dropped to a serene and beautiful Mirissa beach where you will have an opportunity to relax and do some of the most popular activities such as: snorkeling, surfing, diving or whale watching.
After hotel check out you will be dropped off to Colombo airport or another central location in Colombo.
Please note that there is a possibility of extending relaxing stay on Mirissa beach.