Exploring Sri Lanka in a private car with an English speaking driver guide really allows you to get the most out of this beautiful destination. You won’t be watching the road or a map; instead you’ll be gazing out of windows watching daily life in Sri Lanka pass by around you. Allow your driver guide to enchant you with the history of the places you pass and each destination you visit. Enjoy the flexibility of travelling at your own pace, especially ideal for families, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of this little island nation.
Sri Lanka Independent, Hiking / Biking / Canoeing /Camping
14 Nights/15 Days
Day 01: Airport – Marawila / Chilaw
Arrival, welcome by a representative of Venom Holidays and transfer to Hotel
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Marawila/Chilaw
Day 02: Marawila – Yapahuwa – Anurdhapura
After breakfast at Hotel leave for Anuradhapura – 1st Capital of Sri Lanka – 5th Century BC.
En route visit the ancient City of Panduwasnuwara and the fascinating ancient Rock Fortress of Yapahuwa. Explore the Cave Temples, Ruined Dagobas and the remaining foundations of a huge Temple.
Continue to Anuradhapura.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel Anuradhapura
Day 03: Anuradhapura – Mihinthale
After breakfast at Hotel leave by bicycle for a guided City Tour of the Anuradhapura. afternoon proceed to Mihintale – the cradle of Buddhist Civilization in Sri Lanka.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Anuradhapura
Day 04: Anuradhapura – Polonnaruwa – Minneriya – Girithale
After breakfast at Hotel leave for Polonnaruwa – Medieval Capital – 11th Century AD
En route visit the Namal Uyana – the single largest collection of Ironwood Trees leading up to one of the biggest rose quartz deposits in this part of the world and hike around.
Afternoon undertake a Jeep Safari of the Minneriya National Park to spot wildlife in particular Wild Elephants.
Dinner and overnight stay at a Hotel in Giritale
Day 05: Polonnaruwa – Girithale
After breakfast at Hotel, visit ancient monuments of historical and cultural interest in Polonnaruwa including the new Museum and Gal Vihara – famous for it’s giant statues of Buddha (by bikes)
Relax
Dinner and overnight stay at a Hotel in Giritale
Day 06: Girithale – Sigiriya – Kandy
After breakfast at Hotel leave for Kandy – the Hill Capital
En route climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya with its palace remains and famed frescoes of maidens and a Spice Garden in Matale.
Dinner and overnight stay at a Hotel in Kandy
Day 07: Kandy – Pinnawala
After breakfast leave for Pinnawela to visit the Elephant Orphanage in time to see the baby elephants being fed by bottles at 0915 Hours and bathing in the river.
Afternoon – Free
Optional evening watch a Cultural Performance by traditional Kandyan Dancers and Drummers including devotional “Fire Walking”
Dinner and overnight stay at a Hotel in Kandy
Day 08: Kandy – Bandarawela
After breakfast transfer by vehicle to Bandarawela
En route visit a Tea Factory and a Planatation to witness the manufacturing process of world famous “Ceylon Tea” and to taste a pure unblended cup of tea.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Bandarawela
Day 09: Bandarawela – Horton Plains
After breakfast leave for the Horton Plains – Sri Lanka’s most isolated plateau and hike up to the World’s End – a sheer drop of 1050 metres
Return to Bandarawela
Dinner and overnight stay at a Hotel in Bandarawela
Day 10: Bandarawela – Ratnapura
After breakfast leave for Ratnapura by vehicle.
En route visit Gem Pits and Mines, Maha Saman Devalaya – Temple devoted to God Saman, the Guardian God of the Adam’s Peak Area and any other place of interest.
Relax
Dinner and overnight Camping at a hotel in Ratnapura
Day 11 : Ratnapura – Ingiriya – Aguruwathota – Kalurata
After breakfast briefing before Canoeing
Start Canoeing down river up to Aguruwathota, pick up by vehicle and transfer to Kalutara
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Kalutara
Day 12: Kalutara
After breakfast relax on the beach
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Kalutara
Day 13: Kalutara – Galle
Breakfast at Hotel
Day Excursion to Galle to visit the famous Dutch Fortress, a World Heritage Site
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Kalutara
Day 14: Kalutara – Colombo
After breakfast transfer to Colombo
Shopping / City Tour
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo
Day 15: Colombo – Airport
Breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure
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