International arrival in Colombo. We will receive you at the airport, assist you with your luggage and take you to your hotel. Our representative will then assist you with your check in process to ensure it is smooth and hassle free.

Colombo is the political, economic and cultural center of Sri-Lanka. This bustling commercial capital, is a blend of East and West. Quaint old shops vie for trade with oriental bazaars and more recently a number of modern shopping malls.

Tour of the teeming, colorful and fascinating city of Colombo. Visit historic and interesting landmarks of Colombo including the exciting Pettah bazaar area, temples and mosques, town hall, residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, Independence Square, Old Parliament and the sea front at Galle Face Green.

Drive from Colombo to Cultural Triangle (180km, 4hours).

This is the heart of the ancient civilizations in Sri-Lanka. During the golden age of civilization, the Sinhala kings, continually over-coming South-Indian invasion, built two magnificent cities; Anurdhapura and Polonnaruwa. They also paid homage to their strong sense of Buddhist culture by building temples and monasteries in Dambulla, Kurunegala and Yapahuwa. An amazing feat is the rock fortress of Sigiriya, where a prodigal prince hid after slaying his father, the then king, and built a secret palace fortress for 30 years! And as this is one of Sri-Lanka’s driest areas, these amazing kings built enormous reservoirs and complicated irrigation systems to cultivate rice which is still used to this day.

Explore the magnificent ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Climb the 5th century Rock Fortress of Sigiriya famed for its beautiful frescoes and water fountains. And be amazed by the magnificent 7 cave rock temple at Dambulla. Learn about the ancient practice of medicine at the monastic hospital complex at Ritigala and Mihintale.

Drive from Cultural Triangle to Kandy (105km, 2.5hours).

The last independent kingdom of the Singhalese kings. It fell to the British in 1815 after more than 300 years of defying other invaders such as the Portuguese and Dutch. Considered to be the most beautiful of all Sri Lankan city’s, with its colonial buildings situated around the man-made lake. Kandy’s most famous event is the “Esala Perahera” which is Sri-Lanka’s most magnificent parade and one of Asia’s most famous.

Tour of the city and surrounding areas of Kandy, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, the Kandy Loop – Gadaladeniya, Embakke and Lankatillaka temples. Be enthralled by the exotic local dances. Optionally, visit a batik factory and see how this intricately delicate art form comes to life. Also visit a spice garden and the Royal Botanical Gardens which were first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and later expanded by the British.

Drive from Kandy to Hill Country (90km, 4hours).

Meaning the city of lights, it is built at 1900 meters above sea level amidst lush vegetation. It was the favorite hill station of the colonial British tea planters. This area is famed for its tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and its colonial buildings many resembling old English cottages. It is also home to Asia’s oldest golf course which the city is built around.

The Tea Experience – Follow the tea pluckers’ pick “two leaves and a bud” to make the finest tea in the world. Learn the art of tea tasting from some of the master tea tasters. For a little adventure hike to “The World’s End”, located approximately 2,100 meters above sea level. The plains are an expanse of misty grassland, scraggy trees and ice-cold rivulets. And should the opportunity arise, meet some of the local wildlife including Sambhur, Wild Boar, Giant Squirrel, Black-napped Hare and Leopard. Be taken back to the former days of the British raj during a tour of the city of Nuwara Eliya.

Drive from Hill Country to Galle Fort (300km, 8.5hours).

Galle is Sri-Lanka’s historically interesting living city. It was once the chief port of Sri-Lanka then “Ceylon”. The Fort at Galle is a living World Heritage site and provides a glimpse of Sri Lanka’s Portuguese & Dutch heritage. Until the construction of the Colombo Harbor in the 19th century Galle was the major port of Sri-Lanka and is still an active and major port today. It is believed that King Solomon obtained gems, spices, and tropical birds and wildlife from this port city. As the town of Galle outside the Fort jostles with life, the imposing walls of the Fort envelopes a much calmer atmosphere and takes one a few centuries back to the Dutch colonial era. it is known for it beautifully intricate Handmade lace. The Galle Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and later expanded by the Dutch in 1663.

Try a river cruise down the Mahamodara river to see its bird and reptilian residents. Or venture into the Indian ocean on a Whale watching excursion. You will be taken out to sea in large comfortable sea catamarans for up to 6 hours.A packed lunch will be provided and cold beverages will be available on board.

Drive from Galle Fort to Southwest Beaches (65km, 1.25hours).

The southwestern coast is at its best from November to April. It is also home to some of Sri-Lanka most famous and most frequented beaches. Coconut tree-lined white sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets is the ultimate romantic getaway. The beautiful calm waters of the Bentota river flowing into the Indian ocean is idyllic for water-sports. The coral reef that surrounds these coasts are a treat for your eyes. The south also has its own traditional recipes for its abundant fish and seafood as well as its traditional masked dance-drama.

If you are looking for some action during your beach stay then you can opt for some Scuba dives, Water skiing or Jet skiing. Also visit to turtle hatchery and/or night viewing of mother turtles laying their eggs on a nearby beach. If you need an adventure off beaches, then enjoy the serenity, tranquility and the flora and fauna of the unspoiled river on canoe ride, or visit a nearby forest reserve for trekking, bird watching and river bathing , or experience a low country tea estate and factory or take a trip into the picturesque Mangrove Lagoon for day outing on Catamaran boat excursion.