Owing to its long history filled with fascinating stories and events, Sri Lanka endows a number of historical and cultural attractions, and many of them were designated to be the World Heritage. This tour will lead you experience the past of Sri Lanka in different flavors. Start at Colombo, the capital of Ceylon under the colonization, you will experience the splendor of many fortresses built during the Western Rules. At the same time, the World Heritage sites like Dambulla Rock Temple and Sigiriya will make you appreciate the prestigious artistic heritage of Sri Lanka. Moreover, you will be taken back into the traditional kingdom of Kandy where your eyes and mind will be feasted with cultural attractions which tell you about the traditional way of life of people there.

DAY 1: BANGKOK/COLOMBO/NEGOMBO
Arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, 30 km north of Colombo. A warm welcome by our representative, and then we drive you along the road of the Negombo scenery to Colombo. Install yourself in a hotel selected for stay overnight.

DAY 2: NEGOMBO/SIGIRIYA - DAMBULLA
After breakfast commence a brief sight seeing tour of *Negombo - a famous fishing village North of Colombo, with a Dutch built Canal. The canal itself is a hive of activity with all the fishermen traveling up and down in their gaily-painted boats. On the shores of the canal you will find many homes and churches and many species of birds including spectacular Kingfishers and also Parrots. Catamaran trips in the sea and boat trips in canal can be organized. From November to April, diving facilities are available in this quaint village. The streets on either side of the Hotels are dotted with Souvenir Shops, Restaurants etc.

Lunch at a restaurant
Thereafter leave for Sigiriya. Evening optional climb of *Sigiriya Rock - 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.

Transferred to Hotel in Sigiriya/Dambulla
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.


DAY 3: MATALE/KANDY - KANDY
After breakfast proceed to Kandy, en route visit a *Spice Garden in Matale to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed.

Lunch at Senani Restaurant
On arrival city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum & Royal Botanical Gardens. *Kandy - the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

*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 endemics as well as flora from the tropical world. Spice garden and Orchid House are popular with Tourists.

Late afternoon visit *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession.

Evening witness a cultural show featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka.
Dinner & Overnight stay at a Hotel.


DAY 4: KANDY/COLOMBO - COLOMBO
After breakfast proceed to Colombo and 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. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith's quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and Independence Square.

Typical Sri Lankan Lunch at Raja Bojun Restaurant

Afternoon shopping 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'. Visit 'BAREFOOT', 'HOUSE OF FASHION' and 'BEVERLY HILLS'.

Dinner at a restaurant in Colombo

Night free for any night activities.
Overnight stay at a Hotel.


DAY 5: COLOMBO/AIRPORT/BANGKOK
After breakfast transferred to the airport for departure flight to Bangkok.

Price per person in U.S. Dollars