Views Lanka tour team has planned here to provide a luxury and comfortable tour package for you, According to your preference, we will arrange luxury hotels or villas with beautiful views. Until you drop at departure terminal of the airport, you will feel more relax and high quality facilities. When you go around the country with a luxury vehicle, our team will arrange lot of comfortable activities, according to your preference. We will provide chill water bottles, snacks, Wi-Fi, for the whole journey, even inside the vehicle. This Itinerary has included grate safaris. Traditional Ayurveda treatments, Boat safaris, shopping tours. So we have ensured your holiday definitely will be a more relax and comfortable one. You can enjoy your holidays without any inconvenience, and you will collect unforgettable life experience and lot of remarkable memories.
When you land to the island, you will get a higher welcome by our views lanka representative and will get a comfortable car or van with an experienced chauffer guide for your whole tour. According to this tour plan you will transfer to Negombo beach area. Itâs about 15 Km away from Airport and it will take 30 minutes. According to your arrive time, if you prefer we can arrange a Negombo city tour, Negombo is located approximately 37 km north of the commercial capital of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is located at the mouth of the Negombo lagoon. The major beach resort in the West Coast is Negombo. The wide sandy beaches and the safe sea are the main attractions of Negombo and it is perfectly located within 15 km from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, Sri Lanka. Negombo has a small port, and its economy is mainly based on tourism and its centuries-old fishing industry. Negombo is a traditional fishing town in Sri Lanka, and no wonder the town is a gourmet food loverâs paradise with seafood available in plenty. Negombo also produces spices, ceramics and brassware. The town has a majority of Roman Catholics along with Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims while it has been given the name âLittle Romeâ due to the highly ornate Portuguese-era Roman Catholic churches found within the township. The town has several buildings that date back to the Dutch and Portuguese colonial era. Attractions in the city include the old Dutch fort gate built in 1672 now a part of the prison, the Dutch Canal which was then a supply route to the Dutch administration, old churches and fishing villages. The 100km long canal running through the town is still being used and is an attraction for those who want to see the country from a different perspective. Overnight you will satay at Negomo
According to this tour plan you will transfer directly to Sigiriya area. From Negombo to Sigiriya is around 150 km journey and it will take three and half hours. After checking to the hotel, you can get a rest. After lunch in evening, around 3.00clock will go to climb Dambulla rock. We would kindly request to dress politely when you visit Buddhist temples and monastery at least you should keep a shoal to cover your legs and shoulders. This activity about 3 hours and you have to climb about 300 steps to reach the top. The site is well known to include the best preserved as well as the largest cave temple complex in the island. Known as the Dambulla Cave Temple, the rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains of the Matale District. So far, there are a number of 80 documented caves belonging to the network while the major attractions of the cave temple spread over 5 caves where devotees are allowed to visit. These caves boast of paintings and statues that depict Lord Buddha and his teachings. The murals cover an estimated area of 2100 Sq meters. Overnight you will stay in sigiriya
After the breakfast as much as early we will go to climb to the sigiriya rock fortress. There is no dress code. First we can visit sigiriya museum then you can get a good idea about sigiriya and how was it before fifteen centuries. Activiti will take about four hours. Famed as the Lion Rock, Sigiriya is located in the Matale District. This structure is a natural yet massive column of rock which is close to 200 meters in height. The site which was chosen by King Kasyapa (447 â 495 CE) now consists of the remains of his palace on the top of the rock while halfway up the rock is the gateway to higher ground through a structure depicting an enormous lion. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya is considered to be one of the best preserved examples for ancient urban planning. The Lion Rock is well known for its frescoes, the mirror wall, the Gardens (the water gardens, the boulder gardens and the terraced gardens) and its overall magnificence which is quite visible to the surrounding areas miles away. After you can get your lunch from a little simple place with traditional sir Lankan rice and curry Around 2.00 clock, After lunch, you can go to see wonderful Asian Elephants with Minneriya National park. well experienced safari jeep driver, Mr. Kapila will guide the safari journey, with a 4 X 4 safari jeep. he is a oldest experienced driver for the Minneriya national park. You should buy entrance tickets for the park and should pay for the jeep. Finally If you happy about his service, you can give little Tip. Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts. Along with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka. Being part of the elephant corridor which joins up with Kaudulla and Wasgomuwa parks, Minneriya National Park gives the opportunity to see herds of Elephants throughout the year.May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the famous Gathering of the wild elephants. It is the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During this period herds up to 300 elephants are seen at the 8,890 hectare park within a few square kilometers of the Minneriya Reservoir. In August and September each year during the dry season, wild elephants from the surrounding wilderness in search of food and water, makes their way to the shores of the Minneriya Reservoir adjoining the Minneriya National Park. Huge herd of elephants, sometimes numbering up to 300, converge together within a few square kilometers of the lake. After tired day, at evening you can feel the power of ancient hela dhiwa (name for an early Sri lanka) herble medicinal secrets. After body massage you will feel more relax and comfortable. We suggesting the best place among several places in Habarana area. Over night you will stay at sigiriya
Ater breakfast, You will transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy On the way to Kandy as first activity, you can visit Dambulla whole sale vegetable market, you can get a good knowledge about sri Lankan vegetables and fruits. Visit herbal spices garden, Sri lanka has always been renowned for its spices. Over 15 different spices call sri lanka, home and many of them are traded in the international spice market. Cinnamon especially is endemic to sri lanka and highest quality âtrue cinnamonâ can be obtained here. Visiting Sri lanka which is a land of spices, without seeing those spices being grown would indeed be a pity too. So you can visit a spice plantations and buy the best spices be done at the same time. You can get your lunch at New Ranweli restaurant in matale spice garden with sri Lankan traditional food buffet. Number of verities of food items and dessert items After checking to the hotel with a little break you can get a body wash and change, then you can be relax with a world famous cultural dance show in kandy. Overnight will stay at Kandy
After breakfast, you can visit wonderful and most beautiful place in kandy. We recommend to dress white color or lite color to visit kandy tooth relic temple and also you should dress formally and ladies should cover their shoulders and nee level Among the most picturesque cities in the island, the importance of Kandy is mainly due to the Dalada Maligawa which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. Here visitors can observe the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred chanting in honor of the Tooth relic, being performed several times each day. The present Temple was constructed mainly under the Kandyan Kings from 1687 to 1707, and 1747-82. It is an imposing structure, surrounded by a deep moat. One of the most spectacular sections of this temple; the Pattirippuwa or the Octagon, was added by king Sri Wickrema Rajasingha in the early 19th Century. He also built the Kandy Lake. You can do a romantic boat safari at Kandy lake, Donât forget to take some nice photographs. Then you can visit Royal botanical garden. You can walk with your partner through beautiful flower garden. Views Lanka team will arrange a picnic lunch for you and you can spend half a day with this royal beautiful place. Royal Botanic Gardens attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli river (the longest in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. This was followed by King Kirti Sri and King Rajadhi Rajasinghe. A temple was built on this location by King Wimala Dharma, but it was destroyed by the British when they were given control over the Kingdom of Kandy. Thereafter, the groundwork for a botanical garden was formed by Alexandar Moon in 1821. He used the garden for coffee and cinnamon plants.[3] The Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden, Slave Island, Colombo, and the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara. The Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844. Overnight you will stay kandy
After breakfast, you will transfer to Nuwara Eliya. This famous upcountry town is situated 1868 meters (6128 feet) above sea level and is in the Nuwara Eliya District. Due to its high altitude, it has a Sub Tropical Highland climate . The average annual temperature varies between 11-20 C° and the recorded lowest temperature is 0.4 C° and the recorded highest temperature is 27.7 C°. Monthly rainfall varies between 70-225 mm and has an average annual rainfall figure or precipitation of 1900 mm. The maximum rainfall is generally in October and the minimum rainfall is in March. During the year it has a relative humidity between 65%-87%. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala with a height of 2,527 m (8,292 ft) is very close to this town and can be seen prominently. The distance to the mountain is about 5 Km as the crow flies. During the British period this mountain was called as Mount Pedro. Horton Plains situated south of Nuwara Eliya is a unique Ecological zone of Wet Patana Grassland with a Cloud Forest. The extend of Nuwara Eliya district is 1741 sq. Km. Nuwara Eliya district is famous for Tea Plantation and the cool and moist climate are factors for the Tea leaves to thrive on. Areas such as Hatton, Talawakele, Maskeliya are around Nuwara Eliya and tea grown in this region has a high market and is in good demand worldwide. Famous waterfalls such as Devon and St.Clair falls are situated close to Nuwara Eliya and the Lake Gregory in the heart of the city is a much sought out tourist attraction. On the way to hill area you can visit what a beautiful Ramboda water fall. In rainy season its very rich and proud. As second activity of the day, you can visit world famous Ceylon tea plantations and a tea factory. For our clients, we have arranged a tea factory visit in Damro Tea factory. World peoples talked about this place earlier as mackwood tea plantation and Labukele Tea plantation. After change of management and owner ship, now itâs better and well maintained. After visit the tea factory, you will get a chance to free world famous Ceylon tea taste. Overnight you will feel you are in England
Early Morning around 5.00 clocks, we would leave from your hotel to visit world famous Horton plains, it is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100â2,300 meters (6,900â7,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. This region was designated a national park in 1988. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Ohiya, 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) from the world famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and 32 kilometers (20 mi) from Nuwara Eliya. The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains. Stone tools dating back to Balangoda culture have been found here. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with montane forest and includes many endemic woody plants. Large herds of Sri Lankan sambar deer feature as typical mammals and the park is also an Important Bird Area with many species not only endemic to Sri Lanka but restricted to the Horton Plains. Forest dieback is one of the major threats to the park and some studies suggest that it is caused by a natural phenomenon. Around this beautiful area, there are many activities for you. To visit Loverâs leap waterfall, Haggala flower garden, Seetha amman temple, play golf, horse ride, Water sports in Gregory lake, Dinner at boat restaurant, etc. So if you prefer to do any activity of these, please inform to us. we will arrange everything for you. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
Around 10.00 clock in the morning; you will get a great opportunity to go world famous train journey from Nanuoya railway station to Ella station. Views Lanka team will make reservation for train tickets for you in a second class carriage. This train powers up through Sri Lanka's southern hill country, through the tea plantations, into the clouds and then weaves in and out of the many mountain tunnels as it descends to reach Ella. Your tour guide will meet you again from Ella railway station, and then you can get your lunch from famous restaurant in Ella town. After that you will transfer to the hotel. Overnight you will stay at Ella
After breakfast, you can go to climb little Adamâs peak. âPunchi Sri Padaâ is another name for this peak. It is 1141 m in height. Little Adamâs Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak you can consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through lush green tea plantations, waterfalls and paddy fields while enjoying the sceneries. If you like to see Sun rise from top of the mountain, we can arrange this activity early morning around 5.00clock, it will be a grate memory in your life and you can get lot of nice photographs. Today lunch from famous one of Ella restaurant. After lunch you can visit Ella gap. Later will go to visit nine arch bridge. It has Built at 3100m above sea level, among the craggy peaks of the Central Highlands; the Nine Arches forms a viaduct between the Demodara and Ella Railway stations. Built entirely out of brick, rock and cement; without a single piece of steel; the bridge has stood solid from 1921, its time of creation. According to history, the bridge was built by the locals using such materials; when the construction came to a standstill from the lack of steel caused by World War I. But, in addition to this history; lore abounds the creation of the bridge. After visit Nine arch bridge, you will transfer to Thissamaharama area. The journey about 90 Km and it will take two hours. Overnight you will stay at Thissmaharamaya
Early morning around 5.00 clock you have to leave from your hotel to start the safari at Yala national park, hotel will prepared your breakfast as take a way. Views lanka team will arrange a well experienced safari jeep driver and 4 X4 jeep for the safari. Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, The park covers 979 square kilometres. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. There are six national parks and three wildlife sanctuaries in the vicinity of Yala. Among the largest is Lunugamvehera National Park. The park is situated in the dry semi-arid climatic region and rain is received mainly during the northeast monsoon. Yala hosts a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Sri Lanka. Yala harbours 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka. The number of mammals that has been recorded from the park is 44, and it has one of the highest leopard densities in the world. After safari, you can checkout from your hotel and you will transfer to Mirissa beach area Overnight you will stay at Mirissa
Today also you have to leave from your hotel little bit earlier to see Whale and dolphin. This is one of the most exciting water activities you can do in Sri Lanka during your honeymoon holiday. Mirissa is the best place to start your whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka. Whale watching season in Mirissa is from November till April. Whale watching season starts in November and ends in April. Ocean is warm and calm during these months. May - October is off season. Whales can be spotted rarely, ocean is usually rough and boats don´t go to ocean. Blue whale is the biggest animal in the world. Can be also spotted: Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, sperm whales, short finned whales, fin whales, Bryde´s whales, turtles, whale shark, killer whales, flying fish Start is at 7:00 o´clock in the morning. the duration of the tour is 3-5 hours (depends on spotting of whales and wish of our passengers). After the event you can stay leisurely at Mirissa beach and overnight you will stay Mirissa beach area.
After breakfast you can checkout from your Mirissa beach hotel and you will transfer to Galle, itâs about 35 Km journey and it will take 45 minutes. You can get a new beach hotel experience, when you transfer to the new place. After checking to the hotel you can visit another world heritage site. That is world famous Galle Dutch fort. Spend a few interesting hours exploring beautiful Galle a coast city situated in the southwestern tip of the island. It boasts of being an important historical landmark with its fortified city, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later developed in the 17th century, during the Dutch Colonial period. The Dutch Fort in Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Take an exciting walk through this heritage site that boasts of a colorful history. Observe the many sites such as the Old Gate with the British Coat-of-Arms inscribed on it, the Old Dutch Hospital, the ramparts that run around the fortress with its excellent view of the ocean, the clock tower built in 1882, the light house built in 1939,the many bastions - each made for a specific purpose, Dutch colonial style houses with gables and verandahs, the Dutch Reformed Church built in 1640, the New Oriental Hotel, originally built in 1694, the National Maritime Museum and more. Next trek to the Galle Vegetable and Fish Market situated in the city center where vegetables of different shapes, sizes and colors, most native to Sri Lanka like the Banana Blossom, Breadfruit, Jak, Egg Plant, Drumsticks and Snake Gourd, a wide range of exotic fruits, along with plenty of native greens, herbs, spices all enticingly laid out in rows. Remember to talk to the vendors if you want to know more about the produce and learn the rule of thumb in choosing âjust the rightâ fruit or vegetable. Stop for a fresh drink at the King Coconut stand and buy some local sweetmeats to snack on the way. Next itâs the central fish market situated almost on the beach itself and if itâs an early morning expedition, then you can witness the fresh catch being brought in. Be awed by the vast variety of fish, crabs, lobsters, shrimp and even shark. Take your pick in any quantity you want, cleaned and sliced for convenience. During the visit you can get your lunch from famous restaurant in Galle fort , and after lunch you can enjoy with secret jungle beach, Swim, lay down on white sandy beach and sun bathing. Overnight you will stay at galle beach area
Today you will transfer to the Hikkaduwa beach. This fun coastal town, 14 km away from Galle was the first (1960âs) of Sri Lankaâs beautiful beaches to be discovered by tourists. Snorkelling and diving in the clear waters are a major past-time along this stretch and is the most environmentally friendly way to see the colorful fish that dart around. The coral sanctuary found along the coast of Hikkaduwa is a large shallow body of water enclosed by a reef, decorated with layers of multi colored corals, and is home to countless numbers of vibrantly colored fish. Off the beach there is a collection of small islets surrounded by beautiful coral formations. Many species of fish and large turtles are found here. There are more than four different shipwrecks for diving enthusiasts to explore along with dive shops offering PADI courses and equipment. With plenty of beachfront accommodation and a reputation as the second best surf spot in Sri Lanka, the reason why so many visit Hikkaduwa is blatantly clear. The resort area has now engulfed two or three villages south of it, and is now a 4km strip of hotels, shops, bars, restaurants and guesthouses. The beaches are lovely and wide and swimming is safe here, though the currents are stronger when it comes to the south of Hikkaduwa. The impressive coral reef runs just offshore and is still populated by exotic fish and sea turtles. Glass bottomed boats are available for visitors wanting to admire the wonders of the deep while keeping their feet dry! After a short distance southwards from the center of the reef, it diminishes and starts a wider sandy bottomed beach with good waves ideal for board surfing and body surfing. You can always rent the necessary equipment needed for snorkelling and surfing from a number of places Hikkaduwa is an established tourist destination and the surfing there is quite well known. Until transfer to the airport, you can do anything as you wish, Views lanka tour team will provide a scooty type motor bike to visit everywhere freely. Overnight you will stay at Hikkaduwa beach
You will walkup with worm sun rise. After the breakfast, you can go for a boat safari at Madu river. Definitely this activity would be the best funny activity in your tour. Explore the Bentota Mangrove and its diverse wildlife on a 2-hour river cruise. Hop aboard and cruise along the third largest river in Sri Lanka as you observe water monitor lizards, river birds, and maybe even a rare crocodile in their natural habitats. Spend the day relaxing in nature and exploring these diverse mangroves. Learn about how the mangroves play a huge part in preventing erosion and acted as a natural barrier from the devastating tsunami in 2004. Discover how the fertile soil makes this region a treasure trove for biologists and ecologists with many undiscovered species in the unreachable depths of the mangrove forests. you can visit a sea turtles conservation center and if there a enough time we can arrange water sports events in Bentota river Overnight you will stay at Bentota.
After checkout from your hotel, will transfer to the main commercial city Colombo through costal way. you can do a Colombo city tour with your guide. There are several important places worth to visit. Even a busy commercial city, you will wonder about greenery nature environment and clean, well-arranged urban plan. Colombo is the commercial capital city of Sri Lanka. It comprises both the old and the new cultures of this country. Colombo and eighth-century port houses different financial, administrative, and other types of offices of relevance to the visitor. In short, this city is a piece of different offices of importance, which will attract the visitors. Through many stages, the city has developed into a modern and great city. With this city tour, you can do shopping and take your lunch at a famous modern restaurant. Later you will transfer to the airport