Airport to Sigiriya

Dambulla Cave Temple - Explore the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, which date back to the 1st century BC. Admire the ancient murals that depict the life of Lord Gautama Buddha. Discover the numerous Buddha and deity figurines scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King, and the Great New Monastery. Don’t miss the giant golden Buddha Statue located just outside the cave complex.

Minneriya Safari - Enjoy a delightful experience at Minneriya, witnessing ‘The Gathering,’ an incredible wildlife spectacle. Over 150 elephants, including young, old, and baby elephants, gather to enjoy the lake with its receding water levels, playing, romancing, and having fun! Minneriya National Park, situated between Habarana and Polonnaruwa, covers an area of 8,890 hectares and is ideal for elephant and leopard watching. The park features mixed evergreen and scrub vegetation, and the 3rd-century Minneriya Tank is located within the park, especially significant during the dry season.

Sigiriya to Kandy

Nalanda Gedige - Nalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone temple near Matale, Sri Lanka, originally considered the center of Sri Lanka. Constructed between the 8th and 10th centuries with Dravidian architecture, it is believed to have been used by Buddhists.

Matale Herbal and Spice Garden - Visit a spice garden in Matale to explore the various spices Sri Lanka is renowned for. Located just 25 km from Kandy, the Matale spice gardens are among the best on the island. Learn about different spices and see how they are grown and processed. A processing and training unit has been established in the area, and farmers are organized in a cooperative to ensure fair prices. Visitors can purchase spices, stroll through fragrant greenery, and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees, curry, cinnamon, and the precious cardamom. Enjoy a herbal brew, taste Sri Lankan spices over lunch, or indulge in an Ayurveda massage using natural products from the garden.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 16th century to venerate and protect Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through beautifully decorated passageways and elaborately painted halls in red, cream, and black. Admire the delicately carved pillars and stunning golden statues, offering an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Isini Gems & Jewellers - Explore the Gem museum.

Oakray Woodcarvings - Visit the Wood Carving Factory.

Hemachandra Silks - Discover the Batik industry in Sri Lanka, a small-scale industry that showcases individual design talent and creativity. It benefits economically from foreign customers and is now one of the island’s most visible crafts, with galleries and factories in many tourist areas.

Kandy to Bentota

Geragama Estate Road - Visit a tea plantation and Tea Factory. Upon arrival at the estate, head up the stairs on the left side of the building to the tasting room, beautifully decorated with dark polished wood, glass tables, and windows overlooking the tea field. After checking in at the front desk, enjoy a free tour of the processing facility. The tour guides work on tips, so be sure to tip them well! Learn about the sorting, grinding, drying, and packaging processes, and discover how tea transforms from shiny green leaves to the bits in your tea bag. The factory can be quite hot due to the drying machines, but the employees seem accustomed to it, as extreme heat is a part of Sri Lankan life.

BENTOTA

Madu Ganga Biodiversity Area - Embark on a wonderful two-hour boat ride down the Madu River, home to a thriving ecosystem. Navigate through secretive passages created by the mangroves, and observe basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with cinnamon-harvesting locals, enjoy the famous fish massage, and watch waterbirds in their natural habitats.

Diyakawa Water Sports Centre - Engage in water sports in the evening. Bentota offers an ideal opportunity to enjoy a variety of water activities. Known as the water sport capital of Sri Lanka, Bentota’s hoteliers actively promote water sports, from adrenaline-filled speedboat and jet ski rides, windsurfing, boogie boarding, water skiing, and kite surfing, to leisurely banana boat rides for families and kids.

Bentota to Airport

Katunayake - After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport, concluding a memorable time on this beautiful island.

• Dinner included
• Breakfast included

• All Fees and Taxes

Upon arrival at the newly renovated, state-of-the-art International Airport, guests will be warmly greeted with traditional Sri Lankan hospitality. A representative will meet them at the airport and facilitate their transfer to Habarana, Kandy, and Bentota. The journey to Habarana includes a stop at Dambulla to explore the Dambulla Cave Rock Temple, perched on a large hill at the town’s edge. This temple is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. The itinerary continues with a visit to Kandy, concluding with a final day in Bentota.

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