MAGA HIGHLIGHTS STANDARD

Overview

Program

MAGA HIGHLIGHTS STANDARD TOUR – 14 DAYS – 13NIGHTS

Per Person – 1461 $

MINIMUM 02 PERSONS MUST BE BOOKED

Tours start at the Airport or Hotel in Bentota, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Kaluthara, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya and Hikkaduwa.

DAY 01 – AIRPORT – NEGOMBO

Arrive in Sri Lanka. Clients will be met by our representative on arrival and transferred to Negombo.
Check-in at the hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Negombo, or similar

DAY 02 – NEGOMBO – ANURADHAPURA – MIHINTALE –  DAMBULLA

After breakfast commence a brief city tour of Negombo.

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 the 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.

Thereafter leave for Anuradhapura & commence a city tour.

Anuradhapura is the first capital of Sri Lanka from 5th C.B.C to 10th C.A.D. The remains of 15 centuries as a
capital are found in a vast area. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada
Buddhism for many centuries. From smaller monuments such as Thuparama and Lankarama to gigantic, 400 foot high Jetawana Dagaba, Abhayagiriya, and Ruwanweliseya and the most sacred Bo-tree, (Ficus Religious)well-guarded up to this day, are found here. There are statues, remains of Palaces, Ponds, Temples, Shrines, Alms Halls, Meditation Centres, Old statues, Monasteries, Pleasure gardens, and a large number of other monuments are found at Anuradhapura.

Thereafter visit Mihintale.

Mihintale, which is 15 km from Anuradhapura, is the” Cradle of Buddhism” in Sri Lanka. Mihintale is the first sanctuary in the world for Flora & Fauna declared in 247 B.C and is still a sanctuary. The King of Anuradhapura met the missiony Arahat Mahinda here. When you climb 1840 steps you see Ambastale Dagaba, Maha Seya, Kantaka Chetiya, Alms Hall, Hospital, Kaludiya Pokuna, Naga Pokuna, and other monuments.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Dambulla, or similar

DAY 03 – DAMBULLA – HABARANA – DAMBULLA

After breakfast commence a Village walk in Habarana.

Walk through typical dry zone villages and paddy(rice) fields & experience the traditional Sri Lankan lifestyles. Clients will be given fresh king coconuts straight away from the coconut tree. Experience a traditional Bullock Cart ride & a Catamaran (Double-paired authentic fishing Catamaran) safari at the scenic Hiriwadunna Lake. Enjoy a typical village lunch at a Village house. Afternoon return to the hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay in  (3* HOTEL HB)  in Dambulla, or similar

DAY 04 – DAMBULLA – POLONNARUWA – MINNERIYA SAFARI – DAMBULLA

After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa & commence a city tour.

Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th – to 13th C.A.D Great revival was achieved in the country, politically, economically, and socially during the period of Kings Vijayabahu Parakramabahu and Nissankamalla of the Polonnaruwa period. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Afternoon a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park.

Minneriya National Park is a national park in the 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 the Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in the third century AD. The park is a dry-season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Dambulla, or similar

DAY 05 – DAMBULLA – TRINCOMALEE – DAMBULLA

After breakfast proceed to Trincomalee.

Commence a city tour of Trincomalee including the Fish Market, seven hot water wells & The swami rock. Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The city is located on a peninsula, which divides the Inner and outer harbors. Trincomalee is an anglicized version of the Tamil word Tirukonamalai (which This means “lord of the sacred hill”); it is a hill situated at the end of a natural land formation that resembles an Arc. It is one of the main where Tamil is spoken on a large scale. Historically referred to as Gokanna or Gokarna It is a sea port that has played a major role in the maritime and international trading history of Sri Lanka.

Dinner & overnight stay  in (3* HOTEL HB) in Dambulla, or similar

DAY 06 – DAMBULLA – SIGIRIYA ROCK – KANDY

After breakfast climb Sigiriya Rock.

Sigiriya today is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient
urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka. King Kassapa (477-495 A.D) who shifted the
Capital from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya made a fortress to surround his palace, which was constructed on the
summit of a 500ft high rock, with the necessary facilities. The Palace was surrounded by an outer moat and wall and Inner – moat and Wall, a pleasure garden, a Mirror-wall, light-colored and dark-colored damsel’s frescoes, to cover the western wall, and a beautiful staircase through the body of a Crouching Lion some of the attractions here.

The boulder garden consists of caves where Buddhist Bhikkus lived and meditated. After Kassapa Sigiriya was given back once again to the Bhikkus. Thereafter proceed to Kandy. Kandy, the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keep alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Kandy, or similar

DAY 07 – KANDY – PERADENIYA – KANDY

After breakfast visit Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya.

The Royal Botanical Gardens – 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of trees and plants. Some rare and endemics as well as flora from the tropical World. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. In the afternoon commence a city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Ever since the 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orison 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. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Dinner & overnight stay  in (3* HOTEL  HB) in Kandy, or similar

DAY 08 – KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA – BANDARAWELA

After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya. En route Visit a Tea Plantation & Factory. Sight walk to the city area.

Nuwara Eliya – 180 km’s from Colombo, 6200ft. above sea level. In 1826 some British Officers 1828 a road over the ridge at Ramboda Pass and a station for convalescent Soldiers was established was Sir Samuel Baker who fell under the spell of Nuwara Eliya, brought hounds, horses, cattle, sheep, etc; and started a typical English farm here. Flowers and vegetables were brought from England and planted.

Afternoon leave for Bandarawela & check-in at the hotel.

Bandarawela is a green town full of trees and flowers (especially Roses) are grown all over. The Urban Council territory contains plots of forest and is full of tree formations. The undulating appearance of the town offers plenty of views. However, nobody seems to be aware of this green character. The town’s inhabitants are great walkers themselves. Innumerable are the shortcuts linking the low to the high parts of the town.

Dinner & overnight stay  in (3* HOTEL  HB) in Bandarawela, or similar

DAY 09 – BANDARAWELA – HORTON PLAINS – BANDARAWELA

After breakfast leave for Horton Plains

Train ride (second class) from Bandarawela to Ohia Railway station. Visit Horton Plains & world’s End. (03 – 04 hour walk in the plain). World’s End – Sri Lanka’s highest plateau at an elevation of 7,000ft in the central mountains. Horton Plains National Park, a World Heritage Site perched on the southern edge of the Central Highlands, midway between Nuwara Eliya & Haputale consists of montane forests, where the land rises to 2,500 meters above sea level. A pre-dawn departure by jeep to visit the Worlds End before 10 am (mist obscures the view thereafter). This incredible view aptly – named World’s End is considered to be the finest in Sri Lanka. The terrific escarpment drops vertically for about 1,000ft and falls away almost as steeply for another 4,000ft. In the morning a crescent of silver of the Indian Ocean rims the horizon some 50 miles to the south. Drive back to Bandarawela.

Dinner & overnight stay  in (3* HOTEL  HB) in Bandarawela, or similar

DAY 10 – BANDARAWELA – ELLA – YALA SAFARI – TISSAMAHARAMA

After breakfast leave for Yala. En-route visit Rawana Water Falls.

Yala National Park – is an important national park in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This popular reserve
has more than 400 wild Asian Elephants, which are relatively easy to see in this open habitat. Yala also has a
dozen or so Leopards, although seeing this largely nocturnal carnivore requires considerable luck. There are
good numbers of Crocodiles, Golden Jackals, Water Buffalo, and Grey Langurs amongst other large animals.
The open parkland attracts birds of prey such as White-bellied Sea Eagles Crested Serpent Eagles, Fish Eagle
Booted eagle, Changeable Hawk Eagle, and the wetlands have waders and Painted Storks. Land birds are in
abundance, and include Indian Roller, Indian Peafowl, and Malabar Pied Hornbill.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL  HB) in Thissamaharama, or similar

DAY 11 -TISSAMAHARAMA – BENTOTA

After breakfast leave for Bentota in the afternoon at leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay  in (3* HOTEL  HB) in Bentota, or similar

DAY 12 – BENTOTA – SINHARAJA TREKKING – BENTOTA

05 am or after breakfast trekking in the Sinharaja Rainforest.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve’s name translates as Kingdom of the Lion.

Thereafter Leave for Bentota in the afternoon at leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL  HB) in Bentota, or similar

DAY 13 – BENTOTA AT LEISURE

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL  HB) in Bentota, or similar

DAY 14 – BENTOTA AT LEISURE

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL  HB) in Bentota, or similar

After breakfast leave for Airport or beach resort (Up to Chilaw).

*** End of Program **

GROUP TOURS

All vehicles are fully insured each passenger up to LKR 5, 00,000 and all modes of transportation are air-conditioned and will vary according to the size of the group as follows

1  – 2  – Pax – Car
3  – 8  – Pax – Micro Commuter
9  – 12 – Pax – Mini Coach
13 – 15 – Pax – Mini Long Coach
16 – 40 – Pax – Large Coach

There will be an English or German-speaking professional guide allocated to each group. We provide you with air-conditioned luxury vehicles with experienced English or German-speaking Chauffeur Tourist Guide lecturers or National Tourist Guide lecturers.

Package Included

• Air condition luxury vehicles.
• 3* HOTEL HB
• Expressway tickets
• Fully insurance up to LKR 500000.
• Each Person 1.5 l table water bottles per day
• Fresh sir Lankan tropical fruits.
• All entrance tickets
• All Tax
• INCLUDED 7.5% FOR CARDS PAYMENTS
• B- breakfast, D- Dinner