07 Nights / 08 Days Tour Package

DAY 01.

COLOMBO / HABARANA.

Upon arrival you will be greeted by our Muna Travels and Tours representative and proceed to the Habarana. Transferred to the hotel and In the evening, you can visit the Minneriya National Park. Minneriya National Park is located between Habarana and Polonnaruwa. Covered an area of 8890 hectares park is an ideal place for elephant and leopard watching. The vegetation of this park is mixed evergreen and scrub areas. The important feature of this park is that 3rd century built Minneriya Tank is located in the park. During the dry season Minneriya tank becomes the ideal place to observe its natural wild life. Minneriya National Park is home to 24 species of mammals,160 species of birds , 75 species of butterflies, 9 species of amphibians, 26 species of fish and 25 species of reptiles. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel-Habarana.

DAY 02.

HABARANA.

After having the breakfast at the hotel, proceed to visit the Sigiriya. Sigiriya This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle. Village Trek, Trek through this archetypal Sri Lankan village. The trek begins with a scenic walk along a bund of a Wewa (man-made reservoir). The amazing birdlife, butterflies and possible sightings of crocodile only add to the charm of the trek. Sight the villagers as they go about their early morning tasks of fishing or washing clothes at the periphery of the lake. Initially one wades through a shallow stream and thereafter crosses a wider tributary in a catamaran of an obliging farmer to Inspect Chena cultivation (slash and burn agriculture) Enjoy the farmer’s humble hospitality. With the guidance of the farmer, pick some fresh vegetables from the plot. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel-Habarana.

DAY 03.

HABARANA / KANDY.

After having the breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the Kandy and en route visit the Pinnawala elephant Orphanage and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Dambulla Cave Temple Located in the north central province this UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock, Later kings made further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Cave inscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are many paintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century). Then proceed to Kandy Enroute visit Matale, visit a spice garden where you will witness many spices and herbs in Sri Lanka, (Distance from Dambulla to Matale – 66KMs – Approx. 1 ½ Hours) Spice Garden , The Island had been famous for its spices since the medieval times and is considered as one of the main reasons for the Europeans to conquer the Island and for the Arabs to trade upon from the 14th century onwards. The most interesting feature would be the opportunity you’ll get to identify the real plants of spices you are so familiar with in your day to day life. A qualified guide will do a conducted tour of the garden and a presentation of its products. and Enjoy a special head and shoulder massage at the spice garden. Check in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel-Kandy.

DAY 04.

KANDY.

After having the breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to visit the the Royal Botanical Garden. Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. Transfer back to the hotel. In the evening conduct a sightseeing tour of Kandy. Visit a Batik Factory, a Gem Museum and a visit to the Kandy “Tooth Relic Temple’’. A lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants. In the evening, you can be a witness of Cultural Dance show. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 05.

KANDY/NUWARAELIYA.

After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the Nuwara Eliya and en route you can visit the Tea Factory and get an experience of walking among the mushy tea plantation. Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest exporters of tea with a roaring tea industry that dominates the island’s central highlands. Introduced to the country by British tea planter James Taylor in 1867, tea irreversibly changed the topography, and even the demography of the country. Check-in to the hotel and evening walk around the Gregory lake and Bazzar in Nuwara Eliya town, Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel-Nuwara Eliya. DAY 06 NUWARAELIYA/ BERUWALA After the breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to the Beruwala. and Check-in to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel- Beruwala.

DAY 07.

BERUWALA.

After having the breakfast at the hotel, spend your day leisurely at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Turtle Hatchery. The Turtle Hatchery Project at Bentota Beach is another important attraction. Up to five endangered species of turtles have been frequenting a stretch on this undisturbed beach for a long time now. The turtles are allowed to hatch and thrive in a protected area before being set free. Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Beruwala.

DAY 08.

BERUWALA / AIRPORT.

After Breakfast proceed to the airport . Please note that you need to be at the airport before 03 hrs prior to the departure