Day 1 - Colombo

Lanka Leisure Travels, official representative will meet and greet you at the Colombo Katunayake Airport on arrival. Thereafter, transfer to Colombo - the city that keeps pace with modern developments while preserving its past.

Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, biggest city and major port, draws together all the colors and cultures that make up this island nation, condenses them into a patchwork of markets, gardens and buildings both humble and grand, and knocks them against a narrow slab of beachfront. Many visitors will appreciate Colombo’s colonial heritage, its fine dining and shopping opportunities and the dash of urban buzz in an overwhelmingly rural country. Others will tire quickly of the diesel fumes and the modern buildings on Galle Road, the city’s main artery.

Observe the Colombo city highlights such as the Parliamentary complex, Independent Square, Victoria Park, Town Hall, Galle Face Green, Colombo Harbor, religious places, Colombo Fort and World Market.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel in Colombo

Day 2 - Anuradapura

After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura remained the capital of Sri Lanka from the time of King Vijaya up to the 11th century C.E.  With the growth of powerful empires in South India after the 10th  century C.E., Anuradhapura was exposed to  frequent South Indian invasions. As the threats from South Indian invasions increased, the capital of Sri Lanka started drifting  towards the south  in the 11th century C.E. 

Anuradhapura contains several large dagobas relating to the monastic communities as well as the Sri Maha Bodhi. a large spreading tree, reputedly the oldest historically documented tree, bought as a cutting from the tree under which the Gautama Buddha gained enlightenment in Bodgaya, North India.

The archeological sites to be visited in Anuradhapura  are the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi , Lova Maha Paaya  ( Brazen Palace),Jetavana Dagaba, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Lankaramaya, Thuparamaya , Ruwandweli Seya.   Miriswetiya Dagaba, The Sandakada Pahana (The Moon Stone )  Mura Gala (Guard Stones)  Samadhi Statue,  Kuttam Pokuuna. (The Pair of  Ponds), Isurumuniya Temple,  The Eth Pokuna (The Elephant Pond ) Dana Saalaawa   (Alms Hall ), Abhaya Wewa nee Basawak Kulama, Tisa Wewa  Nuwara Wewa  Stone Bridge,  Ran Masu Uyana,  Korawak Gal  Maha Pali  Daana Saalawa ( Mahapaali  Alms Hall ), and the Palace of Vijayabahu.

Dinner & overnight stay at a hotel in Anuradhapura.

Deluxe hotel- Palm Garden Village                                
Standard  hotel- Nuwaraweva Rest

Day 3 - Sigiriya/ Minneriya

Leave after breakfast for Sigiriya.

 Sigiriya was created by King Kasyapa who reigned between 477- 495 AD. The summit of this almost inaccessible rock is 180 m (600 ft) above the surrounding jungle, and was the setting for a courtly paradise of elegant pavilions amidst gardens and pools. The rock was transformed into a recumbent lion by the addition of a brick-built head and foreparts of which only the paws remain. The rock's natural defenses were augmented by broad moats and stone perimeter walls. In the event of an enemy approach, the outer moat was built so as to flood the entire area between the two moats A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site.

Sri Lankan architectural tradition is well displayed at Sigiriya, the best preserved city centre in Asia from the first millennium, with its combination of buildings and gardens with their trees, pathways, water gardens, the fusion of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements, use of varying levels and of axial and radial planning.

Highlights of the visit to Sigiriya are the water gardens, the boulder gardens, audience hall,  cobra hood cave,   preaching rock,  terraced gardens,  mirror wall,  the lions platform,  frescoes, &   the palace on the summit.

In the afternoon visit Polonnaruwa.

Enroute visit Minneriya. sanctuary

The Minneriya tank was built  by King Mahasen. The Minneriya wild life sanctuary is a hot spot for safari lovers because of the abundance of elephants. This reservoir and its surrounding wetland habitat is inhabited by a large number of aquatic bird species in addition to elephants. A group of wild elephants habitually enter the jungle to frolic in the long grass and cooling water of the Minneriya reservoir.

Dinner & overnight stay at the Hotel in Giritale.

Deluxe Hotel- Deer Park Hotel, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana                                                  
Standard Hotel- Royal Lotus, Sudu Araliya Hotel                   

Day 4 - Polonnaruwa & Dambulla

After breakfast visit the archeological sites of the historic city, Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka’s medieval capital was established as the city of the land in 11th century A.D.  It replaced Anuradhapura as the capital city of Sri Lanka, because of the invasions from South India.  It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.

Visiting highlights of Polonnaruwa are the Royal Palace, Nissanka Malla’s Palace and the Watadage,
Alahana Pirivana Complex, Rankota Vihara, Lankathilaka Gedige, Kiri Vihara, Gal Vihara,  Demala
Maha Saya and, Siva Devale.

Afternoon proceed to Kandy. En route visit  Dambulla Rock Temple.

Dambulla is a unique and important historical site because of the amalgamation of the material from many eras. There are over 80 caves in the surrounding areas and some of them have been used by the monks as meditation locations. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain the statues and the paintings. Since it's founding in the 1st century B.C. by King Valagamba, many improvements and additions have been carried out to the sculptures and paintings over the years. Hindu statues are believed to be of the 12 century A.D. and the latest paintings are from the late 18th century. The temple is a perfect location to view evolution of the ancient Sri Lankan arts.

Dinner & overnight stay at the Hotel in Kandy.

Deluxe Hotels - Earls Regency Hotel, Amaya Hills Hotel                                               
Standard  Hotels  - Topaz Hotel,    Suisse Hotel

Day 5 - Kandy & Pinnawala

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department in a 25 acre coconut property near the Maha Oya river. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned elephants found in the jungle. At present, there are about 84 elephants.

The main attraction is clearly to observe the bathing of elephants from the tall river bank which allows visitors to observe the herd interacting socially whilst bathing.  There are some exceptions where the elephants are taken  to the river twice daily for a bath, and all the babies under three years of age are still bottle fed by the mahouts and volunteers.

Afternoon visit the highlights of Kandy City, including the temple of theTooth Relic (the Dalada Maligawa), Royal Palace and Lankathilaka Temple.

Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka is a major tourist destination, which is famous for the Temple of the Tooth Relic and many other temples the city could be named the cultural capital of the island.

Thus Kandyan culture was abler to foster and maintain its own social structure, mode of living, art & architecture. The kings of Kandy ensured the safety and sovereignty of the hill capital and  great culture until the British finally captured the city in 1815.

The Temple of Tooth-one of the chief objects of interests in Kandy is the Dalada Maligawa or Temple of the Sacred Tooth. This is the heart of Kandy, and the Tooth of Buddha is the heart of it. The relic came from India sixteen centuries ago, and moved from capital to capital always with the king. It is rarely shown and never leaves the temple. The most striking features that attract one's attention are the unusual carvings, brightly coloured frescoes representing torments for various classes of sinners and many images of Lord Buddha. The flower-sellers are ranged on either side and the atmosphere is heavy with the perfume of the white blossoms. Yellow-robed priests flit here and there, whilst the music of the temple bells and the rhythmic beat of the tom-tom fill the air with strange melodies that harmonize with the nature of the city. At the entrance to the sanctuary which contains the Sacred Tooth is an elaborate door, inlaid with silver and ivory, with two pairs of elephants' tusks on either side. Within this chamber is the huge silver-gilt, bell-shaped shrine that protects the Tooth. Inside this shrine are six inner shrines ornamented with precious stones of rare value.

After completing the visit of the Sacred Tooth Temple, you will get an opportunity to witness the cultural dancing show; a pageant of traditional Kandyan dancing

Dinner & overnight stay at the Hotel in Kandy.

Deluxe Hotel - Earls Regency Hotel, Amaya Hills                           
Standard Hotels - Topaz Hotel, Suisse Hotel
                                                                                                              

Day 7 -Airport - Maldives

After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight for Maldives. Rooms till 12.00 hours .

Maldives Airport - Resort
Welcome at Maldives airport on arrival by our representative & transfer to the selected   resort by speed or fast boat.

Dinner & overnight stay at the resort.

Deluxe Hotel – Elephant Reach Hotel                                           
Standard  - Priyankara Hotel

Day 8, 9, 10 & 11 Resort Maldives

Relax at the selected beach resort in Maldives on Half Board Basis or Full Board Basis depends on the category of hotels selected.

Day 12 - Maldives Airport - Departure

After breakfast transfer by speed boat or fast boat to the Airport to connect the departure flight