SriLankan Family holidays 10

Day 1 - NEGOMBO
Our staff will be there to warmly welcome you at the Airport pick up and stay in a Luxury Hotel close to Negombo beach. City tour of tourist paradise fish men Village.
Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Negombo is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative center of Negombo. As known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual population of dominated by Roman Catholics, the majority settled in coastal belt speaks Tamil language as well but most of them are Sinhala by ethnicity. The Sinhala name Migamuva means "Village of the honeycomb", gaining its name from a legend mentioned in Rajaveliya. The army of King Kavantissa found bee honey in a canoe near the seashore, for Viharamahadevi who was pregnant with the prince Dutugamunu. Because of this, the place was named "Mee-Gomuwa,"Negombo" is the Portuguese corrupted name of its Tamil name Neerkolombu (Overnight stay at Negombo Hotel)

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
• Warmly welcome to SriLanka meet our representative at airport
• Colombo airport to transfer Negombo Beach hotel
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 2 - KANDY

After breakfast you leave to Kandy, en route visit to pinnawala elephant Orphanage. To the city of Kandy. City tour of Kandy Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession. one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation. Kandy This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Sinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. It is also the site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site.

Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
Peradeniya botanical garden was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden in London, it encompasses a total area of 147 acres. Though the groundwork for the current gardens were laid in 1821 by Alexander Moon, the origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickrama Bahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. it was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844, after which it was controlled under a few superintendents till it was taken under the control of the Department of Agriculture in 1912. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya was used as the Southeast Asian Headquarters of the Allied Forces during the Second World War as well. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya was listed in the “10 great botanical gardens around the world” published by The Guardian in 2018.
[Overnight stay at Kandy Hotel]


Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Breakfast at the hotel and visit Millennium Elephant Foundation.
• Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens & spice, orchid plant
• Visit nice spices garden &Kandy tooth relic temples
• City tour of Kandy the Cultural Show.
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at Kandy hotel.

Day 3 - NUWARA ELIYA
After a traditional breakfast we will be taking you to Nuwara Eliya, also known as “The city with mist” or “Little England”. Upon entering the city, you will see the mesmerizing architecture of Turonian and Georgian eras. We will have you treated to exotic lunch at the Ramboda Falls Hotel overlooking the gorgeous Ramboda waterfalls.
Nuwara Eliya founded by Samuel Baker, the explorer of Lake Albert and the upper Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England, was a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and Cricket & Best Ceylon tea from Nuwara Eliya of Central Hills Country Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped town's attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. An attractive and well-used oasis Hak gala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers as well as visited tourist attraction place at World's End Best Tourism from Nuwara Eliya. Around the Nuwara Eliya having nice waterfalls Lovers Leap’ Baker's Falls St. Claire falls Devon falls Rambodafalls etc. [Overnight in a Luxury hotel in Numara Eliya. ]

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Transfer to Nuwara Eliya after breakfast En route visit the Tea planation & tea factory
• Georgia Lake enjoys cool climate boat ride
• City tour
• Victoria flower garden & lover slip waterfalls
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya hotel

Day 4 - NUWARA ELIYA

Early in the Moring Leave from hotel a scrumptious breakfast we will be accompanying you to Horton Plains. Shrouded in cold windy mist on top of the Sri Lankan hill country. Once in the Horton Plains a few kilometers’ walking will take you to witness “The world’s end”, the place where you feel the end of the world. The ideal place for relaxing your mind where you can abandon all your sorrows.
Horton Plains The great plains of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka were discovered by the planter Thomas Farr in the early 19th century. In 1834 it was named Horton Plains in honor of then Governor of Ceylon (1831-1837) Sir Robert Wilmot Horton. In the year 1969, Horton Plains was declared a nature reserve. In 1988, the reserve was elevated to the status of a National Park. The gently rolling plateau of Horton Plains at the southern end of the central montane massif of Sri Lanka is interspersed with network of streams and channels. The Montane Forest is also the source of three major rivers of Sri Lanka: River Mahaweli-the longest river of Sri Lanka, River Walave and River Kelani. Still more, Horton Plains is bounded by the country’s second and third highest mountain peaks of Sri Lanka: Mount Kirigalpotta Kanda (2389 m) and Mount Thotupola Kanda (2357 m).
The escarpment with a depth of 900 meters called World’s End and Baker’s fall is one of the highlights of the Horton Plains. Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. It consists of ecosystems such as montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island. In view of the large number of endemic flora and fauna species, Horton Plains was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 30th July 2010. Horton Plains, its surroundings, forests and the adjoining Peak Wilderness constitute Sri Lanka’s most important catchment area of almost all major rivers. The plains are also of outstanding scenic beauty and conservation importance, containing most of the habitats and endemic plants and animals' representative of the country’s wet and montane zones. The western slopes support the most extensive area of montane cloud forest surviving in the island. Horton Plains is not merely a destination for nature tourists. Since the rich biodiversity of Horton Plains is still grossly underexplored, it affords invaluable opportunities to those engaged on educational and research activities. Protecting Horton Plains is a call of duty for all Sri Lankans. [Overnight in luxury hotel in Nuwara Eliya.]

Special Consideration: Whenever you visit Horton plains always keep the beautiful and protect nature


Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Early morning leave to Horton plan Sanctuary Bakes waterfalls
• En Route Visit the Ambewela Farm
• Strawberry farm shop Argo plantation
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 5 - Hakgala Botanical Garden

After Breakfast we start the visit the Hakgala flower garden & Strawberry farm or moon plan in the evening relax in Gregory Lake & City tour Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka
[Overnight stay same hotel at Nuwara Eliya]


Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Next visit the Hakkagla flower Graden Nice rose plant flower and seethe Kovil
• City tour & visit St ,Claire ,Devon waterfalls
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.

Day 6- KITHULGALA

Climb down to Colombo via Hatton once again witnessing a scenic journey through tea plantations and waterfalls. We will stop in Kithulgala to gain an unforgettable experience in White water rafting in the Kelani River in Kithulgala (if you wish to) followed by a safe river Bath in Kithulgala. Kithulgala is ideally located as a stop-off between Kandy Nuwara Eliya , and the Tea Country. This beautiful landscape is home to jungle, tea and rubber plantations and spectacular mountains looming in the distance and was the backdrop for the Academy Award-winning ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ which was filmed on the Kelani River – although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge and, supposedly, the submerged train cars that plunged into the river in the climactic scene. A few kilometers upstream are the bases from which white-water rafting expeditions take place – Kithulgala is the best place to go in Sri Lanka for those seeking out adventure travel. You can also go canyoning, trekking and canoeing on the river. Sinharaja Rainforest is within reach from Kithulgala – trek through this mysterious land of tropical plants and stay on the look-out for colorful birds, exotic butterflies and a variety of other creatures
[Overnight stay in a luxury hotel in Kitulgala.]
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Arrival at Kitulgala Adventures Camp by 11 AM and welcome drink will be served
• Lunch at the camp
• Go for natural rock pool sliding and confidence jumps
• Back to the camp and enjoy a cup of Tea with snacks
• Dinner and overnight stay at Kitulgala Adventures Hotel
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.

Day 7 - BENTHOTA

After Breakfast we start the climb down to Bentota. afternoon you will be reaching to Bentota, the city of the most beautiful sandy, sunny beaches and stay overnight in a luxury beach hotel enjoying Sri Lankan Style Sea food dinner. Bentota is a historical place described in ancient messenger poems (sandeśa kāvya). The Galapatha Viharaya is one of a cluster of five ancient temples in the region in the 17th Century the Portuguese built a small fort at the mouth of the Bentota River (Bentara Ganga), which in Sinhala was called Parangi Kotuwa, meaning the fort of the Portuguese. The river marked the southern extremity of Portuguese held territory in Sri Lanka. The Dutch subsequently allowed the fort to fall into disrepair, converting one of the large buildings within the fort into a colonial rest house for Dutch Officers travelling between Colombo and Galle. The British subsequently converted the rest house into a coastal sanatorium. Sir James Emerson Tenants (1804-1869), the Colonial secretary of Ceylon (1845-1850) in his book, Ceylon, An Account of the Island (1859), stated that the rest house at Bentota, situated within a little park, deeply shaded by lofty Tamarind trees on the point of the beach where the river forms its junction with the sea, is one of the coolest and most agreeable in Ceylon. The British introduced the railway in the early 19th century, mainly to transport the coconut produce from the Deep South to the capital, building a permanent bridge (Bentota Palama) to cross the river. [Luxury hotel in Bentota. staying overnight]

Plan for tour itinerary Acuities:
• Transfer to Bentota Hotel
• Visit to Galapatha Viharaya
• Prangi Kotuwa, bridge (Bentota Palama) to cross the river.
• Water sport as you like we will arrange you
• Relax on beach try Sea bath
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 8 - BENTHOTA Via Ambalangoda

After the Breakfast leave to visit River Safari, Marks factory, Turtle Hatchery,Moonstone mine Back to Same hotel.
Meetiyagoda, also spelt „Meetiyagoda“, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone
Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the Madu River you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species.
Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, Southwestern and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum is Sri Lanka.
Turtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the Colour of the fat found under their shells. Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1m and can weigh 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season. [Overnight stay at Bentota]

Plan for tour itinerary Acuities:
• Transfer to Balapitiya & Ambalangoda
• Madu river safari, Moonstone Mine,Tutle farm
• Cinnamon garden & Cinnamon processing
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 9 - BENTHOTA Via Colombo

After the Breakfast leave to Colombo, Colombo, a port city, with a rich colonial heritage, on the Western coast is a potpourri of races, religions and cultures. Colombo displays the best and worst the country has to offer. The city is a contrast itself, with mansions, lush gardens, fine dining options, shopping malls packed with expensive designer brands standing next to urban slums; diesel fumed congested roads and street markets. . It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayewardenepura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination Stay at hotel city tours night [Overnight stay at Colombo]

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Visit Gangaramaya temple (water lake Temple) Much More place
• Dutch Hospital & twin tower
• Shopping tour
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 10 Colombo Via CMB

Last Day of tour back to home country goodbye Srilanka. Leave form Colombo in the morning. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. Transfer to airport According to the Brookings Flight Schedule, Colombo


Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Transfer to Airport
• Higher way express Via to airpport
• END OF TOUR.