Arrival and welcome by a representative of Lanka Sportreizen and transfer to Hotel in Colombo.
Free City Tour of Colombo.
Accommodation:
Hotel Ceylon Intercontinental, Colombo
DAY 02
After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura
En route visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage , the Paddy Research Centre at Bataiagoda and a Coconut Estate of the Cocoirnt Triangle.
Proceed to Anuradhapura- the 1st Capital of Sri Lanka in the 5th Century BC
Accommodation:
Palm Garden Village, Anuradhapura
DAY 03
After breakfast visit the ancient monuments of historical and cultural interest in the Sacred City.
Visit the Maim Illuppalama Farm of the Department of Agriculture.
Accommodation:
Palm Garden Village, Anuradhapura
DAY 04
After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa -the medieval capital of Sri Lanka - ith Century
En route visit a typical thy zone farm land -“Chena” a model of a shifting cultivation
In Polonnaruwa visit the ancient monuments of historical and cultural interest in the Sacred City.
In the afternoon climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress a World Heritage Site which was a Royal Citadel for 18 years in the 5th Century
Accommodation:
Sigitya Village Hotel, Sigiriya
After breakfast leave for Dambulla and visit Dambulla Cave Temple
Leave for Kandy Visit a Spice Garden to be educated about the Spices for which Sri Lanka is famous.
If possible visit the Agricultural Research Centre at Peradeniya or The Farm School at Kundasale.
Accommodation:
Thilanka Hotel, Kandy
DAY 06
After breakfast visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.
City Tour of Kandy including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha.
In the evening watch a Cultural Performance by traditional Kandyan Dancers and Drummers.
Accommodation:
Thilanka Hotel, Kandy
DAY 07
After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya via the Ramboda Falls
En route visit a Tea Plantation and a Factory to be educated on the process of the production of Tea.
Sight seeing in Nuwara Eliya visiting Victoria Park and other places of interest including typical Up Country. Vegetable Farm Yards
Accommodation:
Hill Club, Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast visit Horton Plains - Sri Lanka’s highest and most isolated plateau - World’s End.
Visit the New Zealand Dairy Development Farm at Ambewela.
Accommodation:
Hill Club, Nuwara Eliya
DAY 09
After breakfast leave for Hambantota via the Ella Gap, Rawana Ela Water Falls and Wellawaya.
En route visit a Rubber Plantation and a Sugar Cane Plantatioaan&enjoy areas under Paddy Cultivation in this region which was known as the - “Lakhs of Paddy Fields”
Accommodation:
Oasis Hotel, Hambantota.
Early morning undertake a Jeep Safari in the Yala National Park
After breakfast leave for Beruwala.
En route visit the World Heritage Site - Galle Dutch Fortress aid a Turtle Hatchery.
Accommodation:
Riverina Hotel, Beruwala
After breakfast leave for Ratnapura- the Gem City.
En route visit the Rubber Research Institute at Agalawatte and a Rubber Plantation.
Visit Gem Mines to study about the Gem Industry Colombo.
Accommodation:
Trans Asia Hotel, Colombo
If possible visit the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to witness the Colombo Tea Auctions and also Tea Trading Company for a Tea Tasting Session.
Relax in the Hotel until departure