Day 01 Arrival, welcome by a representative of Lanka Sportreizen with Orchid Garlands and transfer to Hotel. Relax In the afternoon, undertake a City Tour of Colombo including the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Dutch Wolvendhal Church, a Hindu Temple, Town Hall, BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), Cinnamon Gardens - Prime Residential Area etc Dinner at the Gallery Cafe which was the Office Premises of the famous Sri Lankan Architect - late Mr. Geoffrey Bawa Overnight stay at Hilton Hotel, Colombo. Day 02 After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura - the first Capital - 5th Century BC. En route visit the Elephant Orphanage to see the world's largest herd of domestic Elephants including babies who are still being fed by bottle thrice a day and any other place of interest Visit many sites of the City of archaeological and historical interest including Isurumuniya - the first temple to be built in the island, Sri Maha Bodhi Tree- with an authenticated history of more than 2300 years which has been planted from a sapling from the original tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment, Ruwanveliseya - the largest stupa in the island, Jethawanaramaya and Abhayagiriya - which in their original form have been equivalent in size to the Great Pyramids in Giza and have thus been declared as World Heritage Sites , Twin Ponds, Thuparamaya- the first Stupa to be built in Sri Lanka enshrining the left collar bone of the Buddha, the Samadhi Statue - meditating posture etc Overnight stay at the Palm Garden Village Hotel, Anuradhapura Day 03 After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa- the Medieval Capital of Sri Lanka- 11th Century AD In Polonnaruwa , visit the many sites of archaeological and historical interest in the Sacred City including the Grate Statue, Quadrangle, Royal Palace, Vatadage, Hatadage, Siva Devalaya, Gal Viharaya, Alahana Pirivena Complex, Kumara and Lotus Ponds, Thuparamaya , Rankoth Vehera, Pabalu Vehera , Thiwanka Image House , The Museum etc some of which depict the influence that Hinduism had on the Buddhist Civilization during that period of history. Hop in to a Wood Carving Factory to see the skills of Sri Lankan Craftsmen Overnight stay at the Culture Club Resort, Dambulla Day 04 After breakfast leave for Sigiriya Climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya*, a Royal Citadel for 20 years in the 5th Century AD built by King Kasyapa, contemporary with the paintings of Ajantha and Ellora Caves in India, highlights being the Frescoes, Mirror Wall and the Lion's Paw, considered as the 8th Wonder of the modern world, thought to be equivalent to the "Alakamanda" - Celestial Palace of God Kuvera - meant for wealth. Participate in a two hour Elephant Ride - through the dry zone jungles, water ways etc. Overnight stay at the Culture Club Resort, Dambulla Day 05 After breakfast leave for Kandy - the Hill Capital. En route visit the Dambulla Cave Temple considered to be the largest painted caves in the world with more than 22,000 sq ft of painted surfaces with many paintings, sculptures, statues of Lord Buddha, his disciples, Kings, Gods etc. Walk in to a Spice Garden and take part in a conducted tour to get some knowledge about the growth and use of spices in the day to day life - Lunch in the Spice Garden In a Batik Making Factory, see how beautifully the village girls turn out beautiful colored cloths for different purposes with colorful designs. Overnight stay at the Villa Rosa, Kandy Day 06 Early morning visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha by far the most important place of worship for Buddhists world over - enjoy the rare privilege of going in to the Inner Chamber. After late breakfast leave for a City Tour including the Upper Lake Drive - a place where one could have a bird's eye view of the city below, the Market and the Bazaar Area, a Gem Museum - to see how the valuable gems that you see on a shop shelf are turned out from a raw stone with the back ground history. In the evening watch a Cultural Performance by traditional Kandyan Dancers and Drummers including devotional "Fire Walking" Overnight stay at the Villa Rosa, Kandy Day 07 After breakfast visit the Royal Botanical Gardens - one of the best of its kind in Asia with more than 5000 species of different varieties of flora which incidentally was the Headquarters of Lord Louise Mountbatten - the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during the 2nd World War Leave for Nuwara Eliya - "Little England" through the Ramboda Pass surrounded by "Green Carpets"- hills covered with Tea and cascading Water Falls amidst breathtakingly beautiful landscapes En route visit a Tea Factory and a Plantation to witness the manufacturing process of world famous “Ceylon Tea" and to taste a pure unblended cup of factory fresh tea before being sent to the Tea Auctions in Colombo leading to Export. Overnight stay at the Grand Hotel (Deluxe rooms), Nuwara Eliya - Special Dinner in the Coffee Shop Day 08 After breakfast leave for the Horton Plains - Sri Lanka's most isolated plateau at an altitude of over 2000 meters to visit the World's End - a sheer drop of 1050 meters with a stunning view down below and the Baker's Falls Evening is free for walks /tour around the city - the important places being the Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Golf Course, Market etc. Nature Lovers could make a visit to see the Lover's Leap Water Falls just outside the city which will involve a little bit of hiking for about 1 hour both ways Overnight stay at the Grand Hotel (Deluxe rooms) , Nuwara Eliya- Special Dinner in the Coffee Shop Day 09 After breakfast leave for Yala through the breathtakingly beautiful Ella Gap passing the cascading Rawana Ella Water Falls Relax Pool side Dinner Overnight stay at the Yala Village Hotel, Yala Day 10 Early morning undertake a Jeep Safari of the Yala (Ruhuna) National Park mainly to see wildlife Relax Overnight stay at the Yala Village Hotel, Yala Day 11 After late breakfast leave for Galle En route visit the Wevurukannala Temple to see one of Sri Lanka's tallest seated Buddha Statues, Veherahena underground Temple Complex, Galle Dutch Fortress - a World Heritage Site .a Mask Museum and Turtle Hatchery etc Candle light dinner in their own room Overnight stay at the Villa 432, Balapitiya Days 12 / 13 Relax Overnight stay at the Villa 432, Balapitiya Day 14 After breakfast leave for Colombo. At Bentota, enjoy a Boat Cruise up river which will enable you to have a glimpse of different life styles of the rural folks Shopping Overnight stay at the Hilton Hotel, Colombo Day 15 Transfer to the airport for departure.