Sri Lanka Family Adventure 5 Nights/6 Days

After breakfast city tour of Dambulla.

This Ancient city offers experience of local farms and livelihood. Surrounded by may world heritage sites. You may visit various national parks and historical sites. Sigiriya Rock fortress which is named as one of the wonders of the world is situated in close proximity. SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS - In the 5th century, King Kashyapa domesticated the Lions Rock, by building a palace atop its summit & well designed for its defenses by having ramparts and moats built around it. The Rock itself has its unique identity due to its shape not found anywhere else on the island. The irrigational technologies of water gardens & archeological technologies of the large lion carved at the entrance are really precious & they are still existing. When climbing steps wise, you will see the colorful frescoes with unique paintings of women. Mirror wall is another attraction in Sigiriya that you can see verses written by the visitors of Sigiriya. The experiences, love and also irony were the main topics that have cause to their verses. Sigiriya commemorates some of the turbulence of Sri Lanka’s history thus it is considering as the 8th wonder of Asia & also claimed as a world heritage site.

Overnight stay Dambulla

Breakfast at the hotel.

Leave for Kandy.

Enroute visit the Spice Gardens.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

After breakfast Explore the administrative and religious city of Sri Lanka, Kandy City which is surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges. DALADA MALIGAWA or the Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is the most venerated place of worship for Buddhists throughout the world. Built in the 16th century this temple houses the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. Several buildings have been added to the temple complex by successive rulers, the latest being the Golden Canopy over the inner shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed.

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS - at Peradeniya (109 km. from Colombo) near Kandy was laid out in 1821 by the British colonial rulers. Prior to that it was the Royal Pleasure Garden of the Kandyan Kings. It is in a beautiful setting with the longest river of Sri Lanka, Mahaveli bordering on one side. This attractively laid out garden displays many varieties of floral and green plants. Special features are the Orchid House which displays a fine collection of Sri Lankan orchids, the fernery, spice garden, and the trees planted by distinguished visitors to the Island

Overnight in Kandy.

After breakfast leave for Colombo

Colombo was probably known to Roman, Arab, and Chinese traders more than 2,000 years ago. Muslims settled there in the 8th century and controlled much of the trade between Sinhalese kingdoms and the outside world. The Portuguese arrived in the 16th century and built a fort to protect their spice trade. The Dutch captured the city in the 17th century. The British made the city the capital of their crown colony of Ceylon in 1802. Colombo National and Dutch period museums, old and new parliament houses, Gangarama Buddhist Temple, Town Hall, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Apart from excellent shopping, Colombo offers visits to one of the world’s leading tea auctions, an 18-hole Golf Course, seasonal Buddhist and Hindu pageants, international cricket tournaments, plush casinos, enjoyable evening entertainment and excellent restaurants. State-of-the-Art communications and Cyber services are available in the hotels and other outlets.

Overnight stay in Colombo.

Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Airport. Tour may end but not the sweet memories of this beautiful holiday.