13N / 14D
Family Ecstatic Tour

A Distinct Package especially designed taking into account the desires of all the members of a family to travel safely, comfortably and to be together on a tour covering almost every aspect of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating attractions in 14 days and nights in a nutshell.

This tour is designed to journey around the Island in the clockwise direction starting from Colombo and coming back from the south similar to how the water whirlpools down the sink in the northern hemisphere north of the equator.

Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo Transfer
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...] On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Check in to the hotel & relax.

Optional: If time permits & if you wish, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Birdseye view" of the adjacent ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex including a digital Art Gallery and dine in the Revolving Restaurant.

Evening: Relaxing Ayurveda Massage for the distinct couple

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Negombo Beach Hotel
Day 02
Negombo / Pinnawala / Sigiriya Transfer
En route: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, to watch the Baby Elephants play with trunks in the river with other giants who love the exercise

Stargazing in the night at the hotel to see the entire Milky-way Galaxy without the glare of the townships

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 03
Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya Transfer
Morning – Climb Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress for the Sunrise – another UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Frescoes, Mirror Walls, Royal

Palace Garden, Lion’s Mouth, Hydraulic water pumping to the top, On the way down see the granite Amphitheater & be alert to find the ‘anomalous stone sculpture’ on the side of the Rock fortress after sunset.

Afternoon : Visit Polonnaruwa Ruins including the 'Gal Vihara' – Stone Temple Sculptures – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sightsee the Stone Temple Sculpture - ‘Gal Vihara’, Ancient Ruins, Primordial Civil Engineering Feats of irrigating distant fields with the minimum drop of altitude from the Parakrama Samudra or other lakes by the ancient kings, etc.

Sightsee : Vatadage, ‘Royal Palace’ of King Parakrama Bahu, Kiri Vehera

Dagoba, Rankoth Vehera Stupa, Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 04
Visit Anuradhapura in the morning
Visit the Holy Shrine of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya – the 1st Sacred Bodhi – setting an example of planting trees to replenish what gets logged due to the aging of trees & backup the environment

One of the Oldest Trees in the Island, helps protect the ecology. Visit the Temple that has been built with glorious gifts of devotees & other holy shrines including Isurumuniya, Mirisaveti & Brazen Palace or Lovamahapaya etc. in the vicinity

Afternoon : Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to explore Wildlife (Leopard, Cheetah) roaming in the natural environment

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Anuradhapura Boutique Hotel
Day 05
Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy Transfer
Enroute: Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple to see ancient Murals, Sculptures, Art & Carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit a Spice Garden at Matale to see the Growth of Spices, Preparation Process, Taste the flavor & Smell the Aroma of the spices

Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 06
Explore Kandy, one of the Ancient Capitals of the resplendent isle & a Holy Township with a picturesque lake garlanded with rolling hills, forest reserve at the top & Holy shrines, gardens etc.
City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, visit the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Visit the Premier Botanical Garden of South Asia at Peradeniya to see the flora of both Tropical & Temperate zones of the planet

Do some shopping on Gems, Batiks, Wood Carvings, Tea and Silk.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 07
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer
Enroute: Visit a Chic Tea Plantation, Tea Factory & Taste Pure Ceylon Tea.

Evening – City Tour of Nuwara Eliya (‘Little England’) – View British

Architecture, beautifully landscaped Park, Race Course, Golf Course & Lake Gregory in ‘little England’ far from the UK.

Accommodation: Overnight stays at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Day 08
Visit Horton Plains National Park - early in the morning with picnic brunch.
Explore the Temperate Zone of the Isle where the animals have a distinct hue – the sambar, rabbit & deer appear to be different and the flora have a distinct color compared to the rest of the country

Enjoy 'High Tea' at the Grand Hotel 'the Buckingham of SL'

Evening : Stroll around the township of ‘Little England’

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Day 09
Nuwara Eliya / Ella Transfer – On Rolling Stocks
Embark on a Train Ride with picnic Brunch, Capture the sights of the rolling hills of the Central Highlands.

On arrival at Ella, Visit the Little Adam's Peak & 9 Arches Bridge.
Day 10
Ella Merry Hey !
Option of Trekking the 'Ella Rock' – (Highest Peak in Ella) or

Visit the Spiral Railroad at Demodara, Climb the Mahamevnawa Meditation Monastery, 'Umbrella Rock' Monastery & Ravana Falls & ….

Participate in a 'Hands On' Cookery Class preparing 7 dishes in 2 hours

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Ella Boutique Hotel
Day 11
Ella / Yala – Transfer
Afternoon : Protected Jeep Safari of Yala Wildlife National Park.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the Yala Adventure Campsite

with Bonfire & Fireflies
Day 12
Yala / Galle Transfer
Enroute: Visit ‘Hummanaya’ Blowhole – Sri Lanka’s only blowhole fountain but the 2nd biggest on the planet, take a look at it from the viewing platform located near Dickwella (Long Beach)

Watch the Stilt Fishing line fishermen absolutely Still, Silent & fishing with tons of Patience – unique to Sri Lanka.

Excursion to a Turtle Farm at Koggala to watch sea turtles nest on the fabulous beachfront while relaxing on the pristine beach

Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Galle Beach Hotel
Day 13
Explore Galle – Former Portuguese Capital named by the French to sound like Gaule but the French got defeated
Visit the Galle Dutch Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Excursion to explore non wild nature on the Madhu River (Ganga) Boat Ride to experience life in the estuary - Amphibians, Reptiles & Mammals with Birds, dragon flies, bumble bees …

Excursion to Explore Watersports – Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Banana Boating, WindSurfing, Jet Skiing, etc.

Look forward to an evening with a Candle Light Dinner on the beach. Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Day 14
Bentota / Departure
Through a 2 hour picturesque Highway ride

If time permits prior to the flight from the Airport – Take a City Tour of Colombo and collect souvenirs of your uncanny visit.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Soak up some sun on the dazzling beaches of Bentota & Galle
  • Sight see the diverse Architecture of Local with Colonial.
  • Soar up the Altitude by Trekking the Horton Plains Mountain Range.
  • Watch the Elephants take a bath & play! at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
  • Explore an intriguing site of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle: Lion’s Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
  • Experience the hill capital - Kandy, a blend of the old and new.
  • Experience the stirring peaks of the hill country & a unique Botanical Garden
  • Take a Train Ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella to get a glimpse of the hill country 'Mountain line'.
  • Visit the 'Sri Dalada Maligawa' – the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
  • Explore Galle’s 17C Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Stroll along near-deserted tropical beaches & Stay at tranquil villas & boutique hotels