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Tour of the UNESCO – World Heritage Sites
14 Days | 13 Nights

This package is specially designed for travelers who desire the dazzling beaches, watersports activities, exploring 8 of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the exploration of the extreme wild country.       Jeep Safaris into the top two Wildlife National Parks are packed in this package which includes Wilpattu & Uda Walawe National Park where the Elephants can be witnessed when the gentle giants need to move across on their annual migrations in the wilderness.

Apart from Stone Temple Sculptures, Ancient Cities & Highlands, Spotting Leopards, Blue Whales, relaxing on two of the spectacular Beaches, sightseeing ‘uncommon’ attractions like Horton Plains & the Sinharaja Rainforest are included in this package.

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Arrival / Negombo
● Enjoy the deserted, warm & uncanny Beach where the water is naturally heated by the sun
Negombo / Anuradhapura Transfer
● 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
● Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to explore Wildlife (Leopard, Black Cats erc.) roaming in the natural environment
Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa / Dambulla Transfer
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,
● Climb Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress for the Sunset – 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.
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
● 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. – UNESCO World Heritage Site
● City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, visit the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
● Evening If time permits : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Kandy / Knuckles Mountain Range
● Trek the Knuckles Mountain Range to see unique wildlife & Birds
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer
● En route : Sightsee Ramboda Falls, Visit a Tea Factory & Enjoy a Tea Plucking Experience
● 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.
Nuwara Eliya (Little England)
● Visit Horton Plains National Park - early in the morning with picnic brunch. – UNESCO World Heritage Site
● 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
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, If time permits : Visit the Little Adam's Peak & 9 Arches Bridge
● En route : Visit Ravana Falls
Uda Walawe / Sinharaja Forest Reserve – Transfer
● Morning : Protected Jeep Safari of UdaWalawe Wildlife National Park
● Evening : Drive to Sinharaja Rainforest
Sinharaja Forest Reserve UNESCO World Heritage Site
● Sinharaja Rain Forest Nature Expedition
● 1st lets just listen to the sounds of nature. See how tranquil Nature is as is ?. Relax & unwind to be ready to see, hear, smell, taste & feel the pulse - the beat of the natural surroundings in this uncanny wilderness.
Probe the life of Sinharaja Rain Forest
● Bird Watching & not overlooking the survival of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects & other adorable creatures like squirrels, dragon & butterflies & ‘highways’ of ants.
● Trek the high Altitudes of Sinharaja Forest Reserve to observe natural but anomalous phenomena
Sinharajah / Galle - Transfer
● Visit the Galle Dutch Fort – UNESCO World Heritage Site
● Shopping at Speciality Curio Shops or relax on the beach facing the Indian Ocean
Day at Leisure
Optional : ● Take a Boat ride on Madhu River – bird watching.
● Visit a Turtle Hatchery.
● Relax on the beach.
Night: Candle lit dinner on the beach. Steam bath / sauna / pool available at the hotel.
Departure