What To Expect

Day 1: COLOMBO - SIGIRIYA

• We operate with our own fleet of vehicles to maintain our high standards of services together with our team of professional licensed tourist guides and chauffeurs who are fluent in most of the major languages required for tours. Our Customer Service, Our fleet of Vehicles & Drivers are Available for 365 days in the year, 7 days in the week & 24 hours in the Day Kingfisher Tours Srilanka truly capture and understand the needs of our valued customers. Our reputation will be developed by providing a high quality product and services Our ultimate goal is to provide an unforgettable travel experience to our clients, not just to see the Sri Lanka to experience the real Sri Lanka Meet & greet your Professional Guide at Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) or your Hotel and head towards Kegalle

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source. Visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka. You will be getting a free 10 mins head massage too

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 2: SIGIRIYA
• Sigiriya Lion Rock

  Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NO

• Sigiriya Craft Village

  Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NO

• Minneriya National Park

  Shift to a 4x4 Jeep and get inside Minneriya National Park, Prepare to "GET WILD", Evening Tour give you a chance to see mostly Birds like Peacock, Eagle, Pelicans, Parrots, Crane, Parakeet, Owl, Hornbill & etc. Can see about 20% of Elephant gathering. Also other animals like Deers, Wild Rabbits, wild boar & rarely sloth bear or a Leopard if you are lucky.

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NO

Day 3: SIGIRIYA - DAMBULLA - KANDY
• Golden Temple of Dambulla

  Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex. Head towards Kandy

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NO

• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

  Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NO

• Sri Lanka has been referred to as RatnaDvipa, island of gems from ages past. The moniker is well deserved for the abundance and variety of gem deposits the island is blessed with. Famed for excellent Sri Lankan blue sapphires, no less beautiful are the cat’s eyes, Alexandrites, rubies, star stones and various other precious and semi- precious gems found here. We take you on a gem tour covering a gem museum where you will learn about the gem industry in Sri Lanka through an informative film, see a mock-up of a gem pit where you get the hang of traditional gem mining, and visit a gem and jewellery gallery where you may inspect the dazzling stones at close quarters using a loupe, learning to distinguish quality based on colour, size, luster, and the absence of imperfections. Finally you will see the stones being set in to jewellery.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show

  See the Cultural Dance Show in the evening. The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NO

Day 4: KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA
• Kandy

  Kandy City Tour visiting the Kandy View Point, Souvenir Shops and Markets.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Royal Botanical Gardens

  Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NO

• Ramboda Waterfall

  Head towards Nuwara Eliya with beautiful backdrops and Waterfall view points, Visit Ramboda Falls, which is the 11th tallest in the country. Get a guided tour through Mackwoods Tea Estate and learn more about the varieties, processing methods and qualities of tea. Walk through the shaded avenues and colorful mazes of Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Relax and take a walk along the shores of Lake Gregory. A peaceful day filled with lots of beautiful sights

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Pedro Tea Factory

  Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality You will be shown how Ceylon Tea are made inside a Factory with tasting various cups of Tea

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 5: NUWARA ELIYA
• Nuwara Eliya

  Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Lover's Leap Falls

  This beautiful 30m high Lovers Leap fall in Nuwara Eliya is incipient of the streams and brooks of Sri Lanka’s highest mountain, the Piduruthalagala (2524m). It flows over hard granite ledges and the water is collected in a tank and used for drinking. In dry spells, the flow is languid The fall is said to derive its name from the tragic tale of a prince, who while hunting in the jungle, lost his way. He was rescued by a beautiful damsel, and the two became inseparable lovers. But the match was not to the liking of the prince’s subjects, so the two decided to immortalise their love by leaping from the top of the fall to their death. Superstitious villagers avoid the fall at night. The fall is situated in Havaeliya, 2 km from Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District. Many hotels and guest-houses can be found in Nuwara Eliya. The waterfall lies about 3 km from the Nuwara Eliya town. Once you go through the winding roads up to the lane which leads to the waterfall, you can either take a 3 wheeler which will take you halfway to the falls and from there its a fairly even gravel path to the falls. The distance is approx 250 meters. Else you could walk from the road. Its about 400 meters uphill walk along a narrow tar road and you can to take a shortcut through a tea estate. This is a fairly steep climb of about 400 meters but little more adventurous.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NO

• Gregory Lake

  Gregory Lake was created in 1873 by the British era Governor at the time, Sir William Gregory, supposedly for the purpose of providing electricity. However the lake was mainly used for leisure and recreation after it was built. At its peak of fame, Gregory Lake was the most prominent attraction in the area and was used a place to relax by many visitors.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NO

Day 6: NUWARA ELIYA - BENTOTA
• Bentota Beach

  Head to the Southern Coast of Srilanka from the Hill Country with beautiful waterfall stops and view points Relax at the beach and spend some leisurely time

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 7: BENTOTA - COLOMBO
• Madu River Safari by Buddhi

  Boat Rides at Madu River, A Look into Madu River The Mangroves and their Ecology – Facts The Madu River area surrounding the river are all swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. The forest covers over 61 hectares, that is over 150 acres. 14 of the 24 species of mangroves are found in this area. It is interesting to note that mangroves play a huge part in preventing erosion. The value of the mangroves was understood in December 2004, during the devastating tsunami, when forest acted as a natural barrier protecting the region. The large growths of mangrove trees have caused a chain of ecological gain. The soil protected by the mangrove trees is very fertile. This has caused a rich growth of other wetland plants. Over 300 species, 19 of which are endemic, have been discovered so far. The region continues to be a treasure trove to biologists and ecologists with many undiscovered species in the unreachable depths of the mangrove forests. The plantlife in turn have supported a large number of wildlife that depends on them. The largest animal in the region is the wild boar. There are other smaller animals such as monkeys, a variety of squirrels, etc. When it comes to birds, cormorants and kingfishers are a common sight. For avid bird watchers, the mangrove forests are a dream coming true. There are over 111 bird species identified to inhabit the region. There are 31 types of reptiles, namely snakes, lizards and crocodiles. There are also over 50 kinds of butterflies and 25 kinds of molluscs found in the Madu River zone. The cycle of ecology continues with relatively undisturbed in this region. The region is protected as a Ramsar Wetland Site since 2003. Here is the excerpt from the official Ramsar site that describes the Madu River zone A mangrove lagoon joined to the sea by a narrow canal and containing 15 islands of varying size, some of which are inhabited. It is formed of two shallow waterbodies, Maduganga and smaller Randombe Lake, connected by two narrow channels. On the islands and shores relatively undisturbed mangrove vegetation contains a rich biodiversity qualifying the wetland for 7 Criteria of International Importance. Many globally/nationally endangered, endemic and rare species - e.g. Shorea affinis, an endemic and endangered plant, Mugger (Crocodylus palustris) vulnerable (IUCN Red Book) and CITES-listed Purple-faced Leaf Monkey (Trachypithecus vetulus), endangered, Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata), Indian Python (Python molurus) find shelter here. The lagoon provides the breeding, spawning and fattening ground for many fish species and supports 1.2 % of the Little Green Heron biogeographical population. The cultural heritage is very prominent, with numerous ancient temples in the area and on the islands. Maduganga helps in flood control by storing water during monsoon rains and retains nutrient run-off from nearby cinnamon plantations. The major occupation of the local people is fishing and agriculture (cinnamon and coconut). Poaching of wild animals and waterfowl is unfortunately increasing, and extensive use of fertilisers and consequent abundant growth of invasive species, e.g. Najas marinas or Annona glabra, are factors of concern.

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NO

• Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project

  Enjoy visiting the Kosgoda Turtle Care Centre as part of Kingfisher's South Seas tour experience. Get a chance to see sea turtles of various species in the different stages of their lives. Do your part in conservation by donating for the needs of the turtles. Kingfisher can assist you with one-day tours or even longer volunteering stays.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Admission Included: NO

• Colombo

  Head to the Urban Commercial Area in Sri Lanka and explore the busy City life sightseeing the Pettah Bazaar, Jamiul Alfar Mosque, Gangaramaya Temple and more

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 8: COLOMBO - AIRPORT