Rural Sri Lanka (13 N / 14 D)

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1AIRPORT / COLOMBO⌄

   Program of the day • You will be welcomed by our representative at the BIA on arrival. • Transfer to the hotel in Colombo • Overnight stay at the hotel.

   Overnight: The Ocean Colombo

2. 2COLOMBO / WADUMUNNEGEDARA)⌄

   Program of the day • After breakfast proceed to Wadumunnegedara • Lunch is self-arranged • Check in to the hotel and leisure in the afternoon • Dinner at the hotel • Overnight stay at Wadumunnegedara

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Horathapola Estate Hotel

3. 3WADUMUNNEGEDARA⌄

   Yapahuwa is located a little way off the Kurunegala-Anuradhapura road, in the Wayamba province of Sri Lanka. Of all the ancient ruins in the country, the Rock Fortress Complex of Yapahuwa is considered to be quite remarkable despite the fact that it isn't famous among most visitors. Program of the day • Breakfast at the hotel • Visit Yapahuwa ancient city • Lunch is self-arranged • Explore local village life style • Back to the hotel & dinner at the hotel

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Horathapola Estate Hotel

4. 4WADUMUNNEGEDARA / PALLEPOLA⌄

   Pallepola is a rural area ideally located with the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kandy to the south and Dambulla, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa to the north. Many faming estates, predominantly coconut plantations, surround Pallepolla. We particularly love Jim’s Farm, a working organic farm with a boutique room spread through its grounds. Program of the day • After breakfast proceed to Pallepola • Lunch is self-arranged • Check in to the hotel • Leisure in the afternoon • Dinner at the hotel & overnight stay at Pallepola

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Jim's Farm Villas

5. 5PALLEPOLA⌄

   Ancient temple with good old paintings on wall and Buddha statues. Around 160 MT high rock temple situated in natural caves having reclining Buddha statues. Caves are having paintings on walls & ceilings of different eras crafted by different kings. Program of the day • Breakfast at the hotel • Visit Matale Aluwiharaya • Lunch is self-arranged • Back to the hotel & dinner at the hotel

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Jim's Farm Villas

6. 6PALLEPOLA⌄

   Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa. The second most ancient of Sri Lanka 's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first established by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country's then-capital, Anuradhapura, in the 10th century. Program of the day • Breakfast at the hotel • Visit Polonnaruwa ancient city • Lunch is self-arranged • Back to the hotel & dinner at the hotel

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Jim's Farm Villas

7. 7PALLEPOLA / ANAMADUWA⌄

   Anamaduwa is a typical Sri Lankan village surrounded by a vast network of ancient irrigation tanks that, just like natural lakes, attract a variety of birdlife and support the locals that live nearby. The village and tanks are flanked by evergreen dry zone forest attracting deer, giant squirrel as well as wild boar. Program of the day • After breakfast proceed to Anamaduwa • Lunch is self-arranged • Check in to the hotel & relax • Dinner at the hotel

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Tectona Resort

8. 8ANAMADUWA⌄

   Program of the day • Breakfast at the hotel • Anamaduwa city tour • Cooking demonstration • Experience a local lunch • Back to the hotel & dinner at the hotel

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner · Lunch

   Overnight: Tectona Resort

9. 9ANAMADUWA⌄

   The historic Paramakanda Rajamaha Viharaya lies on the majestic and mysterious Paramakanda Rock in Anamaduwa belonging to the Putnam District. The ruins indicate that once the complex covered the whole rock formation. The cave temple is believed to be the work of King Walagamba (89-77 BC). Program of the day • Breakfast at the hotel • Visit Paramakanda temple • Lunch is self-arranged • Free and leisure activities • Dinner at the hotel

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Tectona Resort

10. 10ANAMADUWA / ALANKUDA⌄

    Alankuda in Sri Lanka is a stretch beach in the Kalpitiya peninsula off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. Given its close proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport, Alankuda is the perfect spot for the first or last stop on a tour around the country. Program of the day • After breakfast, proceed to Alankuda • Lunch is self-arranged • Check in to the hotel and relax on the beach • Dinner at the hotel • Overnight stay at Alankuda

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Bar Reef Resort

11. 11ALANKUDA⌄

    Wilpattu National Park is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. Program of the day • Breakfast at the hotel • Lunch is self-arranged • Do Wilpattu wildlife safari • Back to the hotel and dinner at the hotel

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Bar Reef Hotel

12. 12ALANKUDA⌄

    Program of the day • Breakfast at the hotel • Lunch is self-arranged • Kite surfing experience at Alankuda • Back to the hotel and dinner at the hotel

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Bar Reef Hotel

13. 13ALANKUDA⌄

    Program of the day • Breakfast at the hotel • Lunch is self-arranged • Leisure on the beach • Dinner at the hotel

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Bar Reef Resort

14. 14COLOMBO / DEPARTURE⌄

    • After breakfast, proceed to airport for departure

    Meals: Breakfast