Ancient Kingdoms & Wildlife Wonders of Sri Lanka

Arrive by flight and you will be transferred to the arrival terminal. Please clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. You will meet one of the Representatives of Apple Vacations will assist you as he will be having a paging board with your name in the meeting area, and he will introduce you to your own English speaking chauffeur guide who will transfer you to the hotel in Negombo.

After transfer to the hotel and relax at hotel

Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Negombo by your private chauffeur guide and transferred to Wilpattu National Park for an exciting safari experience.

Declared a national park in 1938, Wilpattu National Park is situated on the west coast, near the historic city of Anuradhapura. It is one of Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national parks. The park is home to around 30 species of mammals, including the Sri Lankan Elephant, Sri Lankan Leopard, Sloth Bear, Spotted Deer, Water Buffalo, Sambar Deer, and Mongoose.

The park also boasts a rich birdlife. Wetland species include the Garganey, Pintail, Whistling Teal, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Large White Egret, Cattle Egret, and Purple Heron. In addition, various Gulls, Terns, Owls, Kites, and Eagles can be seen, along with endemic species such as the Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Little Cormorant, and Painted Stork.

After the safari, proceed to Anuradhapura, check in at your hotel, and relax.

Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Anuradhapura.

After the breakfast at Hotel and visit to the Anuradhapura city,

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Mihintale Mountain, with the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, began to serve as a residential area for the venerable monks headed by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera. But soon, with the royal patronage, the sanctuary housed a multitude of with monastic buildings-stupas, uposathgharas, bodhigharas- to serve the monks. Sixty eight cave dwellings provided the monks shade and shelter. Mihintale, the sanctuary for many thousands of laymen as well as holy men, had all the facilities and amenities for basic living.

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Isurumuniya This charming rock temple, dating from the reign of Devanampiya Tissa (r 307–267 BC), is set around a lovely lotus pond, the corner of which is carved with images of elephants playfully splashing water. The central temple has some particularly fine mural paintings. Climb around the back to the rock summit to see the bell-shaped stupa and a pair of Buddha footprints etched into the rock.

Jethawana Stupa is the largest stupa in the Sri Lanka. It was originally 400 feet (122 meters) in height and was the third tallest building in the world at that time. Even today as a brick monument, Jethawanaramaya still remains the tallest of its kind in the world.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is the oldest living tree in documented history of the world. It is a sapling from the historical Bodhi tree under which Buddha enlightened. It was planted in 288 BCF and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. It was brought from Buddhagaya India by the Ven. 

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Ruwanwelisaya As the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka, Ruwanwelisaya is considered to be an icon of architectural glory in ancient Sri Lanka. Ruwanwelisaya, rising with its glory in the city of Anuradhapura, tops the list among Buddhists’ sacred places. Ruwanwelisaya bears witness for his incomparable service to revive Buddhism in the country. It is located just a short walk away from Maha Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura.

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Move back to hotel and relax at hotel.

Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Anuradhapura

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Polonnaruwa to explore the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage.

Begin your sightseeing at Gal Vihara (Sinhala: "Stone Temple"), part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Polonnaruwa. This site features a remarkable group of Buddha statues carved directly into a single granite rock face. Dating back to the reign of King Parakramabahu I (1153–1186 AD), the statues are considered masterpieces of Sri Lankan stone sculpture, admired for their serene beauty and spiritual presence. The exceptional craftsmanship continues to inspire awe and reverence among visitors.

Next, visit the Royal Palace Complex, also constructed during the reign of King Parakramabahu I. Once a grand seven-story structure supported by thick 3-meter walls, the palace is believed to have had 50 rooms and was supported by 30 stone columns. Though only parts remain today, its scale and design still reflect the grandeur of Sri Lanka’s ancient royalty.

Continue to Lankatilaka, one of the most striking monuments in Polonnaruwa. Originally built by Parakramabahu I and later restored by Vijayabahu IV, this massive gedige-style temple features towering 17-meter-high walls. Though its roof has collapsed, the structure remains an awe-inspiring example of medieval Sinhalese architecture.

After the tour, return to your hotel and enjoy some time at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Polonnaruwa.

After the breakfast at Hotel tour start towards Sigiriya

Enroute to visit Sigiriya rock,

Rising significantly from the focal fields, the confounding rough outcrop of Sigiriya is maybe Sri Lanka's single most emotional sight. Close vertical dividers take off to a level bested summit that contains the vestiges of an antiquated civilization, thought to be at one time the focal point of the brief kingdom of Kassapa, and there are enchanting vistas crosswise over fog enclosed woodlands by the early morning.

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And Next Visit To Dambulla Cave Temple,

The Rock Temple of Dambulla, called Jumbukola Vihara (Dambulla Cave Temple) in the (Mahavamsa)-the principal Pali Chronicle of Sri Lanka, is situated about forty seven miles north west of Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhalese kings, on the main road to Anuradhapura. Dambulla is a scent of unique interest. Its rock temples are the most extensive in the Island, and one of the most ancient, and in the highest state of preservation and order.

Get reach to hotel check in to hotel

Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Sigiriya / Habarana.

After the breakfast at hotel & Move to Kandy,

Kandy View Point - Climb the hill by Kandy Lake to reach Kandy view point and receive a view of the city that cannot be beaten. As a popular tourist spot, the area brings in a large amount of peddlers, though they often sell sub-par items. The area also has a reputation for high pickpocket activity, so keep an eye on your belongings. From the hill, you can enjoy great views over the lake and the city as a whole. 

Next Visit to Kandy Lake 

 Is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned. There are many legends and folklore regarding the lake. One such is that the small island at its center was used by the king’s helm for bathing and was connected to the palace by secret tunnel.

Check in the Hotel and Evening Visit to Cultural Dance Show and Temple of the sacred tooth relic

Kandyan move execution is one of the characterizing encounters of a stay in Kandy. Considering it a customary Kandyan move execution is something of a misnomer as the shows are particularly gone for crowd diversion and contain move schedules and outfits from the nation over.

The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists. However, you don’t actually see the tooth. It’s kept in a gold casket shaped like a dagoba (stupa), which contains a series of six dagoba caskets of diminishing size. As well as the revered main temple, the complex includes a series of smaller temples, shrines and museums.

Get reach to hotel & check in to hotel

Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

After the breakfast at the hotel & transfer to Colombo / Airport.

Enroute to visit Royal Botanical Garden 

The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya are Sri Lanka's oldest formal gardens. It's about 5 kilometres west of Kandy, in Sri Lanka's Central Province, at 460 meters above sea level. Peradeniya's majestic Avenue of Royal Palms is Sri Lanka's largest garden, covering 147 acres (60 hectares) and requiring plenty of time to stroll. Peradeniya Gardens has almost 4,000 distinct plant species.

Next Visit to Pinnawala elephant orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a wild Asian elephant orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding facility. Pinnawala is home to the world's biggest herd of elephants kept as pets.

Transfer to hotel and relax at hotel.

Transfer to Airport to connect with the departure flight. 

Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Colombo.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your memorable journey through Sri Lanka.