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Welcome to Classic Island Tour

.: Day 01 :.

On arrival met by a representative/guide of Exotic Holidays International and thereafter immediate transfer to Habarana with a comfort stop en route. This small village is a central location for all the ancient city sites and has a hotel complex principally for package tourist; also many better-heeled independent visitors also use it. There are a couple of cheaper accommodation alternatives and Habarabna is also the nearest railway station to Dambulla and Sigiriya.

P.M. at leisure or optional elephant back safari through the jungles of Habarana.

Dinner & Overnight Cinnamon Lodge. (4 *)

.: Day 02 :.

After breakfast excursion to Sigiriya.

169 kms from Colombo and The spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya is an impregnable fortress, a monastic retreat, and a rock art gallery. Built in the 5th century AD by king Kasyapa in the 5th century A.D to fend of a feared invasion, it is situated atop a towering 200m (656ft) high rock.

In a sheltered pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes, 5th century rock paintings of damsels These frescoes which have withstood the elements for 15 centuries are probably the finest examples in the world. Stone steps lead to the flat top with an area of nearly one hectare where the palace - the outer wall of which was built on the very brink of the precipice - courtyards, and even a complicated drainage system were constructed. Sigiriya was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. The summit of the rock offers spectacular views. The UNESCO - sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya's 5th century Water Gardens to their former glory. Here on the gallery walls are the famous Sigiriya frescoes. These frescoes which have withstood the elements for 15 centuries are probably the finest examples in the world.

P.M. excursion to Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa is located 216 kms from Colombo and 75 kms South East of Anuradhapura. The ancient lakeside Sacred City of Polonnaruwa was once the medieval Capital of Sri Lanka from 11 – 12 century AD. Polonnaurwa rose to fame after the decline of Anuradhapura.

Here too, are the ruins of ancient Sinhala civilisation - giant statues and dagobas, built by the kings of Sri Lanka. The remains date mostly from the reign of the Indian Chola dynasty in the 11th and 12th century. They cover a more compact site than at Anuradhapura and are in an excellent state of repair. Ancient ruins of King's council chamber, the Royal Citadel, the Kumara Pokuna, Royal Pavilion, the Vatadage Relic House lavished with moonstones, guardstones and sculptured railing, temple houses, rock cut statues, a vast manmade lake are some of the memorable sights. The largest of the man made reservoirs, the huge Parakrama Samudra, is larger in size than the Colombo harbour.

Dinner & Overnight Cinnamon Lodge.

.: Day 03 :.

After breakfast full day excursion to Anuradhapura.

206 kms from Colombo is Anuradhapura; Sri Lanka's first capital. Anuradhapura founded in the 5th century B.C became the capital in 380 BC. For over 1000 years Sinhalese kings ruled from this great city. This ancient capital of Sri Lanka is a Sacred City today; a potent symbol of Sinhalese power, and the most extensive and important of Sri Lanka's ancient cities. Sri Lanka has many varied sites of historical and cultural importance. While the ruins of the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa have a grandeur that is hard to surpass, there are lesser-known sites with an ambience all of their own. Here one finds the remains of a flourishing ancient civilisation.

Dinner & Overnight Cinnamon Lodge.

.: Day 04 :.

After breakfast leave for Kandy.

Just 100 kms north east of Colombo in a valley ringed by protective tall peaks nestles Sri Lanka’s hill capital and most beautiful city. Visit the great rock caves of Dambulla are 100 to 150 meters above the road and the village of Dambulla. From the caves you have superb view over the surrounding countryside; Sigiriya is clearly visible to the northeast, only 19 km away.

There are five separate caves containing 150 Buddha images, the largest cave being over 50 metes long and about six meters high and a spice garden en route.

P.M. city tour of Kandy including visits to the Dalada Maligawa the sacred Temple of the Tooth, containing the Tooth Relic of the Buddha, Sri Lanka's most important religious relic. There are daily ceremonies of homage to the Tooth Relic, each attracting pilgrims, market square and upper lake drive. Late evening witness a cultural show.

Dinner & Overnight Amaya Hills. (4 *)

.: Day 05 :.

After breakfast visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Pinnawela orphanage is situated northwest of the town Kegalla, halfways between the present capitol Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department.

This 24 acres large elephant orphanage is a also breeding pace for elephants, twenty elephants were born since 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world.

P.M. further sightseeing of Kandy including visit to the Botanical Gardens just four miles away from Kandy, at Peradeniya, is the home of the world famous Royal Botanical Gardens - the most beautiful in the world and begun as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala King. Every variety tropical and temperate tree and flower is cultivated here and special houses with orchids and e cacti are too beautiful to be true.

Dinner & Overnight Amaya Hills.

.: Day 06 :.

After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya.

This town seems like a piece of English district. Tudor-style and Victorian homes look across the blue lake. These buildings are the other architectural monuments to the English, the Post Office, the English country house like Hill Club with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, Anglican Church and private residence. The Golf course here is one of the best in Asia.
Visit a tea factory/plantation and some beautiful water falls en route.

P.M. sightseeing of Nuwara Eliya.

Dinner & Overnight Grand Hotel. (4 *)

.: Day 07 :.

After breakfast leave for Colombo via Kitulgala.

Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling capital is located on the country’s west coast and with a population of between 800,000 and one million (estimates vary is by far the country’s biggest city as well as it’s window on the world. Its natural harbour at the mouth of the Kelani River was a magnet for successive traders and conquerors – first Arab merchants, then Portuguese, Dutch and British imperialist.

P.M. city tour of Colombo including visits to the commercial and bazaar areas.
Dinner & Overnight Taj Samudra Hotel.. (5 *)

.: Day 08 :.

After breakfast departure transfer to the Airport.

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