Day 1 AIRPORT / COLOMBO
On arrival in Sri Lanka, please clear immigration, collect your luggage then proceed through the customs green channel to the arrival lobby. We will be waiting in the designated area with a paging board.  You will then be escorted to the vehicle park for your transfer to Colombo. Check in to the Galle Face Hotel Classic Wing Sightseeing of Colombo Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is a major port near the mouth of the Kelani River. It owes its importance largely to its great breakwaters, which give shelter to a large, artificially created harbour. Beira Lake, administratively part of the Port of Colombo, is connected with the harbour by a canal and locks. Colombo handles most of the foreign trade of Sri Lanka and is an important fuelling station. Manufactures of the city include metal goods, refined petroleum, motor vehicles, processed food, textiles, clothing, and chemicals. Sri Jayawardhanapura, the legislative and judicial capital of Sri Lanka, is on the outskirts of Colombo. The business section of Colombo, called the Fort, occupies the sites of the former fortified area. Broad avenues and modern buildings contrast with the narrow, crooked streets and ramshackle structures of the Pettah quarter. Places of worship include Christian churches, Muslim mosques, and Buddhist temples. The University of Colombo, Technical College (1893), and other educational institutions are located in the city. The early name of the city, Kalan-totta (Kelani ferry), derived from a nearby river-ferry point, was corrupted into Kolambu by the Arabs and changed to Colombo in 1517 by the Portuguese in honor of Christopher Columbus. Return to the Galle Face Hotel Colombo to spend the rest of today relaxing. Over night stay at Galle Face Hotel Colombo (Classic Wing Deluxe Room-BB basis)

Day 2 COLOMBO / DAMBULLA

Today after breakfast check out of the hotel proceed to Dambulla. En route to Dambulla visit Pinnawela. The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is unique in that it breeds wild elephants in captivity and also takes care of orphaned wild elephants found in the jungles. The feeding process of these elephants is extremely interesting. Baby elephants drink at least 3 bottles of milk all in large slurps, holding the bottles precariously in their trunks.Continue on your journey to Dambulla Proceed to climb the famous Sigiriya Rock fortress.  Considered the 8th wonder of the world, Sigiriya was built in 5 AD by patricide King Kasyappa and boasts the world famous frescoes of women carved on sheer rock face. Climb the rock fortress and marvel at the feats of architecture achieved in the moats, the lions paw and finally at the summit of the rock, where the palace was situated. King Kasyappa had 500 hand maidens living in this palace.
Late in the Afternoon visit Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa ruined city which displays the influences of both Indian and Sinhalese cultures.  See the world famous Polonnaruwa Gal Viharaya consisting of three huge stone monoliths of the Lord Buddha, in a sitting, standing and reclining positions.  See the Vatadageya, Sathmahal Prasadaya, Raja Saba Mandapaya, Nisshanka Latha Mandapaya, Parakrama Samudra the most famous places of Buddhist interest in Polonnaruwa ancient city. Dinner and overnight Amaya Lake (Standard room on- BB basis) 

Day 3 DAMBULLA/ KANDY 
This morning after breakfast you will be collected and driven up into the hills and tea growing areas which surround Kandy. En route you will leave to Dambulla cave temples. The famous cave temples of 5 B.C where there are unique examples of Buddhist culture. After visiting Dambulla you will proceed on your journey to Kandy.  En route visit a wood carving factory spice garden & a Batik factory.
The drive will take approximately 3 hours and the road to Kandy is a beautiful one, as you eventually begin the climb up to the delightful hill station.. Girdled by hills, Kandy is a peaceful haven to retire to and enjoy the cool of the climate. Once the stronghold of the Sinhala Kings, the focal point of the town is the golden-roofed Dalada Maligawa where the sacred tooth of the Lord Buddha is enshrined.Late in the afternoon visit Kandy, at an altitude of 500m is the cultural center of Sri  Lanka and was the capital of the last Singhalese kingdom. It is a particularly relaxed hill station, once captured by the British. It is dominated by its lake and the nearby Temple of the Tooth which houses Sri Lanka's most sacred relic. Evening: participate in ¡§Evening pooja at Dalada Maligawa" the Temple of the Tooth where the sacred relic of Lord Buddha is stored. You may also witness a colorful Kandyan dance performance.  Visit the Peradeniya botanical garden situated in the Hill capital Kandy. Visit to this garden will provide spectacles at extraordinary beauty and absorbing interest for any nature lover and casual visitor. 4 miles off Kandy this garden dates from 14th century reign of King Vikrama Bahu III. Peradeniya is well know for it's large variety of plants ornaments, useful machine and other creepers that produce the special spices at Sri Lanka.The great lawns highlight huge tropical trees and variety at bamboo can be found in one place.Dinner and overnight Amaya Hill Hotel (Standard room on- HB basis)

Day 4 KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA
Early this morning you will be taken to Nuwara Eliya. The passing scenery depicts traditional Sri Lankan life, mountains, valleys,terraced paddies, tea gardens and waterfalls. en route visit a working tea factory en route and watch the process of complete tea making. Situated in the heart of the tea growing region of Sri Lanka and taste of a real Sri Lankan cup of tea.Check in to the Galway Forest Hotel Escape to the soothing natural wonders of Nuwara Eliya without leaving the comforts of home by staying at Galway Forest Lodge. They have 52 deluxe rooms that provide rest and relaxation after a day of adventure in the great outdoors. Our dining and entertainment venues are ready to whip up your favorite dish or serve you a drink. The conference room, meanwhile, can handle various events.After a while of sight seeing of the Nuwara Eliya Town, proceed to the Royal Golf Club Afternoon at leisure to play a game of Golf on Nuwara Eliya's natural, eighteen hole Golf course 5000 feet above sea level and an extremely pleasant playing field. (Renting of golf clubs not included in price)  Overnight at Galway Forest Hotel (Standard room on- BB basis)

Day 5 NUWARA ELIYA/  YALA

Early this morning you will be taken to Yala.  In the afternoon you will be taken on a jeep safari into the Yala National Wildlife Park. Yala is Sri Lanka's most visited national park. It is situated 305 kilometres southeast of Colombo, 10 kilometres from Tissamaharama. Apart from being renowned for the variety of its wildlife, it has several distinctive physical features, such as extensive scrub jungle, patches of open country, and many tanks and lagoons. In addition, the park has a fine coastline on its eastern boundary with impressive dunes up to 25 metres high, broad sandy beaches and offshore coral reefs. Overnight at Yala Village Hotel (Standard room on- BB basis)

Day 6 YALA/ NEGOMBO
Early this morning you will be taken to Negombo. Check in to the Sea Shells Hotel Located on a picturesque stretch of the beach in Negombo, Seashells Hotel promises ideal tropical therapy with its relaxing atmosphere that soothes the mind and body. The hotel offers rooms with a magnificent view, looking out onto the emerald sea. Late in the evening sightseeing in Negombo is a charismatic fishing town north of Colombo, located a mere 6 km from the international airport. Set amidst lush groves of coconut palms, it breathes the spirit of the sea. Negombo is a gourmet's paradise with sea food aplenty. Old - world fishing craft, like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran, bring seer, skip jack, herring, mullet and amber jack, while lobster and prawn are caught in the lagoon.Negombo is situated by the shores of a lagoon and was once a trading port for the Portuguese and the Dutch. Attractions in the city include the Old Dutch fort gate built in 1672 and now a part of the prison, the Dutch Canal which was then a supply route to the Dutch administration, old churches and fishing villages. The 100km long canal running through the town is still being used and is an attraction for those who want to see the country from a different perspective. Dinner & over night at Sea Shells Hotel (Standard room on- BB basis)

Day 7 NEGOMBO
To spend rest of the day at leisure at the beach.Dinner & over night at Sea Shells Hotel (Standard room on- BB basis)

Day 8 NEGOMBO / AIRPORT
Today you will be picked up by your chauffeur guide from the Sea Shells Hotel and proceed to the Colombo Airport to connect with your departure flight.

Price Includes:
  1. ) Accommodation at the hotels specified or similar  
  2. ) BB basis at all hotels (Room and breakfast) 
  3.) Transportation as per specified in the above mentioned  itinerary  private vehicle from arrival to departure . 
  4. ) Entrance fees include :  Pinnawala / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya /  Dambulla / Kandy Temple  / Peradeniya Botanical Gardens /  Yala Entrance / One Jeep hire at Yala .
  5.) English speaking Sri Lanka Tourist Board qualified chauffeur guide services on tour from start to finish as per specified 
  6.) All applicable taxes 
 
Price Does Not Include:
  1. ) Compulsory Christmas eve dinner (24th December 2009) & New Year eve Dinner (31st December 2009) supplements. 
  2.) All extras or any expenses of a personal nature / anything not specified   Hong Kong - Colombo - Hong Kong by Airlanka fare with tax HKD 3400 ( Subject to change )