Vintage Tour Familia
14D/13N
A vintage Package especially designed for the likes of a family to explore the most charming attractions of the Island, visit the optimum possible attractions, to travel safely and to be together on a tour covering almost every aspect of Sri Lanka’s most intriguing attractions in 14 days and nights in a nutshell. This is designed to journey around the Island in the anti clockwise direction starting from Colombo, circling down south and coming back to the Capital from the east.
Day 01
Arrival / Colombo -- Bandaranaike International Airport. - Hotel
[ ... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ... ]
On Arrival you will be received by our Tour Executive & then you will be introduced to the Tour Guide / Tour Leader. You'll be boarded into our limousine with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel.
Later you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Bird’s eye' view" of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex.
Visit the Shrine of ‘Devategaha’ Jummah Masjid adjacent to the Town Council Premises in Colombo – 7
If time permits : Visit the ‘Zahira College’ Jummah Masjid Visit the Red Mosque at Main Street Colombo – 11
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
On Arrival you will be received by our Tour Executive & then you will be introduced to the Tour Guide / Tour Leader. You'll be boarded into our limousine with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel.
Later you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Bird’s eye' view" of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex.
Visit the Shrine of ‘Devategaha’ Jummah Masjid adjacent to the Town Council Premises in Colombo – 7
If time permits : Visit the ‘Zahira College’ Jummah Masjid Visit the Red Mosque at Main Street Colombo – 11
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
Day 02
Transfer to Beruwela – Visit the Beruwela Moorish Jummah Masjid / Shrine built with Limestone
Visit the Shrine of Jeiyylani at Balangoda / or
Visit the Estate of Geoffrey Bawa (the Architect who designed the modern Parliament) at Beruwela
Enroute : Madu River Estuary Excursion for Bird Watching Watch the Stillness of Stilt Fishing at Ahangama / Kaluwella Beachfronts
Steam Bath / Sauna / Pool
Accommodation: Overnight at Galle Fort Boutique Hotel
Visit the Estate of Geoffrey Bawa (the Architect who designed the modern Parliament) at Beruwela
Enroute : Madu River Estuary Excursion for Bird Watching Watch the Stillness of Stilt Fishing at Ahangama / Kaluwella Beachfronts
Steam Bath / Sauna / Pool
Accommodation: Overnight at Galle Fort Boutique Hotel
Day 03
Transfer Galle to Yala
En route : Spot Blue Whales & Dolphins at Mirissa
Visit the Yala National Park in the Afternoon – Jeep Wildlife Safari to see Tropical Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds & other creatures
Accommodation: Overnight at Yala Protected Campsite with a Bonfire & fireflies
Visit the Yala National Park in the Afternoon – Jeep Wildlife Safari to see Tropical Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds & other creatures
Accommodation: Overnight at Yala Protected Campsite with a Bonfire & fireflies
Day 04
Yala / Ella - Transfer.
En route: Stopover at Buduruwagala – Site of Ancient Mahayana Buddhist Carvings
Ravana Ella Waterfalls, Ravana Caves & Visit the 9 Arches Stone Bridge Accommodation: Overnight at Ella Boutique Hotel
Ravana Ella Waterfalls, Ravana Caves & Visit the 9 Arches Stone Bridge Accommodation: Overnight at Ella Boutique Hotel
Day 05
Take a Train Ride to Nuwara Eliya on Rolling Stocks to view the Rolling Hills of the Central Highlands
Explore Nuwara Eliya Township of British Victorian Architecture & Landscaping of Parks of ‘Little England’
Evening : Transfer to Kandy
Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel
Evening : Transfer to Kandy
Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 06
Explore Kandy – Ancient Capital prior to the fall of the Monarchy
Visit the Meenam Bakkam Mosque at Asgiriya, Kandy
Visit The Consecrated Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – a UNESCO World Heritage Site & City Tour
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens , Peradeniya Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch Baby Elephants playing in the riverside
En route: Tea, Batiks, Gem & Jewelry Shops, Handicrafts Shop Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel
Visit The Consecrated Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – a UNESCO World Heritage Site & City Tour
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens , Peradeniya Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch Baby Elephants playing in the riverside
En route: Tea, Batiks, Gem & Jewelry Shops, Handicrafts Shop Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 07
Kandy / Sigiriya Transfer
Enroute : Visit the Sufi Mosque in Kandy
Visit the Spice Gardens at Matale to check out how Spices are Grown, Sorted & Processed
Visit the Ancient Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple to see Murals & Buddhist Artwork
Stargazing sans the glare of built-up areas to see the Milky-way Galaxy in all it’s beauty & wonder
Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Visit the Spice Gardens at Matale to check out how Spices are Grown, Sorted & Processed
Visit the Ancient Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple to see Murals & Buddhist Artwork
Stargazing sans the glare of built-up areas to see the Milky-way Galaxy in all it’s beauty & wonder
Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 08
Sigiriya – Climb the ‘Lion Rock Fortress’ – Wonder of Ancient Hydraulics to pump water to a higher elevation
Sigiriya Rock Fortress - UNESCO World Heritage Site Ancient paintings - Frescoes, mirror walls, palace garden …
Afternoon : Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient Ruins including ‘Gal Vihara’ – Stone Temple Sculptures a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Primordial Civil Engineering Feats of irrigating distant fields with the minimum drop of altitude from the Parakrama Samudra or other lakes by the ancient kings, etc.
Sightsee : Vatadage, ‘Royal Palace’ of King Parakrama Bahu, Kiri Vehera Dagoba, Rankoth Vehera Stupa,
Ayurveda Spa - Massage Therapy / Steam Bath / Sauna / Pool Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Afternoon : Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient Ruins including ‘Gal Vihara’ – Stone Temple Sculptures a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Primordial Civil Engineering Feats of irrigating distant fields with the minimum drop of altitude from the Parakrama Samudra or other lakes by the ancient kings, etc.
Sightsee : Vatadage, ‘Royal Palace’ of King Parakrama Bahu, Kiri Vehera Dagoba, Rankoth Vehera Stupa,
Ayurveda Spa - Massage Therapy / Steam Bath / Sauna / Pool Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 09
Sigiriya / Trincomalee Transfer
Enroute : Watch Elephants Swimming between Islets in the Gal Oya N.P. Lake (Seasonal) – Unique to Sri Lanka
Welcomed to Trinco by the free spotted deer in town
Accommodation: Overnight at Trincomalee Beach Hotel besides the Bay of Bengal
Welcomed to Trinco by the free spotted deer in town
Accommodation: Overnight at Trincomalee Beach Hotel besides the Bay of Bengal
Day 10
Explore Trincomalee with spotted Deer in downtown – Visit the Trinco Mosque
Visit Swami Rock Cliff to take an unreal view of the Trinco Sound & the 2nd Largest Natural Harbor in the world
Explore the pristine beaches to kick back, relax, unwind & chill on the golden sand, marble & pebble beach fronts
Accommodation: Overnight at Trincomalee Beach Hotel
Explore the pristine beaches to kick back, relax, unwind & chill on the golden sand, marble & pebble beach fronts
Accommodation: Overnight at Trincomalee Beach Hotel
Day 11
Trincomalee / Anuradhapura Transfer
Enroute : Launch on an Elephant Safari at Habarana & Watch the Elephants at the Minneriya N. P.
Accommodation: Overnight at Anuradhapura Boutique Hotel
Accommodation: Overnight at Anuradhapura Boutique Hotel
Day 12
Visit the A’pura Mosque in Town & the Anuradhapura Ancient Ruins of the 1st Capital of Sri Lanka after the 2nd Century BC
Visit the 3rd Stargate of the world after Egypt & Peru at Ranmasu Uyana (Royal Goldfish Park) to witness the Stone inscriptions of the concentric circles of the Solar System & drawings of the Universe on the Rocks. These artworks survive in a park landscaped for the Royals with beautifully laid paths, green grass, ponds full of gold fish where the royal families of the monarchs walked for exercise located besides the Tissa lake of A’pura
Evening : Transfer from A’pura to Negombo
Accommodation: Overnight at Negombo Beach Hotel
Evening : Transfer from A’pura to Negombo
Accommodation: Overnight at Negombo Beach Hotel
Day 13
Explore Negombo
Relax on the pristine beach
Optional : Take a City Tour of Negombo –
Sight See the diverse Architecture including Colonial, Arab & Christian designs, Fish Market, Dutch Canal, Negombo Dutch Fort, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Guruge Water Park, Morawala Pebble Beach, St. Sebastian’s Church, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Bird Watching at Muthurajawela Marsh Estuary, Hamilton Canal, Fish Market, Bodhiraja Temple, Blue Lagoon etc. are some of the main attractions in Negombo to visit. Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Negombo Beach Hotel
Optional : Take a City Tour of Negombo –
Sight See the diverse Architecture including Colonial, Arab & Christian designs, Fish Market, Dutch Canal, Negombo Dutch Fort, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Guruge Water Park, Morawala Pebble Beach, St. Sebastian’s Church, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Bird Watching at Muthurajawela Marsh Estuary, Hamilton Canal, Fish Market, Bodhiraja Temple, Blue Lagoon etc. are some of the main attractions in Negombo to visit. Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Negombo Beach Hotel
Day 14
Departure