Welcome to Sri Lanka! Upon landing in Colombo, you will be meet & greeted by our chauffeur Guide and later proceed to Negombo, where you will be transferred to your hotel. UIpon arrival check-in & relax at Hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Arie Lagoon

Negombo boasts of its buildings dating back to the days of Portuguese and Dutch presence. The beautiful beach is littered with catamarans. The lagoon of Negombo is famous for lobster, shrimp and shrimp fishing and the fish auction on the beach is well worth seeing. The other highlights in the city are the Dutch Fort and the historic Catholic Church. Afterwards you will experience a boat trip (depending on the water level), before you continue your journey with the drive to Sigiriya. The gneiss rock Sigiriya, which suddenly rises from the jungle, is the most popular historical site in Sri Lanka. The 200-meter-high peak was the place where the citadel of King Kashyapa was located in the 5th century. The name of the rock is derived from its form: it should resemble a lying lion. Some niches of the rock were decorated Kashyapa with colourful frescoes. These frescoes are world famous for their amazing beauty. Halfway up is the entrance to the citadel, flanked by two lion's paws. Today, Sigiriya is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and is one of the best examples of ancient urban planning in Sri Lanka

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Occidental Paradise Dambulla

Today you take a trip to Polonnaruwa and Minneriya. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa is a World Heritage Site. The heyday of this glorious city was during the reign of King Parakramabahu (11th century), under whose patronage the country's most important irrigation system was built. An example is the "Parakrama Samudra", a reservoir that covers an area of 2,400 ha. The remains of the royal palace, the audience hall and the lotus bath are still there. The highlight of this city is the Gal Vihara Temple, where there are 4 Buddha statues in a standing, sitting and lying posture carved out of a single rock. The other attractions are the statue of King Parakramabahu, the former Tooth Temple, a Shiva Temple, the Lankatilake, Watadage, Galpota and Kiri Vehera. Then drive to the National Park of Minneriya, Afternoon you will take a jeep to your safari in the National Park. The Minneriya National Park is located next to the reservoir of the same name and covers an area of over 8,000 ha. It is part of the elephant corridor between the Kaudulla and Wasgomuwa Parks. Therefore, this park is a year-round observatory of elephants and is said to be the largest elephant collection site in the world. There are also about 160 species of birds, 9 amphibians, 25 reptiles, 26 fish and 78 butterfly species. Overnight at Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Occidental Paradise Dambulla

Today you will visit the village of Hiriwadunna, a small place full of natural beauties. The reservoir of the same name and the gentle green rice fields increase the beauty of the village. Here you can do a hike and experience the beauty of nature and the hospitality of the villagers. You will take a walk along the shore of the lake before taking a fishing boat trip. Afterwards you will walk through the rice and fire clearing fields. A special adventure is the ride on the oxcart, which until recently was the traditional mode of transportation of the village. Then return to Sigiriya.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Occidental Paradise Dambulla

In the morning continue to Dambulla. The Dambulla Grotto Temple is a World Heritage Site and is the country's largest preserved grotto temple. Then we continue to Matale, the main spice growing area of Sri Lanka. In the spice garden to admire are almost all tropical spices that grow in the area. Here the visitor is also brought closer to ayurvedic medicine. The ride then continues to Kandy, the last royal city of the Sri Lankan kings. The name 'Kandy' evokes visions of splendour and glory. Many of the legends and traditions are lovingly preserved. On Kandy-see, built by the last king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798, lies the famous Temple of the Tooth. In Kandy you can also visit the bazaar, a craft center, a gemstone museum, and the famous Kandy dances.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: The Grand Kandyan Hotel

Today you will experience the drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by train and visit a Tea plantation and a Tea factory where the best tea in the world is made. You will learn everything about the production and processing and also enjoy the fresh tea from the factory. Afterwards we continue to Nuwara Eliya, which is a popular holiday resort in Sri Lanka because of the healthy, cool mountain climate and the beautiful landscape. Nuwara Eliya is the heart of the tea growing region and here is the highest mountain, the Pidurutalagala with 2524 meters.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Araliya Green Hills Hotel

Drive to Udawalawe enroute visit Ella. Here you will visit the Ravana Falls, an imposing waterfall that is 1080 meters high and foaming over a series of rocky outcrops into the valley. The stream rises in the Wewatenna highlands above the rock. In general, the rocky subsoil of waterfalls is made of hard gneiss or granite, but here is the material Khondalite, a type of limestone that quickly disintegrates. There are many caves near the waterfall, and King Ravana from the epic Ramayana is said to have lived in one of the caves above the waterfall. Then head up to the Mini Adam's Peak and continue in the direction of Udawalawe, where you can experience a 15-minute bottle feeding of wild baby elephants when visiting the elephant transshipment home. The elephant transit home was founded in 1995 and is part of the Udawalawe National Park. His goal is to raise orphaned elephant calves and release them back into nature.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort

Breakfast at Hotel. After enjoying a hearty breakfast, drive to Yala National Park today. There, in the afternoon, take a jeep safari to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka's largest and best-known conservation area. It consists of five blocks, of which Block 1 is visited the most. Here you can see elephants, wild boar, buffalo, leopard, sloth bear, black ax and crocodile. Large swarms of native and migratory birds can also be seen. At the end of the day, check in at the hotel in Tissamahrama.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Chaarya Resort & Spa

Today you will visit the fortress and town of Galle. Galle is located on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka and serves as the capital of the southern province. The city is the best example of a fortification in the Dutch colonial era. There you can visit the Galle Fort. Stroll along the fort and enjoy the magical historic atmosphere. The Dutch church and the museum are the main attractions. After the sightseeing drive to the beach hotel in Weligama, where you can spend the next five days on the beach.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama, a place from your holiday dreams. Relax, splash around in the water or finally finish your holiday reading. Explore at your own pace the beach at the hotel or the numerous beaches in the area. Relax at the Beach and overnight at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa

Weligama is waiting for you eagerly. Awakened by the birdsong, you can immediately plunge into the cool sea and take a fruit shake in the shade of the palm trees. If you have tips on how to plan your day, just ask the friendly staff. They are happy to assist you with words and deeds!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Hotels: Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa