Day 1 arrive Colombo

Arrive Colombo by international flight. After clearing immigration and customs formalities you are met by a representative from First Tours and transferred to the hotel. (Hilton Colombo)

Day 2 Colombo / Habarana

Today visit the Buddhist Temples, Town Hall, the Museum and the Convention Center. Also visit the spectacular Zoological Gardens in the seaside resort of Mount Lavinia. In the afternoon drive 2 hours to Habarana and check-in to the Lodge, a scenic hotel set in 10 hectares of lush woodland that abounds on the fringe of an ancient irrigation lake. The lodge architecture is based on Ritigala, the pre Christian era forest monastery near Habarana in which the Lodge is situated. Rest of the day is at leisure. (Habarana Lodge)

Day 3 Habarana / Anuradhapura / Habarana

Morning visit the ancient capital of Anuradhapura. Founded in the 5th-century BC, it is a potent symbol of Sinhalese power and the most important ancient cities of Sri Lanka. Sightseeing includes visit to the Thapurama Dagoba, the hemispherical shrine that houses collarbone of the Buddha. Also visit the 2000-year-old sacred Bo Tree, a sapling of the tree that sheltered Buddha at his enlightenment, the Rock Temple, the Ancient Royal Palace and the Queen's Pavilion. (Habarana Lodge)

Day 4 Habarana / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Habarana

Early morning drive to Polonnaruwa, the 12th century city built by King Parakramabaju. Sightseeing includes visit to the magnificent stone ruins of the Audience Hall and Council Chamber, the Vatadage and Lankatilaka. After possible lunch en route drive to Sigiriya to explore the 5th century Rock Fortress of King Kasyapa and a treasure of rate art. In a pocket of the giant rock are the famous frescoes of the "Heavenly Maidens of Sigiriya" - remnants of an enormous gallery, which once contained 500 frescoes. Later return drive to Habarana. (Habarana Lodge)

Day 5 Habarana / Dambulla / Matale / Kandy

After breakfast drive to Kandy, the laid back capital of the hill country and the historical bastion of Buddhist power, is built around a peaceful lake and set in a picturesque bowl of hills. En route visit the spice gardens in Matale and rock-cut cave temples in Dambulla. Arrive Kandy and check-in to the hotel with rest of the day at leisure. (Mahaweli Reach Hotel)

Day 6 Kandy

Today visit the Dalada Maligawa (the Temple of the Tooth) that houses the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the National Museum. In the evening enjoy the dance performance of Kandyan dancers. (Mahaweli Reach Hotel)

Day 7 Kandy / Pinnawala / Kandy

After an early breakfast leave for Kegalle to visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and witness the bathing of elephant in the nearby river. Continue drive to Peradeniya to visit Botanical Gardens that houses rare collection of tropical exotic and indigenous flora. In the afternoon drive along the Upper Lake road to get a panoramic view of the Kandy Lake and explore some of the colorful markets of Kandy. (Mahaweli Reach Hotel)

Day 8 Kandy / Galle

After breakfast commence your journey to Galle. The port of Galle, thought by some to be the biblical city of Tarshish, splendidly illustrates the solidity of the Dutch presence in Sri Lanka. This afternoon sightseeing includes a visit the Dutch Fort and city tour of Galle. The 1636 Dutch Fort and its massive ramparts form the older part of Galle and shelters within its walls sturdy Dutch houses, museums and churches. (Lady Hill Hotel)

Day 9 Galle / Colombo

Morning is at leisure. In the afternoon drive to Colombo. En route visit a Turtle Hatchery at Beruwela and a Mask factory at Ambalangoda. After dinner proceed to the airport in time for international flight.

Day 10 depart Colombo

Today depart Colombo with colorful memories that will add untold pleasure to last for a lifetime. 9 nights / 10 days