Ayubowan !

Welcome to Sri Lanka. At the airport, you will be warmly greeted by both of our Ovation Travels representative and Tour Guide.

Check-in to the hotel in Negombo and rest by the gorgeous sea while preparing for your exciting adventure!

Negombo

Negombo is a city that is tinged with the charm of a diverse ethnicity. You will find many beautiful churches across its territories. The beach here is also immensely famous.

A delicious seafood dinner by the ocean will be served at a hotel in Negombo.

Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.

Check out after Breakfast & transfer from Negombo to Meegalewa / Galnewa.

Activities in Meegalewa / Galnewa / Ehetuwewa

Sri Lankan ancient Buddhist cultural experience at Reswehera Rajamaha Viharaya.

Elephant View at Kahalla Palla Kele national forest.

Hiking at Galkiriyagala Kanda (with experience guidance).

Swimming & water activities at Kathnoruwa lake.

Village boat riding at Siyambalagamuwa lake.

Dinner outing at a village home.

BBQ Evening.

Live Corn harvesting & enjoying rural food at the village field & night camp. (Seasonal)

Overnight stays at hotel around Galgamuwa.

Check out after Breakfast & transfer from Meegalewa / Galnewa to Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura City

Anuradhapura is the ancient capital of Sri Lanka that possesses the crudest monuments and all of them exhibit the ancient city’s magnificence. It is evident that the city was belonged to one of the civilizations of the primal world who were technologically more advanced in all the ways. You will see the pagodas which are sky high just like Egyptian Pyramids. While witnessing Aukana Buddha statue, the Thuparama temple, and the Isurumuniya rock carvings you will lose yourself in amazement.

Anuradhapura city tour, Thisaveva Lake and Sri Maha Bodhi temple, Jethawanaramya sightseeing & Mihinthale sightseeing are some of the activities that you can be experienced.

Dinner & overnight Stay at hotel in Anuradhapura.

Check out after Breakfast & transfer from Anuradhapura to Habarana.

In evening travel for the safari at the Minneriya National Park.

Minneriya

If you’re up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya is your Colosseum Spreading over 8800 hectares, this is a sanctuary for Elephants. Minneriya is home to herds of deer and amole birdlife, but its spotlight remains between swaying trunks & flapping ears.

Park your jeep on the bank of the reservoir and switch off its engine. Watch carefully as herds of elephants – one by one – roll on to the grass-covered banks, to feed on tender shoots. In fact, this is the largest elephant gathering in the world – over 300 at a time – which has garnished the park to become a magnet for wildlife enthusiasts across the globe.

On completion return to the hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Habarana.

Check out after Breakfast & transfer from Habarana Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa

Island’s medieval capital (built in 11^th and 12^th century AD) rose to fame after the decline of Anuradhapura. It is a world heritage site. Many of the ruins are in an excellent condition. Its great artificial lake, the Parakrama Samudra which covers an area of 6,000 acres, feeds a network of irrigation canals and minor tanks. Visit the ruins of Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya which has 4 splendid statues of Buddha in ‘Upright’, ‘Sedentary’ and ‘Recumbent’ postures carved out of rock, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath and the statue of King Parakramabahu.

There are also monuments of famous places of worship such a Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Sigiriya.

Collect your breakfast packet provided by the hotel and proceed to Sigiriya, which is a world heritage site.

Sigiriya

The Sigiriya Rock, 5^th century rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The ‘Lion Rock’ is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 220 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70-hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock.

Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.

Afterwards, proceed to Kandy & en route visit Dambulla Rock Temple & Spice Garden at Matale.

Dambulla Rock Temple

Dambulla rock temple was built by king Walagambahu in the 1^st century B.C. and it is a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.

Spice Garden at Matale

Sri Lanka has always been renowned for its spices. Over 15 different spices call Sri Lanka home and many of them are traded in the international spice market. Cinnamon especially is endemic to Sri Lanka, and highest quality ‘true cinnamon’ can be obtained here.

Visit a spice garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration.

Visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha & check-in to the hotel in Kandy.

Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

After breakfast, proceed to Kandy City, Peradeniya Botanical Garden and in evening Dance show.

Kandy City

Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe – before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy – the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings – crafts in array in culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha.

A stroll across this small lakeside town – cradled among the misty hills – will feature the Kandy City Centre – bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as gem museum & lapidary walk-in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market.

Peradeniya Botanical Garden

These stunning gardens were once reserved exclusively for Kandyan royalty. Today, even commoners are allowed in to enjoy the most impressive and largest (60 hectares) botanic gardens in Sri Lanka. Highlights include a fine collection of orchids, a stately avenue of royal palms, the extraordinary, aptly named cannonball fruit tree and 40m-hight Burma bamboo. Another big hit is the giant Javan fig tree on the great lawn, with its colossal central trunk and umbrella-like canopy of branches. Peradeniya is 6km from central Kandy.

Cultural Dance Show

Fine tube you’re evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka.

On completion return to the hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

After breakfast, proceed to Ella by popular Train journey (Optional) to feel the beauty of nature.

Ella

Ella is a small village in the highlands of Sri Lanka which is filled with tea estates, mountains, waterfalls and of course with some good air to breath.

Lots of people make Ella as one of their must visit destination just to witness the breathtaking views it creates. It is a dream place for many trekkers with some of the best hikes the Island provides. This hidden village got vastly popular among the tourists lately.

Views of mist and clouds covering the summits of the mountain range and the morning sun rise in Ella are spectacular scenes to witness and captured. After a fresh hike in the morning, hit a waterfall, grab some tasty Sri Lankan foods from somewhere with a beer, rest for a while and go for a rail walk to famous Nine Arch Bridge in the evening, you would sure love the all experiences.

Ella got its own historic values with the link to the Legendary Ravana stories too. You can explore all of them while you are here.

Overnight stays at hotel in Ella.

Check out after Breakfast and transfer from Ella to Mirissa.

Check-in to the hotel in Mirissa and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Mirissa

Mirissa beach is located close to the southern-most part of the island and consists of beautiful beaches that promise an absolutely tranquil holiday. Today, Mirissa is renowned as a prime location for whale and dolphin watching. The beach also provides ample opportunities for Surfing, deep sea diving, snorkeling and river trips.

Dinner & overnight stays at hotel in Mirissa.