La Ceylon Popular Round Tour in Sri Lanka (8 Day)

Day 1: Negombo > Sigiriya (Lion's Rock)

1. 1Sigiriya Lion RockSigiriya is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within its triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour. 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Sigiriya Lion Rock
2. 2Pidurangala RockPidurangala rock is the rock where you can see beautiful view and sunrises 1 hr Admission not included
3. 3Minneriya National ParkBest Place For Wild Life Minneriya National Park 1 hr Admission not included

Day 2: Cultural Tour | Ancient City Polonnaruwa

1. 1PolonnaruwaKings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious centre. The glories of that age can be found in the archaeological treasures that still give a pretty good idea of how the city looked in its heyday. You'll find the archaeological park a delight to explore, with hundreds of ancient structures – tombs and temples, statues and stupas – in a compact core 3 hrsMore about Polonnaruwa
2. 2Dambulla Cave TempleThe Dambulla Cave Temple is located 24 km (30 min) from Sigiriya in central Sri Lanka. Built in about 80BC It is the largest and best preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka. Inside are 153 Buddha statues in various reposes, three statues of ancient kings, and four other statues including those of Vishnu and Ganesh. The ceiling and walls have been repainted over the centuries contain a juxtapose of imagery including those of royal life. 45 min Admission not includedMore about Dambulla Cave Temple

Day 3: Kandy | Capital City of the ancient kings

1. 1Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicThe hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
2. 2Royal Botanical GardensSrilankan's largest ,Beautiful Botanical Garden 1 hr Admission not included

Day 4: NuwaraEliya | Hill Country

1. 1Nuwara Eliya Golf CourseThe Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Sri Lanka. Established in the late 19th century, it is located in the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. It is an 18-hole golf course. 30 min Admission not includedMore about Nuwara Eliya Golf Course
2. 2Victoria Park of Nuwara EliyaVictoria Park is a public park located in Nuwara Eliya, next to the Nuwara Eliya Post Office in Sri Lanka. Originally the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden. The park was formally named in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The park was established with the planting of its first tree, an Oak, by a visiting German Princess. The Nanu Oya River runs through the park, creating a number of small lakes. A number of rare bird species can be found in the park. At the far end of the park is a small children's playground and miniature ridable railway. 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya
3. 3Moon PlainsSituated in Nuwara Eliya, within 7 km of Gregory Lake and 10 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, moon plain hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 8 km from Seetha Amman Temple, 9 km from Galway's Land National Park and 9 km from Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya. Guests can enjoy mountain views. The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Guests at moon plain hostel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Pedro Tea Factory is 9 km from the accommodation, while Nuwara Eliya Post Office is 9 km from the property. 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Moon Plains
4. 4Gregory LakeNuwara Eliya Town 30 min Admission not included
5. 5Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea GardenTea Factory. View Point 30 min Admission not included

Day 5: Ella | Adventure Life

1. 1Ella RockHiking 1 hr Admission not included
2. 2Nine Arches BridgeThe Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers. The chief designer and project manager of the 'upcountry railway line of Ceylon' project was D. J. Wimalasurendra, a distinguished Ceylonese engineer and inventor. The designer of the viaduct was Harold Cuthbert Marwood of Railway Construction Department of Ceylon Government Railway. The 1923 report titled "Construction of a Concrete Railway Viaduct in Ceylon" published by the Engineering Association of Ceylon 45 minMore about Nine Arches Bridge
3. 3Ravana's CaveThe Ravana Cave is located about 2 km from the Ella town and 11 km (7 mi) away from Bandarawela. It is quite a small cave, measuring about 50ft wide, 150ft long and 60ft high. History says that the cave is used by King Rawana to hide the Princess Sita. 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Ravana's Cave

Day 6: Udawalawe | Wildlife & safari

1. 1Udawalawe National ParkUdawalawe National Park is a national park on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka. The park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir 3 hrsMore about Udawalawe National Park

Day 7: Mirissa | Down South Beach

1. 1Mirissa BeachMirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometres south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 metres above sea level. Mirissa's beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination. It is also a fishing port and one of the island's main whale and dolphin watching locations. 2 hrs Admission not includedMore about Mirissa Beach
2. 2Whale Watching Best PlaceWhale Watching Best Place 45 min Admission not included
3. 3Unawatuna BeachUnawatuna is a coastal town in Galle district of Sri Lanka. Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and known for its beach and corals. It is a suburb of Galle, about 5 kilometres southeast to the city center and approximately 108 kilometres south of Colombo. Unawatuna is situated at an elevation of 5 metres above the sea level. Despite significant development in the last decade it is still home to the endangered and endemic purple-faced langur, an usually shy monkey species that can only be found in Sri Lanka's 30 min Admission not includedMore about Unawatuna Beach

Day 8: Shopping Day

1. 1Galle Fort LighthouseVisit Galle 45 min Admission not included
2. 2LaksalaLaksala, which has been known as Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board, is the only State-owned Gift & Souvenir Boutique in Sri Lanka. The Governments of Sri Lanka formed this entity for the betterment of handicraftsmen in Sri Lanka. Laksala operates through 12 branches located island wide and offers a variety of Gem & Jewellery, Brass, Textile, Tea, Wood Carving, SPA, Spices, Ceramic, Leather, Rush & Reed products 2 hrs Admission not includedMore about Laksala
3. 3Ceylon Gemstonesdeals in 100% Natural, Untreated & Best Quality Gem stones only. We are leading Gem Dealers in Sri Lanka from Colombo and Galle 1 hr Admission not includedMore about Ceylon Gemstones
4. 4ColomboYou can Shopping around 3 hours in Colombo city.This is best tour for you 3 hrs