The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an nursery, orphanage and captive breeding ground for Sri Lankan elephants. The orphanage was founded in 1975 to care and protect the many woonded, orphaned and unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It is located in Pinnawala enroute from Colombo to Kandy or to Sigiriya. Entrance Fees : USD16 per person (To be paid by client direct at the entrance. Not included in the package)

Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

Sigiriya Rock Fortress was built by King Kashyapa in (477 – 495 AD) as his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. Entrance Fees : USD30 per person (To be paid by client direct at the entrance. Not included in the package)

Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was one of the ancient capital's. Polonnaruwa was first established by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country's then capital Anuradhapura, in the 10th century. Following the year 1070 AD ended the Chola rule in the island, and Polonnaruwa was captured by king Vijayabahu (I) also known as Vijayabahu the great. Entrance Fees : USD25 per person (To be paid by client direct at the entrance. Not included in the package)

Minneriya National Park

Safari gamedrive at 2pm. Minneriya was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997 to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank was built by King Mahasen in third century AD. Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season, numbering around 150–200. Some reports upto 700. Entrance Fees & Jeep hire : USD50 per person (To be paid by client direct at the entrance. Not included in the package)

Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla cave temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the central part of the country. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. Entrance Fees : USD10 per person (To be paid by client direct at the entrance. Not included in the package)

Kandy

Kandy is both an administrative and religious city located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city which is a UNESCO heritage site lies in the midst of hills, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. It is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. Entrance Fees (Temple of the tooth) : USD10 per person (To be paid by client direct at the entrance. Not included in the package)

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province and the coolest area in Sri Lanka. It is at an altitude of 1,868m (6,128ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production. Many of the city's buildings retain features from the British colonial period such as the Queens Cottage, Generals House, Grand Hotel, Hill Club Hotel, St Andrews Hotel and the Towns Post Office.

Colombo

Colombo is the commercial capital and the largest city by population. Due to its location Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. Although Colombo is a busy city its a popular tourist destination. There are many interesting sites in the city such as the Colombo Lighthouse, The Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King, the Port City, President’s House, York Street with remnants of British Colonial Architecture, famous Hindu Kovil with a uniquely carved ‘gopuram’, Gangarama Buddhist Temple, Vihara Mahadevi Park, Independence Square and Arcade, Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall, Race Course.

Bandaranaike International Airport

Departure transfer to the Airport.