Pearlux Tour Lanka

Best of Srilanka Round Tour

Best of Srilanka
Round Tour

Regions

Colombo

On arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be met and assisted by our Airport Representative. Your very own driver will the bring you (and your group) to Colombo, the capital of our country. After checking in to your hotel, you can relax and recover from your (potential) jet lag. If you have some spare time, your chauffeur will happily show you around the city and introduce you to its sights and sounds.

Anuradhapura

After your breakfast, we will head out to the marvellous former capital of Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura. This amazing city is a must see for any traveller visiting our country, especially if you enjoy great local legends and some cultural history. A world heritage site, Anuradhapura dates back to the 5 th century. The city is filled with ancient pagodas, buildings, amazing gardens and ponds, historic squares and cultural sites.

Mihintale

After breakfast, we will head out to Mihintale. The is the sacred location where Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka. The monk Arahant Mahinda and his followers brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka during King Devanampiya’s reign. You will be the this important moment in Sri Lankan history while visiting Mihintale.

Aukana

We will continue our journey to Aukana, and visit the Aukana Buddha Statue. This is one of the most remarkable Buddha statues that has survived in Sri Lanka, and most certainly belongs in this round trip of our island.

Habarana

Next stop today is Habarana. This is a small village, yet it offers amazing accommodation to weary travellers. After checking in to your hotel, you can rest, or enjoy some sightseeing in the village.

Sigiriya

Today’s journey continues to the citadel of Sigiriya. The citadel was built by King Kashyapa in the 5 th century. The entire city complex is protected by a deep moat. Many explorers visited the citadel in the 6 th century, and they recorded its beauty, the abundant Sigiriya fresco’s, and the impressive Ketapath Pawura (Mirror Wall). Sigiriya is the most visited site in Sri Lanka, and rightly so. It is surrounded by the remains of a city complex, with gardens, defensive structures, water reservoirs, and many buildings. Even in the rainy season, the water gardens are stunning and overwhelming, with their beautiful fountains.

Polonnaruwa

After breakfast, you will head to Polonnaruwa, the 11 th century ancient capital of Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and history enthusiasts can relish here all day long. You will go back to your hotel in Habarana in the evening.

Dambulla

After an early breakfast, your driver will help you check out of your hotel and you will leave for Dambulla. A world heritage site, Dambulla is the largest remaining cave temple in Sri Lanka, built on a 600 feet high rock. In prehistoric times, before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, these caves were used as a dwelling place and there are about 80 of them in the area.

Kandy

Your tour continues to Kandy, and you’ll visit a spice and herbal garden on the way, in Matale. Kandy is another world heritage site and a favourite among travellers because of its beauty and legacy. In the evening, you will visit the temple of the tooth relic, or Dalada Maligawa. Afterwards, you will visit the Kandyan Arts & Culture Centre to enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan dancing and drums show.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

After breakfast, you will travel to the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala. It was established in 1975 to treat and look after orphaned baby elephants. Currently, it holds the world’s largest captive elephant herd, which is used for breeding purposes.

Nuwaraeliya

No trip to Sri Lanka would be complete without paying a visit to Nuwra Eliya, or ‘city on the plane’. You will visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens of your way there, showcasing a wide variety of hundreds of exotic and indigenous plants

Horton Plains / Nuwara Eliya

After an early breakfast, you will leave for the highest plateau in the country: The Horton Plains. This incredibly scenic region offers some of the most stunning hiking trails, with an amazing photo opportunity around every corner. After you hike, you will return to Nuwara Eliya, where you can enjoy some sightseeing in the city in the afternoon.

Yala National Park

After breakfast, we will take down from the cool hills into the jungle of Yala. On our way there, we will stop at the Rawana Waterfalls, where you can go for a quick swim if you want to. This truly is a sight to behold, set against an amazing backdrop of mountains and valleys. Bring your camera! When we arrive in Yala, you will first check in to your hotel and have the opportunity to freshen up. In the afternoon, a local guide will take you on an adventurous jeep safari in Yala National Park.

Bentota

After breakfast, we will prepare for quite a drive all the way to Bentota. Along the way, there will be plenty of opportunities to stop of course. Bentota is located on one of the finest beaches of the South West coast. You can spend the afternoon on the beach, listening to the sound of the Indian Ocean, sunbathe, enjoy the beach, and go for a swim. Locally, there are plenty opportunities to arrange for some surfing or blue water fishing.