Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Anuradhapura.

Visit the Munneswaram temple. It is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence since at least the year 100, although the myths surrounding the temple associate it with the famous Indian epic Ramayana and his legendary hero King Rama. The temple is one of five ancient temples dedicated to Shiva in the region.

In the afternoon, visit the city of Anuradhapura, monuments of the 3rd century BC and 8 sacred temples for Buddhists.

Political and religious capital of Ceylon for 1,300 years, Anuradhapura was abandoned for Polonnaruwa in 993 following invasions. Long buried in thick jungle, the city, with its palaces and monasteries, is accessible again. Founded in the 6th century BC by King Pandukabhaya, it was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 4th to the 11th century BC. Today, this ancient city has become sacred for Buddhists with its monasteries that extend for 40 km. It is considered one of the major archaeological sites of the country. According to Mahavamsa, the city is called "Anuradhapura" in tribute to a minister, pioneer of the construction of the city, called Anuradha. This minister served King Vijaya who founded the Sinhalese ethnic group.

Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

(200 km, 5h of road)

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure from Anuradhapura. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Jaffna Fortress. A remarkable embodiment of Hindu-Tamil culture, it is an archaeological monument to Sri Lanka's internal conflicts. While the construction of the current fort dates back to 1618, following the Portuguese invasion, there are indications that its layout dates back to the ancient Buddhist cultural expansion. During the colonial period, the British and the Dutch also held the fort under their governance, which led to the creation and destruction of certain segments. Inside, you will find a church with the statue of the Virgin Mary, the governor's residence, the garrison parade ground, and the queen's house, among other buildings of the Portuguese era.

Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

(110 km, 2h de route / 70km, of road)

After breakfast, departure for Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka. It replaced Anuradhapura in 993 after the destruction of the latter by the Indian king Rajaraja. The Indian invaders built Hindu monuments, especially temples dedicated to the god Siva. Vijayabahu I, the Sinhalese king who repulsed the Tamil invaders in 1070, kept this city as his capital. He rebuilt Polonnaruwa with Buddhist monuments. The apogee of Polonnaruwa's glory began with King Parakramabahu and lasted from the 1st to the 12th century AD. Buddhist sculptures, large pagodas, Buddhist temples marked the golden age of Polonnaruwa.


Afternoon: Departure for a 4x4 jeep safari in the Minnneriya National Park. The Minnneriya National Park is located near three other parks, giving the area a wild character. He is well known for his large herds of wild elephants. In addition, Minnneriya is located in the famous cultural triangle of Sri Lanka where there are no less than five World Heritage Sites.

Arrival and check-in at the hotel.

Dinner and night at the hotel.

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to visit the rock of Pidurangala with the monastery of ancient forests. This 13-hectare monastery complex illustrates the religious attitude of King Kashyapa who built the world-renowned Sigiriya Fortress during his reign. Pidurangala, the ancient monastery next to Sigiriya Rock, is considered the royal temple where King Kashyapa performed his devotions.

According to legend, when Kashyapa arrived in Sigiriya to build his capital, the fortress, the surrounding caves were occupied by Buddhist monks observing the meditation. The king transferred the "Sigiriya Monastery complex" to Pidurangala, but some inscriptions say that Pidurangala was also a monastery beyond the Kashyapa period.
Afternoon: departure for the village of Hiriwadunna to visit by oxcart, and boat on the lake. Opportunity to meet local people.

Return to the hotel.
Dinner and night at the hotel..

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

(50 km, 1h de route / 30 km, 1h of road)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit of the rock temple of Dambulla.

In Sri Lanka, there are many ancient cave-temples, but the golden temple of Dambulla is the most revered and best known. The temple includes five caves-sanctuaries that contain 157 statues, 153 images of the Buddha and 4 images of deities. King Valagamba would have taken refuge in the caves of Dambulla after having Indian invaders. A Buddhist monk who was in these caves welcomed the king and protected him. When the king recovered his throne, he turned the caves into sanctuaries to show his gratitude to the monk. The second king who participated in the renovation of the caves is called Nissankamalla.

Departure for Kandy. En route, visit a school (schools close on weekends or holidays), or a religious school, or an orphanage. You will have a great time with the kids. Afternoon: visit of a spice garden in Matale. The spice garden at Matale offers all the native varieties to discover and sometimes to taste: bamboo, pepper, areca, banana, coffee, coconut, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, etc. During this visit, each participant will receive a head massage with medicinal oils extracted from natural products.

Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

(160 km, 4h00 of road)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit of a tea plantation and its manufacture. Tasting a real cup of Sri Lankan tea. Sri Lankan tea is more commonly known as "Ceylon tea", after the name of the country until 1972. Ceylon produces almost only black tea, recognizable by its beautiful amber color.

Departure for Yala. Arrival and check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon: 4x4 safari in Yala National Park.

Yala National Park is the second largest reserve in the country, with 97,500 ha. Many elephants, crocodiles, deer, and hundreds of species of birds (hornbills, raptors, storks ...) populate it. There are also mongooses, jackals, wild buffaloes ... Yala is especially famous for its population of panthers (also called leopards), we sometimes have the chance to observe one! ... a real safari on dusty tracks . Yala Park is the subject of many reports on Channel Discovery and the BBC.

Return to the hotel. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

(110 km, 3h00 of road)

Breakfast at the hotel, then visit the city of Galle.

Galle is a superb example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia, illustrating the interactions between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th century. The old town of Galle, with its fort and fortifications protecting narrow streets where you can still see some old Dutch houses, is a World Heritage Site. Indeed, it represents the largest fortress built in Asia by European settlers. Other notable monuments include St. Mary's Cathedral built in the late nineteenth century by the first Bishop of Galle, Joseph Van Reeth and his fellow Jesuits.

The fortress of Galle, located on the south coast of Sri Lanka, was built by the Portuguese in 1588. It was fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural value, it was named 'World Heritage Site' in 1988.

Afternoon: arrival and check-in at the hotel, then free time at the beach.

Dinner and night at the hotel.

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Free days at the beach

Note: Please note that guide / guide driver service and transportation are not available during the seaside stay.

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel, and free morning at the beach.

Afternoon: visit the city of Colombo.

Colombo is the commercial capital, a cosmopolitan city, and the main city of the country: Colombo, with its 850,000 inhabitants offers the colorful image of a city rich with the many influences of its past and its present diversity. Strolling through the streets means stocking up on smells, images and sounds that make for a story of lavish events in Sri Lanka today.

It is possible to go shopping.

Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Included meals : breakfast, lunch, dinner.

(40 km, 1h00 of road)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport to catch your return flight.