LOVERS HIDEAWAY (6 NIGHTS/ 7 DAYS)

Upon arrival, you will be met and greeted by your chauffeur/guide from Barefoot Lanka Holidays. You will then be transferred to your chosen accommodation in Sigiriya. Rest and recover after your flight, preparing for the amazing journey ahead.
Overnight accommodation in Sigiriya.

After breakfast hop on a jeep and embark on a memorable wildlife safari at the Minneriya National Park. The park’s centrepiece is the Minneriya tank, which attracts over 200-300 elephants from the neighbouring forests when water elsewhere dries up. This event, known as “The Gathering", is regarded as the largest wild elephant gathering in the world. Return to Sigiriya and climb the world heritage listed Lion’s Rock fortress of Sigiriya. Built by the ancient King Kashyapa, the palace at the top of the rock is a feat of impressive ancient engineering and 5th-century urban planning. The breathtaking panoramic views from the top make it all worth the climb. Evening, rest and relax in the hotel.
Overnight accommodation in Sigiriya.

After breakfast, transfer to Kandy. En route, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and stop at a spice garden in Matale for a demonstration of Sri Lankan spices, a cooking lesson and a delicious traditional lunch. You will then proceed to Kandy. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and witness the Kandyan Cultural Show performed by traditional dancers dressed in colourful garments.

Overnight accommodation in Kandy.

After breakfast, visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Sri Lanka’s largest and most elegant garden spreads over 147 acres of land, consisting of more than 4000 different species of plants and trees.
After breakfast, transfer to Sigiriya. After visiting the gardens, transfer to Nuwara Eliya. The windy drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by misty mountains of endless green tea plantations and gushing waterfalls. As the sun rises over these cool mountains, the mist melts away and clear blue skies cast over rolling carpets of luminous green tea plantations. Along the way, stop by the Ramboda waterfall and colourful vegetable stalls for some memorable snapshots. You would then stop at a tea estate for a demonstration of tea manufacturing and top it off with a hot cup of aromatic Ceylon tea. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya. In the evening, visit the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and the Gregory Lake of Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight accommodation in Nuwara Eliya.

After an early breakfast, transfer to Bentota. Enjoy the breathtaking views driving from the cool hill country climate to the warm and sunny beaches down south. Evening: Relax and unwind on the crystal blue beaches of Bentota.
Overnight accommodation in Bentota.

After breakfast enjoy a boat safari along the Madu River. Comprised of 15 islands, the Madu Ganga wetland and the many mangrove islets make up a complex coastal wetland ecosystem being home to many species of animals. Hop down to a little island to witness primitive methods of cinnamon production. Stop by another little island for an exciting session of fish therapy, where you would sit on a wooden platform and drop your feet in the Madu River while the local carps rejuvenate your feet. Return to the hotel to refresh and relax for the rest of the day. If time permits, you may also visit a turtle hatchery nearby. In the evening, sip on a cocktail, soak up the sun and recall all the beautiful memories of your holiday in Sri Lanka.

Overnight accommodation in Bentota.

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport – End of Tour.