Lovers, Train Trail

Day 1 – Airport Negombo

Welcome to Sri Lanka, the 'jewel' of the Indian Ocean! Upon arriving in Colombo, journey to the serene Negombo. you make the short 20-minute transfer to your first night’s accommodation in Negombo. Here you can relax after your long flight and acclimatize near the pool or in the gardens of your hotel. Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Negombo is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative center of Negombo. As known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual population of dominated by Roman Catholics, the majority settled in coastal belt speaks Tamil language as well but most of them are Sinhala by ethnicity. Overnight stay in Negombo.
Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
• Warmly welcome to srilanka meet our representative at airport
• Colombo airport to tranfer Negombo Beach hotel
• City Tour & FishmanVllage Night view
• Relax on the beach get fresh sea water bath
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 2 Kandy

Early leave from hotel 6.30 am. On the way to Kandy, you can visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in the morning hours and watch how the elephants bathe and eat their food. It is an interesting sight indeed, particularly for those who are fond of animals. Next, you can visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, which is just a few kms from Kandy. Here you will find a wide range of flora including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, palms and much more. This is an enjoyable picnic spot for many locals and foreigner’s a like. A Kandy city tour is a must, including a visit to the Kandy Lake and other important sites in Kandy. The evening, you can enjoy a cultural show with traditional Kandyan dancers to entertain you. you will be taken to the Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic to obtain blessings from the Buddhist priests. Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio diverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand EsalaPerahera annual procession. one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation. Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple. Peradeniya botanical garden was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden in London, it encompasses a total area of 147 acres. Though the groundwork for the current gardens were laid in 1821 by Alexander Moon, the origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. it was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844, after which it was controlled under a few superintendents till it was taken under the control of the Department of Agriculture in 1912. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya was used as the South East Asian Headquarters of the Allied Forces during the Second World War as well. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya was listed in the “10 great botanical gardens around the world” published by The Guardian in 2018.
Next morning, before you depart to the central highlands, you will be taken to the Train Overnight stay in Kandy.

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
• Pick up from Negombo and En Route Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see orphaned Elephants and if you wish you could feed them with milk.
• Spice garden
• Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees
• Scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake),
• Visit Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic & Gem Shop
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 3 – Kandy to Nanu Oya (by train)
You will then proceed to the Kandy railway station for your first train ride in this rail tour Sri Lanka. Your destination from Kandy by train will be to NanuOya. This is a ride during which you must do nothing but sit back, relax, and enjoy the most breathtaking scenery ever! From NanuOya, You will drive you to hotel in NuwaraEliya. On the way, you will pass NuwaraEliya town, where you can enjoy an evening boat ride on Gregory Lake. Nuwaraeliya founded by Samuel Baker, the explorer of Lake Albert and the upper Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. NuwaraEliya, called Little England, was a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and Cricket & Best Ceylon tea from NuwaraEliya of Central Hills Country Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped town's attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. An attractive and well-used oasis Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine is decorated with religious figures.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka Overnight Stay at NuwaraEliya

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
• Leave from Kandy hotel to Train trail Kandy – Nanuoya Frist train
• Arrival at 2.00Pm Nanuoya Rally Station
• Enjoyed Scenic view to Nanuoya
• Visit to City tour & Victoria Park
• Gregory Lake. & Seetha Amman Temple
• Arrival to hotel
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 4 – Nuwara Eliya

In NuwaraEliya, we have scheduled a tea factory visit where you can learn about the manufacturing process of tea and partake in an exciting tea plucking experience the traditional way. After a tour of NuwaraEliya town, you will be driven to the NanuOya train station for your next train ride to Ella. This is another journey during which indulging in the beauty outside is a must. In Ella, you will stay at a luxury hotel known Horton Plains The great plains of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka was discovered by the planter Thomas Farr in the early 19th century. In 1834 it was named Horton Plains in honor of then Governor of Ceylon (1831-1837) Sir Robert Wilmot Horton. In the year 1969, Horton Plains was declared a nature reserve. In 1988, the reserve was elevated to the status of a National Park. The gently rolling plateau of Horton Plains at the southern end of the central montane massif of Sri Lanka is interspersed with network of streams and channels. The Montane Forest is also the source of three major rivers of Sri Lanka: River Mahaweli-the longest river of Sri Lanka, River Walave and River Kelani. Still more, Horton Plains is bounded by the country’s second and third highest mountain peaks of Sri Lanka: Mount Kirigalpotta Kanda (2389 m) and Mount Thotupola Kanda (2357 m). The escarpment with a depth of 900 meters called World’s End and Baker’s fall is one of the highlights of the Horton Plains. Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. Overnight Stay at NuwaraEliya

Special Consideration: Whenever you visit Horton plains always keep the beautiful and protect nature

Day 5 – Nuwara Eliya to Ella (by train)

In Ella, it is advisable to begin your day at the crack of dawn if you want to hike to Little Adam’s Peak and get the best view at the Ella Gap. The Nine Arch Bridge is another attraction that you can visit in Ella before you return to your luxury hotel for another night. From Ella, you will be driven to the southern city of Yala and on your way you can spend some time at the beautiful Ravana Waterfall.
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich biodiversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at Ella Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
• Transfer to Ella by train at 2.30
• Enjoyed scenic view from to Ella
• View to Ella Nine arch bridge
• View at Ella gap
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.

Day 6 – Yala
Upon reaching Yala, a jeep safari at the Yala National Park is a must. Is the hotel we have selected for your accommodation in Yala full day stay at Game of Yala National park. Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, Overnight Stay at Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
• Visit to Raven Waterfall & little Adams Park
• Flying Raven Adventure Experience
• Transfer to Tissamaharama & Arrival to Hotel
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.

Day 7 – Yala to Mirissa
Transfer to Yala National Park Mirissa Sri Lanka is justifiably famous for its exquisite tropical beaches, washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Here, you have plenty of time to unwind on the white sandy beach listening to the lapping of the waves after the previous day’s travelling. Your time is your own here and you can either relax on the palm-fringed beach, splash around in the pool or explore further afield. Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species Inland Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard. A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded. The threatened species include sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonessis), sambar (Cervus unicolor) and golden jackal (Canis aureus). Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) are said to be a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors. Leopards can be seen throughout the park, though best period for enjoying the sights of leopards is during January to July.
Bird Life, Birds around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter. During the north-east monsoon the lagoons are visited by thousands of migrating waterfowl, including Pintail, Garganey, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel and turn stone, which mix with the residents such as whistling duck, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwig and Great Stone Plover. The forest is home to Orange Breasted Green Pigeon, Hornbills, and Flycatchers, including Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Barbets and Orioles. Reptiles, Notable reptiles are Mugger Crocodile, which is abundant in the abandoned tanks, Estuarine Crocodile, found in the main rivers, and Common monitor. Other reptiles include Cobra and Russel’s Viper. A variety of Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, of which Yala coast line is a major nesting ground. Transfer To Mirissa Overnight stay in Marissa.


Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Early in the morning Leave to Yala national park enjoy full day game at Yala national park
• you will be able enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Lunch
• Transfer to Hotel Mirissa arrival on in the evening
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Over night stay at hotel

Day 8 – Mirissa.

Excursion for Whales and Dolphin watching in the morning. Free afternoon to relax and enjoy beach. Mirissa, a destination famed for some of the finest Whale and Dolphin sightings in the world. Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales, the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. Some time you can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing flying fish, turtle, manta rays and even sharks. Whale watching is between November and April each year it’s a once-in-lifetime experience! Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Plan for tour itinerary Acuities:
• Transfer to Mrissa Excursion for Whales and Dolphin watching in the morning
• Unawatuna visit Wella Devalaya.
• Weligam fish man Stick on action
• Enjoy afternoon beach relax
• Evening plan to Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9– Mirissa to Ambalangoda

Excursion for Riversafrni at Madugamga & Castle farm, Mask factory in the morning. Free afternoons relax on the and enjoy beach. Do you know about most valuable biodiverse area in srilanaka Down south Natural place in balpitiya to between Galle. Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries Meetiyagoda, also spelt „Mitiyagoda“, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone
Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the Madu River you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species.
Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, Southwestern and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum is Sri Lank
Turtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the colour of the fat found under their shells, which unfortunately is used to make turtle soup. Luckily this practice is less common today. Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1m and can weigh 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night close to the KSTCP. They tend to nest only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season. Overnight stay in Ambalangoda Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• En route visit Galle Dutch Fort, Spices Garden
• Moonstone Mine Meetiyagoda Moon center point in Sri Lanka
• Maduganga safari tour marshlands covered in mangrove forests
• Castle farm Ahungalla, mask factory Ambalangoda
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 10 Ambalangoda to Via Colombo - Negombo.

Leave for Negombo in the Morning. En Route city tour in Colombo, Bypass Colombo to Negombo Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is a satellite city relax on beach in the evening Overnight stay in Negombo
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• En route visit Gangarama temple
• Frist Parliament Building now president Secretary office in Sri Lanka
• Galle face green trance & Dutch hospital Bank Ceylon Twin tower
• Arrival to Negombo Hotel Relax on beach
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 11 Negombo to Airport Last Day

Leave for Colombo in the morning. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. Transfer to airport According to the Brookings Flight Schedule, Colombo Afternoon city tour in Colombo Transfer to airports

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• After Breakfast Leave from hotel
• Last day of Tour
• According to your flight Schedule on time in airports.
• TOUR END