Family Holiday In Sri Lanka

Highlights: Arrival, Check in to the hotel in Negombo, Visit Muthurajawela Marsh  You will be welcomed by the Look Lanka Tours Representative in the Airport and then transfer to Negombo. Check in to the hotel. Rest and relaxation within the hotel   Afternoon visit the Muthurajawela Marsh (Boat Trip), [distance 21km, 30min]   This is one spot where the 2004 tsunami beckons. Literally translating to Supreme Field of Pearls, this Negombo attraction is a wetland perched southerly on the city’s lagoon. A creation of the Portuguese, this canal was previously the ground of a very rich lands reaping rice.  This is well worth it if you are interested in wildlife. You will soon arrive at Muturajawela wetland marine sanctuary, famous for its mangroves, salt water crocodiles and avi fauna. You will take a boat ride through the vast Negombo lagoon. Extending over 6,000 acres and over 29,000, and rumored to provide home to over 40 species of migratory and 85 indigenous bird species. Mangrove forests that line the footpath are great places to observe birds as well as baby crocodiles and fiddler crabs.  Return to the Hotel  BBQ dinner for night. Overnight Accommodation at the hotel   

Highlights:visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, visit the sigiriya rock fortress. After the breakfast proceed to Dambulla. Enroute visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Here you will witness baby elephants being fed by a feeding bottle as soon as you enter. This is a lovely site for tourists. This elephant orphanage also houses the crippled elephants that can’t take care of themselves. Special mahouts are trained to take care of these ‘gentle giants’ who are sometimes orphaned. Witness as these beautiful creatures are fed at 9.15am, 13.15pm or when they are bathed – twice a day at 10.00am and 02.00pm respectively.  check in to the Hotel. Evening visit the sigiriya rock fortress. Sigiriya Rock Fortress, considered one of the amazing wonders of the Ancient World that truly needs to be witnessed to be believed. Located in the interior of Sri Lanka and The magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya is visible for miles from all directions and dominates the surrounding plain. Sigiriya which was an ancient castle built by King Kasyapa during the 5th century AD is both a palace and fortress. The climb up Sigiriya is a challenge and takes about 90 minutes. You will pass by many peculiar parts of the fortress like The Mirror Wall, world famous Sigiriya Frescoes and the entrance to the Lion Gate. . Tips  The best time to climb sigiriya would be early in the morning or late in the evening-avoid the afternoon heat of the tropical island (morning are best for the photogarphs)  Dress simply and comfortably and wear a good pair of walking shoes. Ladies, be sure not to wear skirts and dresses while climbing!  Carry as much water as you can.  while cameras are important to capture memories and moments digitally  This journey will take near about 3hrs,an almost 200 meters high rock dominates the skyline.

Highlights: hot air baloon ride, Proceed to Polonnaruwa to visit ancient ruins. Early in the morning take a hot air baloon ride. Ballooning Itinerary 5.00am – 5.45am: Transfer from rendezvous to takeoff point. The launch and picturesque landscape at sunrise, as nature awakens to the first rays of the new day is the reward to an early start. 7.30am – 8.00am: Landing…. the smiling faces and hearty welcomes of the local villagers coming to greet you is an unexpected delight 8.15am – 8.30am: Coming down to earth and the reality of returning to life as seen from the ground. If you are lucky enough to visit the beautiful island of Sri Lanka then you should take the opportunity to see the wondrous sights from the air starting from Kandalama, Dambulla in the Cultural Triangle. If you are lucky enough to visit the beautiful island of Sri Lanka then you should take the opportunity to see the wondrous sights from the air starting from Kandalama, Dambulla in the Cultural Triangle.Flying over the jungle you may see elephants roaming freely, variety of birds, wild life, water buffaloes standing in the paddy fields and monkeys swinging from the trees. Then after take the breakfast and Proceed to Polonnaruwa to visit ancient ruins. Visit Polonnaruwa the second capital of Sri Lanka from 1017 A.D to 1235 A.D. Polonnaruwa is also a UNESCO world heritage city. You will be able to see the ruins of Royal Palace king Parakramabahu, Audience Hall, the statue of king Parakramabahu, Watadage, the Galpotha, Parakrama Samudraya (Sea of Parakrama) which was built by King Parakramabahu I, covers an area of 5940 acres and the elegant Lotus pond was built in 12th century. In evening do, Elephant Back Safari, Ayurvedic massage (optional)  Overnight stay at hotel in Dambulla or Sigiriya . Tips The baloon  is no colder in the balloon than it is on the ground. You should wear sensible shoes and dress comfortably. Pilot will give you a safety briefing before take off and tell you everything for a safe and enjoyable flight After landing we celebrate in style with a traditional glass of champagne and your pilot hands out your personalised flight certificate. when you visit the polonnaruwa heritage site  there is a dress code in the temple. You can cover your shoulders and knees and take off any hats. So bring a shawl/ sarong or dress properly before arrival. Otherwise, you won’t be allowing entering