Discovery of Sri Lanka

Assistance on arrival and transportation to the chosen Hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

After breakfast, departure to Polonnaruwa, which was the second capital of Sri Lanka, between the 17th and 20th centuries. XI and XII. Its monuments are scattered throughout the jungle, on the banks of an immense swamp. Visit to the Royal Palace and the temples that surround it. The jewel of this set is Gal Vihara, decorated with magnificent sculptures. Continue to visit the Dambulla caves, which were transformed into Buddhist temples. In total there are 5 caves with 153 Buddhas, which represent the different stages of their life and where the 14 meter reclining Buddha stands out. This entire area of great cultural and religious importance was built by King Walangambahu in the 1st century BC and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1991. Dinner and accommodation. (Half Board)

After breakfast, visit Sigiriya Rock, which served as a fortress for King Kasyapa in the 17th century. V. In its western part you can admire the famous frescoes, known as “Maidens of Sigiriya”. Continuation of the journey towards Kandy, with a brief stop at the Matale spice garden for a cooking demonstration, a brief relaxing massage and a typical lunch. Visit Kandy in a tuk tuk, which, due to its beauty and architecture, was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988. Highlight is the Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Tooth, where a relic of Buddha's tooth is preserved. In the evening, opportunity to watch a Sinhalese dance show. Dinner and accommodation. (Full Board)

After breakfast, a short walk around the city and some time to buy souvenirs. Departure towards Ella with a stop to visit a tea plantation, where you will learn about the production process and have a tasting at the end. Arrival in Ella and visit the Nine Arch Bridge, one of the best examples of colonial railway construction in the country. Transport to the hotel, dinner and accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be agreed locally, departure to Haputale station, to begin a scenic train journey to Ella. Train journeys are true cultural experiences and one of the most picturesque routes is the wonderful journey to Ella, as it passes through beautiful mountains and tea plantations in a mountainous region. Arrival and transportation to Yala. Dinner and accommodation. (Half Board)

After breakfast, departure to Yala National Park by 4x4. Located in the semi-arid region with a dry climate, with rainy seasons, especially during the monsoons, it contains a variety of ecosystems, including humid forests and marine areas. It is one of the 70 most important bird areas in Sri Lanka, home to 215 bird species, including six endemic to the country. The number of mammals recorded in the park is 44 different types and it has one of the highest densities of leopards in the world. Continuation to the coastal city of Galle (World Heritage Site). The city had its heyday in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British and is famous for its fishermen who fish by hanging from poles for hours. Visit of the city and the old Dutch fortress. Dinner and accommodation. (Half Board)

After breakfast, departure to the Bentota bathing area. Rest of the day free to relax on the beach or take optional excursions. Dinner and accommodation. (Half Board)

Free day to relax on the beach or take optional excursions. Dinner and accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the airport. Boarding and departure formalities to Portugal. (Breakfast)