The tour covers the north central towns of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Dambulla where extensive archeological UNESCO World Heritage sites provide a glimpse into the island’s history.

• Anuradhapura: Sri Lankas first capital city dated back to 5^th century B.C. was a model of planning with precincts set aside for huntsmen, scavengers, and heretics as well as for foreigners. Anuradhapura is a town that was ahead of hydraulic times. They constructed reservoirs and irrigation channels. They exhibited an amazing knowledge of trigonometry and hydraulic principles. Anuradhapura is the home of the first Buddhist Sri Lankan Stupa. Stupas enshrine relics of lord Buddha..
• Polonnaruw: ancient city of Polonnaruwa discovered in the islands medieval times dates back 11^th The city formed after the decline of Anuradhapura city. Polonnaruwa city in its day was fortified with three concentric walls, beautified with parks and gardens and sanctified by many shrines. The city home to many ancient artifacts including the Kings Council Chamber the floral stone pillars of Nissanka Lata Mandapya, the Royal Citadel, Kumara Pokuna (Baths), Thuparama with its original vaulted roof, the exquisite circular Vatadage relic house, lavish with moonstones, guardstones and sculptured railings.
• Sigiriya: The rock palace Sigiriya or Lion Rock built by king Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) and today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. Sigiriya the ancient wonder of Sri Lanka is one of the most popular tourist sites of the island today. Tourist can see remaining ruins of upper palace located on the flat top of the rock, a mid-level terrace that includes the Lion Gate and the mirror wall with its frescoes, the lower palaces located behind the lavish lower gardens. The site was both a palace and a fortress
• Dambulla: Like Sigiriya, Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here King Valagam Bahu turned the rock caves in to Buddhist temple in 1^st The rock cave ceiling is one large sweep of colourful paintings, which depict Buddhist mythology. The temple home to largest number of Buddhist statues.

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• Nuwarra Eliya: also known as “little England” it’s a land of peace and silence. The town is decorated with buildings ranging in style from Georgian to Queen Anne. The town is home to great parks and 18-hole golf course. A visit to Nuwara-Eliya provides great access to UNESCO World Site of Horton Plains National Park, which is undoubtedly one of the world’s best natural reserves. The plains located at 2,134 metres above sea level and spanning 10,000 hectares. The park is home to a wide variety of flora and many mammal species such as elk, deer, giant squirrel, wild bore, porcupine and leopard. The Plains also features many interesting attractions such as Bakers Falls, Chimney Pool and famous Worlds End (a 3700 feet sheer drop that offers fabulous views of the tea estates below).

• Kandy: Nestled amidst luxuriant green hills, intersected by the Mahaweli River. The beautiful Kandy lake acts as centre piece for the town. Kandy is certainly the most picturesque city in the island and one of the most visited by locals and tourists. Kandy is the home to the last seat of the Sinhalese Kings, who ceded power to the British in 1815 after many a battles with the western colonial forces. Kandy still retains much of its old world charm and traditions. Centre of the Kandy is home to Dalada Maligawa, which is houses, the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Locals and tourist bearing flowers and incense visit the golden roof temple throughout the day. Here visitors can observe poojas, (offerings) the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred chanting in honour of the Tooth Relic. All these activities are performed several times each day.

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The southwest coast is ideal for beach addicts from November to April. Diving and snorkeling in these waters take you in to entirely different and equally delightful world. Don’t look out for sharks, they’re unheard of in this part of the ocean. But whales and dolphin watching tours could be arranged part of the tour. You may also have the exciting opportunity of watching sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs on our beaches. Those who are interested in history can visit the famous 17^th century Dutch fort in Galle, which is 116km south of Colombo.

The East coast is ideal for beach addicts from April to November when the sea is at its best. The East coastline has crystal clear waters, wide white sandy beaches and stunning coral reefs. Making it a haven for diving enthusiast and sun lovers. For surfing enthusiast tours can be arranged to islands most popular surfing spot at Arugambay, which ranked 3^rd best surfing beach in the world by the British Surfers Association. From here tourist can access the bird watchers paradise Kumana Bird Sanctuary and Yala East National Park making it also a wild life enthusiasts delight.

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