Chamathka Holidays

12 NIGHTS 13 DAYS – Enchanting Island

Sri Lanka It is Beautiful, Exotic, Relaxing, Fun, and adventurous all at once everything you could possibly want in a FAMILY HOLIDAY

Day 1 Arrival Colombo International Airprot - Negombo
Warm Welcome at the Colombo International Airport by our representative, thereafter you will be transferred to Negombo, famous coastal city near airport. Accommodation: Goldi Sands Resort 4* Meal: International Dinner Buffet and Breakfast

Day 2 Negombo – Pinnawela – Dambulla - Sigiriya

Day 2 Negombo – Pinnawela – Dambulla - Sigiriya
Stay at Kandy Visit Elephant Orphanage - Pinnawala is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for Asian elephants. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2023, there are about 93 elephants from 3 generations living in Pinnawala. Enjoy elephant bathing and feeding baby elephants with a distance from your fingertips. Visit Proceed to Dambulla which is Sri Lanka’s tropical and sub-tropical landscapes provide an exhilarating adventure for those interested in exploring wildlife and nature at its most authentic. Discover the treasures of Sri Lanka’s Dambulla Temple. Considered the country’s best preserved and biggest cave temple, the Dambulla Temple has a rich history. Its origins go back to the first century BC, also referred to as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. This destination has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. Check in at Jetwing Lake Resort Dambulla 4* Meal Dinner and Breakfast

Stay at Kandy

Visit Elephant Orphanage - Pinnawala is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for Asian elephants. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2023, there are about 93 elephants from 3 generations living in Pinnawala. Enjoy elephant bathing and feeding baby elephants with a distance from your fingertips.
Visit Proceed to Dambulla which is Sri Lanka’s tropical and sub-tropical landscapes provide an exhilarating adventure for those interested in exploring wildlife and nature at its most authentic.
Discover the treasures of Sri Lanka’s Dambulla Temple. Considered the country’s best preserved and biggest cave temple, the Dambulla Temple has a rich history. Its origins go back to the first century BC, also referred to as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. This destination has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well.
Check in at Jetwing Lake Resort Dambulla 4*
Meal Dinner and Breakfast

Day 3 Experience, Sigiriya, Hiriwadunna

Day 3 Experience, Sigiriya, Hiriwadunna
Sunrise Visit to SIGIRIYA Ancient rock fortress which was selected by king Kashyapa (AD 477-495) for his new capital. He builds his palace on top of the rock. Option of climbing the rock on the day. The spectacular Lion Rock which features the remnants of a royal palace on its summit. While ascending the rock, one will get the chance to take in frescos of lovely maidens, the mirror wall and a series of other features. Alternatively, you can spend time at the beautiful gardens and ruins of the capital. Today it is a UNESCO Heritage Site. Back to Resort enjoy sumptuous International Breakfast Buffet and leaving for Village Tour Experience. Hiriwadunna Village Tour - Usually this tour begins with Bullock Cart ride to Hiriwadunna village through unbeaten village tracks. Ride end near Hiriwadunna Lake where you get off the cart and join a catamaran boat ride. You will cruise admiring the amazing views beside the lake, which also overlooks Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rocks, at the end of the tour boat will dock by the small village on the other side of the shore. Village Lunch - Observe the traditional daily life of a real village house. You can enjoy observing traditional cooking demonstration and enjoy mouthwatering Lunch. At the end of the lunch, you will be picked up by a TUK TUK and take you to the Habarana Cultural Centre, TUK TUK transfer gives you a experience the natural breeze and opportunity to take nature photographs. Upon arrival at Habarana Cultural Centre you may taste a cup of coffee or tea until cultural show time starts. This was constructed within the natural surroundings of 14 acre land using ecofriendly materials and specially the entire roof was covered by natural grass type called “Illuk”(Cogon Grass) and this is the largest roof in Sri Lanka which covered by grass Athreya is an Ayurveda Spa situated in Habrana, in the center of the Cultural Triangle. At Athreya, the therapy that is offered is of traditional methods using 100% natural herbs. Treatment is optional with an additional cost that can be paid on the day. The setting at Athreya is very tranquil 1.5 acres of garden is planted with medicinal trees surroundings giving total relaxation to all. Back to resort to enjoy international dinner buffet. Meal: International B fast, Authentic Lunch, International Dinner.

Sunrise Visit to SIGIRIYA Ancient rock fortress which was selected by king Kashyapa (AD 477-495) for his new capital. He builds his palace on top of the rock. Option of climbing the rock on the day. The spectacular Lion Rock which features the remnants of a royal palace on its summit. While ascending the rock, one will get the chance to take in frescos of lovely maidens, the mirror wall and a series of other features. Alternatively, you can spend time at the beautiful gardens and ruins of the capital. Today it is a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Back to Resort enjoy sumptuous International Breakfast Buffet and leaving for Village Tour Experience.
Hiriwadunna Village Tour - Usually this tour begins with Bullock Cart ride to Hiriwadunna village through unbeaten village tracks. Ride end near Hiriwadunna Lake where you get off the cart and join a catamaran boat ride. You will cruise admiring the amazing views beside the lake, which also overlooks Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rocks, at the end of the tour boat will dock by the small village on the other side of the shore.
Village Lunch - Observe the traditional daily life of a real village house. You can enjoy observing traditional cooking demonstration and enjoy mouthwatering Lunch.
At the end of the lunch, you will be picked up by a TUK TUK and take you to the Habarana Cultural Centre, TUK TUK transfer gives you a experience the natural breeze and opportunity to take nature photographs.
Upon arrival at Habarana Cultural Centre you may taste a cup of coffee or tea until cultural show time starts. This was constructed within the natural surroundings of 14 acre land using ecofriendly materials and specially the entire roof was covered by natural grass type called “Illuk”(Cogon Grass) and this is the largest roof in Sri Lanka which covered by grass Athreya is an Ayurveda Spa situated in Habrana, in the center of the Cultural Triangle. At Athreya, the therapy that is offered is of traditional methods using 100% natural herbs. Treatment is optional with an additional cost that can be paid on the day. The setting at Athreya is very tranquil 1.5 acres of garden is planted with medicinal trees surroundings giving total relaxation to all. Back to resort to enjoy international dinner buffet.
Meal: International B fast, Authentic Lunch, International Dinner.

Day 4 Dambulla – Matale - Kandy

Day 4 Dambulla – Matale - Kandy
After breakfast, relish the scenic journey as you pass the paddy fields of the agricultural district Matale towards the city of Kandy. The Kingdom of Kandy (King Vickramabahu III 1357-1374 AD) - Last Kingdom of Ceylon. The Kingdom of Kandy known as Great City was a monarchy on the island of Sri Lanka located in the central and eastern portion of the island. Kandy city is nestled on the beautiful mountains and waterfalls and Lakes. Visit Spice Garden in Matale and get an idea on how to grow spices in a tropical country. Commence Evening Walking Tour in Kandy, where you will be introduced to Kandy’s spiritual and cultural charm. Kandy is also well known as the centre of Buddhism. Enjoy a walk around Kandy Lake. King’s Palace and pay your respects to the Temple of the Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic. Check in at Raddison Resort Kandy. 4* Meal: International Dinner and Breakfast.

After breakfast, relish the scenic journey as you pass the paddy fields of the agricultural district Matale towards the city of Kandy. The Kingdom of Kandy (King Vickramabahu III 1357-1374 AD) - Last Kingdom of Ceylon. The Kingdom of Kandy known as Great City was a monarchy on the island of Sri Lanka located in the central and eastern portion of the island. Kandy city is nestled on the beautiful mountains and waterfalls and Lakes.
Visit Spice Garden in Matale and get an idea on how to grow spices in a tropical country.
Commence Evening Walking Tour in Kandy, where you will be introduced to Kandy’s spiritual and cultural charm. Kandy is also well known as the centre of Buddhism. Enjoy a walk around Kandy Lake. King’s Palace and pay your respects to the Temple of the Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic. Check in at Raddison Resort Kandy. 4*
Meal: International Dinner and Breakfast.

Day 5 Kandy – Mandaram Nuwara

Day 5 Kandy – Mandaram Nuwara
After Breakfast from Kandy ascend to the tea plantation resort near Nuwara Eliya, MANDARAM NUAWARA Tea and Factory Experience by Thema Collection. During the drive relish the endless views of tea carpeted valleys and beautiful cascades, streams rivers and valleys. Continue your route and follow the trail until you will arrive at the resort nestled in picturesque tea hills and a majestic mountains scape, the Tea & Experience Factory - a premier resort to experience true tea culture. Premier boutique Resort Warm welcome by hotel, traditional manner and you will enjoy Sri Lankan Hospitality here. Enjoy Sumptuous Dinner prepared by Hotel Chef and team, you can have culinary experience too with the Executive Chief. Meal : Dinner , Breakfast

After Breakfast from Kandy ascend to the tea plantation resort near Nuwara Eliya, MANDARAM NUAWARA Tea and Factory Experience by Thema Collection. During the drive relish the endless views of tea carpeted valleys and beautiful cascades, streams rivers and valleys. Continue your route and follow the trail until you will arrive at the resort nestled in picturesque tea hills and a majestic mountains scape, the Tea & Experience Factory - a premier resort to experience true tea culture. Premier boutique Resort Warm welcome by hotel, traditional manner and you will enjoy Sri Lankan Hospitality here. Enjoy Sumptuous Dinner prepared by Hotel Chef and team, you can have culinary experience too with the Executive Chief.
Meal : Dinner , Breakfast

Day 6 Mandaram Nuwara Experience

Day 6 Mandaram Nuwara Experience
After breakfast, guided by in-house naturist – “LEAF TO CUP” When staying at Tea & Experience, the leaf-to-cup experience is a must-do. Start your tea tour in Sri Lanka with the factory manager in the tea plantations with the tea pluckers and learn from them how to pluck the tea and bring them back to the factory. Here you will get an interactive tour from factory manager that will take you through the process of the leaf that includes withering, rolling, roll breaking, fermenting, drying, grading, and packing. We encourage our guests to interact and help in the process. Before you finish, factory manager will host a tea-tasting session for you. Leisurely heading out waterfall trekking in Sri Lanka with picnic lunch, resort team and they will tailor a discovery of few waterfalls, go on a safari to chase waterfalls. Discover up to 6 waterfalls depending on your interest. Stop for a picnic, take a dip or just admire the natural beauty of the falls, take a warm water bath in in the natural waterfall. back to resort and enjoy evening tea with traditional homemade sweet. Meal: Dinner, Picnic Lunch, Breakfast.

After breakfast, guided by in-house naturist – “LEAF TO CUP” When staying at Tea & Experience, the leaf-to-cup experience is a must-do. Start your tea tour in Sri Lanka with the factory manager in the tea plantations with the tea pluckers and learn from them how to pluck the tea and bring them back to the factory. Here you will get an interactive tour from factory manager that will take you through the process of the leaf that includes withering, rolling, roll breaking, fermenting, drying, grading, and packing. We encourage our guests to interact and help in the process. Before you finish, factory manager will host a tea-tasting session for you.
Leisurely heading out waterfall trekking in Sri Lanka with picnic lunch, resort team and they will tailor a discovery of few waterfalls, go on a safari to chase waterfalls. Discover up to 6 waterfalls depending on your interest. Stop for a picnic, take a dip or just admire the natural beauty of the falls, take a warm water bath in in the natural waterfall.
back to resort and enjoy evening tea with traditional homemade sweet.
Meal: Dinner, Picnic Lunch, Breakfast.

Day 7 Mandara Nuwara, Nanuoya, Scenic Train - Ella

Day 7 Mandara Nuwara, Nanuoya, Scenic Train - Ella
After breakfast checkout from hotel, continue your magical Sri Lanka tour to Ella by scenic train, your chauffer will wait for you at the railway station, in Ella. On arrival at the ELLA railway station. You will witness the charming beauty of this small town nestled in the Sri Lankan hills. On arrival in Ella Railways station Visit famous 9 Arch Bridge for a photo opportunity. check in at Hide Ella. Deluxe Resort Meal: Set Menu Dinner.

After breakfast checkout from hotel, continue your magical Sri Lanka tour to Ella by scenic train, your chauffer will wait for you at the railway station, in Ella. On arrival at the ELLA railway station.
You will witness the charming beauty of this small town nestled in the Sri Lankan hills.
On arrival in Ella Railways station Visit famous 9 Arch Bridge for a photo opportunity. check in at Hide Ella. Deluxe Resort
Meal: Set Menu Dinner.

Day 8 Ella - Yala

Day 8 Ella - Yala
Enjoy breathtaking views of the resort, after breakfast, leaving to Yala, Enroute stops for photo opportunities, upon arrival in Yala, check in at Oakray Wild Resort. Deluxe Resort Afternoon Yala National Park Jeep Tour, Yala National Park has one of the highest densities of wildlife per square kilometre on the island; it is often described as the finest safari destination in Sri Lanka (a country of immense biodiversity). Park is home to a number of exotic flora and fauna including includes the majestic Sri Lankan elephants, the exclusive Sri Lankan leopard and the charismatic Sloth Bear. Our naturalists are experts in their fields and are more than willing to impart their knowledge on wildlife and photography with you. For our game drives, we use customized jeeps driven and lead by our talented and friendly drivers/ guides fluent in English, who are dedicated to helping you seek out even the hardest to find wildlife in the park. Evening visit Kataragama Shrines - This temple is sacred for various religions, castes, and creeds for Hindus and Tamils. This deity is known to have six faces and twelve hands and peacock as the vehicle. People going to visit the temple, find their beloved elephant god, Lord Ganesha, nearby, Evening is very colourful in in this place. Back to Resort, Meal: Dinner, Breakfast Buffet.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the resort, after breakfast, leaving to Yala, Enroute stops for photo opportunities, upon arrival in Yala, check in at Oakray Wild Resort. Deluxe Resort Afternoon Yala National Park Jeep Tour, Yala National Park has one of the highest densities of wildlife per square kilometre on the island; it is often described as the finest safari destination in Sri Lanka (a country of immense biodiversity). Park is home to a number of exotic flora and fauna including includes the majestic Sri Lankan elephants, the exclusive Sri Lankan leopard and the charismatic Sloth Bear.
Our naturalists are experts in their fields and are more than willing to impart their knowledge on wildlife and photography with you. For our game drives, we use customized jeeps driven and lead by our talented and friendly drivers/ guides fluent in English, who are dedicated to helping you seek out even the hardest to find wildlife in the park.
Evening visit Kataragama Shrines - This temple is sacred for various religions, castes, and creeds for Hindus and Tamils. This deity is known to have six faces and twelve hands and peacock as the vehicle. People going to visit the temple, find their beloved elephant god, Lord Ganesha, nearby, Evening is very colourful in in this place.
Back to Resort, Meal: Dinner, Breakfast Buffet.

Day 9 Yala - Hikkaduwa

Day 9 Yala - Hikkaduwa
After breakfast leaving from Yala, enroute you can visit the Hummayana blowhole which is a natural phenomenon and see the stilt fishermen. For those curious about Galle which is famous for its fort that was first built by the Portuguese and then destroyed after Dutch conquered the town of Galle before building one of their own. Take a walking tour along the cobbled pathways to hear tales of the colonial era. Have a go at trying to stilt fish yourself in the shallow oceans for a great picture! late evening checks in at Citrus Hotel Hikkaduwa or Heritance Ahungalla. 4* Have the well-deserved ocean getaway on gold Sandy Beaches in South West Coast. Spend an idyllic afternoon watching the crested waves as they bounce off the sun-kissed sands. Blissfully spend your time as you wish whether it be indulging in fine spa and wellness programs, mesmerized by the Indian ocean brushing the soft sands of West Coast Beaches of Sri Lanka. Meal: International Buffet Dinner, Breakfast.

After breakfast leaving from Yala, enroute you can visit the Hummayana blowhole which is a natural phenomenon and see the stilt fishermen. For those curious about Galle which is famous for its fort that was first built by the Portuguese and then destroyed after Dutch conquered the town of Galle before building one of their own. Take a walking tour along the cobbled pathways to hear tales of the colonial era.
Have a go at trying to stilt fish yourself in the shallow oceans for a great picture!
late evening checks in at Citrus Hotel Hikkaduwa or Heritance Ahungalla. 4*
Have the well-deserved ocean getaway on gold Sandy Beaches in South West Coast. Spend an idyllic afternoon watching the crested waves as they bounce off the sun-kissed sands. Blissfully spend your time as you wish whether it be indulging in fine spa and wellness programs, mesmerized by the Indian ocean brushing the soft sands of West Coast Beaches of Sri Lanka.
Meal: International Buffet Dinner, Breakfast.

Day 10 Hikkaduwa / Ahungalle
Snorkeling, diving, surfing and a whole host of other watersports are on offer in Hikkaduwa, coupled with interesting historical sites; explore the myriad of things to do here or relax by the beach.

Day 11 Experience In Bentota

Day 11 Experience In Bentota
After breakfast checkout from the resort, Visit MASK FACTORY in Ambalangoda, Madu River Nature Boat riding gives you a unique experience due to its richness of activities to do. There are many things to watch and get the experience of. including, discover through mangrove trees, Fauna, Flora, Discover Islands of Madu ganga, Demonstration of Cinnamon Productions, Kothduwa Island’s Temple, Fish Therapy, Folk Life. Then drop into the turtle hatchery, you can also release baby turtles to Indian Ocean. You have an option of visiting Water Sports center in Bentota and you can enjoy water sports activities. Check in at Tangerine Resort or Citrus for overnight stay. 4* Meal: Dinner, Breakfast International Buffet.

After breakfast checkout from the resort, Visit MASK FACTORY in Ambalangoda,
Madu River Nature Boat riding gives you a unique experience due to its richness of activities to do. There are many things to watch and get the experience of. including, discover through mangrove trees, Fauna, Flora, Discover Islands of Madu ganga, Demonstration of Cinnamon Productions, Kothduwa Island’s Temple, Fish Therapy, Folk Life. Then drop into the turtle hatchery, you can also release baby turtles to Indian Ocean.
You have an option of visiting Water Sports center in Bentota and you can enjoy water sports activities.
Check in at Tangerine Resort or Citrus for overnight stay. 4*
Meal: Dinner, Breakfast International Buffet.

Day 12 Colombo Experience

Day 12 Colombo Experience
After breakfast leaving to Colombo, City tour Colombo - The Commercial Capital of Sri Lanka is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings/ sightseeing city tour, check in at Fairway Hotel Colombo. 4 * Evening Experience Colombo; Adding a new experience to the Sri Lankan landscape, the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the tallest skyscraper in the country, the Lotus Tower is the ultimate culmination of ingenuity and innovation. Rising towards Colombo’s skyline the Nelum Kuluna is an iconic landmark that reflects the spirit of a nation. Her resilience and her strength. Dinner experience at Blue Orbit by Citrus – the venue offers more than just a meal; they provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree views of Colombo and beyond. Back to resort for overnight stay Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast leaving to Colombo, City tour Colombo - The Commercial Capital of Sri Lanka is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings/ sightseeing city tour, check in at Fairway Hotel Colombo. 4 *
Evening Experience Colombo; Adding a new experience to the Sri Lankan landscape, the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia and the tallest skyscraper in the country, the Lotus Tower is the ultimate culmination of ingenuity and innovation. Rising towards Colombo’s skyline the Nelum Kuluna is an iconic landmark that reflects the spirit of a nation. Her resilience and her strength. Dinner experience at Blue Orbit by Citrus – the venue offers more than just a meal; they provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree views of Colombo and beyond.
Back to resort for overnight stay
Meal: Breakfast

Day 09 Colombo – Airport
Happy times never end! Your chauffer will pick you from the hotel and take you to Colombo International Airport 3 hrs prior to Departure time.

12 NIGHTS 13 DAYS – Enchanting Island

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