After breakfast, you will be driven to Polonnaruwa (Approx. 1 hr. 30 mins. Drive). On arrival to Polonnaruwa, you can do a half day cycling excursion in Polonnaruwa kingdom. POLONNARUWA - Polonnaruwa remains as one of the best planned archeological relic sites in the country, which is declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1982, its amazing ancient constructions, makes it an attractive city to visit. this is a well-preserved city with ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues. The ruins of the Royal Palace, the majestic King's Council Chamber, the Lotus Bath, the Lanka Thilaka Viharaya, Thuparama Dagoba, the Gal Viharaya (rock temple) - 3 splendid statues of the Buddha in upright, sedans, and recumbent postures, all carved from a large rock, Thivanka Image house with the best-known Buddhist frescoes of Sri Lanka, Hindu Shrines and the statue of one of Polonnaruwa’s greatest kings, Parakramabahu the great, are a few of this capital's memorable sights. The Sea of Parakrama - a vast 12th-century man-made water reservoir dominates the city. Moreover, the monuments here are located in a more compact area, and their development is easier to follow. On completion of cycling tour in Polonnaruwa, you will be transferred to Minneriya national park to do a game drive.

DAMBULLA ROCK CAVE TEMPLE - This is one of the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. This complex contains five caves with over 2000 sq.m of painted walls and ceilings. Among those, paintings of Lord Buddha and events related to his life found in the world are highlighted. This emphasizes the artistic talents of our ancient people. This contains over 157 statues of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters. The statues of God Vishnu and God Ganesh also can be seen there. Because of all these artistic & archeological creations, Dambulla cave temple has been recommended as a world heritage site.

After the cave temple visit, you will drive to Kandy (Approx. 3hrs. drive). En route you can visit the spice garden in Matale followed by a traditional Sri Lankan cooking demonstration. SPICE GARDENS - For centuries, spices have been one of the most celebrated exports in Sri Lanka. They have been used for medicines, cosmetics as well as to flavor foods. History says that the Greeks, Arabs & Malays had linked with Sri Lankan business field through spice trade. Cinnamon had been the most highlighted spice at that time. Other than cinnamon, ginger, pepper, vanilla and cardamom are some more samples. Spices provide ground for traditional Ayurveda. It is believed that Ayurveda is the science of a long life with a good physical & mental wee-being with natural remedies such as Fenugreek & cinnamon to control blood sugar, cloves as a treat for a toothache, ginger & peppermint to treat nausea, pepper as an anti-cancer property, etc. When you walk through the garden you can have an experience of an Ayurveda massage and other alternative therapies. You can buy lots of spices and herbs from the stall found at the end of your walk.

On arrival to Kandy, you can do a city tour including Kandy temple, upper lake drive, Gem Lapidary – with a selection of sapphires; diamonds; emeralds, pearls & other gems, a Wood Carving Center – with varieties of colorful; attractive & valuable crafts. Batik Factory - The ancient art of mixing colors using wax as the main component and Sri Lanka is one of the world’s leading exponents. Examples range from simple, single colored designs to multi-coloured masterpieces. Today Kandy is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city.

PERADENIYA BOTANICAL GARDENS – Peradeniya Royal botanical garden which locates near Mahaweli River is also call as Royal botanical gardens. Earlier this was under British, as a pleasure garden. Today it is renowned for bundles of varieties of plants including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. No need to bother for a map, just wander through the paths of green lawns. You will witness the flower arches which are waiting to welcome you! Don’t by-pass the giant Javan tree, which is a nice place to have a sit & take a snap! Suspension bridge is also a highlight in this garden & you can walk on it too. It’s not a surprise that this flourishing garden will leave sweet memories for you.

After breakfast, you will visit a tea plantation & a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya where you may also have an opportunity of tasting a factory freshly brewed cup of tea. TEA PLANTATIONS TEA PLANTATIONS – It is not a secret that Nuwara Eliya is the heart of tea industry & tea had been a main export in Sri Lanka for by-gone decades. On your way, you will see acres & acres of greenery, tea plantations all around. Let’s walk to see the history of tea!! The 1st tea plant was brought to Sri Lanka from China in 1824 & it was planted at Peradeniya botanical garden. Time passed by, James Taylor – a Scottish planter gave birth to the 1st tea plantation in 1867 & named it as Loolkandura estate which exists up to date. While your visit in a tea plantation, step into a tea factory nearby & experience an instructive glimpse of the manufacture of Ceylon Tea. Be in alert!! Because you will forget that you are on earth, when you are inhaling the divine scent of tea there.