BEST OF SRI LANKA

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Duration: 07 Nights 08 Days
Ratings | 4/5
SIGHTSEEING | NA

Tour Itinerary

Day 01

AIRPORT – SIGIRIYA

Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by our representative and then transferred to Dambulla.

Enroute to your destination, you can visit one of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. You want walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water.       

Dambulla is one of the ancient cities of Sri Lanka. The city also boasts to have the largest rose quartz mountain range in South Asia, and the Iron wood forest. Ibbankatuwa prehistoric burial site near Dambulla cave temple complexes is the latest archaeological site found in Dambulla. Dambulla along with nearby Sigiriya and Harbarana form a cluster of tourist area within it. 

Dambulla Cave Temples the largest and best-preserved cave temple compound in Sri Lanka. There are above 80 chronicle caves around this location. The most prominent allures are advanced over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are depicted to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses.

Additional tours wildlife tours can be added to the tour. Costs will be extra.

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 02

SIGIRIYA - KANDY

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

City tour: Your city tour will commence with a visit to one of the wonders of the ancient world -the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It is also a UNESCO world Heritage site. Sigiriya Rock was once an ancient Castle used both as a palace and a fortress and was created by the great King Kasyapa. The magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya is visible for miles from all directions and dominates the surrounding plain. The Sigiriya Complex consists of the central rock, which arises abruptly 200 meters above the surrounding plain with the two rectangular precincts on the east and the west. The rock is surrounded by two wide moats, where crocodiles were introduced in ancient times and three ramparts. The moats and walls that surround the lower palace are still exquisitely beautiful.

 

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 03

KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly.

City Tour: While on your city tour you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as DaladaMaligawa.

The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc.

Peradeniya Botanical Garden is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens.

 

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 04

NUWARA ELIYA

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of “England”.

City tour: During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. You can also add Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness.

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 05

NUWARA ELIY – BENTOTA

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand.

The day is divided in between swimming in the water and bathing in the sun. Bentota provides the perfect turf for unfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea and sand the water sports lovers can enroll themselves in various water sports bringing in the unique pleasure of this locale.

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 06

BENTOTA

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

City tour: On your city tour you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience visit the turtle hatchery too. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981.Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness.

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 07

BENTOTA – COLOMBO

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has a wildly varying architecture that spans centuries and depicts various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian, and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand-name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists.

City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo, you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Vihara Mahadevi Park, the National Museum, the Twin World Trade Center towers, the Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam, and Christian places of worship.

For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.

Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 08

COLOMBO – AIRPORT

After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Airport for your departure flight back to India.

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Inclusions

.        Accommodation at the hotels specified or at a similar category

·       Transportation in an A/C car with English speaking chauffeur

·       Tour on HB basis starting from day 1 dinner and ending with last day breakfast

.       City tours as mentioned in the itinerary

·       Entrance fees 

  • Temple of tooth relic 
  • Dambulla cave temple
  • Sigiriya rock forest
  • Pinnawala elephant orphanage
  • Peradeniya Botanical Garden
  • Cultural dance show
  • Kosgoda turtle hatchery
  • Madhu boat ride
  • Gangaramaya temple

·       Government Tax

Exclusions

 

·         Visa Fees (please log on to www.eta.gov.lk)   

.         Optional Excursions

·         Additional transfers

·         Late checkout

·         Lunch  

·         Camera or Video permits

·         Personal expenses

·         Other Supplements 

·         Tips and porter charges

·         Any service not mentioned above

Value added services on Complementary basis 

Discount voucher to shop at ODEL dress boutique in Colombo.

20% Discount voucher at a Jewelry shop (only in Colombo or Kandy )

Wheel Chair and disability access vehicle for People with a disability (on request)

Mineral Water bottle per person on arrival  

Rates & Validity

 All rates quoted are in US Dollars (US$).  The rates in this document are subject to change/revision based on any increase / decrease in the hotels’/suppliers’ rates or the taxes imposed by the government.

 

IMPORTANT

o        The above mentioned hotels will only be confirmed on availability at the time of booking. If otherwise suitable alternatives will be suggested prior to confirmation.

o        The consumption of alcohol during “Poya Days” at bars, clubs and other public areas of the hotel and operation of similar forms of entertainment establishments is prohibited by law in Sri Lanka. It is recommended that clients contact the Reception to obtain their respective formalities during their holiday.  

o        Please note that the transfer duration if mentioned is an approximate only. Transfer durations are subject to change due to weather, traffic, road conditions, according to the chosen route, or issues beyond our control. 

o        IMPORTANT – Kindly note that check in time to all hotels will be at 1400 hrs and check out is at 1200.

o        Management will not be responsible for any belongings that are lost or stolen or damaged during the tour.

o        All transfer times mentioned above are subject to variations depending on traffic flow and road conditions.

o        The guests should carry their passports with them at all times.  

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