SRI LANKA TOURS
Duration of the Tour : 16 Days
Places to visit : Colombo - Waikkala - Anuradhapura - Elkaduwa - Knuckles - Pitawala-Patana - Kitulgala - Nuwara Eliya - Yala - Colombo's
Day 1
Arrive in Colombo, Meet and greet upon arrival and transfer to Waikkala
Overnight in Waikkala.Day 2
Boat ride through Dutch made Hamilton canal and visit to the tile factory . Overnight in Waikkala.
Day 3
To Polonnaruwa, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Highlights include the world renowned Buddha statues and the "Sea of Parakrama," a 2500-hectare man made reservoir built in 1186 AD. Overnight in Dambulla.
Day 4
Anuradhapura- Aukana Buddha. The scared Bo Tree grown from a sapling of the tree, under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, is the oldest living tree in documented history.
"Aukana Buddha statue". This amazing statue is rises about 13 meters is unknown and the legend says, if a raindrop landed on the nose of the statue it will fall right to the toes. Overnight Dambulla.
Day 5
Visit to Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, Spice Gardens, and Elkaduwa Overnight in Elkaduwa.
Day 6
Meemure Trek, Overnight in Elkaduwa
Day 7
Visit to Knuckles Wilderness, Pitawala-Patana grasslands This 1500-m high (4921 ft massif is home to pockets of rare montane forest and offers spectacular panoramic views. Afternoon visit Kandy Situated 488 meters (1600 ft above sea level which includes the Royal botanical garden and Traditional Batik factory. Overnight in Elkaduwa.
Day 8
Visit To Kitulgala, by canoe ride on Kelani River , Temple of the Tooth, which houses Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic - a sacred tooth of the Buddha. Overnight in Kithulgala.
Day 9
White-Water Rafting and Drive to Nuwara Eliya Hill Station which is home of the Sri Lanka tea industry
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.Day 10
Visit to Horton Plains National Park Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 11
Visit to Yala National Park. Overnight in Yala.
Day 12
Yala has one of the highest densities of leopards in the world and provides an excellent opportunity to view leopards in the wild. Also be on the lookout for elephant, sloth bear, mugger crocodile, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar, wild buffalo and mongoose. Overnight in Yala.
Day 13
Yala National Park visiting Sithulpahuwa, an ancient hermitage and important centre of pilgrimage. Overnight in Yala.
Day 14
Drive to Colombo and City Tour Overnight in Colombo.
Day 15
Enjoy the Colombo's Beaches. Overnight in Negombo.
Day 16
Depart for Colombo Airport for flight back hom with sweest memories of Colombo.
SRI LANKA TOURS
Duration of the Tour : 7 Days Places to visit : Negombo - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy - Colombo
DAY 01
Welcome on arrival at BandaranaIkE International Airport. Transfer to negombo. Later afternoon city tour of Negombo. Overnight at Sunset beach/Browns beach/Royal Oceanic or similar.DAY 02
After b'fast transfer to Polonnaruwa via Dambulla visiting famous cave temple called the "Ragiri dambulu Viharaya" 2nd century B.C. check-in at hotel Evening free. Over night at The Village/Giritale Hotel/Deer Park hotel or similar
DAY 03
After b'fast sight seeing tour of Polonnaruwa 10-12th century Capital of Sri Lanka, the only fine collection of ancient ruins within minutes of reach. Check-in Hotel by later afternoon Evening free. Over night at The Village/Giritale Hotel/Deer Park Hotel or similar
DAY 04
After b'fast proceed to Sigiriya to climb the famous Rock fortress of Sigiriya 5th century A.D. The climbing will take about 1½ hrs. Later proceed to Kandy visiting the Matale spice Garden en-route. Check-in Hotel. Evening in kandy experience a Cultural Dance Show. Over night at Thilanka Hotel/Thilanka Dlx/Lekandy or similar
DAY 05
After b'fast sight seeing tour of Kandy. Visit The Temple of Holy Tooth, Royal Botanical garden Gem museum, Arts & Craft centres, also a drive Around the Kandy lake. Evening free. Over night at Thilanka/Thilanka Dlx/Le Kandy Hotel
DAY 06
After b'fast proceed to Colombo. Enrout stop at Kegalle to visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. The best times to the orphanage are the bathing times And the feeding times. When arrive Colombo do a sight seeing tour of Colombo. City tour will be through the busy bazaar area, Temples, Kovils & Churches and other interesting places. Also a drive towards Independence square, Town hall & BMICH. Check-in Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Intercontinental/Trans Asia Hotel/Hilton or similar
DAY 07
After b'fast according to the flight schedule Transfer to Bia for the Departure.
SPICY SRI LANKA
Duration of the Tour : 10 Nights / 11 DaysPlaces to visit : Bandaranayaka - Colombo - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy - N'Eliya - Thanamalwila Jungle Kamp - Galle - Kosgoda
DAY 01
Welcome on arrival at Bandaranayaka International Airport. Transfer to Colombo
Late afternoon do a sight seeing tour of Colombo. City tour will be through the busy bazaar area, Temples, Kovils & Churches and other interesting places. Also a drive towards Independence square, Town hall & BMICH. Later afternoon city tour of Colombo.
Overnight at Hotel Intercontinental/Trans Asia Hotel/Hilton or similarDAY 02
After b'fast transfer to Polonnaruwa via Kegalle Visiting the Pinnawela elephant Orphanage enroute. The best times to visit to this Orphanage The bathing times and the feeding time. And then visit famous cave temple in Dambulla Called the " Rajagiri Dambulu Viharaya " 2nd century A.D. Check-in at hotel. Evening free. Over night at The Village/Giritale Hotel/Deer Park Hotel or similar
DAY 03
After b'fast sight seeing tour of Polonnaruwa 10-12th century Capital of Sri Lanka, the only fine collection of ancient ruins within minutes of reach. Check-in Hotel by later afternoon. Evening free. Over night at The Village/Giritalle Hotel/Deer Park Hotel or similar
DAY 04
After b'fast proceed to Sigiriya to climb the famous Rock fortress of Sigiriya 5th century A.D. The climbing will take about1½ hrs. Later proceed to Kandy visiting the Matale spice Garden en-route. Check-in Hotel, Evening in kandy experience a Cultural Dance Show. Over night at Thilanka/Thialanka Dlx/Lekandy or similar.
DAY 05
After b'fast sight seeing tour of Kandy. Visit The temple of holy tooth, Royal Botanical garden Gem musewum, Arts & Craft centres, also a drive Around the Kandy lake. Evening free. Over night at Thilanka/Thilanka Dlx/Le Kandy or similar.
DAY 06
After b'fast transfer to N'Eliya on the way Visit a tea factory and experience the fine Art of old traditions of producing some of the The world's finest Tea's. Check-in at Hotel.
Over nightat Windosr Hotel/St.Andrews/Grand OldWing or similar.DAY 07
After b'fast Transfer to Thanamalwila Jungle Kamp. On the way see the sceanic beauty of the Ella, Wellawaya gap. Check-in at the kamp Evening Safari to Udawalawe National Park. Overnight at Thanamalwila Jungle Camp or similar.
Day 08
After b'fast proceed to Galle. Enroute visit Hambantota salt pans, Stilt fishing in Weligama Etc., Check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Club lanka Hotel /lady Hill/Light House or similar.
Day 09
After B'fast transfer to Beach Resort Enroute city tour of Galle. Galle is the Oldest lank mark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort. Also visit the Turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. Check-in Hotel Evening free. Overnight at Serebdib Hotel /Riverina hotel/Eden Hotel or similar.
Day 10
Full day Leisure on Individual activities. Overnight at Serendib Hotel/Riverina Hotel/Eden Hotel or similar.
Day 11
After b'fast according to the flight schedule Transfer to Bia for the departure Transfer.
SRI LANKAN CULTURE AND BEACH
Duration of the Tour : 14 Nights / 15 DaysPlaces to visit : Bandaranayaka - Colombo - Anuradhapura - Polonnaruwa - Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy - N'Eliya - Thanamalwila Jungle Kamp - Galle
DAY 01
Welcome on arrival at Bandaranayaka International Airport. Transfer to Colombo .
Late afternoon do a sight seeing tour of Colombo. City tour will be through the busy bazaar area, Temples, Kovils, Mosques & chures and other interesting places. Also a drive towards Independence square,Town hall & BMICH. Overnight at Hotel Intercontinental/Trans Asia/Hilton or similar.DAY 02
After b'fast transfer to Anuradhapura. Enroute Visiting the Pinnawela elephant Orphanage in Kegalle. The best times to visit to this Orphanage The bathing times and the feeding time. Check- in at Hotel. Evening free. Overnight at Tissawewa Rest House/Nuwarawewa/Palm Garden Hotel or similar.
DAY 03
After b'fast proceed to do a sight seeing tour Of Anurahdapura. Later transfer to Polonnaruwa via Dambulla visiting the famous cave temple in Dambulla. " Rajagiri Dambullu Vihaya " Check-in at hotel. Evening free. Over night at The Village/Giritale Hotel/Deer Park Hotel or similar.
DAY 04
After b'fast sight seeing tour of Polonnaruwa 10-12th century Capital of Sri Lanka, the only fine collection of ancient ruins within minutes of reach. Return to Hotel Evening free. Over night at The Village/Giritale Hotel/Deer Park Hotel or Similar.
DAY 05
After b'fast proceed to Sigiriya to climb the famous Rock fortress of Sigiriya 5th century A.D. The climbing will take about 1½ hrs. Later proceed to Kandy visiting the Matale spice Garden en-route. Check-in Hotel. Over night at Hunnas Falls Hotel or similar.
DAY 06
After b'fast transfer to Kandy. Enroute sight seeing tour of Kandy. Visit the temple of holy tooth, Royal Botanical garden Gem museum, Arts & Craft centres, also a drive around the Kandy lake. Evening experience a cultural dance show. Over night at Thilanka/ Thilanka Dlx /Lekandy Hotel or similar.
DAY 07
Full day leisure on individual activities. Over night at Thilanka/ Thilanka Dlx/Le kandy Hotel or similar.
Day 08
After b'fast transfer to N'Eliya on the way Visit a tea factory and experience the fine Art of old traditions of producing some of the The world's finest Tea's.
Check-in at Hotel.
Evening free.
Overnight at Windsor Hotel /St. Andrews Hotel/Grand Old wing or similar.Day 09
After early b'fast Transfer to World end area Trekking will take about 3½ hrs. back to hotel By late afternoon. Evening free. Overnight at Windsor Hotel/St. Andrews Hotel/Grand Old wing or similar.
Day 10
After b'fast Transfer to Thanamalwila Jungle Kamp. On the way see the scenic beauty of the Ella, Wellawaya gap. Check-in at the kamp. Evening Safari to Udawalawe National Park. Overnight at Thanamalwila Jungle Kamp or similar.
Day 11
After b'fast proceed to Galle. Enroute visit Hambantota salt pans, Stilt fishing in Welcome Etc., Check-in at Hotel. Evening relax. Overnight at Serebdib Hotel/Riverina Hotel /Eden Hotel or similar.
Day 12
Free at the beach resort.
Day 13
Free at the beach resort.
Day 14
Free at the beach resort. Overnight at Serebdib Hotel/Riverina Hotel/Eden Hotel or similar.
Day 15
After b'fast according to the flight schedule Transfer to Bia for the departure Transfer.
THE SPLENDOR OF SRI LANKA
Duration of the Tour : 16 Days / 15 NightsPlaces to visit : Colombo - Dutch - Polonnaruwa - Anuradhapura- Aukana Buddha - Sigiriya - Dambulla Cave Temple - Spice Gardens - Elkaduwa - Meemure Trek, Village school - Knuckles Wilderness - Pitawala-Patana grasslands - Kitulgala - dugout canoe ride on Kelani River - Horton Plains National Park - Yala National Park - Colombo's
Day 1
Arrive in Colombo, transfer to Waikkala hotel. Afternoon stroll around the surrounding area which is nestled in lush tropical foliage.Overnight in Waikkala.Day 2
Morning Boat ride along the Dutch made Hamilton Canal, and visit to Tile factory. In the afternoon we have a chance to stretch our legs with a cycling trip around the Dutch canal enjoy a bird watching trek. Return to seaside hotel for an overnight.
Day 3
Morning drive to Polonnaruwa, visiting enroute Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage The elephants are free to roam freely around the sanctuary and witness the young feeding or bathing in the nearby river. In the evening arrive Polonnaruwa, the 1000-year-old medieval capital of Sri Lanka. For three centuries Polonnaruwa was the royal capital of both the Chola and Sinhalese kingdoms. Highlights include the world renowned Buddha statues and the "Sea of Parakrama," a 2500-hectare man made reservoir built in 1186 AD. Overnight in Dambulla.
Day 4 Anuradhapura- Aukana Buddha
After breakfast depart for Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka. The sacred city of Anuradhapura, founded in the 3rd century BC is venerated as the Capital City of Buddhism. The scared Bo Tree grown from a sapling of the tree, under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, is the oldest living tree in documented history.
In its vicinity are the remains of the Brazen Palace, the towering Ruwanveliseya Dagaba, the Seated Samadhi Buddha, Temples, Palaces and Parks, all of which bear testimony to a proud and imaginative people. A mere eight miles away is Mihintale the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is a mountain monastery connected with Arahat Mahinda who brought Buddhism to the island in 247 BC. Lunch En-Route. On your way back, pay a visit to the famous "Aukana Buddha statue". This amazing statue is rises about 13 meters is unknown and the legend says, if a raindrop landed on the nose of the statue it will fall right to the toes. After the visit, proceed to the hotel for the overnight stay. Overnight Dambulla.
Day 5 Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, Spice Gardens, to Elkaduwa
On our way to Elkaduwa we visit Sigiriya and Dambulla. We climb the world famous Sigiriya Rock fortress, King Kashyapa built this palace like fortress and now this monument is known to be the 8th wonder of the world. After this visit, we proceed to the Dambulla Cave Temple, which is one of the most important sites of Buddhist pilgrimage and famous for its beautiful rock paintings and rock temples. The heady mix of ancient art and religious activity combined with the spiritual location leaves a lasting impression on many visitors. We continue our journey to Elkaduwa, high up on a tea estate, where we stay for 3 nights. Enroute, we visit the spice gardens and learn about spices and herbal medications. Overnight in Elkaduwa.Day 6 Meemure Trek, Village school
In the morning take the Meemure Trek, which will take you through unique montane and sub montane forests and visit a local school. Overnight in Elkaduwa
Day 7 Knuckles Wilderness, Pitawala-Patana grasslands
After breakfast visit Sri Lanka's most rugged and picturesque terrain, Knuckles Wilderness. This 1500-m high (4921 ft massif is home to pockets of rare montane forest and offers spectacular panoramic views. After the Trek visit Kandy. Situated 488 meters (1600 ft above sea level, Kandy is the capital of the hill country of Sri Lanka we enjoy a city tour, which includes the Royal botanical garden and Traditional Batik factory. Overnight in Elkaduwa.
Day 8 To Kitulgala, dugout canoe ride on Kelani River,
Kelani Valley Forest Reserve Just north of the town's lovely centerpiece, Kandy Lake lies the Temple of the Tooth, which houses Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic - a sacred tooth of the Buddha. This afternoon we will canoe across the Kelani River to reach the Kelani Valley Forest Reserve. On our trek we will see the rich bio-diversity of the area, enjoy a cup of tea at a local village tea booth. Overnight in Kithulgala.
Day 9
Morning White-Water Rafting on the Kelani River (grade 2-3 rapids approx. 1hr Afternoon drive to the most famous hill station in Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya. Enroute, we will see neatly manicured tea plantations and picturesque waterfalls tumbling down hillsides. This is home of the Sri Lanka tea industry and this afternoon we have the opportunity to visit a tea factory. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 10 Horton Plains National Park
Morning visit the cloud forests of Horton Plains National Park. Here, grasslands are beautiful and interspersed with patches of forest and unique high altitude vegetation. We trek along the escarpment to the famous World's End, where the plateau comes to a sudden end and makes a dramatic 880-meter drop (2887-ft. On a clear day you can see in the
distance a shimmering streak of water, which is the Indian Ocean more than 50miles away. Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the surrounding picturesque tea growing country. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.Day 11 Yala National Park
Morning drive down to the lowlands to Yala National Park. On the way stop to enjoy a cup of tea and witness the Ella Gap. Afternoon, our resident naturalist takes us along the Tree Trail in search of interesting vegetation and colorful bird life. Evening watch the BBC's famous documentary Leopard Hunters, which will provide excellent insight to Yala National Park. Overnight in Yala.
Day 12 Yala National Park
Morning and late afternoon game drives to Yala National Park. Yala has one of the highest densities of leopards in the world and provides an excellent opportunity to view leopards in the wild. Also be on the lookout for elephant, sloth bear, mugger crocodile, spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar, wild buffalo and mongoose. Overnight in Yala.
Day 13 Yala National Park
Morning visit Sithulpahuwa, an ancient hermitage and important centre of pilgrimage. It is still occupied by forest dwelling monks who use the stupas and rock caves as meditation cells and living quarters. Afternoon return to Yala National Park in search of leopard and more incredible wildlife. Overnight in Yala.
Day 14
Scenic Drive to Colombo and City Tour Enjoy the breathtaking scenery, on the way to Colombo. Afternoon city tour of Colombo and time to enjoy a fair bargain in popular shopping areas. Overnight in Colombo.
Day 15 Colombo's Beaches
Morning free to explore or shop and proceed to Negombo. Afternoon at leisure to relax, reflect on our journey, and enjoy the beach and the tropical surrounding areas. Overnight in Negombo.
Day 16 Depart Colombo
The incredible sights and sounds of Sri Lanka are now savoured as you bid a fond farewell to this exotic island nation.
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