Based Pax | Economy 3 Star+ | Premium 5 Star |
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2 | USD 470 | USD 710 |
4 | USD 400 | USD 640 |
6 | USD 365 | USD 605 |
Welcome and assistance at the Airport on arrival and proceed to Negombo. Check-in at Hotel
Overnight stay at Golden Star (Economy+) or Jetwing Beach, (Premium) Welcome and assistance at the Airport on arrival and proceed to Sigiriya via Pinnawala.
Depending on flight time, visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela. There you can see the bottle
feeding of baby Elephants, see them at play & accompany them to a river close by to see them having
their daily bath.
Check-in at Hotel
After Early breakfast climb the 5 th century A.D Rock Fortress. See the mural paintings of “Heavenly
Maidens” over 1500 years old, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock. Historians say originally
there were close to 500 paintings but today only 19 exist. Also visit the water and rock gardens and the
King’s bath on the 600 feet palace fortress.
After descending from the rock fortress in Sigiriya, proceed to Kandy via Dambulla & Matale.
En route visit the famous Rock Cave Temples at Dambulla, the most visited monastery. It is the most
impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka, with five caves under a vast overhanging rock, carved with a drip
line to keep the interiors dry. There are images of the Buddha, and Gods and Goddesses. There are
innumerable painted sculptures, including a life size effigy of the last Kandyan king and much older
statues of Hindu gods.
In Matale visit a Batik Factory and a Spice Garden. Here you would be shown the different varieties of
spices grown and demonstration of their use.
Continue to Kandy…….
In the late Evening view a “Kandyan Folkloric Dance” performance.
After breakfast visit the Century old Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, with its amazing verities of trees,
plants and flowers. Reputed to be one of the best in the world with its hundreds of verities of Roses and
Orchids.
By afternoon visit the “Temple of the Tooth Relic”
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of
Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which
houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role
in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the
temple.
Later proceed to Nuwara-eliya via Ramboda falls.
The Hill Country is exceptionally beautiful, with crystal clear waterfalls and tea plantations dotted
throughout.
Nuwara-Eliya – The “Little England” of Sri Lanka. The journey will take you through some of Sri Lanka’s
beautiful scenic locations. Enjoy the drive through green carpeted areas of tea plantations. Nuwara-
Eliya nesting below Pidurutalagala, Sri Lanka’s highest mountain is set against beautiful backdrops of
Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls & Tea Plantations – offers beauty unlimited.
After breakfast proceed to Unawatuna.
Unawatunais a coastal town inGalle districtofSri Lanka. Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction in Sri
Lanka and famous for its beautiful beach and corals. It is a suburb ofGalle, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi)
southeast to the city center and approximately 108 kilometres (67 mi) south ofColombo. Unawatuna is
situated at an elevation of 5 metres (16ft) above the sea level.
Evening at leisure.
After breakfast check-out from Hotel & proceed to Bentota via Galle.
In Galle visit the famous Galle Fort. Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka,
was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century
from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even
after more than 423 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done
by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.The fort has a colourful history, and today has a multi-ethnic
and multi-religious population. The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some
of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world. The
heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a
cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban
ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the
16th to the 19th centuries."
The Galle Fort, also known as the Dutch Fort or the "Ramparts of Galle", withstood the Boxing Day
tsunami which damaged part of coastal area Galle town. It has been since restored.
Check in to the hotel at Bentota / Beruwala ………
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo.
En-route sightseeing & shopping tour of Colombo. .
Observing the old Parliament, the colonial buildings in the Fort area, the residential areas and the
BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall). The tour continues with a visit to
Captains Garden Hindu Temple, Colombo Museum and the Independence Square [locations could be
adjusted on Request].
Shopping is never an end in Colombo. Shopping tour inclusive of a visit to the Majestic City shopping
Complex, ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique, House of Fashion, Ceramic cooperation show room
(Noritake), Barefoot Gallery and Lakmedura handicraft Emporium & “The Factory Outlet” Store.
After Breakfast, check-out from hotel & proceed to the Airport to take the connecting flight on time.
The mentioned hotels will be confirmed upon availability of the time of booking, in such instances a suitable alternative would be suggested prior to confirmation.