Fun with Sun, Sand, and Culture in Sri Lanka – 7N/ 8Day Trip

After arrival you will meet our representative at the arrival lounge and will be welcomed. Then you may start your tour.  

En-route visit;

• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage  

“Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975 by Sri Lanka department of wildlife conservation. It was originally established to make protection to the orphaned wild elephants found in forests of Sri Lanka. It is an orphanage, a nursery for elephants. Presently more than 60 elephants live here including baby elephants. The area is about 10 ha. And bathing an viewing are is on the Maha Oya River opposite if the orphanage. Bottled milk feeding done two times in one day for the baby elephant’s and visitors can take part in bottle feeding for the elephants.”

Proceed to Dambulla Evening spend your time leisure at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Dambull

Breakfast at the hotel / then start your sightseeing tour around Dambulla.

Visit;
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress

“Sigiriya Rock fortress - which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (473 - 491 A.D.) The "Lion Rock” is citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. The base of the rock is ringed by a moat, rampart, and extensive
gardens including the renowned water gardens. The world renowned frescoes of the "Heavenly Maidens" of Sigiriya which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by spiral stairway is one of the main attractions. The frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster”

After Sigiriya you may visit / Do following activities
• Village Tour
• Elephant Ride
• Minneriya National Park (Safari Tour)

Back to Hotel
Overnight stay in Dambulla

Breakfast at the hotel / Check-out / Leave to Kandy

En-route visit;
• Spice & Herbal Garden in Matale
• Dambulla Rock Cave Temple

Proceed to Kandy / Check-in at the hotel in Kandy

“Kandy, The last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a world heritage city. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the Last Sinhalese king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1806, visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts museum and lapidary. The evening is the best time to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. There after witness a traditional cultural show.

Visit;
• Temple of the Tooth Relic
• Kandy Lake & Upper Lake Drive
• Gem Museum
• Cultural Dance show
• Traditional Wood Carving and Batik Factory

Overnight stay in Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel / Check-out / Leave to Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit;

• Peradeniya Botanical Garden
• • Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
• • Ramboda Water falls
• • Tea Factory & Tea State

  “Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Located 5.5 km to the west from the Kandy, Attitude is 460 meters above sea level. The garden covers 147 acres. The history goes back to 1371 and was formally established in 1843 by British after they took over the control in Kandy. More than 4000 species of plants found here including many varieties of orchids, Medicinal plants, palm trees and many rare species of trees.”   

After reaching Nuwara Eliya check-in at the hotel   

“Nuwara Eliya is located at an attitude of almost 1870 meters (6200 feet) is Sri Lanka's most premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate. Nuwara Eliya is also the most important place for Sri Lanka's Tea Production. Producing 50% of Sri Lanka's tea production. Highest peak of Sri Lanka "Piduruthalagala Mountain" (8282 feet) located here. Famous 18 hole golf course has been a great attraction in Nuwara Eliya over the years. Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Gal-way's Land bird sanctuary are other most attractive places in Nuwara Eliya”   

Evening Visit;

• Seetha Amman Temple •
• Gregory Lake & Lake Park •
• Victoria Park
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  Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the hotel / check-out / Leave to Bentota.

En-route visit;

• St. Clair’s & Devon Water Falls
• Stop in Kitulgala for White water rafting   

“Bentota, situated on the Northern limit of the Southern province. At the confluence of the sea at the Bentota river, 62 km from Colombo. Its location in the sun drenched southern coast at the mouth of Bentota River and its picturesque, sandy, palm-fringed beaches which border the warm, sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean made it a Natural choice for development as Sri Lankans first planed tourist resort. Today it’s famed in Sri Lanka's global tourist markets as highly attractive holiday resort with wide and varied choice of distinctive hotels to suite every taste and purse. Bentota also have a complete range of tourist facilities within the resort complex.”  

After reaching Bentota check-in at the hotel / spend your time leisure at the beach.  

Overnight stay in Bentota

Breakfast at the hotel / Start sightseeing tour in Bentota.  

Visit;

• Madhu River for Boat ride
• Turtle Hatchery
• Water Sports in Bentota River
• Whale Watching in Mirissa   

“Madu Ganga River The second largest wet land in Sri Lanka with 62 islands and was declared as a world heritage site in 2003 in terms of Ramsar conservation. The mangroves are the main attraction and more than 300 species of plants found here. More than 400 families live in these islands. An 800 year old Hindu temple found in a small islet called Satha Pahe (five cents)”   

Overnight stay in Bentota

After Breakfast check-out from the hotel then proceed to Colombo.  

 “Colombo, like many capital cities in developing countries Colombo is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood, yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. A 100 year old clock tower and several British built Colonial buildings are still to be seen in the city. The Pettah Bazaar - where one can shop for bargains. Hindu and Buddhist temples, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo museum, the Bandaranayke memorial international conference hall (an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the people’s republic of China) The new Parliament in Sri Jawardanapura The Capital of Sri Lanka) and the folk art centre are some of the places of Interest that one can visit to.”  

After Reaching Colombo you may start the city Tour,

• Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

• Galle Face Green

• Viharamahadevi Park

• National Museum

• Independence Square  

**As per your interest you are free to visit any shopping mall within Colombo City Limits   Check-in at the hotel 

Overnight stay in Colombo

After Breakfast proceed to Airport for your Departure Flight.