GLIMPSE OF SRI LANKA
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Overview
Explore the iconic Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, where you'll witness the majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
Venture into the heart of Sri Lanka's heritage with a visit to the awe-inspiring Sigiriya rock fortress and delve into the rich history of Kandy, home to the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic and captivating cultural shows.
Discover the lush greenery of Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Nuwara Eliya, renowned for its picturesque tea plantations.
Experience the vibrant city of Colombo, where modern developments blend seamlessly with historic charm, before bidding farewell with a seamless transfer to the airport.
Our all-inclusive package features comfortable accommodation, convenient transportation, and the expertise of an English-speaking guide, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free exploration of Sri Lanka's treasures.
Facilities Included
- • Accommodation in standard room on bed & breakfast basis for 4 nts from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 5 at hotels specified or of similar standard.
- • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
- • Cost of English Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
Tour Plan
Day 1
Arrival, meet greet and proceed to Kandalama via Pinnawala. The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975, commenced with seven orphans. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing the orphanage inclined more towards tourism, but is soon became a conservation and educational center. With the help of local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawela started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for respective individuals of both sexes to get together and mate. The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard, and in 1984, the first baby of Pinnawela was born. The success story of Pinnawela has drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. A considerable number of books and research articles on Pinnawela have been published in several languages. The members of the Pinnawela herd have been filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals. On completion proceed to hotel.
Overnight stay at Jetwing Lake / Occidental Paradise Hotel
Day 2
After breakfast climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70-hectare fortified town. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
On completion proceed to Kandy en-route visiting a spice garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Witness a Cookery demonstration.
Check in at the hotel. Afternoon do a city tour of Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts and crafts center, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and witness a Cultural show.
Overnight stay at Earl’s Regency Hotel / Hotel Topaz.
Day 3
After breakfast proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. This Botanical Garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya en-route visiting a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Here you could observe all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. Thereafter continue to Nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is Sri Lanka s most popular hill resort. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka s tea country producing a significant share of the world’s best tea. Sri Lanka s highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwara-Eliya also has one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in South Asia.
Overnight stay at Araliya Green City / Galway Heights Hotel
Day 4
After breakfast proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala.
Clients would need to proceed a Hospital in Colombo to obtain the PCR test for the departure flight (Clients will receive the PCR test result within 24-36 hours).
Check in at the hotel & rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Cinnamon Lake Side / Fairway Colombo
Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel.
Afternoon do a city tour of Colombo, like many capital cities in developing countries 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. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)- an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China, and the Dutch Museum.
Overnight stay at Cinnamon Lake Side / Fairway Colombo
Day 6
After breakfast proceed to airport for the departure



