Discover Sri Lanka: A Tapestry of Culture and Nature
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Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Min Pax
2
Max Pax
10
Assembling at
Bandaranayke International Airport.
About Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
Sri Lanka is well known for its rich Buddhist culture as well as other religions. Being a religious country, Sri Lanka has many places with religious and historic significance, which attract tourists from all over the world.
Amenities
- Charging Point
- Drinking Water
- Blankets and Pillows
- Parking Space
- Toiletries
- Hot Water  Â
- SpeakerÂ
- First aidÂ
- Wi-fi
- Security Camera
- Campfire
- BBQ grill
Activities
- Sunrise/Sunset Hike
- Waterfall Visit
- Off-road Jeep
- Trekking
- Adventure Sports Â
- Sightseeing Â
Price Includes
- Accommodation at selected hotels dinner & breakfast (Half Board) as shown in the tour itinerary
- Transportation in an luxury vehicle
- Experienced, English-speaking chauffeur guide with required guiding permit and safe & secure certified.
- Driver Accommodation & Meals
- Transport by fully insured a/c vehicle by Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd as shown in the tour itinerary.
Price Excludes
- Drinks
- Extra meals
- Personal expenses
- Visa & other charges
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other expenses not mentioned above.
- Tips & Portages.
Tour Plan
Day 01
Arrival
- Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. We'll drive to your first hotel in Kandy. On the way visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. It was established in 1975 as a place for shelter and cares for the wounded elephants and abandoned baby elephants found in the jungle. This covers an area of over 24 acres of land.
- It was under the department of Department of Wildlife but now under the National Zoological Garden. The main daily activities taking place in the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage are feeding milk to baby elephants and bathing sessions Overnight at the Topaz Hotel
Day 02
Kandy I Matale I Sigiriya I Kandy
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will leave for Sigiriya. On the way visit the Matale Spice Garden. During history, Sri Lanka known as Taprobane, was world renowned for its Quality Spices. In the 16th century Ceylon, as it was then known, was discovered by the Portuguese who soon began trading in cinnamon and other spices.
- The Dutch and British followed bringing with them their history and influences, forming a strong Western presence which created a history of food expressed with spices that can be tasted in the dishes today. Spices are an essential element of the cuisine of Sri Lanka and the Ayurvedic tradition and a visit to a garden specializes in the cultivation of these substances and is an excellent way for purposes of new uses of certain ingredients that perhaps though they knew well. Find cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, and black pepper, to name a few. Europeans can buy the products in their natural state or in the form of oils and potions that are used by Ayurvedic medicine, during the Dutch, very famous spices of Sri Lanka.
- On arrival to Sigiriya, climb the UNESCO World Heritage site Sigiriya Rock, part of Sri Lanka’s ‘Cultural Triangle’, where you will have a chance to gaze over the stunning views of Central Sri Lanka. Sigiriya (sometimes called Lion’s Rock) is the ruins of an ancient palace in a 200m high rock fortress, overlooking the beautiful plains of North-Central Sri Lanka. Built for an exiled Indian prince, the breathtaking ruins are one of Sri Lanka’s main tourist attractions and date back to AD 477. Despite its age, Sigiriya still retains much of its former beauty and features some of the finest examples of ancient art in the form of wall paintings, as well as a network of attractive gardens and reservoirs, and Sigiriya’s namesake – a gigantic pair of lion’s paws cut into the rock. With its fascinating history and unerring beauty, Sigiriya is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world and the UNESCO-sponsored Central Cultural Fund has even restored Sigiriya’s 5th century Water Gardens so that you can get a glimpse of what Sigiriya might have. Proceed back to the hotel in Kandy.
- Overnight at the Topaz Hotel
Day 03
Kandy I Peradeniya Garden I Hanuman Temple I Tea Factory & Plantation I Nuwara Eliya
- Breakfast at the hotel. Explore the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Botanical Garden in Peradeniya is Sri Lanka’s largest garden an elegant and spacious 147 acres (60 hectares) plenty of time is needed to stroll Peradeniya’s imposing Avenue of Royal Palms. There are some 4,000 different species of plants at Peradeniya Gardens. The 10,000 or so trees, which are the stars, are mature, lofty giants, many of them tropical timber trees. Highlights of the collection include the Giant Bamboo of Burma, capable of growing to 40 meters height (130 feet) with a 25-centimetre (10-inch) stem diameter. And it can grow by a rapid 30 centimeters a day (12 inches).
- Sensational is the century-old giant Javan fig tree, its tentacle-like roots spread across the enormous area of about 1,800 square meters (19,375 square feet) a massive central trunk beneath the tree’s vast canopy ‘umbrella’. The Cannonball tree is also intriguing, with its cannonball-like fruit hanging off the trunk and large open, waxy pink-white flowers. So is the Double Coconut Palm, one of 200 types of palms displayed at Peradeniya – originating from the Seychelles, this tree produces the largest seed known. Its fruits take five years to mature. The gardens showcase all of Sri Lanka’s flora and representative species from around the tropical world. Luminaries as varied as Queen Elizabeth II, Marshal Tito, and Yuri Gagarin have planted trees to mark their visits to the garden.
- Leave for Nuwara Eliya. On the way visit the Hanuman Temple. According to the ancient stories, Ramboda is an area, where the forces of Rama's gather to fight against King Ravana. This temple was built by the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka and dedicated to Hanuman. This temple houses 16 the height statues of Hanuman.
- No visit to the hill country is complete without a visit to a tea estate, where you can view the vibrant green fields of tea which for so many people epitomize the image of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by the breathtaking, idyllic landscape, you will also get a chance to taste and purchase some of the world’s finest tea. Nuwara Eliya is situated at around 2000m above sea level and surrounded by lush tea plantations. Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and the heart of the tea industry. This city with an elevation of 6200 meters is the highest in Sri Lanka. Once a pleasure retreat of the European planters the town is still very much an English town with many English-style bungalows and buildings.
- Some of the finest teas in the world are produced here, and a visit to a tea factory and a tea plantation is a must. The process is unchanged from Victorian times, and you can follow it through from picking, drying, and crushing to fermenting, packing, and especially tasting and buying.
- Overnight at the Araliya Red Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 04
Nuwara Eliya l Seetha Amman Temple l Ravana Waterfall I Nuwara Eliya
- After breakfast Visit the Seetha Amman Temple & Hakgala Botanical Garden. Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya (also known as Sita Eliya). This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by (Vikram) king Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. On the rock face across the stream are circular depressions said to be the footprints of Rawana’s elephant.
- Next, you will be visiting the Ravana Waterfall. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary and are located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella. Proceed back to your hotel.
- Overnight at the Araliya Red Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 05
Nuwara Eliya l Kithulgala I Bentota
- Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Bentota via Kithulgala (Optional: White Water Rafting). Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids.
- This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, and modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 km. The river and its surroundings will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience during your White Water Rafting Tour in Kithulagala.
- Overnight at The Palms Hotel
Day 06
Bentota l Galle I Bentota
- Today you will be visiting the Galle Fort. Galle is a bustling provincial capital and administrative center for the South.
- Once a port, Galle was Sri Lanka’s first international commerce and trade center, and the streets are still awash with a cosmopolitan range of goods available to buy in exotic markets and quirky art galleries. The Dutch presence is still visible in Galle, and should you want to retrace the footsteps of the Dutch rule, let our guide give you a tour of the Old Dutch Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Dutch Government House, the former New Oriental Hotel (built in 1684), the old bell tower, and the Dutch tide-based sewage system.
- Proceed back to your hotel.
- Overnight at The Palms Hotel
Day 07
Bentota I Airport
- Transfer back to the airport for the departure flight.
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