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Highlights of Sri Lanka

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Highlights of Sri Lanka

Rs.29800

per person

• 06 nights / 07 days
• Tour Code: SRL002
• Dambulla (1) → Kandy (1)
• Nuwara Eliya (1) → Bentota (2)
• Colombo (1)
• Private Vehicle on Tour

Highlights

  • 01 night in Dambulla or Sigiriya
  • 01 night in Kandy
  • 01 night in Nuwara Eliya
  • 02 nights in Bentota
  • 01 night in Colombo
  • Dambulla: Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Kandy: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kandy City Tour, Market Square, Gem Museum, Royal Botanical Garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha
  • Nuwara Eliya: Tea Factory, Tea Garden, Golf Course, Hakgala Botanical Garden, Hanumanji Temple, Seetha Amman Temple, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park
  • Bentota: Turtle Hatchery, Beaches and Watersports, Boat Ride
  • Colombo: Fort, Sea Street, Dutch Museum, Cinnamon Gardens
  • All transfers & sightseeing by private AC vehicle (as per itinerary)
  • We only recommend hotels with good ratings on TripAdvisor
  • Departure
    Ex-Colombo
  • Departure Time
    All Year Round
1

Day 01: Arrival in Colombo & Drive to Dambulla / Sigiriya (05 hrs drive)

Arrive at Colombo Airport and then proceed by your private transfer to your hotel in Dambulla or Sigiriya.

En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage which houses the abandoned and the wounded elephants. A unique experience never to be missed. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 09:30 - 10:00 hrs and 13:30 - 14:00 hrs and the bathing time from 10:00 - 10:30 hrs and 14:00 - 14:30 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.

Next, witness Dambulla Cave Temple (in decent attire), sitting on top of a 160-metre high rock, these five caves cut in have been a pilgrim’s destination for centuries, the cave temples are open from 07:00 am - 07:00 pm.

Overnight Stay at Dambulla or Sigiriya.

Note: Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala & Dambulla Cave entrance tickets to be purchased directly at the gate by the guests.
2

Day 02: Dambulla to Kandy (100 kms / 02½ hrs)

After your breakfast, transfer from Dambulla to Kandy, en route climb up the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (also known as Lion Rock) which houses the famous Frescoes of the Heavenly Maidens and is an archaeological wonder.

There after commence Kandy City Tour, including Upper Lake DriveMarket Square and Gem Museum and Royal Botanical Garden. Check-in at Hotel for refreshment.

Evening visit to Gem Gallery and enjoy Kandyan Dance presentation, later spend your time exploring the local market near Kandy Lake.

Overnight Stay at Kandy.

Note: Kandy Temple & Cultural Show entrance tickets to be purchased directly at the gate by the guests.
3

Day 03: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (90 kms / 02 hrs)

Morning after breakfast, check-out. Proceed to visit the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic, National Museum of Kandy located in the same vicinity. Later drive up to Arthur’s Seat view point for a mesmerizing view of entire Kandy city.

Post this we will drive towards Nuwara Eliya, and en-route stopover to visit the Bhakta Hanuman Temple, moving further also stopover to visit the Ramboda Falls. It is believed that Lord Hanuman was searching for Sita Devi from these hills of Ramboda. Moving further also visit the Tea Processing Factory and get indulged in the essence of world famous Ceylon Tea.

By evening reach Nuwara Eliya and check-in at the hotel.

Proceed to Nuwara Eliya City Tour including Nuwara Eliya Town, Market Place, Golf Course (one of the finest 18 holes Golf courses in Asia) the Hill Club, and drive around this hill station viewing Victoria Park. Thereafter visit Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya.

Note: Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic, National Museum in Kandy & Hakgala Botanical Garden entrance tickets to be purchased directly at the gate by the guests.
4

Day 04: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota (210 kms / 04½ hrs)

After breakfast, check-out and drive pass by the beautiful Gregory Lake before stopping over at Seetha Amman Temple. Post visit drive towards Bentota, a coastal town in Sri Lanka.

En-route stopover first at St. Clair’s Falls viewing point. Later continue towards Bentota. Arrive and check-in to the hotel.

Later in the day visit to Turtle Hatchery and also stopover to enjoy a Madu Ganga Boat Ride.

Overnight Stay at Bentota.

Note: Turtle Hatchery, Boat Ride tickets to be purchased directly at the gate by the guests.
5

Day 05: Leisure Day in Bentota

After breakfast rest of the day at leisure on the beach.

Overnight Stay at Bentota.
6

Day 06: Bentota to Colombo (80 kms / 02½ hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Colombo. Enjoy City Tour & Shopping in Colombo, a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens.

Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith's quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar Area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. The historic Dewatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.

Overnight Stay at Colombo.
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Day 07: Departure from Colombo

This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Colombo airport for your onward flight home.

Inclusions

  • 01 night accommodation in Dambulla or Sigiriya
  • 01 night accommodation in Kandy
  • 01 night accommodation in Nuwara Eliya
  • 02 nights accommodation in Bentota
  • 01 night accommodation in Colombo
  • Accommodation on double sharing basis at the hotels mentioned or similar
  • Meals: Breakfast at hotels mentioned.
  • Indian Veg & Jain Meals available on request
  • Dambulla: Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Kandy: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kandy City Tour, Market Square, Gem Museum, Royal Botanical Garden, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha
  • Nuwara Eliya: Tea Factory, Tea Garden, Golf Course, Hakgala Botanical Garden, Seetha Amman Temple, Gregory Lake, Victoria Park
  • Bentota: Beaches and Watersports, Turtle Hatchery, Boat Trips
  • Colombo: Fort, Sea Street, Kayman’s Gate, Cinnamon Gardens
  • All transfers & sightseeing by private AC vehicle (as per itinerary)
  • English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
  • All guests will be picked up from the hotel lobby
  • Standard check-in time at the hotels is 14:00 hrs
  • Note: Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only
  • Note: Guests are requested to buy Local SIM Card from Airport and pass on the new number to us for any communication. Sri Lanka office will contact on local Sri Lanka mobile number for any communication
Additional Cost For Entrance Fees (pay directly at entrance gate)
  • Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala - USD 06 per person
  • Kandy Temple - USD 04 per person
  • Botanical Garden in Peradeniya - USD 10 per person
  • Cultural Show in Kandy - USD 10 per person
  • Turtle Farm in Bentota - USD 04 per person
  • One hour Boat Ride in Bentota - USD 04 per boat
  • Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya - USD 10 per boat
  • Hakgala Botanical Garden - USD 18 per person
Exclusions
  • GST
  • Sri Lanka Visa Fees (approx INR ₹3000)
  • Any additional sightseeing or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any airfare / train fare
  • Any meal plan not mentioned
  • Hotel surcharges (if applicable) during high / festive season to be paid extra per person
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, camera charges, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature
  • Tips & Gratuity or any other hotel expenses
  • Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like ferry and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
  • Above itinerary is just indicative. Itinerary with detailed timings will be handed over to guests upon arrival
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Inclusions' box

We only suggest hotels having good ratings on TripAdvisor.



Hotels

  1. 3* Star Hotels
Extra Adult/Child
  1. Extra cost for adult will be 80% of the package cost (with extra bed)
  2. Child below 5 years will be complimentary (without extra bed)
  3. Kindly request for rates of child above 5 years (with extra bed)