More about this holiday
The history of this seafaring country is characterized by epics and explorers, while the natural beauty of the diverse country is virtually second to none. Extensive lowlands and kilometers of spectacular shoreline, fertile river valleys and imposing mountain ranges create the backdrop for this fascinating tour. Historic cities, hospitable people, delicious cuisine and fabulous tea are just waiting to be discovered.
Tour Highlights :
Play with the elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Go tea tasting at one of the best tea factories of Nuwara Eliya
Gain insight into the Buddhist temples of Colombo
Trip in a Nutshell :
Kandy: Pinnawala elephant orphanage, Temple of the tooth relic, Royal Botanical Garden, Cultural dance performance, shopping.
Nuwara Eliya: Tea plantation and factory, Tea tasting.
Bentota: Madu River, boating, turtle hatchery
Colombo: Buddhist temples and Pettah, the shopping bazaar.
Sigiriya: Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Anuradhapura : Day Excursion
Experience
Sigiriya Rock Fortress - which is a world heritage site, built by king Kashyapa (473 – 491 A.D). 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. 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 a spiral stairway is one of the main attractions. The frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
Anuradhapura - is located in the north central part of the Island, it was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. It is the home of two world heritage sites. Many places of historical and archeological interest could be visited. Sri-Mahabodhi (sacred Bo-tree), brought as a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, it is over 2,200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. Brazen palace (2nd cent. B.C.) the 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks. RuwanweliSeya (2nd cent. B.C). This is the most famous of all the Dagobas
Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka's premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea. The mountain slopes and valleys are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows, English country style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18 hole golf course and a racecourse gives Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character.
Bentota – situated on the south west coast, at the confluence of the sea and the Bentota river, the sun drenched location and its golden, palm-fringed beaches which border the warm, sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean made it a natural choice for development as the first tourist resort. Today it is known in Sri Lanka’s global tourist markets as a highly attractive holiday resort with a wide and varied choice of distinctive hotels to suit every taste and purse
Information
Inclusions:
Economy airfare subject to availability at the time of booking
06 Nights accommodation in 3* hotel
06 Breakfast & Dinner in the hotel
05 Lunch in the restaurant
Transportation in an air-conditioned Mini Coach
Service of English speaking driver cum guide
Colombo city tour
Bentota city tour
Kandy city tour
Nuwara Eliya city
All tours & transfers on Private vehicle
Exclusions:
VISA on arrival
5% GST
All the entrance tickets
Personal Expenses
Things other than in inclusions
Any expenses of personal nature such as Laundry, Telephone charges, mineral water etc
Any fluctuation in the rate of exchange which may come into effect prior to the departure.
Usage of Mini Bar
Tips and Porter age
Any optional sightseeing
