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Day 1: Pinnawala - Sigiriya - Kandy
Stop At: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, B199, Pinnawala 71100 Sri Lanka
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sigiriya Site, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka.
Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Cinnamon Citadel - Kandy (4* Hotel)
Day 2: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Kandy City Center, Kand, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
"Kandy City Centre" Commercial and Shopping Complex at Dalada Veediya, Kandy is the most modern commercial complex in Sri Lanka. The Complex is designed with ultra modern features yet preserving the iconic Kandyan architecture. With respect to this unique entrepreneurial marvel, The Board of Investment has granted the prestigious "Flagship Status" to this Project. Several leading banks, a fully equipped supermarket, a variety of restaurants, an entertainment zone, a well designed state of the art food court will also feature in the Complex.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
This unique and beautiful sight can be seen at the Pussellawa area of Nuwara Eliya, at the Ramboda Pass. The Ramboda Falls in Sri Lanka or Ramboda Ella or Puna Ella as these falls are called is created from Puna Oya, a tributary of Kothmale Oya. It makes a twin with Dunsinane Falls which is created by Pundalu Oya, also a tributary of Kothmale River, and combines at the base to form a Y shape.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Gregory Lake was created in 1873 by the British era Governor at the time, Sir William Gregory, supposedly for the purpose of providing electricity. However the lake was mainly used for leisure and recreation after it was built. At its peak of fame, Gregory Lake was the most prominent attraction in the area and was used a place to relax by many visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Golden Ridge Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya - Yala
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
A lovely waterfall with photogenic landscape for perfect selfi as well groupfie.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kataragama Temple, Ruhunu Maha Katharagama Devalaya, Katharagama, Kataragama 91400 Sri Lanka
Kathirgamam temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a temple complex dedicated to Buddhist guardian deity Kataragama deviyo and Hindu War God Murugan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tissa Wewa, Tissamaharama Sri Lanka
The centrepiece of the town and its surrounds is the lovely Tissa Wewa (Tissa Tank), a huge artificial lake. In the evening, check out the flocks of egrets that descend onto the trees around the lake to roost. The road along the southern edge has a wide Lakeside Walkway for strolling. Don't be tempted to swim here as crocodiles are sometimes spotted.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tissa Dagoba, Tissamaharama Sri Lanka
This large much-restored dagoba looming between Tissa town centre and the wewa is believed to have been originally built around 200 BC by Kavantissa, a king of Ruhunu, located in present-day Tissamaharama. The white stupa has a circumference of 165m and stands 55.8m high. It is thought to have held a sacred tooth relic and forehead bone relic. It’s attractively lit up at night.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Chaarya Hotel, Tissamaharama
Day 4: Yala - Hikkaduwa
Stop At: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
A early morning game drive
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
The fishing village of Weligama is famous for the fishing technique used by the fishermen of the village. They cast their lines out while balancing themselves quite cleverly on a 20-50 meter pole in the shallow waters, which gives its name, stilt fishing. Even though the origins of this strange way of fishing is yet unknown, this may be a good opportunity to chat up a few fishermen who take pride in this unique technique where the fishing poles are guarded with their life and handed down from one generation to another.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criteterion number four for such recognition.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Hotels, Hikkaduwa
Day 5: Hikkaduwa
Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Rest & Relax
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Hotels, Hikkaduwa
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Day 1: Pinnawala - Sigiriya - Kandy
Stop At: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, B199, Pinnawala 71100 Sri Lanka
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sigiriya Site, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka.
Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja (offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Cinnamon Citadel - Kandy (4* Hotel)
Day 2: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Stop At: Kandy City Center, Kand, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
"Kandy City Centre" Commercial and Shopping Complex at Dalada Veediya, Kandy is the most modern commercial complex in Sri Lanka. The Complex is designed with ultra modern features yet preserving the iconic Kandyan architecture. With respect to this unique entrepreneurial marvel, The Board of Investment has granted the prestigious "Flagship Status" to this Project. Several leading banks, a fully equipped supermarket, a variety of restaurants, an entertainment zone, a well designed state of the art food court will also feature in the Complex.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ramboda Waterfall, Pussellawa Sri Lanka
This unique and beautiful sight can be seen at the Pussellawa area of Nuwara Eliya, at the Ramboda Pass. The Ramboda Falls in Sri Lanka or Ramboda Ella or Puna Ella as these falls are called is created from Puna Oya, a tributary of Kothmale Oya. It makes a twin with Dunsinane Falls which is created by Pundalu Oya, also a tributary of Kothmale River, and combines at the base to form a Y shape.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Gregory Lake was created in 1873 by the British era Governor at the time, Sir William Gregory, supposedly for the purpose of providing electricity. However the lake was mainly used for leisure and recreation after it was built. At its peak of fame, Gregory Lake was the most prominent attraction in the area and was used a place to relax by many visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Golden Ridge Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya - Yala
Stop At: Ravana Ella Falls, Ella-Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
A lovely waterfall with photogenic landscape for perfect selfi as well groupfie.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kataragama Temple, Ruhunu Maha Katharagama Devalaya, Katharagama, Kataragama 91400 Sri Lanka
Kathirgamam temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a temple complex dedicated to Buddhist guardian deity Kataragama deviyo and Hindu War God Murugan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tissa Wewa, Tissamaharama Sri Lanka
The centrepiece of the town and its surrounds is the lovely Tissa Wewa (Tissa Tank), a huge artificial lake. In the evening, check out the flocks of egrets that descend onto the trees around the lake to roost. The road along the southern edge has a wide Lakeside Walkway for strolling. Don't be tempted to swim here as crocodiles are sometimes spotted.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tissa Dagoba, Tissamaharama Sri Lanka
This large much-restored dagoba looming between Tissa town centre and the wewa is believed to have been originally built around 200 BC by Kavantissa, a king of Ruhunu, located in present-day Tissamaharama. The white stupa has a circumference of 165m and stands 55.8m high. It is thought to have held a sacred tooth relic and forehead bone relic. It’s attractively lit up at night.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Chaarya Hotel, Tissamaharama
Day 4: Yala - Hikkaduwa
Stop At: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
A early morning game drive
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
The fishing village of Weligama is famous for the fishing technique used by the fishermen of the village. They cast their lines out while balancing themselves quite cleverly on a 20-50 meter pole in the shallow waters, which gives its name, stilt fishing. Even though the origins of this strange way of fishing is yet unknown, this may be a good opportunity to chat up a few fishermen who take pride in this unique technique where the fishing poles are guarded with their life and handed down from one generation to another.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to a statement by UNESCO the site was recognized as a World Heritage Site for its unique exposition of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries which is the criteterion number four for such recognition.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Hotels, Hikkaduwa
Day 5: Hikkaduwa
Stop At: Hikkaduwa Beach, Hikkaduwa 80240 Sri Lanka
Rest & Relax
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Hotels, Hikkaduwa
Included
- 4x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- Cost Includes: Meet and assistance at the Colombo International Airport. Accommodation on Double room sharing basis at the hotels. Meals are according to the itinerary. Bottled Mineral Water – One bottle per day per person. English Speaking National Chauffer / Guide for escort. Air-conditioned transportation form airport pick up to airport drops off.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Sigiriya
- Entry/Admission - Temple of the Tooth
- Entry/Admission - Kandy City Center
- Entry/Admission - Ramboda Waterfall
- Entry/Admission - Gregory Lake
- Entry/Admission - Ravana Ella Falls
- Entry/Admission - Kataragama Temple
- Entry/Admission - Tissa Wewa
- Entry/Admission - Tissa Dagoba
- Entry/Admission - Yala National Park
- Entry/Admission - Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka
- Entry/Admission - Galle Fort
- Entry/Admission - Hikkaduwa Beach
Not included
- Cost Excludes: Air ticket prices Lunch & Dinner according to the itinerary. Optional Attractions & Optional Excursions. Tips Travel agency liability insurance, overseas travel accident insurance Video & Camera permits. (Some specific sites require such permits) Visa fee Personal consumption (telephone charges, medical expenses, laundry fees, excess baggage charges, extra service tips, etc.) Cost for medical and accidental injury. Any Cost of personal nature. Any cost due to third party reasons (such as flight cancellations, changes, etc.) and any forces beyond control or “Act of God” factors (such as natural disaster)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- CANCELLATION BY US:
- We are committed to high levels of professionalism to protect your booking. But we reserve the right to cancel your booking in any incidence of Force Majeure. In this event we will return all recoverable costs and, wherever possible, offer an alternative booking of comparable type and quality for your consideration. We cannot be held liable for any incidental expenses that you may incur during arrangements for a booking that is subsequently cancelled by us.
- CANCELLATION BY YOU:
- In event of cancellation, in whole or part, we voluntarily return all recoverable costs, above and beyond the limits laid down in our Booking Conditions.
- In the case of cancelled tailor-made itineraries, we reserve the right to levy additional admin costs of up to 8 per cent of total booking cost when calculating recoverable costs. We do not normally refund for early checkouts or no-shows.
- Any individual wishing to cancel a booking must immediately notify their sales consultant by email, quoting their reference number. The cancellation is timed from 0900 on the next working day to enable us to contact Suppliers. In the event of a group cancellation (by the tour leader), we will hold each individual equally liable for cancellation costs.
- Total cancellation charges on your booking will not exceed these maximum levels:
- With in 15 - 21 days prior to the arrival / tour commence : Up to 60 per cent of booking cost.
- With in 14 days prior to the arrival / tour commence: Up to 100 per cent of booking cost.
- You should check whether your travel insurance policy covers you for refunds.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
50%
Original
45%
Adrenaline
45%
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