Holiday Lanka Travel

Day 01

Upon Arrival to the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be met by our representatives and will be transferred to a hotel in Negombo. Negombo is the nearest beach resort to the International air port in Sri Lanka. 30 min drive. Communities here are most of them catholic and their main industry is fishing.Overnight stay at a hotel in Negombo.

Day 02

After breakfast visit the fishing village near by Negombo, proceed to Sigiriya. Climb Sigiriya rock fortress at afternoon. Sigiriya is a World heritage site. This was build by King Kashaypa (473-495) AD and this magnificent cultural site famous among most visitors. This rock is 377 meters above sea level and it’s also call “Lion rock”. Ruins of the royal palace complex remain on the summit of the rock including the rock carved swimming pool too. Famous water gardens, colorful fresco, rock carvings, lion paw, and caves are worth to visit during this climb.Over night stay at a hotel in Sigiriya.

Day 03

After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa, medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Visit” The Gal Vihara" the rock sculpture of the seated, standing and reclining Buddha, “Thuparama" and "Rankoth Dagaba", thereafter, return to Sigiriya via Habarana. At Habarana enjoy an Elephant ride. (Optional).Overnight stays at a Hotel in Sigiriya.

Day 04

After Breakfast proceeds to Kandy via Matale en route visit the cave temples in Dambulla, which has 150 statues depicting Lord Buddha’s previous Births. Visit a Spice Gardens at Matale. Afternoon commence City Tour of Kandy including visits to " Dalada Maligawa", the Temple of the sacred Tooth relic of Lord Buddha, In the evening witness a traditional Sri Lankan Cultural performance.Overnight stays at a hotel in Kandy.

Day 05

After Breakfast visit Pinnawela elephant orphanage and lunch at near Pinnawela. Pinnawela is the famous Elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka. Its history goes back to 1975. Now there are more than 75 elephants live here. Some of them are injured, blind and handicap. It is interesting to see the feeding time for baby elephants and the river bathing Afternoon Visit Gemological museum and Arts and craft centre.Over night stay at Kandy.

 

Day 06

After Breakfast visits Botanical garden and Proceed to Nuwara-Eliya.En route visit the water falls, tea plantation and a factory to taste a cup of pure ‘Ceylon tea’. Nuwaraeliya is a town located 6000ft above sea level with cool misty hills and colonial type cottages. This town is known as ‘Little England’ for its atmosphere that has been retained from times of British Rule.Overnight stays at a hotel in Nuwaraeliya.

Day 07

After breakfast proceed to Ebilipitiya via Ella. On the way to Ebilipitiya visit water fall and Udawalawe National Park by jeep to spot wild elephants.Overnight stay at a hotel Ebilipitiya.

 

Day 08 & 09

After breakfast leave for South Coast Resort via Galle. En route visit the Galle Dutch fort. Galle is a city with a History of mainly Portuguese and Dutch influence. The oldest Protestant church in the country called the ‘Groote Kerk’ is located within the fort and built by the Dutch. Snorkeling, Boat River excursions, diving, deep sea fishing, water sports activities recommended while your beach stay.

Day 10

After late breakfast proceed to Negombo. On the way to Negombo visit a turtle hatchery. we travel through Colombo and departure.

THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE:

• Accommodation on BB basis (Bed and Breakfast) in the hotels specified (2/3 star) or similar.
• Transportation in an A/C car (1-2 pax), Micro van (3-6 pax), Mini Bus (7-12 pax), 33 seat (13-19 pax) 20 and above 40 or 45 seat coach.
• An English speaking chauffeur Guide for 1-6 pax and a National Tourist Guide Lecturer for 7 pax and above.
• Minimum 02 persons for this tour

Included cultural sites and other attractions

• Pinnawela Elephant orphanage
• Sigiriya rock Fortress
• Pollonnaruwa Cultural sites
• Dabulla Rock Cave Temple
• Botanical garden
• Tooth Relic Temple
• Kandy Cultural Show
• Spice Garden
• Udawalawe National park Jeep safari
• Galle Dutch Fort
• Turtle hatchery

Also we will do the arrival and departure.

Optional Excursions

• Elephant Riding
• Boat river excursions

Excludes

• Lunch & Dinner
• Camera and video permits
• Beverages at meals time
• Expenses of a personal nature
• Tips and porter

Extensions of the Tour

This holiday may be extended as required. Popular options are additional nights on the beach and include activities like Diving, water sports and Adventure options include camping, kayaking, white-water rafting, deep sea fishing, mountain bike riding through villages etc. The itinerary above can be run as-is or tailor-made to suit your needs and budget. Please select the Book Holiday or Contact us to customize the holiday.

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