PEARLS OF SRI LANKA
5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS
JC – IA – TOUR NO. 330
Kandy (2N) Nuwara Eliya (2N) Bentota (1N)
Beach Family Heritage
Detail Itinerary
Day 1 (Kandy)
“Ayubowan” On arrival at the recently refurbished Modern and State of the art International Airport, you will be blessed to get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative will welcome you at the Airport & transfer clients to Kandy
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has grown to be a big family today. A unique experience never to be missed.
Continue to Kandy via Mawanella & visit a spice garden on the way to Kandy
Kandy- This lovely city is the erstwhile Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned & Temple of the Tooth.Place of interest are the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the Mahaweli Diversion Project in their impressive settings. Spice Garden dot the outskirts of Kandy along with handicraft centers and the market-place is a hub of activity. Kandy retains an aura of grandeur which time has not effaced.
Dinner & Overnight at Kandy
Day 2 (Kandy)
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens – a 147-acre garden with more than 5000 species of trees and plants,beautiful orchid house and spice section. See also the many species of birds found in the park Later proceed to City tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, and Gem Museum.
Evening witness a Cultural dance performance featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka- Duration (45 minutes – 01hour)
Dinner & Overnight at Kandy
Day 3 (Nuwara Eliya)
En route visit a Tea Factory and a Plantation to witness the manufacturing process of world famous & Ceylon Tea & and to taste a pure unblended cup of factory fresh tea before being sent to the Tea Auctions in Colombo leading to Export.
Dinner & Overnight at Nuwara Eliya
Day 4 (Nuwara Eliya)
Sightseeing in the city- the important places being the Seetha Eliya, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Golf Course and Market etc
Optional; to do trek at Hortain Plains (Worlds End) clients need to pack breakfast at leave at 07:00 AM
Clients can visit Moon Plains, Strawberry farm, Hakgala Botanical Garden & Ambewala Farm
Dinner & Overnight at Nuwara Eliya
Day 5 (Bentota)
On the way visit the Heritage city of Galle.For centuries Galle has stood strong against invasions – from colonial powers and nature’s volatile outbursts. The famous Dutch Fort was first built by the Portuguese, fortified by the Dutch and preserved by the British. Battered daily for over 400 years by the ocean it even survived the onslaught of a tsunami and is enjoyed today by residents and visitors alike. The colonial architecture of the walled city too has resisted the advance of modernity and holds tightly to its past glory.
Optional: Participate for Turtle farm, Madu River boat ride & Stilt fishing
Dinner & Overnight at Bentota
Day 6 (Colombo)
Proceeds to the Bandaranayke international airport,where you stack all your memories in your eyes & Mind, allowing this beautiful island Sri Lanka. This experience will leave you astounded. Pampered,enlightened. Moreover, animated. A country like no other! Visit Sri Lanka… Dependent on the flight departure time, you will be reassigned to the Airport
Colombo our Sea Port Capital, which is a town totally fascinating in its variety. Old Dutch Churches and other evidence of the colonial past,Hindu and Buddhist Temples with murals and statues give a glimpse of history and architecture.
Sightseeing includes:
Fort – the heart of the city of Colombo
Pettah – the busy Bazaar area and Market Place
Gangarama Buddhist Temple
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
New Parliamentary Complex
The Zoological Gardens
Transfer clients to the Airport for Departure
Inclusion & Exclusion
Inclusions
Daily Accommodation
Meals on HB Basis (Daily breakfasts & dinners at hotel)
Services of English Speaking guide
Tolls entrance fees for 2 ways only
Meeting and Greeting at Airport
Cost of transfers and sightseeing tours in air-conditioned vehicles
Supplement for the entrance fee which aren’t included in the above mentioned costs (Valid for SAARC countries only):
Bentota Water Sports (Jet Ski, Banana Ride, Tube Ride) – USD 20 per person
Gangaramaya Floating Temple in Colombo – USD 02 per person
Temple of the Tooth Relic – USD 07 per person
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden – USD 10 per person
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – USD 06 per person
Maadu River Ride – USD 18 per boat **06 Pax can go in a boat
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – USD 03 per person
Gregory Lake – USD 02 per person
Victoria Park – USD 02 per person
Dambulla Cave Temple – USD 10 per person
Sigiriya Rock Fortress – USD 15 per person
Minneriya National Park Entrance – USD 18 per person
Minneriya National Park jeep safari – USD 30 per jeep **06 Pax can go in a jeep
Anuradhapura archeological sites – USD 18 per person
Polonnaruwa archeological sites – USD 18 per person
Whale watching – USD 22 per person
White water rafting – USD 20 per person
Hakgala Botanical Garden – USD 10 per person
Pay LKR – & get free casino chips worth of LKR for playing casino along with “free entertainment & unlimited beverages” **while playing only
Exclusions
Airfare is not Included in this package
Optional tours
Lunches
Entrance fees
Surcharges for other language guides
Surcharges for Christmas & New Year Eve
Personal travel insurance
Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
Meals and services other than mentioned in the program
