SRI LANKA Round Tours November 2013 - April 2014 TRAVEL THAT CHANGE YOU
Break Away 280 USD 3 days SRBAxxx3D Did you know that: Sri Lanka is often known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The world famous writer Michael Ondaatje comes from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is the world s largest tea exporter. Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a democratically elected head of state who was a woman. Sri Lankas national flag is considered to be one of the oldest flags in the world. There are eleven universities located in Sri Lanka. Day 01 AIRPORT SIGIRIYA Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by representatives on the airport and transfer to Sigiriya. (Approx. 4 ½ Hrs.) Rest of the day free for leisure, Dinner & overnight stay at Chaaya Village (4*- www.chaayahotels.com/chaayavillage.htm), Sigiriya or similar Day 02 SIGIRIYA DAMBULLA KANDY After breakfast visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress & climb Sigiriya Rock (Approx. 15 mins from the Hotel) * Sigiriya Rock Fortress - is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 5th Century Fortress in the Sky which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colours. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed. (Approx. 2hrs.climb up & return) Thereafter proceed to Kandy en route visiting Dambulla Cave Temples, Batik Factory and a spice Garden in Matale (Approx. 01 ½ hrs.. to reach spice Garden and Batik Factory ) * Dambulla Cave Temples is a vast isolated rock mass 500 feet high and a mile around the base. Here is found the famous Rock Temple dating to the First Century B.C. The caves of Dambulla sheltered King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne he built the most magnificent of Rock Temples to be found in the Island. In the first Cave is a recumbent image of the Buddha 47ft long cut out of the Rock. There are images of deities associated with Buddhism all around. The frescoes on the walls and the ceiling are the oldest here but they are over painted in the Kandy period. In the Second Cave, the finest and the largest of all, there are 150 life-size statues of the Buddha in various postures with few statues of Gods and Kings. The ceiling is also covered with frescoes, which depict great events in the life of the Buddha and landmarks in the history of the Sinhalese people. (Approx. 01 1 ½ hrs.. to climb up and return) Afterwards visit a Batik Factory where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints. The shop contains a wide variety of Batik items. A spice Garden, Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. To reach Kandy from Matale (Approx. 01 ½ hour) Evening commence short city tour of Kandy. Including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Temple of the Tooth Relic. (Approx. 02 hrs.) * Kandy - the hill capital is another World Heritage Site. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the Dalada Maligawa - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace ( Maha Wasala ), Palle Wasala - where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, Meda Wasala where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion ( Ulpenge ) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called Kiri samudraya (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city. *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. (Approx. 45 mins) Evening Witness a Kandyan Cultural Show (Approx. 01hour) Dinner & overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel hotel in Kandy (or similar) (4*- www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamoncitadelkandy.htm). Day 03 KANDY PERADENIYA COLOMBO AIRPORT *Royal Botanical Garden - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue. (Approx. 01hour). Visit Gem Museum (Approx. 45 mins) Thereafter proceed to Colombo en route visiting Tea Factory & Plantation. Accommodation on Bed and breakfast basis in hotel specified or similar commencing with dinner on Day 01 and ending with Breakfast on the last day Transportation in an Air-conditioned Vehicle with the services of a English Speaking Chauffeur guide & From 9 and above English Speaking National guide Jeep hires to the national parks as per the program (6 pax jeep for safari 40$ per vehicle) Van hires to the Horton plains National park ( 6 pax van 50 $ per vehicle ) Camera and video permits, Tickets, Any expenses of a personal nature, Lunch and Dinner on tour, Meals not specified in the program, Entry Visa Fees, Early check in & Late check out Remarks: All tours commence from the Airport and ending in Airport Break Away 488 280 257 100 12
Round Tours 355 USD 4 days SRGMxxx4D Day 01 AIRPORT - NEGOMBO Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by representatives or guide paging your name. Thereafter will proceed to the Car / Coach Park to transfer them to Negombo. Afternoon free for leisure or Optional River Cruise (Payment Direct) Dinner & overnight stay at Avenra Garden Hotel (4*- www.avenragardenhotel.com/), Negombo or similar Day 02 NEGOMBO PINNAWALA SIGIRIYA After breakfast leave for Sigiriya en route visiting Elephant Orphanage (Approx. 02hour). *Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawala, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as some of the more than 25 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0915-0945 hrs and 1415-1445 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-11.00 hrs and 1500-1600 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by. (Approx. 01hour) Afternoon climb Sigiriya Rock * Sigiriya Rock Fortress - is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 5th Century Fortress in the Sky which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colours. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed. (Approx. 2hrs.climb up & return) Dinner & overnight stay at Chaaya village (4*- http://www.chaayahotels.com/chaayavillage.htm ), Sigiriya or similar Day 03 SIGIRIYA DAMBULLA - KANDY After breakfast leave for Kandy en route visiting Dambulla Cave Temples, Batik Factory and a spice Garden in Matale (Approx. 01 ½ hrs.. to reach spice Garden and Batik Factory ) * Dambulla Cave Temples is a vast isolated rock mass 500 feet high and a mile around the base. Here is found the famous Rock Temple dating to the First Century B.C. The caves of Dambulla sheltered King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne he built the most magnificent of Rock Temples to be found in the Island. In the first Cave is a recumbent image of the Buddha 47ft long cut out of the Rock. There are images of deities associated with Buddhism all around. The frescoes on the walls and the ceiling are the oldest here but they are over painted in the Kandy period. In the Second Cave, the finest and the largest of all, there are 150 life-size statues of the Buddha in various postures with few statues of Gods and Kings. The ceiling is also covered with frescoes, which depict great events in the life of the Buddha and landmarks in the history of the Sinhalese people. (Approx. 01 1 ½ hrs.. to climb up and return) Afterwards visit a Batik Factory where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints. The shop contains a wide variety of Batik items. A spice Garden, Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. To reach Kandy from Matale (Approx. 01 ½ hour) Evening commence short city tour of Kandy. Including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Temple of the Tooth Relic. (Approx. 02 hrs.) * Kandy - the hill capital is another World Heritage Site. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the Dalada Maligawa - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace ( Maha Wasala ), Palle Wasala - where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, Meda Wasala where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion ( Ulpenge ) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called Kiri samudraya (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city. *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. (Approx. 45 mins) Evening Witness a Kandyan Cultural Show (Approx. 01hour) Dinner & overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel (4*- www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamoncitadelkandy.htm), Kandy or similar Day 04 KANDY PERADENIYA COLOMBO AIRPORT *Royal Botanical Garden - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue. (Approx. 01hour) Visit Gem Museum (Approx. 45 mins) Thereafter proceed to Colombo en route visiting Tea Factory & Plantation. Afterwards proceed to airport to get connect to the correct flight Round Tours 4 days 626 355 326 143 13 Accommodation on Bed and breakfast basis in hotel specified or similar commencing with dinner on Day 01 and ending with Breakfast on the last day Transportation in an Air-conditioned Vehicle with the services of a English Speaking Chauffeur guide & From 9 and above English Speaking National guide Jeep hires to the national parks as per the program (6 pax jeep for safari 40$ per vehicle) Van hires to the Horton plains National park ( 6 pax van 50 $ per vehicle ) Camera and video permits, Tickets, Any expenses of a personal nature, Lunch and Dinner on tour, Meals not specified in the program, Entry Visa Fees, Early check in & Late check out Remarks: All tours commence from the Airport and ending in Airport
Classic of Ceylon 498 USD 5 days SRCExxx5D Day 01 AIRPORT - NEGOMBO Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by representatives or guide paging your name. Thereafter will proceed to the Car / Coach Park to transfer them to Negombo Afternoon free for leisure or Optional River Cruise (Payment Direct) Dinner & overnight stay at Avenra Garden Hotel (4*- www.avenragardenhotel.com/), Negombo or similar Day 02 NEGOMBO PINNAWALA SIGIRIYA After breakfast leave for Sigiriya en route visiting Elephant Orphanage (Approx. 02hour). *Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawala, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as some of the more than 25 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0915-0945 hrs and 1415-1445 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-11.00 hrs and 1500-1600 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by. (Approx. 01hour) Afternoon climb Sigiriya Rock * Sigiriya Rock Fortress - is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 5th Century Fortress in the Sky which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colours. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed. (Approx. 2hrs.climb up & return) Dinner & overnight stay at Chaaya village (4*- http://www.chaayahotels.com/chaayavillage.htm ), Sigiriya or similar Day 03 SIGIRIYA DAMBULLA - KANDY After breakfast leave for Kandy en route visiting Dambulla Cave Temples, Batik Factory and a spice Garden in Matale (Approx. 01 ½ hrs.. to reach spice Garden and Batik Factory ) * Dambulla Cave Temples - is a vast isolated rock mass 500 feet high and a mile around the base. Here is found the famous Rock Temple dating to the First Century B.C. The caves of Dambulla sheltered King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne he built the most magnificent of Rock Temples to be found in the Island. In the first Cave is a recumbent image of the Buddha 47ft long cut out of the Rock. There are images of deities associated with Buddhism all around. The frescoes on the walls and the ceiling are the oldest here but they are over painted in the Kandy period. In the Second Cave, the finest and the largest of all, there are 150 life-size statues of the Buddha in various postures with few statues of Gods and Kings. The ceiling is also covered with frescoes, which depict great events in the life of the Buddha and landmarks in the history of the Sinhalese people. (Approx. 01 1 ½ hrs.. to climb up and return) Afterwards visit a Batik Factory where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints. The shop contains a wide variety of Batik items. A spice Garden, Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. To reach Kandy from Matale (Approx. 01 ½ hour) Evening commence short city tour of Kandy. Including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Temple of the Tooth Relic. (Approx. 02 hrs.) * Kandy - the hill capital is another World Heritage Site. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the Dalada Maligawa - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace ( Maha Wasala ), Palle Wasala - where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, Meda Wasala where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion ( Ulpenge ) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called Kiri samudraya (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city. *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. (Approx. 45 mins) Evening Witness a Kandyan Cultural Show (Approx. 01hour) Dinner & overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel (4*- www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamoncitadelkandy.htm), Kandy or similar Day 04 KANDY PERADENIYA NUWARA ELIYA *Royal Botanical Garden - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue. (Approx. 01hour)
Classic of Ceylon 498 USD 5 days SRCExxx5D Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya visiting a tea estate & factory en route. Evening commence city tour in Nuwara Eliya, (Approx. 03 3 ½ hrs. to reach Nuwara Eliya) *Nuwara Eliya -The 'Little England' of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the seasons when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity.(approx. 01hour) Dinner & overnight stay at Heritance tea factory (4*-.heritancehotels.com/teafactory), Nuwara Eliya or similar Day 05 NUWARA ELIYA COLOMBO AIRPORT After breakfast leave for Colombo via Kitulgalla and transfer to Airport to get connect to the departure flight, Ceylon Tour - 5 Days 876 498 464 227 37 Did you know that: Sri Lanka is often known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The world famous writer Michael Ondaatje comes from Sri Lanka. Accommodation on Bed and breakfast basis in hotel specified or similar commencing with dinner on D 01 and ending with Breakfast on the last day Transportation in an Air-conditioned Vehicle with the services of a English Speaking Chauffeur guide From 9 and above English Speaking National guide Jeep hires to the national parks as per the program (6 pax jeep for safari 50$ per vehicle) Van hires to the Horton plains National park ( 6 pax van 60 $ per vehicle ) Camera and video permits, Tickets, Any expenses of a personal nature, Lunch and Dinner on tour, Meals not specified in the program, Entry Visa Fees, Early check in & Late check out Remarks: All tours commence from the Airport and ending in Airport Sri Lanka is the world s largest tea exporter. Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a democratically elected head of state who was a woman. Sri Lankas national flag is considered to be one of the oldest flags in the world. There are eleven universities located in Sri Lanka.
Classic of Culture 628 USD 6 days SRCNxxx6D Day 01 AIRPORT - COLOMBOArrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by representatives of Green Holiday Travels or guide paging your name. Thereafter will proceed to the Car / Coach park to transfer them to Colombo (Approx. 01 hour) Evening commence city tour of Colombo (Approx. 02 2 ½ hrs.) *Colombo - is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour took place during the British period. Colombo became the capital of Sri Lanka in 1815 after Kandyan Kingdom was ceded to the British. The remains of the buildings during the period of the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. 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 there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kayman's Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple dating to 6th C.B.C., Davatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha in front and the Independence Memorial. Dinner & overnight stay at Pegasus re Hotel (4*- pegasusreefhotel.com), Wattala or similar Day 02 COLOMBO PINNAWALA KANDY After breakfast leave for Kandy en route visiting Elephant Orphanage (Approx. 02hour). *Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawala, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as some of the more than 25 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0915-0945 hrs and 1415-1445 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-11.00 hrs and 1500-1600 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by. (Approx. 01hour) Evening commence city tour of Kandy including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Temple of the Tooth Relics and (Approx. 02 hrs.) * Kandy - the hill capital is another World Heritage Site. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the Dalada Maligawa - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace ( Maha Wasala ), Palle Wasala - where the Queens stayednow used for the National Museum, Meda Wasala where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion ( Ulpenge ) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called Kiri samudraya (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city. *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. (Approx. 45 mins) Evening Witness a Kandyan Cultural Show (Approx. 01hour) Dinner & overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel Hotel (4*- www.aitkenspencehotels.com), Kandy or similar Day 03 KANDY PERADENIYA NUWARA ELIYA *Royal Botanical Garden - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue. (Approx. 01hour) Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya visiting a tea estate & factory en route. Evening commence city tour in Nuwara Eliya, (Approx. 03 3 ½ hrs. to reach Nuwara Eliya) *Nuwara Eliya -The 'Little England' of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the seasons when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity. (Approx. 01hour) Dinner & overnight stay at Tea factory Hotel (4*- heritancehotels.com/teafactory ), Nuwara Eliya or similar Day 04 NUWARA ELIYA YALA After breakfast leave for Yala, (Approx. 05 5 ½ hrs.) Afternoon Safari at Yala National Park by jeeps (Approx. 02 2 ½ hrs.) *Yala National park - the Ruhunu National Park covers 126,786 hectares Including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this block was established in 1938.
Classic of Culture 628 USD 6 days SRCNxxx6D Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors. There are 7 Bungalows inside the Park with few Camp Sites. Dinner & overnight stay at Chandrika Hotel (4*- www.chandrikahotel.com ), Tissamaharama or similar. Day 05 YALA GALLE HIKKADUWA After breakfast transfer to the Hikkaduwa en route visiting Galle Dutch Fort (Approx. 05 hrs. to reach Galle) *Galle - Sri Lanka's most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbour. Stroll around the lighthouse and harbour or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carvers and purchase some the finest souvenirs. *Galle Dutch Fort -The South Coast's major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a World Heritage Site in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the Tarshish of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord. Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort's two half bastion's overlooking the sea. The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with brick-lined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day by the high and low tides. The original gate to the fort was by the harbour. It is still there, marked by the British Coat-of-arms on the front and the Dutch V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie) with the Coat-of-arms with a rooster crest, is on the inner side of the Fort. (Approx. 01 1 ½ hrs. to visit) Dinner & overnight stay at Chaaya Tranz (4*- chaayahotels.com/chaayatranz.htm), Hikkaduwa or similarday Did you know that: Sri Lanka is often known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The world famous writer Michael Ondaatje comes from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is the world s largest tea exporter. Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a democratically elected head of state who was a woman. Sri Lankas national flag is considered to be one of the oldest flags in the world. There are eleven universities located in Sri Lanka. 06 HIKKADUWA COLOMBO - AIRPORT After Breakfast Leave for Colombo. Commence Colombo city tour and Shopping. *Colombo - is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour took place during the British period. Colombo became the capital of Sri Lanka in 1815 after Kandyan Kingdom was ceded to the British. The remains of the buildings during the period of the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. 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 there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kayman's Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple dating to 6th C.B.C., Davatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha in front and the Independence Memorial Leave the hotel to get connect to the correct departure flight Ceylon Tour - 5 Days 1108 628 565 296 59 Accommodation on Bed and breakfast basis in hotel specified or similar commencing with dinner on D 01 and ending with Breakfast on the last day Transportation in an Air-conditioned Vehicle with the services of a English Speaking Chauffeur guide From 9 and above English Speaking National guide Jeep hires to the national parks as per the program (6 pax jeep for safari 50$ per vehicle) Van hires to the Horton plains National park ( 6 pax van 60 $ per vehicle ) Camera and video permits, Tickets, Any expenses of a personal nature, Lunch and Dinner on tour, Meals not specified in the program, Entry Visa Fees, Early check in & Late check out Remarks: All tours commence from the Airport and ending in Airport
Island of Paradise 718 USD 7 days SRIPxxx7D Day 01 AIRPORT - NEGOMBO Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by representatives or guide paging your name. Thereafter will proceed to the Car / Coach park to transfer them to Negombo Afternoon free for leisure or Optional River Cruise (Payment Direct. Dinner & overnight stay at Avenra Garden Hotel (4*- avenragardenhotel.com), Negombo or similar. Day 02 NEGOMBO PINNAWALA SIGIRIYA After breakfast leave for Sigiriya en route visiting Elephant Orphanage (Approx. 02hour). *Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawala, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as some of the more than 25 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0915-0945 hrs and 1415-1445 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-11.00 hrs and 1500-1600 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by. (Approx. 01hour) Afternoon climb Sigiriya Rock * Sigiriya Rock Fortress - is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 5th Century Fortress in the Sky which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colours. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed.(approx. 2hrs.climb up & return) Dinner & overnight stay at Chaaya Village (4*- www.chaayahotels.com/chaayavillage.htm ), Sigiriya or similar Day 03 SIGIRIYA DAMBULLA - KANDY After breakfast leave for Kandy en route visiting Dambulla Cave Temples, Batik Factory and a spice Garden in Matale (Approx. 01 ½ hrs.. to reach spice Garden and Batik Factory ) * Dambulla Cave Temples - is a vast isolated rock mass 500 feet high and a mile around the base. Here is found the famous Rock Temple dating to the First Century B.C. The caves of Dambulla sheltered King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne he built the most magnificent of Rock Temples to be found in the Island. In the first Cave is a recumbent image of the Buddha 47ft long cut out of the Rock. There are images of deities associated with Buddhism all around. The frescoes on the walls and the ceiling are the oldest here but they are over painted in the Kandy period. In the Second Cave, the finest and the largest of all, there are 150 life-size statues of the Buddha in various postures with few statues of Gods and Kings. The ceiling is also covered with frescoes, which depict great events in the life of the Buddha and landmarks in the history of the Sinhalese people. (Approx. 01 1 ½ hrs.. to climb up and return) Afterwards visit a Batik Factory where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints. The shop contains a wide variety of Batik items. A spice Garden, Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. To reach Kandy from Matale (Approx. 01 ½ hour) Evening commence short city tour of Kandy. Including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Temple of the Tooth Relic. (Approx. 02 hrs.) * Kandy - the hill capital is another World Heritage Site. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the Dalada Maligawa - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace ( Maha Wasala ), Palle Wasala - where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, Meda Wasala where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion ( Ulpenge ) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called Kiri samudraya (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city. *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. (Approx. 45 mins) Evening Witness a Kandyan Cultural Show (Approx. 01hour) Dinner & overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel Hotel (4*- cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamoncitadelkandy.htm), Kandy or similar Day 04 KANDY PERADENIYA NUWARA ELIYA *Royal Botanical Garden - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue. (Approx. 01hour) Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya visiting a tea estate & factory en route. Evening commence city tour in Nuwara Eliya, (Approx. 03 3 ½ hrs. to reach Nuwara Eliya)
Island of Paradise 718 min USD 02 pax 7 days SRIPxxx7D *Nuwara Eliya -The 'Little England' of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the seasons when lowcountry folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity. (Approx. 01hour) Dinner & overnight stay at Tea factory Hotel (4*- heritancehotels.com/teafactory ) Nuwara Eliya or similarday 05 NUWARA ELIYA YALA After breakfast leave for Yala, (Approx. 05 5 ½ hrs.) Afternoon Safari at Yala National Park by jeeps (Approx. 02 2 ½ hrs.) *Yala National park - the Ruhunu National Park covers 126,786 hectares Including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this block was established in 1938. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors. There are 7 Bungalows inside the Park with few Camp Sites. Dinner & overnight stay at Chandrika Hotel (4*- www.chandrikahotel.com ), Tissamaharama or similar Did you know that: Sri Lanka is often known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The world famous writer Michael Ondaatje comes from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is the world s largest tea exporter. Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a democratically elected head of state who was a woman. Sri Lankas national flag is considered to be one of the oldest flags in the world. There are eleven universities located in Sri Lanka. Day 06 YALA GALLE HIKKADUWA After breakfast transfer to Hikkaduwa en route visiting Galle Dutch Fort (Approx. 06 hrs. to reach Galle) *Galle - Sri Lanka's most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbour. Stroll around the lighthouse and harbour or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carvers and purchase some the finest souvenirs. *Galle Dutch Fort -The South Coast's major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a World Heritage Site in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the Tarshish of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord. Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort's two half bastion's overlooking the sea. The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with brick-lined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day by the high and low tides. The original gate to the fort was by the harbour. It is still there, marked by the British Coat-of-arms on the front and the Dutch V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie) with the Coat-of-arms with a rooster crest, is on the inner side of the Fort. (Approx. 01 1 ½ hrs. to visit Dinner & overnight stay at Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa (4*- chaayahotels.com/chaayatranz.htm ), Hikkaduwa or similar Day 07 HIKKADUWA COLOMBO - AIRPORT After Breakfast leave for Colombo Commence city tour of Colombo (Approx. 02 2 ½ hrs.) *Colombo - is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour took place during the British period. Colombo became the capital of Sri Lanka in 1815 after Kandyan Kingdom was ceded to the British. The remains of the buildings during the period of the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas.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 there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kayman's Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple dating to 6th C.B.C., Davatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha in front and the Independence Memorial. Leave the hotel to get connect to the correct departure flight Ceylon Tour - 5 Days 1283 718 666 337 52 Accommodation on Bed and breakfast basis in hotel specified or similar commencing with dinner on D 01 and ending with Breakfast on the last day Transportation in an Air-conditioned Vehicle with the services of a English Speaking Chauffeur guide From 9 and above English Speaking National guide Jeep hires to the national parks as per the program (6 pax jeep for safari 50$ per vehicle) Van hires to the Horton plains National park ( 6 pax van 60 $ per vehicle ) Camera and video permits, Tickets, Any expenses of a personal nature, Lunch and Dinner on tour, Meals not specified in the program, Entry Visa Fees, Early check in & Late check out Remarks: All tours commence from the Airport and ending in Airport