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Discover Sri Lanka 3 (14 Nights) |
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The Classic Island Tour includes the best that Sri Lanka can offer ancient cities, tea-growing hills, wildlife parks and Indian Ocean beaches and the finest hotels. The Island Hop does NOT lock you into large group on a prearranged coach tour.
You can explore the island at your own pace, in a car or minivan, with your personal driver-cum-guide. Note that we can tailor this itinerary according to your preferences, so feel free to ask for modifications. |
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Day 01
– Airport / Colombo / Negambo
Accommodation :
Camelot Beach Hotel
Arrival, Meet and assistance at the Colombo international airport by our company representative and transfer to the hotel in Negombo, which is only about half an hour’s drive from the airport. Lunch Open with leisure at the hotel during the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Negombo.
Day 02
– Negombo / Anuradhapura / Giritale
Accommodation :
Giritale Hotel
After Breakfast at the hotel, leave to Anuradhapura for overnight. En-route to Anuradhapura visit the fishing village of Negombo.
Negombo – Negombo which is the center of the island’s fishing community. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, with huge imposing churches down almost every street. The sea & the catamarans are the backdrop to the Negombo scenery
Anuradhapura – visit the ruins of the first capital founded in the 05th century BC here is found the largest number of ancient monuments of a great civilization. Buddhism found its first real home in Sri Lanka at Anuradhapura, and it thus contains some of Sri Lankan Buddhism’s most secret sights. The “Srimahabdhi tree in Anuradhapura, planted from a cutting from the original “bo” under which the Buddha received enlightenment, continue to draw thousands of Buddhist pilgrims from around the world. The pillars of the brazen palace which once had nine stories, the image of the samadi Buddha, one of the finest places of Buddhists sculpture, the twin ponds, guard stones & moonstones. Overnight at the hotel in Anuradhapura. There are monuments such as Ruwanveliseya dageba, 2nd century BC with its famous Elephant wall; Thuparama dageba 3rd century B.C. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel
Day 04
– Sigiriya
Accommodation :
Not Applicable
Breakfast at the hotel, Visit the rock of Sigiriya, a city, palace and garden complex centering a 200 metre high rock is a glowing tribute to the vision of King Kashyapa who created this 'Palace in the Sky' in the 5th century AD.
On the summit of the Sigiriya rock (meaning the 'Lion Rock') that is over 1.5 hectares in extent are the remains of a large palace, the earliest surviving royal palace in Sri Lanka, with several chambers and a bathing pond. In a sheltered pocket of the giant rock are the celebrated paintings of 5th century AD, a few that is remaining from around 500 paintings that once covered the rock surface. Meticulously planned water gardens at the foot of the rock are the earliest such gardens found in Asia. The boulder gardens are a fine example of landscaping while conserving the environment. The Mirror Wall, which had been exposed to elements for over fifteen centuries still carry some of the original sheen that has given it the name Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 05
– Dambulla / Matale / Kandy
Accommodation :
Hotel Thilanka , Hotel Suisse
After Breakfast at the hotel, leave to Kandy. Visit Dambulla Dambulla Rock Temple is a magnificent gallery of Buddha images and wall and ceiling paintings not seen anywhere else in the Island. It is a complex of five cave temples with its origin going back to the Anuradhapura period (1st century BC). However due to additions and restorations done by various rulers over the past two thousand years what now remains are mostly the works of the Kandyan period (18th century). And also a spice garden and a batik factory in Matale. P.M. arrive at hotel in Kandy, the center of the traditional arts in Sri Lanka .visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Return to hotel for overnight Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 06
– Kandy / Pinnawela / Peradeniya
Accommodation :
Hotel Thilanka , Hotel Suisse
After b’fast leave for Pinnawela & visit the elephant Orphanage. Pinnawela - This orphanage was established to feed nurse & house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Often the young ones fall into pits and ravines in their request for water during drought period. P.M. visit the city of Kandy. The most famous landmark of kandy is its lake, in the center of the city. The Kandy market is a great bazaar full of the sounds of exiting trade. Late in the evening view the Kandyan cultural performance. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 07
– Kandy
Accommodation :
Hotel Thilanka , Hotel Suisse
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya. which is well known for it’s large number and variety of plants, ornamental, Decorative, Useful & medicinal. More than 4000 species include indigenous and introduced plants. This garden is best known for it’s collection of orchids the largest in Asia. Free day at the hotel in Kandy. Optional shopping / Trekking in Kandy. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 08
– Kandy / Nuwareliya / Bandarawela
Accommodation :
Orient Hotel
After Breakfast at the hotel leave to Bandarawela, en-route visit the tea plantation and a tea factory in Nuwareliya. witness the manufacture of the world famous ‘’ Ceylon tea ‘’. Spend the evening walking in the cool climate. Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09
– Elle / Kataragama / Hambantota
Accommodation :
Peacock Beach Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel, Leave to Hambantota for overnight. Lunch en-route. Stop at Elle to admire the magnificent view. & the sacred city of Kataragama. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 10
- Hambantota / Yala / Hambantota
Accommodation :
Peacock Beach Hotel
After Breakfast at the hotel , free till the afternoon. P.M safari at the Yala national park. The Yala National Park – The Elephant is undoubtedly the best known attraction at Yala, seen in small & large herds. Herds of spotted deer are seen all over the park. Monkeys-the pinkish rhesus and the Grey-faced Langur Monkey, live and play on the tree-tops and the ground below. Wild buffalo & wild boar could give you a good surprise & the sight of a leopard sunning itself or drinking water at a water hole could be memorable experience .the peacock is easily the most famous of the birds at Yala. The painted stork, many varieties of heron, the spoonbill, the bee-eater, parakeets, king-fisher & wood pecker are some of the birds can be seen in the park Return to the hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Day 11
– Mirissa / Induruwa
Accommodation :
Not Applicable
After Breakfast at the hotel, Leave to the beach hotel in Induruwa. Afternoon free at the hotel with Dinner and overnight
Day 12
– Induruwa
Accommodation :
Not Applicable
Breakfast at the hotel, Leisure day at the beach hotel in Induruwa. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 13
– Induruwa
Accommodation :
Not Applicable
Breakfast at the hotel, Leisure day at the beach hotel in Induruwa. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 14
- Induruwa / Colombo
Accommodation :
Grand Oriental Hotel
After Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to the hotel in Colombo. Afternoon visit Colombo Colombo – visit the fascinating city of Colombo which links the past with the present. You will visit the fort area, the commercial center, ’’Pettah’’ Colombo’s bustling bazaar area, cinnamon gardens which is full of large residences, Buddhist temples, Hindu temples & mosques. Visit the Buddhist temple in Kelaniya. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 15
– Colombo / Airport – Departure
Accommodation :
Not Applicable
After Breakfast at the hotel, Transfer to the airport to board the flight back to the original destination. End of services.
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The Price Includes;
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Meet and assistance at the Colombo International Airport by our company representative.
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Air-conditioned Transportation
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Accommodation on double / Twin room sharing basis at the mentioned hotels or similar
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Meals on Half Board basis (With inclusive of Dinner & Breakfast) except at the hotel in Negombo.
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Meals and accommodation for the driver guide he will look after himself.
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All Entrance fess and jeep hire charges as per the program
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For all groups over 07 pax, a professional English speaking guide escort will be provided.
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Tour Leaders F.O.C for every 15 paying pax ( on half twin sharing basis )
The Price Not Includes;
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Air ticket prices
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Tips
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Expenses of personal nature
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