- Kandy - Colombo Tour
Programme : Kandy/Colombo
Duration : 03 Days/02 Nights
ITINERARY:
DAY 01: Arrival and transfer to Kandy. Check in at Hilltop / Earl's Regency hotel, Kandy for lunch. In the afternoon do a city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit the Kandy Bazaar / market, a Gem lapidary. Also, visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, which was originally the pleasure gardens of the Royalty. Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli River. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show in Kandy. Dinner and overnight stay at Hilltop /Le Kandyan Hotel / Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy.
DAY 02: After breakfast proceed to Colombo, enroute visiting the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, which is a home to about 60 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. Check-in at Hotel Grand Oriental /Holiday Inn/ Taj Samudra for lunch. In the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo, observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) . Also, visit the Majestic City shopping complex, House of Fashion and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique, also visit the Ceramic cooperation show room (Noritake). Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Oriental Hotel/ Holiday Inn/ Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo.
DAY 03: After breakfast proceed to airport for departure.
- Beach - Kandy - Colombo Tour
Programme : Beach / Kandy / Colombo
Duration : 04 Days/ 03 Nights
ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Browns Beach hotel, Negombo for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Browns Beach hotel, Negombo.
Day 02: After breakfast proceed to Kandy, enroute visiting the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela, which is a home to about 60 elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. Lunch at hotel Hilltop, Kandy. In the afternoon do a city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a gem lapidary. In the afternoon visit the temple of the tooth relic and thereafter witness a cultural show in Kandy. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel Hill Top, Kandy.
Day 03: After breakfast proceed to Colombo, enroute visiting the botanical gardens in Peradeniya, which was originally the pleasure garden of the royalty. Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli river. Lunch at Grand Oriental hotel, Colombo. In the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo observing the old parliament , the residential areas, the BMICH (Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall). Also, visit the ceramics corporation showroom, majestic city shopping complex, House of Fashion, and the Odel unlimited dress boutique. Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Oriental hotel, Colombo.
Day 04: after breakfast at leisure or option of doing last minute shopping in Colombo. After lunch proceed to the airport for departure.
- Colombo - Hill Country Tour
Programme : Colombo/Hill Country
Duration : 05 Days/04 Nights
ITINERARY:
DAY 01: Arrival and transfer to Grand Oriental / Holiday Inn/Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo for lunch. Afternoon do a city of Colombo observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Oriental / Holiday Inn/ Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.
DAY 02: After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Kitulgala where the famous "Bridge on the River Kwai" film was made. Also, observe the Water Falls St. Clare's and Devon. Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka's premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country producing 50% of the world's best tea. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 ft) is located here. Nuwara Eliya is the location for one of the finest 18 hole Golf Courses in Asia. Lunch at Galway Forest Lodge/Tea Factory hotel, Nuwara Eliya. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Galway Forest Lodge/ Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 03: After breakfast proceed to Kandy, enroute visiting a Tea Plantation and a Factory. Lunch at Hotel Hilltop/ Le Kandyan Hotel/ Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy. In the afternoon do a city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a Gem museum and a lapidary. Also, visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, which was originally the pleasure gardens of the Royalty. Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli River.In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. Dinner and overnight stay at Hilltop /Le Kandyan Hotel/ Earl's Regency hotel, Kandy.
DAY 04: After breakfast proceed to Colombo, enroute visiting the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, which is a home to about 60 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. Lunch at a Chinese Restaurant in Colombo. Check in at hotel. In the evening do a shopping tour. Visit the Ceramics Corporation Showrooms, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Oriental / Holiday Inn/ Taj Samudra hotel, Colombo.
DAY 05: After breakfast proceed to airport for departure.
- Cultural - Hill Country - Colombo Tour
Programme : Cultural highlights /Hill Country/Colombo
Duration : 06 Days/05 Nights
ITINERARY:
DAY 01: Arrival and transfer to Sigiriya Village / Kandalama Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Sigiriya Village / Kandalama hotel.
DAY 02: After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, built by King Kasiappa (473 - 491 AD). The lion rock is a citadel of unusual beauty, rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. See the world famous frescoes of the "Heavenly Maidens" of Sigiriya in a sheltered pocket of the rock. Lunch at Sigiriya Village / Kandalama Hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Kandalama /Sigiriya Village.
DAY 03: After breakfast proceed to Kandy, enroute visiting the Dambulla Rock Temple, which was built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century BC. Dambulla too is a world heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq.mtrs of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. Also, visit a Spice Garden in Matale. Lunch at Hill Top / Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy. Afternoon at leisure. In the late evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. Dinner and overnight stay at Hill Top / Earl's Regency hotel, Kandy.
DAY 04: After breakfast do a city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a Gem lapidary. Also, visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, which was originally the pleasure gardens of the Royalty. Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli River. Lunch at Hotel. Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya, enroute visiting a Tea Plantation and a Factory. Nuwara Eliya is the location for one of the finest 18 hole Golf Courses in Asia. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 ft) is located here. Dinner and overnight stay at Galway Forest Lodge / Tea Factory Hotel Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 05: After breakfast proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala where the famous "Bridge on the River Kwai" film was made. Enroute observe the two Water Falls, Devon and St. Clare's. Lunch at Kitulgala Plantation Club. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Oriental / Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.
DAY 06: After breakfast do a city tour of Colombo observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also, visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Lunch at hotel. After lunch proceed to airport for departure.
- Wild Life - Beach - Colombo Tour
Programme : Hill Country / Wild Life / Beach / Colombo
Duration : 07 Days/06 Nights
ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hill Top / Earl's Regency hotel, Kandy. Afternoon at leisure. In the late evening visit the temple of the tooth relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. Dinner and overnight stay at Hill Top / Earl's Regency hotel, Kandy.
Day 02: After breakfast tour the city of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a Gem lapidary. Lunch hotel.
Also, visit the botanical gardens in Peradeniya, which was originally the pleasure gardens of the royalty. Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli river. Dinner and overnight stay at Hill Top / Earl's Regency hotel, Kandy.
Day 03: After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, enroute visiting a tea plantation and a factory. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country producing 50% of the world's best tea. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 ft) is located here. Nuwara Eliya is the location for one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in asia. Check in at Galway Forest Lodge / Tea Factory for lunch. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Galway Forest Lodge / Tea Factory hotel, Nuwara Eliya.
Day 04: After breakfast visit Sita Eliya and thereafter proceed to Hambantota. Lunch at hotel. After lunch visit the Bundala national park and do a jeep safari. Bundala is one of the largest national parks in Sri Lanka. Bundala is the home of wild elephants, wild boar, wild buffalo, deer, crocodiles, large flocks or birds and herds of wild animals. Dinner and overnight stay at Oasis Hotel/Rosen Hotel, Hambantota.
Day 05: After breakfast proceed to Galle. Lunch at Closenburge / Light house hotel, Galle. Thereafter, do a city tour of Galle, one time chief port of Ceylon. Galle is famous for handmade lace, tortoise shell curios and ebony elephants. Also, visit the 90 acre Galle fort, which was originally founded by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch in 1663. The fort houses many important Dutch buildings including a Dutch period museum. Dinner and overnight stay at Golden Sun hotel, Kalutara / Triton Hotel, Ahungalla.
Day 06: After breakfast at leisure on the beach. After lunch proceed to Colombo. Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Oriental / Taj Samudra, hotel Colombo.
Day 07: After breakfast do a city tour of Colombo observing the old parliament , the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall) and visit fort. Also, visit the ceramics corporation showroom, majestic city shopping complex, house of fashion and the odel unlimited dress boutique. Lunch at hotel. In the afternoon proceed to airport for departure.
- Sri Lanka Honeymoon Vacations Package
Programme : Colombo/Hill Country /Beach (Honeymoon Vacations Package)
Duration : 08 Days/07 Nights
ITINERARY:
Day 01: On arrival transfer from airport to Colombo. In the evening do a city tour. Colombo like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. as an example there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. other places of interest are the old parliament in fort, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent and the Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall - BMICH, an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the people's republic of china. dinner and overnight stay at Colombo Hilton.
Day 02: After breakfast proceed to Kandy. Enroute visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela. this orphanage is the home for about 60 elephants, out of which many are baby elephants found, abandoned or orphaned in the wild. they are being cared, fed and trained by the wild life authorities. the best time to visit is during the feeding times, when one will have the opportunity of seeing the baby elephants being bottle-fed. also could accompany the elephants to a river close-by and see the elephants having their daily bath. check in at earl's regency hotel. in the evening visit the temple of the tooth relic and thereafter witness a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing. dinner and overnight stay at Earl`s regency hotel.
Day 03: After breakfast do a city tour. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings, which is a world heritage site. the name Kandy conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. drive around the Kandy lake built by the last sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1806. visit the arts & crafts centre and a gem museum and a lapidary. in the evening visit the peradeniya botanical gardens. this botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a sinhala king and was expanded by the British. it is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. dinner and overnight stay at Earl`s Regency hotel.
Day 04: After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Enroute visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. you will be told all about the process of manufacturing tea. you can also see how tea is graded. taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. check in at hotel tea factory. in the evening do a city tour. Nuwara Eliya. nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is sri Lanka's most popular hill resort. Nuwara eliya is also the heart of sri Lanka's tea country producing a significant share of the world's best tea. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwara-eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in south Asia. dinner and overnight stay at hotel tea factory.
Day 05: After breakfast proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala. Kitulgala is the place where the famous 'bridge on the river Kwai' film was made. also Enroute observe the water falls St. Clare's and Devon. check in at Colombo Hilton Dinner and overnight stay at Colombo Hilton.
Day 06: In the morning do a shopping tour of Colombo. visit the Noritake Ceramic Showroom, majestic city shopping complex, ODEL and House of Fashion dress boutiques. Thereafter in the afternoon proceed to Bentota and check in at Taj Exotica hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 07: Full day at leisure on the beach. (Optional boat ride in the evening) Dinner and over night stay at Taj Exotica hotel.
Day 08: After breakfast proceed to the airport for departure.