Kandy (2N) – Nuwara Eliya (1N) – Bentota (2N) – Colombo (1N)

Tour Highlights

• Kandy
• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
• Sigiriya
• Dambulla Caves
• Nuwara Eliya
• Bentota
• Turtle Hatchery
• Madu Rive Excursion
• Mirrissa with Whale Watching

Inclusions

• Hotel Accommodation in Deluxe Room on Twin Sharing
• Daily breakfast at the hotel (except on arrival day)
• Meet & Greet assistance at Changi Airport Singapore.
• Return transfer (Colomb0 Airport to Kandy Hotel in private car
• Kandy to Nuwara Eliya in private car
• Nuwara Eliya to Bentota in Private Car
• Bentota to Colombo Airport in private car
• All transfers & sightseeing on private Car
• All hotel applicable taxes
• GST included and Service Charges.

Exclusions

• Domestic or International Flights / Airfares
• ETA for Sri Lankan Visa
• Travel insurance
• Cost of Meals other than those specified in inclusions.
• Cost of the Suggested Excursions
• Expenses of personal nature, foreign exchange, mini bar in the room, laundry, telephone bills, tips,gratuities etc.
• Surcharges applicable during Conventions, Special Events and Trade fairs
• Early check-in and late check-out are on request basis only and subject to room availability.
• Cost of any other services not specifically mentioned in inclusions.
• Any increase in the cost that may come into force prior to the departure date including change in price
  owing to fluctuation in the rate of exchange
• Anything not mentioned in above Inclusions

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival Colombo and transfer to Kandy with Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
When we arrive at the Colombo International Airport where our representatives will be waiting to greet and transfer you to Kandy. While on our way to Kandy, we’ll make a quick stop at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage which has become one of Sri Lanka’s most popular attraction. Tourists and locals all love meeting the residents here and interact with the 65 captive elephants who were saved from many situations. Some of them were orphaned and abandoned since babies, others were elderly matriarchs who can’t survive in the wild anymore or adults that had suffered from unethical treatments while in captivity.

It is about 90km from Colombo and after you have fun playing with the elephants, we’ll head to Kandy to the hotel. We’ll check-in and let you rest for the night in Kandy.

Day 2 : Day Excursion to Sigiriya with Dambulla Caves
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we head out on a full-day excursion to Sigiraya.

We’ll visit Sigiraya Rock which is popularly known for having the shape of a lion, hence its name Sigiraya. Sigiraya means Lion Rock in Sinhala and it’s earned the UNESCO World Heritage title since 1982. The Chulavamsa, which is a historical record of Sri Lankan monarchs written in Pali, has an account about this rock, noting that it was selected by King Kasyapa as his capital city. We’ll take a walk inside the rock fortress, which has been repurposed as a museum where many paintings of monarchs and royal family members are put on display.

We continue driving to visit Dambulla Golden Rock Temple, Sri Lanka’s most well-preserved, complex cave temple. The pilgrimage site is over 22 centuries old and dates back to the 1st century BC. While you explore this historical site, observe the colorful frescoes of Buddhist mythologies on the cave ceiling. Take a look at the largest Buddha statues collection in a place.

We’ll drive back to your Kandy hotel in the evening and spend the night there.

Day 3 : Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with Sightseeing
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Kandy before we leave. We are heading to Nuwara Eliya immediately, which is a 5-hour journey by car. Upon arrival, we’ll help with check-in at the hotel before we hop on a sightseeing around here.

We start with visiting the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course that’s nestled among the cypress trees. It is an 18-hole course club that’s surrounded by eucalyptus and cypress with the tea plantations above. It was founded by the British who also introduced tea plantations for a place to rest and be entertained, making it one of the oldest tea plantations in Asia. The place offers lavish experience and lessons for those who wish to learn a bit of golf.

We don’t want to miss out on Victoria Park, it’s a public park located next to Nuwara Eliya which was originally the research field for the Hakgala Botanical Garden. It is a beautiful garden that cares for many varieties of flowers and was renamed to Victoria Park in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. There are lakes naturally created by the River Nanu Oya that truly made this place beautiful.

Right in the center of Nuwara Eliya is Gregory Lake, which was artificially built in 1873 when British Governor William Gregory was ruling. Now it’s a lake park that’s favored by both tourists and locals to enjoy picnics or maybe take a ride in the swan boats and jet skis.

We can take our time to also look around Sita Eliya, a sacred temple where you can see the footprints of Lord Hanuman looking for the Ashok Vatika to find leads on Sita. It’s one of the few dedicated to Sita, and has a small stream flowing next to the temple where Sita is believed to have taken her bath. Please dress modestly while visiting this temple.

Next, we’ll visit the Pedro Tea Estate, which is a beautiful estate surrounded by stunning view of Sri Lanka. Located just 3.5km away from Nuwara Eliya, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a calm walk with a tour around the estate here. It’s known for the processing and cultivation of Ceylon tea, a popular product you can acquire here. The estate preserves and practices the 19th century processing techniques to this day. Enjoy the view, the fresh aroma of tea, and the cool breeze.

We’ll drive back to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and spend the night there

Day 04 : Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota with Turtle Hatchery & Madu Rive Excursion

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya before we check-out. Today, we are going to Bentota and upon arrival, head straight to the hotel for check-in. Leave your luggage here and rest for a little before we proceed to the Madu River later.

The Boat Safari at Madu River is a major attraction that will show you the view of the wide Madu Ganga. It’s a healing journey through the mangrove forest and observe the biodiversity of Madu River that includes 19 endemic species. There are 64 islands and is such an attractive destination for nature lovers and bird watchers. Catch sights of the rare bird species and reptiles that made their home here. There are also traditional fishermen here who make a living through Stilt Fishing. It is a method that uses a crossbar with a vertical pole attached to the sea floor and they wait by the crossbar for the fish to bite.

Then visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project for turtle hatching. Since 1981, the area has become one of the best locations to find turtles laying their eggs and it was established by the Wildlife Protection Society. The project will take in newborn turtles and raise them in big tanks with nutritional food and clean environment for just a few days. They’ll then be released into the wild at night from the safest area to ensure survivability.

The Conservation generally has five species they take care of and visitors will learn all about these gorgeous turtles that are now endangered. They are also allowed to interact with the turtles and hold them in their palms and check out the babies in their tanks.

Once we’re done, we’ll then head back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bentota.

Day 05 : Day Excursion to Mirrissa with Whale Watching
Today’s going to be an exciting day as we head out into the southern sea for Mirissa Whale Watching. The day trip will be taking a few hours and starts with your driver waiting at the rendezvous point to take you to the dock. At an extra cost, we’ll board the boat that heads out into the sea and serves picnic breakfast. Enjoy the view of the sea and the ride that’ll take about 5 hours as we try to spot for the world’s largest mammals, the blue whales.

When you head back to the shore, we will head for a delightful lunch at Paradise Beach Club Restaurant, bills to be paid separately by guests. Enjoy your lunch before relaxing at the pool that has a stunning view of the Indian Ocean. We’ll head back to Bentota on a cruise.

Day 06 : Transfer from Bentota to Colombo

Enjoy your breakfast the check-out from the hotel in Bentota and hop on your ride for Colombo. We’ll immediately head for the hotel for your check-in before you can rest in your room. You’ll have the rest of the day at leisure and we suggest you indulge in Colombian shopping experience at the Odel & Mondy. Or perhaps give the famous Casinos of Colombo a visit!

We will spend the night at the hotel in Colombo.

Day 07 : Colombo City Tour – Transfer to Aiport for Departure

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 Harbor 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. Take out time for some shopping before returning back to your hotel.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before we check-out. You’ll have the rest of the day on your own before the time of departure. Our team will drive you to the airport per schedule for your flight back home