7 NIGHT SPECIAL TOUR IN SRI LANKA

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Day 01 – Airport | Colombo

On arrival you will be blessed to get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality. Your designated Guide will welcome you at the Airport and will guide you to the transportation.

Your first destination will be Colombo.

COLOMBO CITY TOUR drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens, Visit Fort, the former British administrative Centre and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfe dhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Vihara Mahadevi Park and its giant Buddha.

Start shopping in Colombo, Visit ODEL, One Galle Face Mall, Colombo City Center, and visit bargain market in Colombo Pettah.

Overnight Stay in Colombo

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Day 02 – Colombo | Dambulla

Breakfast at Hotel

Check out and proceed to Dambulla

Visit PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE – Approx. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo Kandy Road is Pinnawela. Here an orphanage was started in 1975 to house abandoned and wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including baby elephants brought from various parts, as well more than 25 babies born because of the captive breeding programmer. 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.

E n route visiting MILLENIUM ELEPHANT FOUNDATION in Kegalle near Kandy. Join an elephant expert who volunteers here and learn all about the foundation and the elephants that they care for. You can walk with the elephants, bathe them, and visit the on-site elephant dung factory. However, visitors should be aware that many of the elephants kept here are chained, on the request of their owners. The elephants do no manual labor, however, and are only guided by a trained mahout, a caretaker who uses a hook to tap certain pressure points on the animal’s body – this does not hurt them when done correctly.

DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE first came to use as a refuge for King Valagambahu in 1st century BC. Concealed by the local monks upon returning from exile to his throne at Anuradhapura he had the magnificent cave temple built for them. The cave temple consists of a complex of Buddhist image houses. Its rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes, some of which dates to over 2,000 years, which depicts Buddhist mythology, and the tales of the Buddha's previous births. This cave temple has the largest number of Buddha statues all housed in one place, including a 14-meter-long, colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha carved out of the rock.

Overnight Stay in Dambulla

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Day 03– Dambulla | Sigiriya | Habarana | Dambulla

After a scrumptious breakfast proceed to Sigiriya – Climb Sigiriya Rock or Pidurangala

SIGIRIYA is an “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 colors. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens, and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed.

PIDURANGALA rock is an enormous rock located a few kilometers north of Sigiriya. The two rocks have an interlinked history: whilst King Kasyapa was building Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the 5th century, he moved monks living around Sigiriya to a new monastery on Pidurangala Rock. An ancient cave temple still houses objects from various vintages that reflect Buddhist, Hindu and western beliefs, and the stupa to the left of the temple entrance is believed to mark the spot where King Kasyapa was cremated. There are glorious vistas of the surrounding landscape and an incredible view of the majestic Sigiriya Rock.

HIRIWADUNNA VILLAGE TRECK This is a typical countryside experience with a jeep ride to the rural village of Hiriwadunna. The trek begins with a beautiful walk along to a man-made reservoir. You will also experience a boat ride, bullock cart ride, rural vegetable cultivation, paddy fields and enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch at a Village house.

In the evening Safari in Minneriya national park

MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale

Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150- 200. Some reports account number of elephants to as high as 700. They migrate here from Wasgamuwa National Park and benefit from food and shelter of the park’s forest. Tourists visit Minneriya largely because of elephants, especially in dry season.

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Day 04– Dambulla | Kandy

After breakfast Proceed to Kandy, E n route Visit the Spice Garden & Matale Hindu Temple

Near to the main road through Matale, THE MUTHUMARIAMMAM TEMPLE is a tall, exuberantly decorated structure that can be easily seen from afar. The prominent towers, called Gopurams, boast hundreds of detailed sculptures, in a rich mosaic of colour. These Gopurams structures can be seen in other Hindu temples across the island, as well as in Southern India

SPICE GARDEN IN MATALE to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed

KANDY, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum & Temple of Tooth Relic. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, PERADENIYA This majestic botanical garden is 147 acres in extent and was started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants, and creepers. Some which are rare and endemic, as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. The Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest, 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.

By the night experience a Colorful Cultural Dance Show where you will be taken to mind blowing Sri Lankan culture extravaganza… Get ready for Heavy drumbeat and acrobatic act.

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Day 05- Kandy | Ramboda | Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at Hotel restaurant then check out & proceed to Nuwara Eliya, Visit the Ramboda falls & Tea factory

Enjoy “Tea experience”, which involves a visit a plantation to observe firsthand the process, starting from the plucking field where it all begins with the picking of “two leaves and a bud” to the factory where the processing begins. Originally introduced to the island around 1850 by the British, Ceylon Tea is world famous for its high quality and has remained a major contributor to the island’s economy for generations. Currently, Sri Lanka is one of largest exporter of tea worldwide. The high altitudes produce the best flavors, so Sri Lanka’s hill-country is the ideal environment to grow the most flavorsome tea. A guided tour around a Tea Factory is an enlightening experience.

RAMBODA FALLS Located next to the road between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, Ramboda Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka, standing at over one hundred meters tall, and is undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque.

It is most definitely worth a stop off during your tour of the area given the stunning surroundings and countless photo opportunities that arise.

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 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.

Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya

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Day 06- Nuwara Eliya | Kithulgala |Bentota

Breakfast at Hotel

Optional – Horton Plains Trek

Check out and proceed to Bentota via Kithulgala

Witness Devon & St.Clairs Waterfalls at Viewpoint

KITHULGALA is one of the most famous places for White Water Rafting Adventures The experience of White-Water Rafting on the picturesque Kelani River, there are 7 rapids covering 3 major rapids and 4 minor rapids (Grade 2 -3 rapids). Every rapid give you great fun… epic excitement. Kithulgala is a paradise for Sri Lanka adventure travelers. safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white-water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KMs and duration of White-Water Rafting experience would be approximately 1 – 2 hrs (subject to Kalani River water speed).

Overnight Stay in Bentota

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Day 07– Bentota Leisure Day

Breakfast at Hotel

Day at Leisure & Evening Visit Bentota City

MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION KOSGODA Globally, all seven species of marine turtles are endangered. Of these seven, five come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka. The process of marine turtles nesting, hatchlings being born, and swimming back to sea is fascinating to observe. The Kosgoda Conservation Project is an ideal way to learn and observe this endangered species

MADU RIVER BOAT RIDE in the 915-hectare Madu Ganga Estuary is connected by two narrow channels to the Randombe Lake, forming a complex wetland system encompassing 64 mangrove islets. In the year 2000, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) undertook a detailed biodiversity survey of the region & revealed the existence of no less than 10 major wetland vegetation types supporting over 300 plant species & 248 species of vertebrates. This remarkable diversity has led to its being classified under RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands in 2003.

Overnight Stay in Bentota

END OF TOUR

DESTINATION	4* HOTELS	5* HOTELS
Colombo	Fairway Colombo	Movenpick Colombo
Dambulla	Sungreen Resort & Spa	Cinnamon Lodge
Kandy	FOX Kandy	The Golden Crown
Nuwara Eliya	Araliya Green Hills	Araliya Green City
Bentota	The Palms	Sheraton Kosgoda Beach Resort & Spa

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Entrance Fee’s

MIllenium Elephant Foundation US$ 15 per person
Pinnawala Elephant Foundation US$ 15 per person
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden US$ 10 per person
Dambulla cave Temple US$ 10 per person
Sigiriya Rock fortress US$ 30 per person
Pidurangala Rock US$ 15 per person
Minneriya National park US$ 25 per person
Jeep safari at Minneriya national park US$ 40 (Max 06 Pax)
Horton National park US$ 25 per person
Van for Horton Plains National park US$ 40 (Max 06 Pax)
Kithulgala Whitewater Rafting US$ 15 per person
Cultural show with Gem Factory – FOC upon visiting a Gem shop if not USD 05 will be charged
Madu River US$ 20 Per boat on private basis (Max 06 pax)
Turtle Hatchery US$ 03 Per person

Terms & Conditions

Quote is subject to availability and price fluctuations prior to booking.
All reservations subject to availability at time of booking
The standard check in time in Sri Lanka is 14.00 hours and the Check-out time is 12.00 noon
Tipping can be US$ 05 per person per day, but depending on your level of satisfaction with our services
At local restaurants tipping can be about LKR 100.00 per meal
Lunch and Dinner and be from outside restaurants which will be about US$ 15.00 per meal maximum based on the dishes which you order

Payment Procedure:

You can make the payment via Credit / Debit card for which there is a 3% service charge adding to the final price mentioned above for which I can sent you the payment link for the same to be followed online and fill in your credit card details using our safe online payment gateway

You can make a bank transfer for the company bank details which I can mail you once the plans are fixed and the price is finalized and USD 35 will be added to the final invoice as bank charge