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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| An experience that you will never forget, this holiday package to the stunning island nation of Sri Lanka is a little like heaven on earth. You will see the best Sri Lanka has to offer, and glory in its many wonders, from the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy to the beautiful and pristine beaches of Beruwala, the awesome Lion's Rock in Sigiriya to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage near Colombo, and much more.
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 Return Economy-class airfare
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2 nights' accommodation in Sigriya
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1 night's accommodation in Kandy
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1 night's accommodation in Nuwara Eliya
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2 nights' accommodation in Beruwala
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1 night's accommodation in Colombo
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Daily breakfast
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Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
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Visit to the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya
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City tour of Kandy
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Visit to the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy
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Visit to a tea plantation & a tea factory
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City tour of Colombo
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Return airport transfers
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Upon you arrival at the Colombo International Airport, you will be met by our representative, and transferred to Sigiriya. En-route, you will visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which is home to about 60 elephants, out of which some are baby elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Upon your arrival at Sigiriya, you will climb the Lion Rock, a 5th century rock fortress built by King Kashyapa, and a World Heritage Site. It is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. Here, you will also visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room.
Meals: Not applicable
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DAY 2: SIGRIYA
After breakfast today, you will visit Dambulla, and climb up to the temple, which was donated by King Walagambahu in the 1st century BC to Buddhist monks. Dambulla is a World Heritage Site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The maple of five caves with over 2000sq. metres of painted walls and the ceiling is the largest area of paintings found in the world. These caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock spanning 14 metres. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 3: SIGRIYA - KANDY
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings, and is a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. You will be driven around the Kandy Lake, built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. You will also visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts center, gem museum, as well as a lapidary. In the evening, you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, and thereafter witness a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 4: KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to Nuwara Eliya, and en-route, proceed on visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where some of 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. On completion of the tour, you will proceed to Nuwara Eliya, which, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is Sri Lanka's most popular hill resort. 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. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 5: NUWARA ELIYA - BERUWALA
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to beautiful Beruwela, where you have the rest of the day at your leisure. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 6: BERUWALA
After breakfast today, spend the day at your leisure. You can also take our our optional day excursion to Galle.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 7: BERUWALA - COLOMBO
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to Colombo. Upon your arrival, you will proceed for a city tour of Colombo, seeing such places as Pettah Bazaar, a Hindu and a Buddhist Temple, affluent residential areas, Colombo Museum, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 8: DEPARTURE
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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SWISS RESIDENCE HOTEL
 
City: Kandy
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SIGRIYA HOTEL
City: Sigiriya
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RIVERINA HOTEL
City: Beruwela
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GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL
City: Colombo
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GALWAY FOREST LODGE
City: Nuwara Eliya
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| KANDY |
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Kandy, located in the centre of beautiful Sri Lanka, is magnificent reminder of the glorious past of the country, and is considered as the cultural capital. A separate kingdom till 1815, it has a unique culture and history. When you are here, you can't miss the Dalada Maligawa, which is also known as the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha, which is placed within the King's Palace. Also check out the Golden Canopy over the inner shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed. Other nearby attractions include the Pinawela Elephant Orphanage, the beautiful Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, the Bahirawakanda temple which contains the Buddha statue that can be seen from everywhere in the city. Also visit the The Tea Museum, and the Udawatta Kele Royal Forest Sanctuary.
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Kandy Buddha inside Temple of the Holy Tooth
Kandy Hunnas Falls
Kandy Temple of the Holy Tooth
Kandy Lankatilaka Vihara
Kandy
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| NUWARA ELIYA |
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Nuwara Eliya, meaning "city on the plain" or "city of light", is a town in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. Located at an altitude of 1,868 metres, it is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka. The town is also known as 'Little England' because of its temperate climate and colonial architecture. When here, check out the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, the Pedro Tea Estate, the Tea Factory, Hortons Plain's, and World's End - an 800 metre vertical drop. Also check out Victoria Park. There are also many waterfalls in and around Nuwara Eliya, such as Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Baker's Falls, St. Claire's Falls, Ravana Ella, Bambarakanda Ella, Aberdeen Falls, Laxapana Falls, The Lovers Leap, and Bridal Falls.
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Nuwara Eliya Lake
Nuwera Eliya Golf Club
Nuwera Eliya Ramboda Falls
Nuwera Eliya The Tea Factory
Tea Harvesting in Nuwera Eliya
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A charming and relaxed coastal town in southwest Sri Lanka, Beruwela offers beautiful beaches and great cuisine, along with modern facilities, idyllic markets and beachside fun all year round. It marks one end of the massive 130 km stretch of beach, which is one of the longest in the world. You can watch the fresh catch being brought in by the fishermen in the early morning, visit one the turtle hatchery, or even take a boat safari here.
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The commercial capital of the beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka, Colombo is an exceptional blend of an old city that is rich in culture and history, and a modern skyscraper sprouting metropolis. Its historical beauty can be seen in the many Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples scattered across the city, as well as the comparatively recent colonial edifices, such as the 140-year old Lighthouse Clock Tower located at the city centre. Other places to visit include the old and the new Parliament, the lush green residential areas, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Stay overnight at the hotel. Shopping is abundant here, and you should visit such places as Majestic City shopping complex, House of Fashion, Noritake Ceramic showroom and Pettah bazaar. There is also the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, located near town, where you can see the majestic Sri Lankan elephant in its natural habitat. Also recommended is a drive along Galle Road, with the sea by your side.
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Colombo Galle Face
Colombo Its Stupa
Colombo Old Parliament Building
Colombo Skyline
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| PHOTO GALLERY |
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Sigiriya Water Gardens
The Gardens of the Sigiriya are some of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world, and are truly awesome to behold. The gardens are divided into three distinct forms: water gardens, Cave and boulder gardens, and terraced gardens. Seen above are the water gardens, which are located in the central section of the western precinct. There are three main water gardens, one is an island surrounded by water, another has deep pools, and the third contains a large, octagonal pool.
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