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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| Let the island of Sri Lanka enchant you with its wealth of natural beauty. Get enticed by the old charm of buildings in Colombo and romanced by the endless sun-kissed beaches of Bentota. A myriad colors and hues, the landscapes never fail to fascinate with contrasting views of lush mountains, cascading waterfalls and palm fringed shores. Come fall in love! |
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 Return Economy-class airfare
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Return transfers from airport by car
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1 night's accommodation in Colombo at Galle Face Hotel
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2 nights' accommodation in Nuwara Eliya at Tea Factory Hotel
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3 nights' accommodation in Bentota at Taj Exotica Resort
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1 night's accommodation in Kandy at Mahaweli Reach Hotel
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Daily breakfast
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Visit to an elephant orphanage in Pinnawala
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Visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic
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Visit to a tea plantation and a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya
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Trek to Horton's Plains National Park
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One spa treatment in Bentota
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Sightseeing tour of Colombo
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One romantic candle light dinner on a barge in Kandy
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One dinner at Train - a fine dining restaurant at the Tea Factory Hotel
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Two dinners in Bentota
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Flowers and chocolates in the room
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Garlands on arrival
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: COLOMBO - KANDY (3 HRS BY ROAD)
Arrive in Colombo and transfer to Kandy. En route visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnewala, home to elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Arrive in Kandy and check in to your hotel. In the evening, visit Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth Relic and witness a traditional Sri Lankan cultural show. Return to the hotel for a romantic candlelit dinner on a barge.
Meals: Dinner
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DAY 2: KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA (2 HRS BY ROAD)
After breakfast this morning, enjoy some time at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to Nuwara Eliya. En route visit a tea plantation and tea factory. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya and check in to your hotel. Nuwara Eliya is the country's premier hill resort with Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala and where almost 50 per cent of the world's best tea is produced. Enjoy rest of the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 3: NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast this morning, take a trek to Horton Plains National Park, the country's highest and most isolated plateau and home to varied species of flora, fauna and bird life. Also visit a tea estate and pick some tea leaves. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the Railway Carriage Restaurant, a fine dining restaurant at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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DAY 4: NUWARA ELIYA - BENTOTA (3 HRS BY ROAD)
After breakfast this morning, transfer to Bentota via Kitulgala, where the film 'Bridge on the
River Kwai' was filmed. En route also see St. Clare's and Devon waterfalls. Arrive in Bentota and check into your hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 5: BENTOTA
After breakfast this morning, enjoy a full body massage at the Spa. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a candlelit dinner at a fine dining restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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DAY 6: BENTOTA
After breakfast this morning, enjoy rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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DAY 7: BENTOTA - COLOMBO (2 HRS 30 MINS BY ROAD)
After breakfast this morning, transfer to Colombo and check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour and drive past the commercial area, Fort and Pettah, an oriental bazaar. Also visit a Hindu temple and drive past Jumi-Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque, Wolvendaal Dutch Church, Hultsdorf Law courts, the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, Independence Square and Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall. Catch up with some shopping at the Majestic City shopping complex, House of Fashion, the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique and the Ceramic Cooperation Showroom.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 8: COLOMBO - INDIA (BY AIR)
After breakfast this morning, transfer by private car to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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TEA FACTORY HOTEL
 
City: Nuwara Eliya
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TAJ EXOTICA RESORT
City: Bentota
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MAHAWELI REACH HOTEL
City: Kandy
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GALLE FACE HOTEL
City: Colombo
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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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| BENTOTA |
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Bentota, a beautiful and quaint seaside town, is located on the southern coast of the Galle District of Sri Lanka, on the other side of the River Bentota Ganga from the fishing town of Aluthgama. A popular tourist attraction, Bentota is famous for its beach, as well as the expertise of the locals in a variety of Ayurvedic treatments. The calm seas here ensure your snorkelling, diving, sailing, windsurfing, and water-skiing pleasure. The Beach of Bentota also attracts a great number of turtles, some of which can be seen at The Sea Turtles Project, which protects the eggs till they hatch.
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Bentota Beach
Bentota Bridge
Bentota Local Fishermen in Bentota
Bentota Mangroves
Bentota Sunset at Bentota Beach
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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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Kandy Buddha inside Temple of the Holy Tooth
The Holy Tooth is located within the Vedahitina Maligawa (Shrine of Abode), which is covered by a beautiful golden canopy that was presented to the temple by late president of Sri Lanka, R. A. Premadasa.
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