10 Days-Magical Sri Lanka
10 Days-Magical Sri Lanka
- This wonderful dazzling
discovery tour will showcase all the highlights of Sri Lanka with stays in some of
the best hotels in the country where you will be treated with warm Sri Lankan
hospitality that comes from the heart. There is also time on the tour to relax and
enjoy the cozy facilities of the accommodation. Travel around in comfort exploring
from the exotic streets of Negombo to Rock Cave Temple of Dambulla, home to an
impressive golden Buddha; discover the rich tea culture of Sri Lanka in the
hillside plantation of Nuwara Eliya; spend a night in spiritual Kandy, home of the
sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic; visit the Dutch colonial city of Galle and enjoy
free time at famous Sri Lankan beaches. The tour has been created, so be relaxed
and enjoy the amazing round trip with the guidance of your expert tour leader. You
will meet fascinating people as well as see incredible sites and sceneries that
will give you a lifetime of memories to make it an amazing and fulfilling
holiday.
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The Suggested Itinerary (Customisable)
- Day 1 : AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, the land
like no other and 10 days of explorations giving you the opportunity to
touch the Unesco World Heritage sites and unique Sri Lankan culture, the
lush green tea estates & waterfalls in the hills, the wildlife and
exciting adventures, the beautiful soft sandy and remote beaches. Upon
arrival at Colombo CMB Airport, our representative will meet and greet you
.Thereafter, you will enjoy a wonderful journey across the stunning Sri
Lankan countryside towards Dambulla city, which is the central point of the
cultural triangle in the island. Upon arrival to Dambulla visit the Golden
Buddha Statue and the Royal Cave Temple (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE).
Dambulla has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri
Lanka. It has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. The
rock towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains and houses 5 cave temples
with some of the most unique and significant historical drawings. It would be
an amazing experience if you could climb up and enjoy the magnificent view.
Overnight stay at Nature Friendly resort in
Dambulla/Sigiriya.
- Day 2 :After breakfast, visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE), since it is the best time to capture the beautiful scenery of sun setting. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. 2 Habarana lake 2 hours . Afterwards, you'll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE). It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages. While on the tour you will enjoy a canoeing boat ride across the lake and a pleasant TukTuk ride before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality. Thereafter, if you are interested, you could experience an Ayurvedic herbal massage before heading back to your hotel. From a healing perspective, Ayurvedic head massage is said to relieve mental stress and fatigue and to help achieve calmness and clarity. Overnight stay at Nature Friendly resort in Dambulla/Sigiriya.
- Day 3 : In the morning, you will visit the Pidurangala Forest Monastery. This location is perfect for those who prefer a non-touristic experience; also, this might be a rare opportunity to explore the hidden beauty of Sri Lanka. If you had enough of overcrowded spots and noises, this is your ideal destination. Pidurangala is a Buddhist monastery complex located in a strict nature reserve. In this wonderful location, you will find the ruins of a monastery which covers an area of 24 hectares and a beautiful and very peaceful environment. Climbing Pidurangala rock is a bit challenging, so you should not attempt it if you are not physically fit. Next: you will visit Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon 4x4 Jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants on their natural habitat. If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. It is always a pleasure to watch baby elephants playing with water at the centrepiece Lake of the park. This place is known as the largest elephant gathering place in the world. Overnight stay at Nature Friendly resort in Dambulla/Sigiriya.
- Day 4 : After breakfast, you will depart towards Kandy. En-route visit Matale Spice garden. Next is Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic . Next: Kandy is the capital of the last Sinhalese Kingdom. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio diverse rainforests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show . In Evening, you’ll enjoy a walk around Kandy's city centre before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE). Overnight stay at cozy mount view hotel in Kandy.
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5: After breakfast, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best
botanical gardens in Asia. Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Royal
Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is
renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000
species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.
The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres. 2 Damro Labookellie Tea
Centre and Tea Garden . Thereafter, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey towards
the Sri Lankan tea region of Nuwara Eliya. Upon arrival, visit a tea
plantation (INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE). Sri Lanka, tea and tourism are words
which cannot be separated. Explore the cold and misty hills that host lush
green blankets of tea plantations. You can also visit a tea factory processing
the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up
to date. As you see the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the
heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to end your tea
factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea. Nuwara
Eliya is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings
in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen's
Cottage, the General's House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club and the Town Post
Office. Since this amazing town is located in the mountains, it's characterized
by a cool climate all year long. Overnight stay at misty mount view hotel in
Nuwara Eliya
And The Excitement Continues ........
Day 6: In the morning, you will enjoy a spectacular train journey from Nanu-oya station to Ella village. It is known as one of the most picturesque hill country train journeys in the world (Train ticket class categories are subject to availability) followed by Little Adam's Peak View Point . Ella is everyone’s favorite hill country village due to the fact that it’s a wonderful nature-friendly location. The Nine Arch Bridge, a major tourist attraction in Ella, is a massive bridge built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel. Ella is an excellent place for walking and climbing and its most famous trekking route is to “Mini Adam’s Peak”. Evening, you could chill-out at the village center where there are lots of restaurants, pubs and evening entertainments. Ella is a stunning place that anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka should not miss out. Overnight stay at cozy mount view hotel in Ella Village.
Day 7 : After breakfast, depart towards Yala National Park. En-route visit Rawana waterfall is one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Ella. It currently ranks as one of the longest falls in the country; in fact, this waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft). 2 Thereafter, drive towards Yala National Park, the largest and most stunning national park in Sri Lanka. Thanks to a river running through it, Yala National Park is divided into two sections. Because the river makes crossing to the other side difficult, Yala is really treated as two separate parks. But that doesn’t change the fantastic offerings! Encompassing a range of diverse ecosystems, the park has an impressive variety of wildlife, including sloth bears, leopards and lots of colorful birds. Enjoy a 4x4 jeep ride searching for leopards hanging on trees or whispering through the bushes, crocodiles patrolling the river or wild elephants drinking water and playing around under the evening sunset. Overnight stay at a safari resort in Yala
Day 8 : After a fantastic journey through the mountains and waterfalls, you have finally arrived at the world-famous beachside of Sri Lanka. Mirissa/Dickwella is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now more restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. It is also characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. Upon arrival to your hotel, you may grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chilled beer under the shade of a beach umbrella (Min age 25 years for drinking) . Overnight stay at a cozy beacch hotel in Mirissa/Weligama.
Inclusions :
- Fully Guided Private Tour
- Stay in 4* Hotels / Resorts with breakfast & Dinner
- Airport transfers
- A C Vehicle for transfer and sightseeing
Exclusions :
- Flight tickets
- Visa
- Lunch
- Admission tickets to monuments
- Tips & Gratuties
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in exclusions.