Sri Lanka With Wildlife, Spices And Forts
Starting price :
$685
Duration :
8 Nights / 9 Days
Start city :
Colombo
Overview
Set in the Indian Ocean, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. Sri Lanka is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where abundant and unspoiled beauty of nature still persists. Few places in the world offer the traveler such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. UNESCO World Heritage Sites, spectacular coastline, pristine beaches, amazing national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, lush tea estates, botanical gardens, water bodies, and a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years. This is an island nation of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Embark on a refreshing journey to Sri Lanka!
Highlights↓
- Visit the elephant orphanage centre in Pinnawela.
- Check out the world famous frescoes of Sigiriya fort.
- Visit the world-renowned ancient Sigiriya Fort as well as Dambulla Rock Caves (UNESCO sites).
- Explore the World Heritage Site recognized, the city of Kandy, the last capital of Sri Lanka’s kings.
- Visit the famous Temple of the Tooth that houses the tooth relic of the Buddha.
- Watch a traditional dance show in Kandy and visit the Kandy bazaar and check the handicrafts.
- Take in the smell of exotic herbs and spices as you walk through the spice gardens in Matale
- Take a trip to Galle, former chief port of Ceylon (Sri Lanka’s old British name), well-known for hand-made lace, tortoise shell curios and ebony elephants.
- Taste authentic Ceylon tea in Yala.
- Enjoy safari at the Yala National and spot the wild elephants.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
On arrival at the Colombo International Airport, get welcomed by our representative and transfer to your selected hotel in Colombo.
Overnight :
Overnight :
Colombo
Day 2: Colombo – Sigiriya (170 Kms. / Approx. 4.5 Hrs. Drive)
After breakfast, transfer to Sigiriya.Visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage en-route. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a home for elephants (esp. population of baby elephants) found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. They are being cared for, fed and trained by the wildlife authority. The best time for your visit is at 9 in the morning, when you will have the opportunity of seeing these ‘gentle babies’ being bottle-fed. You could also see the elephants having their daily baths at a river close by. Arrive Sigriya and check in at the hotel.
Overnight : Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya - Dambulla - Sigriya (20 Kms/ Approx 30 Mins each way)
After breakfast, visit Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla caves (both of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites)Sigiriya Rock Fortress was built by King Kashyapa (473 – 491 A.D). Sigiriya (meaning lion rock) is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70-hectare fortified town.
The base of the rock is rung by a moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens. The world-renowned frescoes of the “heavenly maidens’ of Sigiriya which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway are one of the main attractions. The frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
Furthermore, visit the Dambulla Rock Temple, which was built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. Dambulla is a world heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. The caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.
Overnight : Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya - Kandy (90 Kms. / Approx. 3 Hrs. Drive)
After breakfast, transfer to Kandy. Visit Matale spice gardens en-route. See many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. Gardens are open to visitors, a delightful place to stroll in fragrant greenery and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove trees and curry, cinnamon and the precious cardamom. Rest of the day exploring on your own.
Overnight : Kandy
Day 5: Kandy Sightseeing
After breakfast, set off for a city tour of Kandy.Kandy is the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions, and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1806, visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts center and a gem museum and lapidary. The evening is the best time to visit the Temple of the Tooth, which contains the tooth relic of Buddha, and thereafter witness a traditional cultural dance show. Visit Kandy temple, botanical gardens and cultural show.
Overnight : Kandy
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Inclusions
- Accommodation with breakfast for 08 Nights.
- 5% Discount at ODEL Shopping Outlets.
- Free Cultural Show Entrances with Gem Museum and Shops Visit.
- Free spice Garden Visit.
- A bottle of water per person, every day during your Tour.
- All sightseeing and transfer by private air conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Service of English Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- All Assistance by Colourful Asia representatives on arrival & departure.
- All applicable government tax, toll tax, parking, interstate tax, etc.
Exclusions
- International or domestic fights.
- Entrance Fees to monuments/sightseeing places.
- Any Personal Expenses.
- Any other services which are not mentioned above.
Spotlight Of Tour
Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Starting price : $685 Per Person
Route : Colombo – Sigiriya- Dambulla – Kandy – Yala – Bentota – Colombo