Air port to Colombo (Overnight stay at Colombo)
At the airport you will be greeted by your chauffeur guide who will take you into the capital city of Colombo. Once at the comforts of your hotel, relax and recover from any jet lag.
Day 2
Colombo to Kandy (Overnight stay at Kandy)
After your breakfast, we will start our journey to Kandy. On the way there visit the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, which is the only place of captive elephants in the world and Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya. In the evening we will visit Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage:The orphanage, which is situated in the northwestern town of Kegalle was originally founded to provide care and support for the many orphaned elephants in the jungle. Since then the orphanage has also become a breeding ground for elephants. The orphanage is thought to have the largest heard of captive elephants in the world. Most elephants found in the orphanage are healthy. However, there are a few exceptions, such as the elephant named Sama, who lost her front right leg to a land mine. Tourists visiting the orphanage will be given the wonderful opportunity to touch and take pictures with the elephants as well as to feed them milk.
The Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya:The garden spreads across 147 acres and is 460 meters above sea falls. The garden experiences roughly 200 days of annual rain fall. It is home to over 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medical plants and palm trees. There is also a large concentration of fruit bats often seen flying around or resting in trees. The park is a perfect place for a sense of tranquility in a bustling city.
Temple of the Tooth Relic:The sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is the most venerated object for Buddhists around the world and its present house, the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is considered to be the foremost sacred place of worship for all Buddhists. The tooth relic has played an important role in the politics and governance of ancient Sri Lanka, as it was then believed that whoever possesses the sacred relic has the divine right to rule the country. As a result many battles were fought to earn the right to possess the sacred tooth relic. Today, the relic is placed within this temple and is enshrined in seven golden caskets, which takes the shape of a stupa and is engraved with precious gemstone.
Day 3 & 4
Kandy to Nuwara eliya (Overnight stay at Nuwara eliya)
After your breakfast, we will start our journey to Nuwara eliya. On the way there visit tea factories. Earlier of next morning we will visit Horton Plains National Park.
Nuwara
Eliya, meaning the city of light is a town in the central highlands of
Sri Lanka and is popular for its tea production. It is located at an
altitude of 1860 meters. The city provides breathtaking views of
valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery. Due to the high altitude, the
city sported the perfect climate for British civil servants and planters
when the British colonized Sri Lanka. Even today, the city once called
little England is true to the British culture through events such as
horse races. The hotels and buildings within the city maintain the
colonial architecture with fireplaces, British style open gardens and
lawns.
HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka is
undoubtedly one of the world's best nature reserves and eco tourism
venues. It is characterised by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills,
covered in upper montane forest and wet patana grassland. In general, the forests are
seen on the hilltops or upper slopes the grasslands in the valleys and
lower slopes, eventually giving way to wetland habitats. Spanning
approximately 10,000 hectares the park is also home to a wide variety of
flora (57 species, 29 endemic to Sri Lanka) and 24 species of mammal
such as elk, deer, giant squirrel, wild boar, wild hare, porcupine and
leopard. For bird enthusiasts, there 87 species (14 of which are
endemic), including many migratory birds.
Day 5
Nuwara eliya to Air Port
As all good things must come to an end, your chauffeur guide with comfortable take you back to the Colombo International airport for a safe return journey with happy Sri Lankan memories.
COST OF THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in standard rooms at superior level accommodation
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour from airport
- Services of an English speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour.
- Breakfast through the tour
COST OF THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDES:
- Video and Camera permits.
- Charges for activities such as water sports.
- Cost for hiring diving equipment.
- Beverages throughout the tour.
- Tips and porterage.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other cost which is not mentioned in the ‘Cost of this tour includes’ field above.
