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08 Days Tour - Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Bentota

08 Days Tour - Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Bentota

  Sri Lanka
Duration

8 days

Tour type

Ayubowan Round Tours

Location

Sri Lanka

Overview

Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport you will be greeted by the Airport Representative and Professional Chauffer. Your chauffer will drive you to Colombo in the late evening or night time Overnight Colombo.

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo - 5*   Superior room
Day 2

HIGHLIGHTS: CITY TOUR IN COLOMBO, PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE, HERBAL SPICE GARDEN, CULTURAL DANCING SHOW….. After breakfast your chauffer will conduct a city tour in Colombo. (Places to be visited: Galle Face Green, Independence Square, BMICH, Port City Project, Lotus Tower, Pettah Market, Colombo Harbor, Old Dutch Hospital, Old Parliament Building, Temple Trees, and President’s House). Then proceed to Kandy visiting the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala. It’s an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. The orphanage was established to feed, nurse and house young/baby elephants found abandoned by their mothers. It is recommended to visit an Herbal Spice Garden which is on the way to Kandy to learn about Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices and a lot of different herbs. Witness the Cultural Dancing Show in the evening in Kandy. It’s a stimulating of Sri Lankan Arts, Dance and Cultural Heritage with traditional dancer’s & drummer’s performance. Overnight Kandy.

Golden Crown - 5*   Deluxe
Day 3

HIGHLIGHTS: PERAENIYA BOTANICAL GARDEN, GEM & JEWELRY FACTORY, HANDICRFT & BATTIK FACTORY, TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH…… After breakfast leave for Peradeniya to visit the Royal Botanical Garden. It’s renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Visit a Gem & Jewelry Factory, Handicrafts Factory, Handloom and Battik Factory to gain knowledge about the process and also possible to purchase genuine products at outlets. Visit the Temple of the Tooth which houses the Sacred Tooth of Lord Buddha. Visitors can observe poojas (offerings) the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred chanting in honor of the Tooth Relic. Witness the Cultural Dancing Show in the evening in Kandy. Overnight Kandy.

Golden Crown - 5*   Deluxe
Day 4

HIGHLIGHTS: TEA FACTORY, TEA GARDENS, RAMBODA FALLS, HANUMAN TEMPLE….. After breakfast conduct a sightseeing tour in Kandy and proceed to Nuwara Eliya visiting a tea factory and tea garden. Visit a tea factory around Ramboda will be a fantastic stop through misty mountains as you can enjoy with a cup of tea (world famous `Ceylon tea’) and also you can buy their fresh tea products from the sales outlet. . If interested you can visit Shri Bhakta Hanuman temple at Ramboda which is dedicated to the God Hanuman and you can witness the 18 feet Hanuman statue. Leave for Nuwara Eliya passing beautiful waterfalls and misty mountains. Evening sightseeing tour in Nuwaraeliya to witness the beauty of Nuwara Eliya City. Locally it is called “Little England”. Overnight Nuwara Eliya.

Araliya Green Hills -4*   Deluxe Rooms
Day 5

HIGHLIGHTS: HORTON PLAINS, AMBEWELA MILK FACTORY, SITA AMMAN TEMPLE….. After breakfast leave for Horton Plains. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m (6,900–7,500 ft.) and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. You can experience an amazing walk taking you to Bakers Falls and Worlds End. The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. Visit Ambewela Milk Factory en-route for gaining a different experience. Return to the hotel trough misty mountains. Visit Sita Amman Temple on the way back. It is the only Hindu Temple which dedicated to Princess Sita in Sri Lanka. Overnight Nuwara Eliya.

Araliya Green Hills -4*   Deluxe Rooms
Day 6

HIGHLIGHTS: BENTOTA WATER SPORTS After breakfast leave for Bentota. If interested you can experience White Water Rafting at Kitulgala en-route. The journey will be about 05 to 06 hours depends on the traffic and road conditions. Enjoy with water sport activities in the evening near Bentota Beach. Overnight stay at Bentota.

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa -5*   Superior Sea View
Day 7

HIGHLIGHTS: MADU RIVER BOAT SAFARI, TURTLE HATCHERY, MOONSTONE MINES, GALLE FORT……. After breakfast leave for Balapitiya to experience a River Boat Ride at the Madu River which rewards you with an enthralling experience. As you sail through the rippling waters, watch out for water monitors, blue-eyed cormorants perched atop floating branches, fruit bats hanging asleep, upside down and the endearing sight of infant monkeys clinging onto fishermen as they sail across the river on narrow boats. There after you can visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. It is one of the very few hatcheries where all the five species in the country make their nests. They are the Olive Ridleys, Green Turtles, Leatherbacks, Loggerheads and Hawksbills. Visit Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mines. A guided tour will be conducted and you will witness the pitch of the mine and the filtering out of the precious stones and the workshops of the lapidaries. Proceed to Galle, visit the Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit Hikkaduwa Beach en-route. Return to the hotel and stay at leisure. Overnight Stay at Bentota.

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa -5*   Superior Sea View
Day 8

After breakfast transfer to the Bandaranaike International Airport for the Departure Flight. It is about 90 Minutes’ Drive from Bentota on Expressway.

Includ/Exclud/Suppliments

ROUND TOUR PACKAGES INCLUDES:

  • Meeting at the airport upon arrival and assistance during the stay
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle according to the itinerary.
  • Service of an English Speaking chauffer up to 6 pax and Guide service included from 7 pax onwards
  • Accommodation at the Hotels as selected by you when requesting the quotation on Single, Double/Twin, Triple sharing
  • Meal plan according to the itinerary, half board (dinner and breakfast included) will start from the dinner on the arrival day and ends with Breakfast on departure. Full board (Lunch, dinner and breakfast included) will start from Lunch on arrival day and ends with breakfast on departure.
  • Two water bottles per day during tour

ROUND TOUR PACKAGES EXCLUDES:

  • International Air Fare
  • Peak period supplements
  • Entrance fees to parks and archaeological sites not entered for quote in the itinerary
  • Jeep charges, boat charges not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Permits for photos / videos, tips and extras where applicable.
  • Optional excursions and additional services not covered by the program.
  • PCR, ETA and Travel Insurance payment
  • Early check in and late check out. Check in at hotels is expected no earlier than 14:00 hours. The checkout is categorically expected by 11:00

APPLICABLE SUPPLEMENTS:
Following supplements are not included in the quotation and will notify you at the confirmation stage.

  • Christmas Gala dinner supplement
  • New Year Gala dinner supplement
  • Sinhalese new year period supplement
  • Kandy Esala perhara period supplement
  • Cricket tournament period supplement
  • Any other seasonal peak supplement

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