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Upon arrival you will be welcome by Helanka Vacations chauffeur and transfer to .

Arrive and check in to Hotel in Colombo.

Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial center of the island and a popular tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is within the urban area of, and a suburb of, Colombo. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of . Colombo is a busy and vibrant place with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. It was the legislative capital of Sri Lanka until 1982.

After noon start your city tour of Colombo. The city tour will include below sites.

Old Parliament Complex, Independence Square, Captain’s Garden Hindu Temple, Cinnamon Garden Residential Area, Colombo Port, Grand Bazaar in Pettah, Wolvendaal Dutch Church, Clock Tower, Gangarama Temple.

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Breakfast at the hotel.

Thereafter you will be transferred to Royal Colombo Club for an 18 holes golf session.

The is the oldest golf club in Sri Lanka. Established in 1880, it is located in the capital city of Colombo at the Ridgeway Links also known as the Anderson Golf Course. It is home to the Sri Lanka Golf Union, the governing body of Golf in Sri Lanka and maintains links with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in .

Return to the hotel & overnight accommodation.

After Breakfast proceed to via Ratnapura.

Visit a Gemstone mine in Ratnapura.

On arrival, set on a city tour in Nuwara Eliya by Tuk.

Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights) is a resort city in the Central Mountain Range of Sri Lanka. Blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; it’s hard to imagine that Nuwara Eliya is only 180 Km from the hot and humid Colombo.

Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little’ England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create the resort into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like , with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and its strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., evoke nostalgia of Colonial .

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After breakfast proceed to for an 18 holes golf session.

The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Sri Lanka. Established in the late 19th century, it is located in the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. It is an 18-hole golf course.

Return to the hotel & overnight accommodation.

After breakfast visit a tea plantation and factory.

Optional – Enjoy a train journey from Nanu Oya to Kandy. Train tickets subject to availability. (USD 12 per person)

Arrive to Kandy and check into the hotel.

Historical records suggest that Kandy was first established by the King Wickramabahu (1357-1374 CE) near the Watapuluwa area, north of the present city, and it was named Senkadagalapura at the time, although some scholars suggest the name ‘Katubulu Nuwara’ may also have been used. The origin of the more popular name for the city, Senkadagala, could have been from a number of sources. These include naming it after a Brahmin named Senkanda who lived in a cave near the city, after a queen of King Wickramabahu named Senkanda or after a coloured stone named Senkadagala. In 1592 Kandy became the capital city of the last remaining independent kingdom in Sri Lanka after the coastal regions had been conquered by the Portuguese. Invasions by the Portuguese and the Dutch (16th, 17th and 18th century) and also by the British (most notably in 1803) were repelled. The last ruling dynasty of Kandy was the ‘Nayaks’ of Kandy while the Kingdom preserved its independence until it finally fell to the British in 1815. The British deposed the king, Sri Wikrama Rajasingha, and all claimants to the throne, thus ending the last traditional monarchy of Sri Lanka, and replacing it with their monarchy. As the capital, Kandy had become home to the relic of the tooth of the Buddha which symbolises a 4th-century tradition that used to be linked to royalty since the protector of the relic was seen fit to rule the land.

In the evening, visit Temple tooth & Cultural dance performances.

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After breakfast, proceed to Victoria Golf Club for an 18 holes golf session.

Victoria Golf Club, The 18-hole golf course was designed to USPGA specifications by golf architects, Donald Steel and Martin Ebert. Construction commenced in 1996 and was completed in January 1999. The course was named "Best in Asia" in 2005 by the publication Asian Golf, and is also ranked in the top 100 of "Most Beautiful Courses in the World" by Golf Digest.

Return to the hotel & overnight accommodation.

After breakfast proceed to Peradeniya.

Visit Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, botanical garden in Peradeniya, near Kandy, Sri Lanka, noted for its rich and varied collections of tropical woody plants. Occupying 59 hectares (146 acres), it has about 4,000 species of plants. The most important specimens of the garden include palms, some of which are planted in impressive avenues. Significant, too, are the collections of orchids, gymnosperms, and flowering trees.

Free time shopping and visit local market.

Return to the hotel & overnight accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Thereafter you will be transferred to Airport to connect with your departure flight.

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Per Person Rate for 7N/8D Round Tour (including transport, a chauffeur guide, Accommodation, Site entrance fees, taxes & Golf charges are not included)

Rate Validity Period 4* Hotels 5* Hotels (01st - 31st August 2019) Based on 02 Pax Sharing Double Room USD 640 per person USD 900 per person

Date Tour Route Details 4* Hotels 5* Hotels

Day 01 Airport / Colombo / City Tour Ramada Colombo Taj Samudra Day 02 Colombo / Royal Colombo Golf Club Ramada Colombo Taj Samudra Day 03 Colombo / Ratnapura / Nuwara Eliya / City Visit Golden Ridge Grand Hotel Day 04 N’ Eliya / Nuwara Eliya Golf Club Golden Ridge Grand Hotel Day 05 N’ Eliya / Tea Planation / Kandy / Temple tooth & Dance Golden Crown Mahaweli Reach Day 06 Kandy / Victoria Golf Club Golden Crown Mahaweli Reach Day 07 Kandy / Botanical Garden / Free time Shopping Golden Crown Mahaweli Reach Day 08 Kandy / Airport / Departure - -

Price Includes Price Excludes

 07 nights’ accommodation BB basis in Double  Early Check-In and Lake Check-Out room sharing basis.  Tips and other expenses of a personal nature  Transport in an Air-Conditioned Private car  Lunch/ Dinner throughout the tour. with an English-Speaking Guide.  Train Journey.  Entrance Fees – Colombo City tour, Visit of  Golf Charges not included. Gemstone mine, Nuwara Eliya City tour by  Camera / Video permits (for tourist sites) Tuk, Tea plantation & factory, Temple of  All extra expenses to Hotels. Tooth Kandy, Cultural Dance, Peradeniya  Activities mentioned as optional. Garden.  Visa fee charges. For details log on to  Government TAX. www.eta.gov.lk