SERENDIB EXPLORER 6 Days/5 Nights - Chauffeur-driven private car tour

Discover the essence of with some magical sightseeing and awe- inspiring scenery on a journey that takes you to its cultural heart and the tranquil hills of the south. Visit Sigiriya, the formidable Rock Fortress, lovely ; rich in cultural diversity and the site of the Temple of the Tooth, pretty ; also known a ‘Little England’ for its colonial architecture and set 6,128 feet above sea level, and , the buzzing .

Tour Highlights • Lion Rock Fortress at Sigiriya and its 1,500-year-old frescoes • Cave Temples • Kandy, the ancient stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings • Visit the Elephant Orphanage

Deluxe hotels: (or similar) Location Hotel Name Nights Exclusive Skywards Dambulla Heritance Kandalama 2 Upgrade to Panoramic Room from Superior Room Kandy Earls Regency 1 Upgrade to Luxury Room from Superior Nuwara Eliya Grand Hotel or similar 1 High tea or excursion Colombo Cinnamon Grand 1 Upgrade to Premium Room from Deluxe. Chocolate box in the room

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Colombo – Dambulla (160 kilometres) Arrive in Colombo. Transfer to Dambulla via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Visit Dambulla, the largest cave temple complex containing statues and paintings relating to the life of Lord Buddha. The temples are cut out of an enormous granite outcrop that rises more than 160 metres and offers majestic views across the surrounding plains.

Day 2: Dambulla Climb one of ’s major archaeological sites, the 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built atop a massive 200-metre high rock surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. Explore the citadel and the 1,500 year-old frescoes.

Day 3: Dambulla – Kandy (80 kilometres) Continue your journey to spiritual Kandy. Visit the heart of the city and stroll the scenic Kandy Lake. Visit the famed Temple of the Tooth of Lord Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and watch a cultural show afterwards.

Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (80 kilometres) Embark on a scenic mountain drive to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s tea growing centre and learn the art of tea making with a visit to a tea .

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Colombo (165 kilometres) After breakfast, drive through scenic green valleys to Colombo where you can do some last minute shopping.

Day 6: Colombo Transfer to Bandaranayake International Airport for your return flight or to the beach hotel of your choice. Depending on the time of your flight, there may be opportunities for additional sightseeing or shopping.

Includes • 5 nights’ accommodation in deluxe hotels as specified, or similar • Meals on full board basis from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 6 • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle • English-speaking driver-guide • Room tax and service charges

Note: Entrance fees to places of interest visited, to be paid directly.