The Splendors of Ceylon DURATION: 07 Nights / 08 Days Day Destination
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NAME: The Splendors of Ceylon DURATION: 07 nights / 08 days Day Destination Overnigh Activities & Highlights t in DAY Airport – Habarana Welcome to Sri Lanka, an Island of Beauty and Natural Prosperity! 01 Habarana Arrive and transfer to Habarana . DAY Habarana Habarana After breakfast climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress . 02 The 8th wonder of the world is a rare jewel among the many treasures in Sri Lanka. The famous Sigiriya frescoes of the buxom, wasp-waisted maidens bearing flowers, amidst the wilderness and ancient ruins. In the evening leave for Habarana & do an Elephant Back Ride . Transfer to the hotel. DAY Habarana Kandy After breakfast do a village tour in Habarana .( Includes a bullet cart ride & a boat ride ) 03 Thereafter leave for Kandy En route visit a spice garden. One must visit a Spice Garden in Sri Lanka to get an insight into the long cherished spice history of the island. Spice gardens in the hill capital ,Matale, Mawanella etc. give fascinating experiences to spice lovers from all over the world. In fact most of the tourists visiting these gardens take back with them a memorable experience after seeing and feeling Sri Lankan spices. DAY Habarana – Kandy After breakfast do an city tour in Kandy . 04 Kandy Temple of the tooth relic of Lord Buddha, is the pride of Buddhists in Sri Lanka and world-over. The palace temple stands surrounded by a moat, its golden roof gleaming in the sunlight as white-clad pilgrims bearing lotus blossoms throng to worship. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, although its origins date back to the era of medieval times, bears a rich history punctuated by colonialism and industrial change. The splendor of the gardens, further uplifted by the river that flows through its fringes. Evening Witness a cultural Show. In the evening proceed to the hotel & stay leisure Day Destinatio Overnigh Activities & Highlights n t at DAY Kandy – Bentota After breakfast leave for Bentota. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage . 05 Pinnawala – Bentota Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located atPinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a local airport (Bentota River Airport) and a handful of world-class hotels. It is a destination forwatersports. B entota also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. Bentota is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar. It also has a turtle hatchery, located on Induruwa beach DAY Bentota Bentota After breakfast stay leisure by the beach. 06 DAY Bentota – Colombo After breakfast leave for Colombo & in the evening do a city tour. 07 Colombo Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, is a bustling city and a hopping-off point for beaches in the island nation’s south. It has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its spicy cuisine as well as its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. DAY Colombo – 08 Airport HOTEL OPTIONS LOCATION SUPERIOR PACKAGE DELUXE PACKAGE LUXURY PACKAGE HABARANA SUN GREEN JETWING LAKE / CINNAMON VIL UYANA / WATER LODGE GARDENS KANDY OZO KANDY GRAND KANDIAN THEVA RESIDENCY BENTOTA THE SURF RIU AHUNGALLA / CITRUS VIVANTA BY TAJ WASKADUWA / CINNAMON BEY COLOMBO OZO COLOMBO CINNAMON LAKESIDE CINNAMON GRAND RATES PACKAGE 11th Jan to 28th Feb 2018 SUPERIOR PACKAGE US$ 860 DELUXE US$ 990 LUXURY US$ 1550 TOUR TOUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF • Accommodation in shared DBL room with private bathroom on Bed & Breakfast basis • Transfers and tours with local English-speaking driver guide in private air-conditioned vehicles • Entrance fee at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage , Sigiriya Rock , Elephant Back Ride , Village Tour , Tooth Relic Temple , Botanical Garden , Cultural Show only . • Relevant Government Taxes NOT INCLUDED ARE • Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme • Additional tours not mentioned in the tour • Surcharges for other language guides • Surcharges for Christmas & New Year Eve • Personal travel insurance • Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc. • Drinks with meals • Electronic Travel Authorisation fee for Visas upon arrival (Please note that an ETA is compulsory for nationalities besides nationals from the Republics of Singapore and Maldives). www.eta.lk • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme .