Sri Lankan Serenity Date: 21st – 27th January 2017 Duration- 6N / 7D Tour Highlights Destinations PinnawalaèDambullaèKandyèNuwara EliyaèBentotaè Colombo Accommodations: • Dambulla – Fresco Water Villa/Thilanka or similar • Kandy – Thilanka/ Tree of Life or similar • Nuwara Eliya – Horton Towers • Bentota – Earls Reef/Temple tree or similar • Colombo – Pearl Grand / Ramada or similar Activities: • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Dambulla Cave Temples, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Gem Museum, Temple of Tooth Relic , Peradeniya Botanical Gardens • Visit Golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. • Tea Factory • Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens • Boat safari in Madu River • Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall • Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake • A grand lunch in five star hotels Meals: 6 Breakfast, 6 Dinner Travel: Visa,Travel Insurance upto 60yrs, transportations in AC vehicle Services: English speaking guide, PnF buddy Sri Lanka What makes you choose Sri Lanka as your ‘ME’ time destination Sri Lanka is one of the Asian hotspot that attracts thousands of tourists from far off places. The country has many qualities and has various UNESCO preserved sites which are packed in such small area and form a part of various Sri Lanka vacations. Sri Lanka packs an extraordinary variety of places to visit within its modest physical dimensions, and few islands of comparable size can boast a natural environment of such beauty and diversity. Lapped by the Indian Ocean, the coast is fringed with idyllic – and often refreshingly undeveloped – beaches, while the interior boasts a compelling variety of landscapes ranging from wildlife-rich lowland jungles, home to extensive populations of elephants, leopards and rare endemic bird species, to the misty heights of the hill country, swathed in immaculately manicured tea plantations. Nor does the island lack in man-made attractions and the remarkable achievements of the early Sinhalese civilization can still be seen in the sequence of ruined cities and great religious monuments that litter the northern plains. Also, don’t forget the country is the land of Ravana from the ancient Indian epic, Ramayana. To experience this unique combo of ancient epic, wildlife, beaches and religious rituals, Pack n Fly with us to Sri Lanka this January!! Dambulla Cave Temple Day 1: Pinnawala- Dambulla (D) From India we Reach Colombo airport by morning flight latest by 12 PM. En-route to our destination Dambulla, we will visit one of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. We will watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. We will also walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water. Our next destination will be the Dambulla Cave Temples. It is the largest and best- preserved cave temple compound in Sri Lanka. These 80 or more caves tell of the inhabitants dating back to the 3rd Century BCE. Later dinner & overnight stay in Dambulla/Sigiriya. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day 2: Dambulla – Kandy (B+D) After having breakfast at hotel, the city tour will commence with the visit to one of the wonders of the ancient world-the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sigiriya Rock was once an ancient Castle used both as a palace and a fortress and was created by the great King Kasyapa. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by our visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, blue, green, white, etc. Next we will enjoy a cultural show in Kandy. Evening dinner & overnight stay in Kandy. Temple of Tooth Relic Day 3: Kandy City Tour (B+D) Having breakfast at hotel we will visit one of the World Heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Our next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. In the evening we will witness a traditional cultural dance show. Later dinner & overnight stay in Kandy. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens Seetha Eliya Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (B+D) After breakfast at hotel, we will leave for Nuwara Eliya. On arrival, we will go on the city tour in Nuwara Eliya where we will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. Next we will visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. Later we will stop at Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by king Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. Later dinner & overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya. Gregory Lake Bentota Beach Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota (B+D) After breakfast at hotel, we will leave for Bentota, the city of the Golden Beaches. Here we will relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. We will next enjoy boat safari in Madu River. Madu River is a paradise of nature. A beautiful river mixed with sea water. The both banks of the river covered with mangroves and Species of various plants. We can see beautiful small islands speeded over the area. Dinner & overnight stay in Bentota. Madu River Boat Safari Galle Face Day 6: Bentota – Colombo (B+D) After breakfast at hotel, we will leave for Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. After reaching, we will visit the most attractive place of the city Galle face. Later we will visit around the Colombo city. As a cherry on the cake, we will be going for a grand lunch in five star hotels in the city. While on our city tour in Colombo we will visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. For shopping, we will visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. Dinner & overnight stay in Colombo. National Museum Day 7: Colombo – Airport (B) After breakfast at hotel, now is the time for home ward journey. We check out & get transferred to airport from Colombo but before we shall hug each other to say goodbye with a see you soon promise to all of your new friends!! Price- Rs. 64,999/- early bird offer + 5% GST Rs.67,999 /- Regular Price + 5% GST Inclusions • Double sharing Accommodation with Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel. • Transfers on private basis in A/C vehicle with English speaking guide. • Monument Fee. • Visa • Travel Insurance Upto 60 year Exclusions . • Video and camera permits at sights. • Meals other than mentioned in Itinerary. • Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary. • Expenses of personal nature. • Any other services not specified in Itinerary. .