Southern Sri Lanka Tour 8 Nights/9 Days
itinerary Southern Sri Lanka Tour
Southern Sri Lanka Tour
Day 1 Colombo Airport - Kandy (Approx. 3 hours and 20 minutes’ drive)
Welcome to Sri Lanka! On arrival at Colombo airport, you will meet your chauffeur and he will accompany you to the hotel in Kandy.
Kandy- often referred to as the hill capital of Sri Lanka, this bustling town offers a diverse variety of experiences to its visitors ranging from history, culture and simple scenic beauty coupled with a touch of urbanity. It was the last Sinhalese Kingdom that fell under British rule in 1815. The journey to this mellow weathered city can be quite enjoyable, particularly by train owing to the scenic delights that lie alongside. The city’s colonial architecture has been preserved well even in the backdrop of rapid urbanization. Close to the city’s centre is the prime landmark - Sri Dalada Maligawa that houses the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Apart from the ancient monuments of the Kandyan era, the delightful jumble of antique shops and the bustling market in the city also make up for interesting places of visit.
Arrive Kandy and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kandy. Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Kandy
After breakfast, at leisure till noon. you will enjoy a city tour of Kandy in the afternoon including a visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Thereafter you will enjoy a cultural dance performance.
Cultural dance performance - according to legend, the origins of the dance lies in a dance ritual
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known as the Kohomba Kankariya (named for the deity Kohomba), which is also known as Kohomba Yak Kankariya or simply Kankariya. Traditional dance masters believe that originally the king of a place referred to as "Malaya Rata", and his two brothers, performed the first Kohomba Kankariya. Some believe that this "Malaya Rata" was located in India.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3 Kandy-Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 2 hours 20 minutes’ drive)
After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya.
En route, visit Tea Plantation & factory to see how Ceylon Tea is made.
Tea Factory or Tea Processing Center - There are hundreds of Tea factories in the Central Highlands, the Uva region and in the Southern parts of Sri Lanka. Some of these factories are situated in breathtakingly beautiful landscape, surrounded by indeed serene green gardens of tea. A casual tourist to this island cannot call his visit complete if he does not pay a visit to some of them. Visitors to any of these Centers are normally treated with typical Sri Lankan courtesy and normal given an educative, guided tour on the various stages of tea manufacturing
After arrived to Nuwara Eliya and enjoy sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya - Dubbed the ‘Little England of Sri Lanka’, Nuwara Eliya is located in the thick, misty hills of this paradise isle, 180 km away from Colombo. The summer resort of Sri Lanka, it is
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one of the few areas where the colonial atmosphere is preserved, still resembling a British countryside complete with rose gardens, hedges and red-roofed bungalows. Although the town- center has receded from its old-world charm, the lush tea-plantations, the racecourse, the English country house–styled Hill Club and the beautifully kept golf course instantaneously rushes its visitors back to the colonial times
Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4 Nuwara Eliya-Yala-Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 4 hours’ drive)
After breakfast, leave for Yala.
Arrive and check in at the hotel and evening relaxing. Dinner and overnight stay in Yala. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Day 5 Yala
Early morning proceeds to Yala National Park for private game drive with a packed breakfast.
Yala National Park - Its magnificent sights of majestic elephant herds, fine-feathered peacocks, great black bears and agile leopards that steal away into the shadows of the thick foliage are unparalleled to any of the national parks in the country. Apart from the rare sightings of varied animal species, which includes herds of elephants and leopards, the visitors can also enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach in the beautiful setting of unspoilt beaches, as the Southern park border lies along the South-eastern coastal line. The ancient monastic settlement, Sithulpawwa located midst the thick verdure of the park also makes up for an interesting place of visit.
Thereafter, Return to the hotel. Relax and enjoy the rest of the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Yala. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6 Yala-Galle (Approx. 3 hours’ drive)
After breakfast, leave for Galle. Arrive and check in at the hotel and evening you will enjoy a city tour of Galle fort.
Galle-located in the Southern province; the city of Galle is a living time capsule. Home to the largest occupied Fort in Asia, its quaint beauty extends beyond its golden beaches and cerulean
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waters. The main attraction of Galle no doubt is its ancient Fort, which instantaneously takes the visitors back to the Dutch Colonial era. One can bask in the picturesque views and the rich history while walking through the narrow, cobbled streets, relish a meal from one of the interesting restaurants within the Fort or enjoy the cool sea-breeze beneath the landmark lighthouse. Other fabulous options available during this excursion (at additional cost) is a hiking/camping trip at the Kanneliya forest reserve, a boat ride in the Koggala lagoon or a visit to one of the turtle hatcheries along the southern coastal line
Return to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Galle. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7 Galle-Beruwela (Approx. 45 minutes’ drive)
After breakfast, leave for Beruwela with visit to Turtle hatchery and Madu River boat ride
Turtles Hatchery - the Ahungalla turtle hatchery in the Southern province was one of the earliest attempts to safeguard local turtles from extinction. Managed by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Protection Society, the Ahangama hatchery offers a wildlife experience of a different sort. Its visitors are offered the opportunity to watch new-born turtles as well as some rare species of adult turtles including Olive Ridley, the Hawksbill, the Green Turtle, the Loggerhead and the Leatherback, swimming about the massive tanks as they beat their flippers against the water.
Madu River Safari- The Madu River Lagoon is popularly known as the Madu Ganga. The town of Balapitiya which lies about 80km from Colombo is the waters-meet for the Madu Ganga. It is
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located in southwest Sri Lanka. The “Amarapura Nikaya” a Buddhist sect, held its first higher ordination ceremony balanced on a fleet of boats that were anchored, in 1803. The Madu Ganga wetland with its estuary and mangrove islets makes up a coastal wet-land-eco-system.
Arrive and check in at the hotel and evening relaxing.
Dinner and overnight stay in Beruwela. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8 Beruwela
After breakfast, full day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay in Beruwela. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9 Beruwela- Airport (Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes’ drive)
After breakfast, leave for Colombo International Airport for departure.
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2021 - Dates & Rates
Rates per Person on twin / triple sharing in USD
Tariff validity Minimum 4 pax Single Supplement
01st May- 15th July 2021 $ 1,199 $ 600
16th July - 31st Aug 2021 $ 1,349 $ 750
01st Sept – 30th Oct 2021 $ 1,199 $ 600
01st Nov – 15th Dec 2021 $1,399 $ 750
15th Dec – 31st Dec 2021 $1,699 $ 1000
PEAK PERIOD SUPPLEMENT Per person
Kandy Perahara (13th to 22nd Aug 2021) US$ 45 per night
Christmas Eve New Year Eve Compulsory supplement per person basis (24th Dec 2021) (31st Dec 2021)
Amaya Hills, Kandy $ 120 $ 155
Araliya Green Hills, Nuwara Eliya $ 95 $ 95
Cinnamon Wild, Yala $ 180 $ 180
Amari Galle, Galle $ 115 $ 120
Cinnamon Bey, Beruwela $ 195 $ 195
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2022 - Dates & Rates
Rates per Person on twin / triple sharing in USD
Tariff validity Minimum 4 pax Single Supplement
1st Jan - 15th Jan 2022 $ 1,699 $ 1000
16th Jan - 28th Feb 2022 $ 1,549 $ 900
1st Mar - 30 April 2022 $ 1,449 $ 850
01st May - 15th July 2022 $ 1,349 $ 750
16th July - 31st Aug 2022 $ 1,349 $ 750
01st Sept - 30th Oct 2022 $ 1,549 $ 900
01st Nov - 15th Dec 2022 $1,499 $ 850
15th Dec - 31st Dec 2022 $1,799 $ 1000
PEAK PERIOD SUPPLEMENT Per person
Kandy Perahara (Dates TBA) TBA
Christmas Eve New Year Eve Compulsory supplement per person basis (24th Dec 2021) (31st Dec 2021)
Amaya Hills, Kandy TBA TBA
Araliya Green Hills, Nuwara Eliya TBA TBA
Cinnamon Wild, Yala TBA TBA
Amari Galle, Galle TBA TBA
Cinnamon Bey, Beruwela TBA TBA
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What you get
Includes:
✓ 8 nights’ accommodation at the hotels mentioned above ✓ 8 dinners & 8 breakfasts at the hotels ✓ Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffer guide for up to 6 pax OR an English-speaking National Guide for 7 pax and above ✓ Entrance fees to tourist sites specified in the itinerary above ✓ Half a day Yala National park game drive ✓ 2 x 500ml bottled water per person per day ✓ All applicable taxes
Does not include:
Early check-in & late check-out Additional meals (Lunches) Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, mini bar charges, beverages, liquor, telephone charges etc. Video & camera permits at tourist sites Tips & porterage Airfares & visa fees Any other services not specified in the above itinerary
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Where you'll Stay
Destination Nights Hotels Room category Meals plan
Kandy 2 Amaya Hills (4*) Standard HB
Nuwara Eliya 2 Araliya Green Hills (4*) Deluxe HB
Yala 1 Cinnamon Wild (4*) Jungle Chalet HB
Galle 1 Amari Galle (4*+) Deluxe Ocean View HB
Beruwela 2 Cinnamon Bey (5*) Superior HB
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