Sri Lanka Highlights: Buy 1 Get 1 City Escape
Overview
Sri Lanka the tropical island nation known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean" features a stunning range of natural beauty. The small island nation provides multiple ways to experience its ancient UNESCO World Heritage cities and its tea-covered highlands and its national parks which contain diverse wildlife and its beaches which have golden sand.
The country possesses a deep historical background which includes a Buddhist tradition that has existed for more than two millennia. The warm hospitality and delicious food and active cultural heritage of Sri Lanka create a travel experience which offers visitors from all backgrounds an environment that combines relaxation with adventure and educational experiences. The itinerary provides first-time visitors to the area with both sightseeing activities and rest periods which create an ideal travel experience.
Highlights
- The Temple of the Tooth Relic acts as a sacred point while the Royal Botanical garden allow guests to see their garden and watch traditional cotillion performances.
- Nuwara Eliya The tour starts with scenic tea colony drives which lead to tea tasting sessions that end at Ramboda falls and Sita Amman Temple.
- The southwestern seacoast of Bentota provides guests with a beachfront resort where they can relax and share in multitudinous exertion during their entire stay.
- Colombo megacity tour enables guests to explore the megacity's colonizer- period spots and premises and ultramodern shopping sections.
- The trip includes a stop at Mawanella Spice Garden where guests can explore original spices and learn about Ayurveda medication practices.
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Kandy
- The group will leave for Kandy at their scheduled time after the airfield check-out process. The representative will meet you at the exit gate, and he'll drop you off at the lodgment through private transfer.
- Guests who need to travel at different times can choose to pay redundant for a private transfer service.
- The Spice Garden in Mawanella contains multiple spice species which guests can observe together with their separate applications.
- Check-in: You need to arrive at your hotel in Kandy to check into your room.
- The entire day after lunch remains open for personal activities. The Kandy area will serve as our accommodation for the night.
Day 2: Explore Kandy
- The morning schedule includes hotel breakfast. The Royal Botanical Garden situated in Peradeniya acts as a major tourist attraction. The garden contains millions of orchid species with the giant Javan fig trees.
- In the evening, we will visit Kandy megacity, which includes a mesmerizing walking tour through the beautiful Kandy Lake. Trippers can also get time for shopping at the near markets.
- Your coming sightseeing of the day will be the sacred tabernacle of the Tooth Relic( Sri Dalada Maligawa). It stands out as one of the best pilgrimage site in the Buddhism.
- Here all the tourists will also experience the energetic traditional dance show.
- The audience will experience an energetic Traditional Cultural Dance show.
- The group will return to the hotel in Kandy for their overnight stay.
Day 3: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- The day begins with breakfast at the hotel which precedes our check-out process. We begin our journey to Nuwara Eliya which has the nickname "Little England."
En Route Stops:
- Guests to the Tea Plantation and Factory will discover the entire tea product process while sharing in a tea- tasting experience.
- The group will stop at the Ramboda falls which provides an occasion to view the cascade.
- The Sita Amman Temple stands in Ashok Vatika as a major Hindu religious site which marks the location where Sita endured her captivity.
- The journey reaches Nuwara Eliya during the afternoon hours. The group will visit Gregory Lake which offers boating activities to visitors who want to explore the lake area. The group will walk through the historical colonial streets which feature ancient brick structures and a golf course.
- The group will stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
- All the travelers will have breakfast in the morning. After that, they have to check out from the accommodation.
- All the travelers will start their journey to Bentota. It is a coastal paradise situated on the southwestern coast through a drive.
- You will check into your Bentota beachfront resort after your arrival.
- The group will spend their afternoon at the beach or pool area while they experience the peacefulness of the coastal environment.
- The group will stay in Bentota for the entire night.
Day 5: Bentota to Colombo
- The hotel breakfast starts the day followed by time for guests to unwind in Bentota.
- Local services offer arrangements for these activities.
- The Madu River Boat Safari allows passengers to discover the river while they travel through its dense mangrove forests and its small island regions.
- Visitors to the Turtle Hatchery Visit can watch sea turtle conservation activities.
- The group will check out from the hotel before they travel to Colombo which requires approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of driving time.
- The Colombo city tour provides an evening exploration of the following locations:
- Galle Face Green functions as an urban park that enables visitors to see the ocean.
- Independence Square stands as a national monument.
- The Gangaramaya Temple displays multiple architectural styles which feature Sri Lankan Thai Indian and Chinese design elements.
- The two shopping centers Odel and Crescat Boulevard provide visitors with shopping time.
- The group plans to stay in Colombo for one night.
Day 6: Departure
- The hotel will provide breakfast to all travelers in the morning.
- The guests must first complete their accommodation checkout process before heading to the airport for their scheduled flight.
- Guests should schedule their departing flights in the afternoon because this time aligns with the group transfer. Guests who need to leave before that time can book a private transfer which will incur additional charges.
- The tour package requires participants to join as a group. The tour begins when there are at least 10 passengers who wish to travel together. The passengers who do not meet the minimum requirement will receive two options. They can choose to travel on the next scheduled departure or they can stay on their current departure but must pay extra for their private vehicle.
Inclusion
Sightseeing Included:
Kandy
- Royal Botanical Garden
- The Temple of the Tooth Relic
Nuwara Eliya
- Sita Amman Temple
Colombo
- Galle Face Green
- Independence Square
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Odel or Crescat Boulevard
- Airport pickup and assistance
- Hotel stay (mentioned or similar)
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Shared A/C transport with an English-speaking guide (minimum 10 people required)
- Taxes included
Important Notes:
- Valid only for Indian nationals and for the mentioned dates
- Price is based on minimum group size and all must travel together
- Hotel check-in: 2 PM | Check-out: 12 PM
- Early check-in/late check-out depends on availability
- Hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking
Insurance:
- Travel insurance is included for the full trip
- Extra charges may apply for guests aged 70+ or for extended stays
Exclusion
- Entrance fees, boat rides, and jeep safaris are not included
- Early check-in and late checkout are not included
- Camera and video permit charges are extra
- Visa fees and related charges are not included (check www.eta.gov.lk)
- Personal expenses are not included
- Any services not mentioned are not included
- Tips and portage are extra
Supplement:
Private vehicle (for minimum 2 people): USD 280 for 2 persons
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