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| 10 days Land Like no Other - Luxury Tour Pacakge Sri Lanka |
Programme : M&S SRI LANKA LAND LIKE NO OTHER
Duration : 10 DAYS/09 NIGHTS |
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Day 1
AIRPORT
SEEDUWA
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Meet greet and proceed to Seeduwa
Check in at Airport Garden Hotel.
Overnight stay at Airport Garden Hotel. |
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Day 2
SEEDUWA
PINNAWALA
SIGIRIYA
KANDALAMA
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After breakfast proceed to Pinnawala.
The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975, commenced with seven orphans. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing the orphanage inclined more towards tourism, but is soon became a conservation and educational centre. With the help of local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawela started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for respective individuals of both sexes to get together and mate. The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard, and in 1984, the first baby of Pinnawela was born.
The success story of Pinnawela has drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. A considerable number of books and research articles on Pinnawela have been published in several languages. The members of the Pinnawela herd have been filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals.
Thereafter proceed to Sigiriya.
Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
On completion proceed to Kandalama.
Check in at Heritance Kandalama.
Overnight stay at Heritance Kandalama. |
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Day 3
KANDALAMA
ANURADHAPURA
KANDALAMA
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After breakfast proceed to Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of the ancient Ceylon. It is the home of two World Heritage Sites. Many places of historical and archaeological interest could be visited. Sri Maha Bodhi (Sacred Bo-Tree) was brought as a sapling of the tree under which Prince Siddhartha attained to enlightenment and it is over 2200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. The Brazen Palace (2nd century B.C), the 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks. Ruwanweliseya (2nd century B.C) is the most famous of all for ultimate exotic island experience the Dagobas.
It originally depicted the perfect 'bubble shape" that modern restoration has not been able to accurately reproduce. 'Samadhi' Buddha statue (4th century AD) is one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of 'Samadhi' or deep meditation. Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd century B.C) is well known for its rock carvings.
On completion return to the Hotel..
Overnight stay at Heritance Kandalama. |
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Day 4
KANDALAMA
POLONNARUWA
MINNERIYA
KANDALAMA |
After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa.
Visit Polonnaruwa, which was the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD, and which is a world heritage site. Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya where 4 splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary' and 'Recumbent' postures carved out of rock could be seen, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of king Parakramabahu, and the Parakrama Samudraya - a lake built by King Parakramabahu the great.
There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic.
On completion proceed to Minneriya.
Do a safari of the Minneriya National Park by jeep. The extent of the Minneriya National Park is about 8,889 hectares. There are wet-lands in this National Park, which have international importance, animal and plant species, which are plenty in dry zone are found in this park. Wild elephants, various amphibians, local and immigrant bird species are plenty in this park.
About 160 species of birds, 09 amphibians, 25 reptile species, 26 fish species and more than 78 butterfly species have been found in this area. There are bamboo trees which are rare in other parks and wild elephants can be seen conveniently. The significant feature is that these elephants can be seen going closer to them.
Overnight stay at Heritance Kandalame. |
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Day 5
KANDALAMA
DAMBULLA
MATALE
KANDY |
After breakfast proceed to Kandy via Dambulla and Matale.
Dambulla rock temple was built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings, is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres.
Continue to Matale. Visit a spice garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed.
Thereafter proceed to Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and
for ultimate exotic island experience crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Thereafter witness a cultural show.
Check in at Earl’s Regency.
Overnight stay at Earl's Regency Hotel. |
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Day 6
KANDY
PERADENIYA
TEA PLANTATION
NUWARA ELIYA
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After breakfast proceed to Peradeniya.
Peradeniya botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers.
On completion proceed to Nuwara Eliya via a Tea Plantation.
Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Here you could observe all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory.
Check in at Heritance Tea Factory.
Overnight stay at Heritance Tea Factory. |
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Day 7
NUWARA ELIYA
YALA
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After breakfast proceed to Yala.
Do a safari of the Yala National Park by jeep. Yala is the largest National Park in Sri Lanka which is the home for wild elephants, wild boars, wild buffaloes, leopards, bears, deers and crocodiles. Large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds are also found here.
On completion check in at Yala Village.
Overnight stay at Yala Village. |
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Day 8
YALA
GALLE
COLOMBO
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After breakfast proceed to Colombo enrouting Galle.
Galle was once the chief port of Ceylon. It is still well known for hand-made lace. You can also visit the Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres) which was originally built by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch in 1663. This is a World Heritage Site.
On completion continue to Colombo.
Check in at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
Overnight stay at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. |
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Day 9
COLOMBO
KELANIYA
COLOMBO
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After breakfast do a city tour of Colombo.
Colombo like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar - where one can shop for bargain, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)- an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China.
Continue to Kelaniya
Visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, which was built in the 3rd century B.C. Kelaniya is one of the three places visited by the Buddha during his visits to Sri Lanka. Kelaniya is also the centre for traditional Sinhala pottery.
On completion return to Colombo.
Overnight stay at Cinnamon Grand Hotel. |
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Day 10
COLOMBO
AIRPORT
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After breakfast proceed to Airport for departure. |
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| Day 11
Colombo
Airport
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Breakfast at the hotel Proceeds to the Airport for the departure Flight. |
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| Tour package price include : |
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- Accommodation on sharing double basis for 6 nights from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 7 at hotels specified or at hotels of similar standard.
- Dinner at Amaya Reef
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver for the transfers and city sight seen mentioned above.
- Entrance fees for Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa Sight, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens .
- 12% Value added tax (Vat) and 1% tourism development levy.
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| Tour package price does not include : |
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- Above prices does not include :
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Any other services not specified above.
- Video and Camera permits.
- Lunch dinner throughout the tour.
- The visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk.
- The jeeps available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of the vehicle, which will be used on the tour).
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