Sri Lanka

Upon arrival you will be greeted by our Travel Lanka Connection representative.

Transferred to the hotel in Colombo and check in the Hotel.  

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Colombo.

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After breakfast at the Hotel proceed to Dambulla, enroute visit the Pinnawala Elephant

Orphanage and check in the Hotel. By evening go visit the Dambulla cave Temple and

transfer back to the Hotel. 

Elephant Orphanage  

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground

for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in

Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive

elephants in the world.  

  Dambulla Cave Temple  

Located in the north central province this UNESCO World Heritage Site which

dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 caves, first

used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne, commissioned

magnificent carved images within the living rock, Later kings made further

improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which

the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Cave inscriptions from the

2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are many paintings most of which

belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century).

Highlights

After breakfast at the Hotel proceed to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and experience

the Village Trek and Transfer back to the Hotel.

Sigiriya This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one

of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique

complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror

Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares,

which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s

glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of

unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle

Village Trek

Trek through this archetypal Sri Lankan village. The trek begins with a scenic walk along

a bund of a Wewa (man-made reservoir). The amazing birdlife, butterflies and possible

sightings of crocodile only add to the charm of the trek. Sight the villagers as they go

about their early morning tasks of fishing or washing clothes at the periphery of the

lake. Initially one wades through a shallow stream and thereafter crosses a wider

tributary in a catamaran of an obliging farmer to inspect Chena cultivation (slash and

burn agriculture) Enjoy the farmer's humble hospitality. With the guidance of the farmer,

pick some fresh vegetables from the plot.

Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel – Dambulla.

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After breakfast at the Hotel proceed to Kandy. En route visit the Spice Garden and check

in the Hotel. By evening go visit the Temple of Tooth Relic and witness the Culture

Dance and transfer back to the Hotel.

Spice Garden

The Island had been famous for its spices since the medieval times and is considered

as one of the main reasons for the Europeans to conquer the Island and for the Arabs

to trade upon from the 14th century onwards. A qualified guide will do a conducted

tour of the garden and a presentation of its products.

Temple of Tooth Relic

A lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO

World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled

by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that

enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha

Transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Kandy.

Highlights

After breakfast drive to Nuwara Eliya en route visit the Royal Botanic garden and the Tea

Factory and get the tea experience and check in the Hotel. By evening go walk down the

Gregory Lake and transfer back to the Hotel.

Royal Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in t

he Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near

the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids

Tea Factory

Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest exporters of tea with a roaring tea industry that

dominates the island's central highlands. Introduced to the country by British tea planter

James Taylor in 1867, tea irreversibly changed the topography, and even the

demography of the country.

Check-in to the hotel.

Gregory Lake

Named after Sir William Gregory in 1873, this is a prominent attraction used for water

sports and recreational activities. Lake Park, Boat Rides are available. Can be reached by

sea plane which takes only 30 minutes from Colombo. At the southern end of the town

is Gregory Lake where the holiday makers can enjoy a leisurely walk on the paved walk

ways, with swan shaped paddle boats for the more adventurous.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Nuwara Eliya.

Highlights

After having a delightful breakfast at the hotel drive to Ella by a scenic train ride and

check in the Hotel. By evening go visit the Nine Arches Bridge and transfer back to the

Hotel.

Nine arch Bridge

It is located in Demodara, between Ella and Demodara railway stations. The surrounding

area has seen a steady increase of tourism due to the bridge's architectural ingenuity

and the profuse greenery in the nearby hillsides.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Ella.

Highlights

After having a delightful breakfast Proceed to Yala and check in the Hotel. By evening go

witness the safari at Yala National Park and transfer back to the Hotel.

Yala National Park

Yala National Parkis a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian

Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and

crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Yala.

Highlights

After having breakfast at the hotel proceed to Galle, enroute visit the Galle fort and the

T urtle Hatchery and check in the Hotel.

Galle Fort

Galle Fort in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588

by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from

1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument,

which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to

extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.

Turtle Hatchery

The Turtle Hatchery Project at Bentota Beach is another important attraction. Up to five

endangered species of turtles have been frequenting a stretch on this undisturbed beach

for a long time now. The turtles are allowed to hatch and thrive in a protected area

before being set free.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Galle.

Highlights

After Breakfast at the hotel go experience, the Boat ride in Madu River and transfer back

to the Hotel.

Madu Ganga Boat Ride

This two-hour tour takes you on a boat safari through the primitive depths of the

mangrove marshes in Madu River. Traverse the dark and dangerous caverns formed by

the thick mangrove forests; interspersed with bright open stretches of water. Get a

chance to see crocodiles, water snakes, tree snakes and wild boars in their natural

habitat. Watch the cormorants; storks and much other avian life hunts for their prey in

swift flow of Madu River.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Galle

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After Breakfast at the hotel proceed to Negombo , enroute do the Negombo City Tour

and check in the Hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel – Negombo.

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After Breakfast proceed to the airport.

Please note that you need to be at the airport before 03 hrs prior to the departure

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