Sri Lanka Ramayan Package - 4N / 5D

Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka. Pinnawala 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 in Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. The orphanage was founded to care and protect the many orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation. Nuwara Eliya The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. Samuel Baker, the discoverer of Lake Albert and the explorer of the Nile in 1846, founded the city. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period such as the Queen’s Cottage, Grand Hotel, Hill club, Post office etc... Town attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria park, and boating on Lake Gregory. Places to visit: Horton Plains National Park, Ramboda Waterfalls, Hakgala Botanical Garden, Pedro Tea Factory, Moon Plains, Seetha Amman Temple, Pink Post Office, New Zealand Farm – Ambewela. Places you will be visiting in Nuwara Eliya Ramboda Waterfalls Tea Factory Victoria Park Boat Ride at Gregory Lake Hakgala Botanical Garden Seetha Amman Temple Pink Post Office Overnight Stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the Hotel Ella About 250km away from Colombo is the picturesque hamlet of Ella in the Badulla district in its hill country charm. It draws attention for sites associated with legendary tale of the Ramayanaya, including the Ravana Ella, and Ravana cave. One of the highlights of visiting Ella is the Ella Gap that affords one of the most breath-taking views of the terrain after a hike up the Ella Rock. You can also plan other easy-going excursions and encounter waterfalls along the way. Places you will be visiting in Ella Ravana Falls Things you can do in Ella Ravana Zip Line Hike to Nine Arch Bridge Hike to Little Adams Peak Upon Completion proceed to Yala. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Yala

With Packed Breakfast you will be proceed to Yala National Park in a 4X4 Jeep. Yala Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public. Situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Ironically, the park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles. The best time to visit Yala is between February and July when the water levels of the park are quite low, bringing animals into the open. Upon Completion Proceed to Kataragama. Kataragama a popular pilgrimage destination frequented by all three religious groups Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims in Sri Lanka. The main shrine devoted to Skanda popularly described in eulogies as God having six faces and twelve arms whose assistance is sought for worldly gain. The history of the shrine dates back to 2 century BC. The annual procession held in July or August is the main event of the shrine with fire walkers and Kawadi dancers. It is close to the beach areas of Hambantota and the jungles of Yala National Park. And then proceed to Bentota. Evening Leisure at Beach Overnight Stay at Hotel in Bentota

Breakfast at the Hotel Bentota Bentota is located 64km south of Colombo in the South-western coastal belt of Sri Lanka. Bentota is famed as the prime beach resort of the south-western and southern coastal belts of Sri Lanka. South of the city of Colombo, the city of Kalutara with its fine beach is the gateway to south western and southern bay beaches. Kalutara is the next popular beach after Bentota. The Beruwala Bay Beach that is found just before reaching Aluthgama at the Bentota Bridge and Bentota Bay Beach just over the bridge are the most popular twin beaches along the coast. The coast towards the further South too is replete with lovely topical beaches making it ideal for a perfect beach holiday with the sun and sand. Places You will be visiting in Bentota Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery Geoffrey Bawa Gardens Kande Viharaya Buddhist Temple Fishing Harbor – Beruwala Things you can do additionally Madu River Boat Safari Water Sports Overnight Stay at Hotel in Bentota

Breakfast at the hotel Proceed to Airport for the Departure Flight