Srilanka 8D/ 7N

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. Your first destination will be Habarana. 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 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. Places you will be visiting en route. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – en route Overnight Stay at Hotel in Habarana.

Breakfast at the Hotel. Sigiriya (UNESCO World Heritage Site) The rocky outcrop of Sigiriya holds the ancient remains of King Kassapa’s palace from the 5th century AD. The top is reachable by stairs built on the side of the mountain and features the Lion Rock and the remains of the palace and fortress. Visitors will see the magnificence of the place when they reach the top, complete with a 360-degree view of the jungle below. The water reservoirs that collect rainwater are still there and in good condition. Sigiriya was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Dambulla (UNESCO World Heritage Site) The Golden Dambulla Cave Temple has been a pilgrimage destination for the past 22 centuries. It’s also the largest and best- preserved cave temple on the island (there are others). The Dambulla Cave Temple was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 in order to preserve the magnificent wall paintings and over 150 statues in and around the temple.Places you will be visiting in Dambulla Dambulla Cave Temple Kandalama Reservoir Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress Minneriya National Park Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Breakfast at the Hotel Kandy (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Kandy, a mountain city in Sri Lanka, was home to the Sinhalese kings from 1592 to 1815. It is also the site of Sri Dalada Maligawa, also called the Temple of the Tooth, as a special container holds a tooth of the Buddha. Over the years, the relic came to be very important politically; the belief was that the holder of the sacred tooth was the one who would have power over the Buddhist population. The Sacred City of Kandy was appointed the status of World Heritage Site in 1988, mainly due to the Temple of the Tooth. Places you will be visiting in Kandy. Spice Garden Visit (Complementary) – en route Temple of the sacred tooth relic Royal botanical garden Gem Museum Cultural Dance Show Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kandy

Breakfast at the Hotel 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. Ramboda Hanuman Temple. Tea Factory visit. Gregory Lake. Hakgala Botanical Garden. Seetha Amman Temple. Pink Post Office. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Breakfast at the Hotel 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. Things to do in Yala Yala National Park Safari Overnight Stay at Hotel in Yala

Breakfast at the Hotel Galle (UNESCO World Heritage Site) The Dutch built the fortified town of Galle in the 16th century. It sits approximately 130 km (81 miles) south of Colombo and is a town worth visiting. Thick stone ramparts, which were built to protect the goods stored there during the times of the Dutch East India Company in the 17th and 18th centuries, surround the historical buildings and churches. The entire fort has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. Place You will be visiting in Galle Galle Dutch Fort Galle Light House National Museum in Galle Jungle Beach Unawatuna Beach Koggala Beach 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 Colombo Tour will begin from the Fort area of Colombo which has been named fort because of it being a fort during the times of Portuguese and Dutch. Later we will take you to Colombo National Museum to see some of the great specimens of arts crafts and archeology of Colombo. You will drive thru the commercial areas and drive past Pettah, a colorful Oriental bazaar with a mix of people, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques and temples. You have a chance to see a Hindu Temple, Buddhist Temple and the Jami Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque of Colombo. Continue your tour of Colombo through the Wolfendhal Dutch Church, Hulfts dorp Law Courts as you drive along the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and also visit the Independence Square and Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall. Places you will be visiting in Colombo Galle Face Petah Bazaar Town Hall BMICH Colombo Museum Independence square Jami Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque Gangaramaya Temple Overnight Stay at Hotel in Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel Proceed to Airport for the Departure Flight