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The Ceylon Experience Tour Package
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Colombo
package per person
9
NIGHTS
10
DAYS
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Day 1: Colombo Arrival
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake near Colombo. Our local representative will greet and transferred you to Colombo – the island’s urban center where your journey begins. In the evening, explore the wonders of Colombo and its unique historical sites. Visit Gangarama Temple, a classic and charming haven and get the blessings from Lord Buddha. The chief incumbent of the temple will offer you a pirith chanted thread to be wrapped on your wrist to keep you safe and sound during the tour. Evening is at leisure. Overnight at Colombo.
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Day 2: Colombo-Sigiriya (180kms/04½hrs drive)
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Sigiriya, the heart of the Island, the Cultural Triangle where a lot of magic and authenticity is waiting. Make a stop at Millennium Elephant Foundation and take up a walk with the giants. You can walk leisurely along the village paths and bathe this friendly mammal as well. In the later afternoon, enjoy the climb up to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress with the antics of the local monkeys to amuse you and the art and architecture on every level to reward your climb. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilisation, thought to be once the epicenter of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests and serene landscapes. Arrive and checkin at Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Sigiriya.
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Day 3: Anuradhapura Excursion (80kms/1½hrs one way drive)
After breakfast, take an excursion to Anuradhapura, the ancient spiritual city. Anuradhapura ruins are one of the country’s most reminiscent sights. The sprawling complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders: enormous dagobas (brick stupas), royal palace pools where the royalty bathed and crumbling temples where the villagers worshipped, built during Anuradhapura’s thousand years of rule over Sri Lanka. Revel over the rock carvings and art of Isurumuniya and take a bicycle ride exploring the area. Spend some soothing time near the sacred Boo Tree- Sri Maha Bodhi where you can get the blessings to fulfill your dreams. This place is believed to be the world‘s lowest in gravitation hence you will feel the eternal peace in mind. A walk around the Ruwanwaliseya giant stupa will bring you the charming vibes and you will want to spend few hours here. Return to your hotel and enjoy amenities in the evening. Overnight at Sigiriya.
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Day 4: Sigiriya-Kandy (90kms/02½hrs drive)
After breakfast, checkout and drive to the serene hills of Kandy! Enroute, visit the Matale Heritage centre, Nalanda Gedige and Aluvihara temple. Kandy is a countryside hamlet with cool breeze, leafy green landscapes, misty mountains gathered around the lake. In a quick visit to the market, you can find a lot of seasonal fruits, vegetables and spices. Make a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which houses what is believed to be an ancient relic of Lord Buddha. Buy some beautiful fresh flowers before entering to the temple. Offer an oil lamp and flowers to the temple joining the local devotees! In the late afternoon, witness this cultural dance show which will be a combo demonstration of dancing traditions in Sri Lanka and you will be amazed to see the dancers with fire in their mouth and fall in love with the stylish performers. In the evening go on a street food tasting walk around the city center and sample the local delicacies famous in the region! Overnight at Kandy.
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Day 5: Kandy
After breakfast, we will take you to explore this beautiful city! You can explore more in Kandy by taking part in a cooking lesson and learning the authentic Sri Lankan meal preparation. Taste the rice and curry prepared by your own hands. You will get to know interesting facts about local spices as well. In the afternoon you can take a leisurely walk in the streets and explore the lifestyle and engage with locals and they will always give you a blooming smile and welcoming look. Before driving back to hotel, try hopper with chicken curry made with spice-infused coconut milk from those small shops freshly made for you. The hopper has a delicate, puffy, crêpe-like texture, much like a pancake. A runny egg yolk at the bottom of the hopper offers a true taste of culinary heaven. You can also explore the lovely Peradeniya botanical garden or Gadaladeniya, Lankathilake and Embekke temples to fully absorb the culture, art and history. Overnight at Kandy.
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Day 6: Kandy-Nanu Oya (Train journey 3½hrs) /Nanu Oya-Mandaram Nuwara (47kms/2hrs drive)
After breakfast, checkout and you will be dropped at Kandy Train station for travel up those verdant green hills -Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and magic region. This classical journey is very interesting as it passes through the green tea plantations, silvery waterfalls and gorgeous mountains. While on board you will encounter food vendors with their offerings of “short eats†and local musicians who will sing at the top of their lungs for a few rupees. Enjoy your journey – this is the complete experience. On arrival at Nanu Oya Train station, your chauffer guide will receive you and drive to this amazing hotel which is a working tea factory. The trail through steep winding mountain roads boasts of stunning misty backdrops, picturesque valleys and verdant tea plantations stretched out like velvet green carpets. Evening, you can walk to Kabaragala waterfalls. Concealed in the shades of Piduruthalagala Mountain range, the prominently tall Kabaragala waterfall lies inside the Kabaragala Ella Estate off Elamulla. A jeep also can be arranged for you for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy your night in this characteristic hotel. Sheltered from the sun by mist-covered mountain peaks, the hotel is an old tea factory of the 1800s, now refurbished to offer guests with extravagant lodging and an immersive expedition through tea manufacture from ‘Leaf to Cup'. Overnight at Mandaram Nuwara.
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Day 7: Mandaram Nuwara-Yala (200kms/06hrs drive)
After breakfast, experience the leaf to cup tea manufacturing journey. Under the guidance of a tea expert, guests have the privilege of witnessing the process of tea making from the stage of plucking to packaging. The hotel employs an ex-planter, whose expertise in tea manufacturing helps ensure the authenticity of the experience, teaching the guests various techniques and tricks of the craft. After good days in the tea country, you may be ready to explore the island’s wild. You will descend the hills and head south to the dry-zone and into Sri Lanka’s most gratifying wildlife reserve, Yala National Park. Afternoon, explore safari at Yala National park. Forming an area of scrub, light forest, grassy plains and brackish lagoons, Yala Park is rich in wildlife and you’re virtually certain to encounter elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, deer, hares, peacocks and monkeys. There are many indigenous bird species to pique the interest of the bird watching enthusiasts. If lucky you might also see the elusive leopards and relaxed sloth bears! Return to your resort. Overnight at Yala.
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Day 8: Yala-Bentota (225kms/04hrs drive)
After breakfast, its time to checkout and drive to the blue fringe of the Island. Enroute, visit Dalawalla beach, Hiriketiya beach and Mirissa beach. Also make a stop at Galle classical city. This picturesque Galle Fort is a perfect combination of blue ocean, history and culture. It is the slow beating heart of Galle. Inside the Fort, you can walk along the little streets and enjoy world old charm while visiting the line of boutique shops, cafes serving yummy food and cold beer. Don’t forget to browse through the local vegetable and fruit markets as well as the fish markets. Arrive and checkin at your Hotel. Overnight at Bentota.
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Day 9: Bentota
After breakfast, explore Bentota, which is situated by the sluggish sweep of the Bentota River, rich in the protected mangroves, and the ribbon of golden sand that makes up Bentota Beach which is a glorious holiday sun-and-fun playground. The small town of Bentota has a raucous fish market, local handcraft shops, beach side restaurants and the railway where the passing trains can sometimes interrupt the otherwise calm atmosphere of the charming beachside town. During your stay, you can make a visit to Kosgoda Turtle hatchery where you can release the cute baby turtles to the sea or go on a Madu river boat ride among the mangroves. If you are a fan of Bawa, you can make a visit to Lunuganga estate which was his country home. Bawa architectural fans are welcome to have a guided tour around the estate appreciating his art work followed by an authentic Sri Lankan lunch. Overnight at Bentota.
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Day 10: Bentota-Colombo Departure (110kms/02hrs drive)
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight.
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis in 3 star hotels (Checkin 15:00/Checkout:12:00).
- Daily buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tickets for Excursions and sightseeing according to the program.
- All transfers, pick-up and drop-off as per itinerary on Private basis.
- Train ticket for Kandy-Nanu Oya in economy class.
- Professional English speaking guide cum driver service for the entire tour.
- Hotel Taxes.
- Air or Train fare.
- GST @ 5%.
- Tourist Visa Fees.
- Cost of Optional Excursions.
- Travel Insurance (Highly recommended by Travel Shop Holidays).
- Camera / Video Camera charges at attractions.
- Meals other than specified.
- Personal expenses such as laundry / phone calls / mini bar charges
- Cost for Upgrading Hotel Category and Vehicle.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Tips and/or Gratuity not included (Suggested tip of approx. USD 2.00 per person per day)
