Pinnawala - Sigiriya - Nuwara Eliya- Kandy- Horton Plains -Bentota

Duration: 6nights/7days

Price: From AED 13990 for Family

Country: Srilanka

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Description

Previously called Ceylon and now officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, this island nation is located in South Asia. Positioned in the Indian Ocean, it sits to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and is divided from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka has maritime boundaries with the Maldives to its southwest and India to its northwest.

Itinerary

Day 01: Pinnawala/Sigiriya

Travel Time: Approximately 3.5 hours / 150Km

Upon arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your guide and embark on a journey to Sigiriya, stopping at Pinnawala along the way. First, explore the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a sanctuary and breeding ground for wild Asian elephants, located 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in the Sabaragamuwa Province.

Next, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a striking UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient rock fortress, standing 650 feet tall, is renowned for its architectural brilliance, artistry, and historical significance, dating back to the 5th Century AD. Admire the world-famous frescoes of heavenly maidens housed within a cave.

Your day continues with a visit to the gem museum, an elephant ride, and a bullock cart ride through the countryside, where you'll enjoy traditional rural cuisine and various activities. In the latter half of the day, unwind with a spa herbal treatment.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kassapa Lions Rock Hotel (4****) in Sigiriya.

Day 02: Dambulla Cave Temple/Spice Garden/Kandy

Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes / 90Km

Begin the day with a drive to Minneriya National Park, celebrated for its impressive elephant gatherings, one of Asia's most remarkable wildlife spectacles.

After hotel checkout, proceed to Kandy, visiting the Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Rock Temple) en route. This historic temple, dating back to the 1st Century BC, features a vast array of vibrant frescoes that illustrate Buddhist mythology and the Buddha's past lives.

Next, travel through the scenic route to Kandy, stopping at a spice garden in Matale along the way.

Dinner and overnight stay at Earl’s Regency Hotel (5*****) in Kandy.

Day 03: Kandy

After breakfast, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth and its museum, followed by a trip to the Peradeniya Botanical Garden.

In the evening, enjoy a Cultural Dancing show, explore Kandy Lake, and if desired, take a city tour of Kandy, perfect for shopping and sightseeing.

Dinner and overnight stay at Earl’s Regency Hotel (5*****).

Day 04: Nuwara Eliya/Tea Garden/Waterfalls

Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes / 85Km

Departing the hotel, travel into the heart of the tea-growing hills. En route to Nuwara Eliya, visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple on the Ramboda hills, a site associated with the epic Ramayana.

Explore tea plantations, waterfalls, and tea factories, and visit Lake Gregory, a serene reservoir in Nuwara Eliya.

Dinner and overnight stay at Araliya Red Hotel (4****) in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 05: Horton Plains

Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour / 28Km

Set off early to Horton Plains National Park, a stunning highland park known for its montane grassland and cloud forest. This biodiversity hotspot is home to numerous endemic species.

Visit Ambewela Farm and a Strawberry farm.

Dinner and overnight stay at Araliya Red Hotel (4****) in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 06: Bentota

Travel Time: Approximately 5.5 hours / 208 Km

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head to Bentota. Enjoy a boat ride on the Madu River, experience fish therapy, visit a Turtle Hatchery, explore a Moonstone mine, and enjoy shopping in Bentota. Take part in water sports activities and relax on the beach.

Dinner and overnight stay at EKHO Surf Hotel (4****) in Bentota.

Day 07: Departure

Travel Time: Approximately 1.5 hours / 80 Km

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and depart for Colombo, Sri Lanka's commercial capital and a major tourist destination. Explore key attractions such as the Parliament, Gangarama Temple, Independence Square, Galle Face Green, the Museum, and the World Trade Center. Enjoy shopping at large malls.

After an unforgettable 7-day journey, proceed to the airport in time for your departure, taking with you cherished memories of Sri Lanka.

Includes

Includes :

Return flights.
Meet and assist on arrival &assist on departure.
Accommodation 01 Double Room & 1 Triple Room with Breakfast & Dinner at mentioned hotels.
Transportation by air-Conditioned private Car.
Visit Sigitiya rock Fortress.
Visit the Gem Museum.
Visit Dmbulla Cave.
Visit Golden Rock Temple.
Visit Temple of Tooth.
Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden.
Cultural dancing show.
Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple. 
Visit Tea Plantation.
Vist Lake Gregory.
Visit Horton national Park.
Visit Ambewela Farm and Strawberry Farm.
Visit Turtle Hatchery.
Visit Moon Stone Mine.
English-speaking driver cum guide. (SLTDA Licensed)
All the expenses of the driver.
Ultimate travel distance according to the itinerary.
Government taxes & service charge.

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