| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Meal
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Private Arrangements
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Return Airport Transfer
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
Covers Sri Lanka's most iconic and popular destinations offering a diverse and well-rounded experience of the country.
This tour also covers Sigiriya. You will explore the famous Rock Temple and also climb the Lion Rock in Sigiriya. Suitable for those seeking an adventurous tour of Sri Lanka. Throughout the tour, you'll have the opportunity to engage with Sri Lanka's rich culture, sample traditional cuisine, witness cultural performances, visit local markets, and interact with friendly locals. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Climb the 'Lion Rock' The 5th Century Rock fortress
✔ Explore the Buddhist Rock Temple & the surrounding caves
✔ Visit Sri Lanka's most famous Hill Resort
✔ Discover Kandy, A World Heritage Laketown City
✔ Witness the Traditional Sri Lankan Cultural Show
✔ Shopping Heaven for Jewelry's & Gem Stones
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| SKETCH ITINERARY |
D01: Arrive Colombo (No Meals)
D02: Proceed And Tour Sigiriya (B,L,D)
D03: Proceed And Tour Kandy (B,L,D)
D04: Proceed And Tour Nuwara Eliya (B,L,D)
D05: Return To Colombo. Tour & Depart (B,L,D) |
| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE COLOMBO
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Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. |
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Sri Lanka known for its world-famous tea plantations to national parks made for safaris, has plenty to tempt you away from the amazing beaches. |
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Overnight stay in hotel. |
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| DAY 02: PROCEED AND TOUR SIGIRIYA (B, L, D)
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After breakfast visit the Dambulla Rock Temple. The Dambulla Rock Temple is one of the most famous and best-preserved cave temple complexes in Sri Lanka. It dates back to the 1st century BC and is renowned for its religious and historical significance. The temple complex is built on a massive rock that rises about 160 meters above the surrounding plains, providing a commanding view of the area. An icon in the face of Sri Lanka, this temple houses some of the most unique drawings. Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. |
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Leave for Sigiriya Rock, A World Heritage Site (Optional USD35/person). This rock boasts ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy which is also known as one of the finest monuments for art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' overlooking the royal gardens below and visit the museum to have a better understanding of why this engineering remained a wonder in Asia for centuries. |
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note: The ascent to the summit of Sigiriya Rock involves climbing a series of steep stairs and pathways. While the exact number of steps can vary, it is generally around 1,200 steps. The climb can be strenuous, especially for those with mobility issues or physical limitations. It is important to assess your fitness level and ability to undertake such a climb before visiting. |
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Check in to the Hotel |
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Dinner & Overnight stay at a Hotel |
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| DAY 03: PROCEED AND TOUR KANDY (B, L, D)
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After breakfast proceed to Kandy, The Last Royal Capital of The Sri Lankan Kings. |
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En route visit Spice Garden in Mawanella. Mawanella is renowned for a handsome contribution towards the spice industry. Stop by a spice grow for a quick glance at the process bundled with growing & processing of spices while inhaling the fresh scent entrapped within the shady grows that cater towards the bloodline of the national growth. |
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Thereafter proceed on A Discovery Tour of Kandy. |
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Kandy A World Heritage Site, was last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe and was brought under the British rule in 1815. Kandy crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. |
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Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. |
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Take a stroll across this small Lakeside Town which is cradled among the misty hills. Proceed on to The Kandy City Centre which is bundled with bazaars, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary. Walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. |
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In the evening witness the famous Sri Lankan Cultural Show. The stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. |
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Lunch at a Restaurant. |
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Dinner and Overnight Stay at a Hotel. |
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| DAY 04: PROCEED AND TOUR NUWARA ELIYA (B, L, D)
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After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, The Little England of Sri Lanka, which is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. |
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It is supposed to be one of the coolest place in Sri Lanka, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. |
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All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park. |
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Enjoy the Ceylon Tea Experience which involves a visit to A plantation to observe firsthand the process. Starting from the plucking field where it all begins with the picking of "two leaves and a bud" to the factory where the processing begins. Originally introduced to the island around 1850 by the British, Ceylon Tea is world famous for its high quality and has remained a major contributor to the island's economy for generations. Currently, Sri Lanka is one of largest exporter of tea worldwide. |
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After Lunch at Restaurant, proceed on a City Tour of Nuwara Eliya. Misty steep roads, twisting through lush green blankets of tea bushes in a cool climate, remind visitors that they are within the range of the renowned British colonial retreat. Augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, this city was once governed by the English & Scottish planters and is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world. |
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A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present . |
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Drive through green valleys of the hill country pierced by endless waterfalls & dotted by tea pluckers draped in bright-colored saris. |
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You can also go on a boat ride or just rent a bike for a gentle ride along the banks splashed by the waters of Lake Gregory. |
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You can also visit the epic Seetha Amman Temple. She is said to have bathed in this stream and it is believed that Lord Hanuman the monkey God had visited Seethadevi here. Now there is temple for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana, and Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Lord Hanuman's are found by this river. |
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Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel. |
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| DAY 05: RETURN TO COLOMBO. TOUR & DEPART (B, L, D)
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After breakfast at leisure or leave for Colombo. |
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Upon arrival, proceed on A Discovery Tour of Colombo, Drive along the clean streets edging the Crystal White Race Course, A horse racing hub in 1893 & World War II airstrip furnished today with lavish clothing, food & tea boutiques. |
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Visit Pettah for the Sri Lankan Bazaar Shopping experience. |
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Head along towards 'Arcade' facing the Independence Square. Every designer boutique, top-notch cuisine outlet and even the 'walk-over fish tank', have revamped this colonial masterpiece into one of the trendiest shopping and hangout zones in Sri Lanka. Have a chilled beer at the Dutch Hospital while gazing through fancy windows showcasing the best fashion, jewelry & handicraft brands. Or, jazz up to Colombo's night life spiced by night clubs & casinos. If you're lucky, head into an exhibition at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) before swaying your head to an opera or play at Nelum Pokuna that should just drive your day into perfection! |
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Lunch at a Restaurant. |
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Dinner at a Restaurant |
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Thereafter proceed to Airport for your onward flight. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| Sigiriya Rock Fortress...
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| Dambulla Rock Temple: Once a sacred refuge, now a ...
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| Colombo: The Heart of Sri Lanka...
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| Sri Lanka, an island nation that is best savored s...
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| Sirigaya Rock: Let's all be amazed on this palace ...
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| Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings' era ...
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| Learn along about the herbal and spice plant at S...
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| A visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is...
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| Shopping? Eat? Unwind? Kandy City Center is what y...
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| Sri Lankan Cultural Show, the amazing and much-ant...
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| Nuwara Eliya the Little England of Sri Lanka- Star...
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| Explore Ceylon Tea Plantation, a blend of tea and ...
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| Lake Greggory a reservoir in heart of the tea coun...
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| Seetha Eliya: The Land blessed by Sita's divinity ...
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| Pettah Market: Walk Through Colombo's Most Hectic ...
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| Side trip for an exhibition at Bandaranaike Memori...
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| Head on to Nelum Pokuna and be entertained from a ...
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| WHY BOOK NOW? |
- 20% Savings for Online Products
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| INCLUSION |
- Meet & Greet Services
- Return Airport Transfers
- Hotel Stay as Indicated
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Tours as per Itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
- FREE
(RM 02 Mineral Water Bottle per person per day)
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| EXCLUSION |
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Optional MSIG Travel Insurance
- Sri Lanka E-Visa
(RM 265)
- Optional Tour Tips
Entrance fee Sigiriya Rock (USD35)
- Personal Expenses
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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