| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Meal
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Return Airport Transfer
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100% Private Tour
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Depart Daily
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation that offers a variety of natural and cultural attractions. This trip covers them all visiting The Laketown City of Kandy, The Little England of Sri Lanka (Nuwara Eliya), Kataragama, The Historic Coastal City of Galle and the capital city of Colombo. Sri Lanka is a beautiful and diverse country with a lot to offer. Whether you're interested in nature, culture, or food, you're sure to find something nice in this trip.
If your lucky to get tickets for the train ride, you will experience The Most Scenic Train Ride in Sri Lanka from Ella to Nuwara Eliya. The train ride takes you through beautiful landscapes, including tea plantations, waterfalls, and misty hills. The scenery is particularly stunning around the Haputale and Pattipola areas. Due to the high demand, tickets for this train ride sell out quickly. Therefore, it is highly recommended to book your tickets well in advance to secure your spot. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Visit Sri Lanka's most famous Hill Resort
✔ Breathtaking Mountain & Waterfall views
✔ Visit the Ravana Ella Cave & Witness Stilt Fishing
✔ 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 Kandy (B,L,D)
D03: Proceed And Tour Nuwara Eliya (B,L,D)
D04: Proceed to Kataragama via Ravana Ella Cave (B,L,D)
D05: Proceed And Tour Galle + Weligama (B,L,D)
D06: 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 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 03: 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 breathtaking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet. |
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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 04: PROCEED TO KATARAGAMA VIA RAWANA ELLA CAVE (B, L, D)
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After breakfast proceed to Kataragama, visit the Rawana Ella Cave. This cave is in the huge Ella Rock. Hanuman the monkey god, is said to have climbed up Ella Rock, in order to find Seetha in the cave. Seetha lived in this Cave for some time. |
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Lunch at a Restaurant. |
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Proceed to the south west of Sri Lanka, to the City of Kataragama, a popular pilgrimage destination frequented by adherents of all religions in Sri Lanka. This is also the place close to the YALA National Park. |
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Dinner and Overnight Stay at a Hotel |
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| DAY 05: PROCEED AND TOUR GALLE (B, L, D)
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After Breakfast leave for Weligama, known for its stilt-fishermen, whose unique style of fishing involves casting their lines from a perch on a sturdy pole 20-50 meters out to sea. This unique method of fishing is highly photogenic. |
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Lunch at a Restaurant |
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Afternoon proceed on a discovery tour of Galle, Once Chief Port of Ceylon. This is town rich in history and was the center of the Dutch regime in the 17th century and the majestic Galle Fort ( spanning 90 acres ) bears testimony to this fact. The city of Galle is one of the well preserved colonial-era cities in Southeast Asia and has been declared a 'World Heritage Site'. The Dutch museum & the Dutch church are two famous tourist attractions in Galle. |
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The city is also known for its delicate handmade lace and ebony carvings. |
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Dinner and Overnight Stay at a Hotel. |
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| DAY 06: 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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| Sri Lanka, an island nation that is best savored s...
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| Little England, Sri Lanka...
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| Colombo: The Heart of Sri Lanka...
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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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| Kataragama- a model of religious diversity....
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| Ravana Ella Cave is believed to be a place where R...
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| Yala National Park: The Home of Different Species ...
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| Perky fishing village with a sandy stretch of beac...
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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 02 Mineral Water Bottle per person per day
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| EXCLUSION |
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Optional MSIG Travel Insurance
(RM 67)
- Sri Lanka E-Visa
(RM 265)
- Train Ride from Nanuoya to Nuwara Eliya
- Optional Tour Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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