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100% Private Tour
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
Embark on an extraordinary adventure through the heart of Sri Lanka with DHESU Travel, your trusted partner for 100% private Sri Lanka tours. Explore the island's most iconic destinations, including the bustling city of Colombo, the cultural gem of Kandy, the picturesque hill country of Nuwara Eliya and Ella, the wildlife haven of Yala National Park, and the serene coastal town of Negombo. With a dedicated, expert guide, this tour promises an enriching and seamless experience tailored just for you.
Delve into the wild beauty of Yala National Park, famous for its thriving biodiversity and one of the highest leopard densities in the world. Witness elephants, sloth bears, and exotic birdlife in their natural habitat, making every moment a thrilling encounter with nature. Wander through Nuwara Eliya, fondly known as "Little England," with its lush tea plantations, cool climate, and colonial charm. Marvel at the cascading waterfalls and scenic train rides through Ella, offering panoramic views of misty mountains and verdant landscapes.
Add a cultural flourish to your journey with a mesmerizing live traditional cultural show that showcases the vibrant spirit of Sri Lanka. Whether you're drawn by history, nature, or the allure of a tranquil escape, DHESU Travel ensures every detail is taken care of, leaving you free to immerse yourself in the magic of Sri Lanka. Choose DHESU for an unforgettable, private, and expertly guided exploration of this island paradise! |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Experience the Highlights of Central & Southern Sri Lanka: A journey through the island’s most iconic destinations
✔ Step into Kandy’s World Heritage Splendor: Discover the cultural heart of Sri Lanka with its serene lake, sacred sites, and rich history
✔ Discover the Famous Hill Resort: Immerse yourself in the cool climate and colonial charm of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s beloved Little England.
✔ Explore the Charm of Ella: Visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, enjoy scenic views from lush hilltops, and unwind with a relaxed Ella town walk surrounded by cozy cafés and mountain vibes
✔ Explore the Legendary Ravana Ella Cave: Uncover the tales of ancient epics and scenic surroundings along the southern route
✔ Thrilling Jeep Safari Adventure: Explore Yala National Park, Sri Lanka’s most renowned wildlife sanctuary, and spot majestic leopards, elephants, and more
✔ Be Captivated by Stunning Scenery: Marvel at breathtaking mountain vistas and cascading waterfalls that define Sri Lanka’s lush landscapes
✔ Immerse in Tradition: Witness a mesmerizing Sri Lankan cultural show, showcasing vibrant music, dance, and the spirit of the island
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| BRIEF ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE COLOMBO
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Meet & Greet |
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Transfer to hotel for overnight stay |
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| DAY 02: PROCEED AND TOUR KANDY (B, L, D)
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Travel to Kandy (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) (Approx: 180 KM / 4 HRS) |
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Optional: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — a sanctuary for rescued and orphaned elephants, famous for its river bathing time |
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Entrance: RM 80 (Prices include transportation and guide services) |
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Visit the Spice Garden in Mawanella (one of the best places to buy traditional Sri Lankan spices like cinnamon and cardamom) |
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Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (a famous Buddhist temple in Kandy) |
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Take a walk around the lakeside town |
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Proceed to the Kandy City Center (shopping mall for shopping and eateries) |
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Witness the famous cultural show (a traditional Sri Lankan dance show) |
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Overnight stay in Kandy |
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| DAY 03: PROCEED AND TOUR NUWARA ELIYA (MOB, B, L, D)
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Travel to Nuwara Eliya (The Little England of Sri Lanka) (Approx: 100 KM / 3 HRS) |
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Optional: Experience the scenic train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya (subject to availability) – 1st Class: RM 78 | 2nd Class: RM 58 |
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(Prices include bank charges, taxes, pick-up and drop-off, and guide services) |
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En route, witness Ramboda Falls |
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Proceed on a city tour in Nuwara Eliya: |
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Witness charming cottages and Queen Anne style mansions |
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Tour a tea plantation |
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Go boat riding / horse riding at Lake Gregory (own expenses) |
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Visit Seetha Amman Temple (temple dedicated to the Goddess Sita Devi) |
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Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya |
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| DAY 04: TRAVEL TO ELLA VIA RAWANA ELLA CAVE (B, L, D)
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Travel to Ella (Approx: 160 KM / 5 HRS) |
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En route, visit the Nine Arch Bridge (famous colonial-era railway viaduct) |
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Visit the Rawana Ella Cave at Ella Rock (cave where Sita stayed during captivity) |
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Witness the Ravana Falls |
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Enjoy a relaxed Ella town walk, explore local cafés, shops, and scenic surroundings |
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Overnight stay in Ella |
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| DAY 05: TRAVEL TO YALA > EMBARK ON YALA SAFARI (B, L, D)
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Travel to Yala (Approx: 160 KM / 5 HRS) |
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Proceed to Yala National Park to embark on a wildlife safari |
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Proceed to Kataragama and visit the sacred pilgrimage site (important for Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims) |
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Overnight stay in Yala |
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| DAY 06: PROCEED AND TOUR GALLE (B, L, D)
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Travel To Weligama (Approx:126KM/2HRS) |
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Witness Stilt Fishermen (Unique Method Of Fishing) |
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Travel To Galle (Approx:25KM/1HRS) |
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Proceed To A Discovery tour of Galle: |
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Visit The Galle Fort (A UNESCO World Heritage Site Built By The Portuguese |
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Walk through the Dutch Era Streets witnessing boutique shops and cafes |
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Witness The Iconic Light House (An Iconic Landmark That Guided Ships For Centuries) |
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Overnight Stay In Galle |
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| DAY 07: RETURN TO COLOMBO >TOUR & DEPART (B, L, D)
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Travel To Colombo (Approx:120KM/2HRS) |
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Proceed On Discovery Tour Of Colombo: |
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Bazar Shopping At Pettah (Best Place For Shopping Spices,Clothing And You Can Witness The Famous Red Mosque) |
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Visit Shopping Malls (Arcade Independence And Odel: For Designer Shopping & Food) |
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Visit Independence Square |
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Visit Dutch hospital (A heritage building for Shopping Jewelry & Handicraft Brands) |
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Photo stop at Lotus Stadium — a lotus-shaped sports and events arena symbolizing purity and cultural heritage |
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Photo Stop at Lotus Tower (Sri Lankas Tallest Sky Scraper and Modern City Icon) |
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Depart |
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| HOTEL OPTIONS |
| 3★ | (Budget Friendly)
▶︎ Colombo: Moven Colombo / Hotel Ocean Colombo or similar
▶︎ Kandy: Rivendel Hotel / Hotel Royal Kandyan or similar
▶︎ Nuwara Eliya: Hotel Ash Ford / Single Tree Mount Hotel or similar
▶︎ Ella: Oakray Ella Gap or similar
▶︎ Yala: Oakray Wild or similar
▶︎ Down South Beach: The Long Beach or similar | RM2688 Per Person | |
| 4★ | (Value Plus Comfort)
▶︎ Colombo: Fairway Colombo or similar
▶︎ Kandy: Hotel Topaz or similar
▶︎ Nuwara Eliya: Mirage King Cottage / Hotel High Garden or similar
▶︎ Ella: Morning Dew Hotel or similar
▶︎ Yala: Hotel Tamarind Tree / Chaarya Resort & Spa or similar
▶︎ Down South Beach: South Lake Resort or similar | RM2988 Per Person | |
| 5★ | (Premium Value Stay)
▶︎ Colombo: Cinnamon Lake side or similar
▶︎ Kandy: Earls Regency / Hotel Golden Crown or similar
▶︎ Nuwara Eliya: Araliya Green City or similar
▶︎ Ella: EKHO Ella (4*) or similar
▶︎ Yala: Double Tree by Hilton / Hotel Jetwing Yala or similar
▶︎ Down South Beach: Heritance Ahungalla / Hotel Jetwing Lighthouse or similar | RM4188 Per Person | |
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| 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 (A UNESCO World Heritage Site), The Last Royal Capital of The Sri Lankan Kings (Approx: 180KM / 4HRS). |
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Optional: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage a sanctuary for rescued and orphaned elephants, famous for its river bathing time. |
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Entrance: RM 80 (Prices include transportation and guide services). |
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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. 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 (MOB, B, L, D)
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After breakfast, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Board one of the world’s most scenic train rides! Travel from Kandy to Nanuoya through misty mountains, tea plantations, and waterfalls. Every curve offers postcard views. This is optional, seats are limited (subject to availability) and bookings open 30 days ahead. Prices: RM 78 (1st Class), RM 58 (2nd Class), including taxes, pickup/drop-off, and guide. |
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Known as the Little England of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and tea plantations. The climate is cool, like an English spring, and nights get chilly. The town still shows its British influence with cottages and colonial mansions. Victoria Park, in the center, is ideal for a stroll, picnic, or birdwatching. |
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Enjoy the Ceylon Tea Experience at a plantation. See how tea is picked, processed, and packed — a tradition since the 1850s. Sri Lanka remains one of the world’s largest tea exporters. |
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After lunch, continue with a City Tour of Nuwara Eliya. Winding roads, tea estates, colonial bungalows, hedgerows, and an 18-hole golf course reflect the British charm. |
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Walk through grassy paths and red-brick walls for beautiful countryside views. Drive through valleys dotted with waterfalls and tea pluckers in colorful saris. You can also take a boat ride or cycle (at own cost) along Lake Gregory. |
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Visit the Seetha Amman Temple, linked to the Ramayana. Sitadevi is believed to have stayed here, with Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman also worshipped. Footprints believed to be Hanuman’s can be seen by the river. |
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Lunch at a Restaurant. |
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Dinner & overnight stay at hotel. |
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| DAY 04: TRAVEL TO ELLA VIA RAWANA ELLA CAVE (B, L, D)
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After breakfast proceed to Ella (Approx:160KM/5HRS), tracing one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic hill-country routes. |
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Upon arrival in Ella, visit the iconic Nine Arch Bridge, a famed colonial-era railway viaduct set amid emerald tea gardens and misty ravines. If timing permits, watch a train glide across the arches for a picture-perfect moment. |
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Continue to Ravana Ella Cave (Ravana’s Cave) near Ella Rock, a site entwined with the Ramayana legend, believed to have sheltered Seetha Devi during captivity. A short walk leads to the cave entrance, rewarding you with panoramic hill views. |
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Stop at the thundering Ravana Falls, one of the island’s most photogenic cascades, tumbling down rugged rock faces—an ideal spot for photographs and a refreshing breeze. |
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In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Ella town walk, exploring its charming streets lined with cozy cafés, local shops, and laid-back vibes, offering a perfect way to unwind amidst the cool mountain atmosphere. |
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Dinner and Overnight Stay at a Hotel. |
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| DAY 05: TRAVEL TO YALA > EMBARK ON YALA SAFARI (B, L, D)
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After breakfast proceed to Yala (Approx:160KM/5HRS), enjoying a scenic drive through Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes as you transition from the cool hill country to the dry-zone wilderness of the south. |
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After Lunch at a Restaurant, proceed to visit the Yala National Park, with a total protected area of 126,768 hectares, Yala consists of scrub plains, lagoons and rocky sections and offers the broadest cross-section of the countrys flora and fauna. In terms of game viewing this is probably the best place to see all of the big three elephant, leopard and water buffalo. It is estimated that Yala is home to about 35 Leopard making it one of the worlds densest leopard populations. Countless other animals including sloth bear, deer, wild boar, crocodiles, monkeys and numerous species of birds can also be seen here. |
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Later proceed to Kataragama, a revered multi-faith pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims. Visit the holy precinct, including the Kataragama Devalaya and nearby shrines, where devotees offer fruit, flowers, and prayers. If time aligns, you may witness the evening pooja,a moving ritual of drums, lamps, and offerings. |
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Dinner and Overnight Stay at a Hotel |
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| DAY 06: PROCEED AND TOUR GALLE (B, L, D)
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After breakfast, proceed to Weligama (Approx. 126 km / 2 hrs). Here, witness the world-famous Stilt Fishermen, a unique and traditional method of fishing found only in this region of Sri Lanka. The sight of fishermen balancing gracefully on wooden stilts above the waves while casting their lines is both fascinating and culturally significant, offering a glimpse into an age-old practice that has been passed down through generations. |
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Continue the journey to Galle (Approx. 25 km / 1 hr) for a discovery tour of this historic coastal city. Begin with a visit to the magnificent Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later expanded by the Dutch. Explore the fort’s well-preserved ramparts, colonial buildings, and cobbled streets that echo with history. |
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Take a leisurely walk through the charming Dutch-era streets, lined with boutique shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes. Experience the blend of European architecture with Sri Lankan culture that makes Galle so unique. Conclude your tour with a visit to the iconic Galle Lighthouse, an enduring landmark that has guided ships safely to shore for centuries and remains one of the most photographed spots in the city. |
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Dinner and Overnight Stay at a Hotel in Koggala/Galle. |
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| DAY 07: RETURN TO COLOMBO >TOUR & DEPART (B, L, D)
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After breakfast at leisure or leave for Colombo (Approx:120KM/2HRS). |
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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, today furnished with lavish clothing, food & tea boutiques. |
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Visit Pettah for the Sri Lankan Bazaar Shopping experience, where you can shop for spices, clothing, and witness the famous Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque). Built in 1908, this striking red-and-white candy-striped landmark is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a prominent symbol of the city’s Islamic heritage. |
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Head along towards 'Arcade Independence' and ODEL for designer shopping and top-notch cuisine, facing the beautiful Independence Square. |
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Every boutique, food 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. |
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Have a chilled beer at the Dutch Hospital, a heritage building now transformed with fashionable shops, jewelry & handicraft brands. |
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Make a photo stop at Lotus Stadium, a lotus-shaped sports and events arena symbolizing purity and cultural heritage. |
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Conclude with a photo stop at Lotus Tower, Sri Lanka’s tallest skyscraper and a modern city icon. |
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Lunch at a Restaurant. |
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Dinner at a Restaurant and proceed to the airport for your onward flight. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| Ella Train Ride...
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| Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic...
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| Kandyan Cultural Dance...
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| Gregory Lake...
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| Lotus Tower, Colombo...
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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
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| EXCLUSION |
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Sri Lankan Visa Processing Fees
- MSIG Insurance Area 1 Travel Shield (6-10 Days) (Below 64) RM86
- Optional Tour Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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