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Enjoy a 4-day Sri Lanka journey through lush landscapes, cultural treasures, and charming towns. Visit the Sacred Tooth Temple in Kandy, stroll the Peradeniya Gardens, and admire Ramboda Falls. Explore Nuwara Eliya’s “Little England” and tea estates, experience white-water rafting in Kitulgala, and meet turtles at Kosgoda Hatchery. Complete your trip with Colombo’s temples, landmarks, and vibrant shopping at Pettah and city malls.
Day 1: Arrival – Pinnawela – Kandy
On arrival, travel to Kandy, stopping at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to see rescued elephants during feeding or bathing time. The orphanage's population has now mushroomed to around 65, making it the worlds largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range in age from newborns to elderly matriarchs, and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well as those injured in the wild. Check-in to the hotel.
After hotel check-in enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The historic city about 480m above sea level surrounded by mountains was known to Sri Lankan as Kanda Uda Rata, which means the hill country. Kandy was home to Sri Lanka's last independent Kingdom, which survived two centuries of colonial incursion before finally falling to the British at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Visit the Temple of the tooth, The royal Botanical Gardens, the Peradeniya University campus and catch a panoramic view of the picturesque town from Upper lake Drive. Early evening, you will visit a Kandyan Dance performance and be treated to a spectacular fire walking finale. Kandy is also famous for it's shopping, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, batiks, silks ect. And you will have the opportunity of browsing to your heart’s content.
Dinner & overnight accommodation at Oak Ray Regency,Kandy
Day 2: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy breakfast at hotel and today you will be transfer to Nuwara Eliya. En-route Proceed to visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple & Gayathri Peedam. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of the tea country and you can visit a plantation and a factory en route here and witness how the famous "Ceylon Tea" is brewed. Check in to the hotel. After check - in explore Nuwara Eliya - "the city of dawn" is the town at the highest elevation (about 2000m above sea level) in Sri Lanka and its tallest peak, Piduruthalagala (2555m) could be seen from here. The city, established by the British in the nineteenth century, and known as "Little England" and is a popular holiday resort for Sri Lankans & tourists due to its cool climate and quaint colonial feel with its littel bungalows surrounded by hedgerows. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of the tea country and you can visit a plantation and a factory en route here and witness how the famous "Ceylon Tea" is brewed. About 1.5km away is Seetha Amman Temple, said to be built at the spot where Ravna held Sita captive, as related in the Ramayana. The small temple has a collection of statues, including a couple of Kali images.
Dinner & overnight accommodation at Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze,Nuwara Eliya
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota
After breakfast, you will be transfer to Bentota and later proceed on a Bentota sightseeing. This is the best-established package-holiday destination on the island. It offers a further clutch of package resorts plus an outstanding selection of more up market places. The beach divides into two areas. At the north end, facing Aluthgama lies "Paradise Island"(as it's popular known), a narrow spit of land beautifully sandwiched between the choppy breakers of the Indian Ocean and the calm waters of the Bentota lagoon. It provides the setting for the island's biggest range of water sports of, along with interesting boat trips up the Bentota river. The attractive southern end of Bentota beach comprises a wide and tranquil swathe of sand that's home to one of the island's finest clusters of top-end hotels.
And also visit the Turtle hatchery in Kosgoda which is being operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. Several species of turtles, especially the endangered hawksbill are protected here. Most vulnerable of all are their eggs, which are left uncovered on beaches all around the coast. The goodwill of Kosgoda area fishermen who bring these eggs gratis to the hatchery has led to the hatching and have released around 100,000 young turtles in only two.
Dinner & overnight accommodation at Joes Resort Bentota,Bentota.
Day 4: Bentota – Colombo – Departure
After having delicious breakfast at hotel you will proceed to Colombo. Thereafter proceed on a Colombo city tour which is a blend of eastern and western cultures where all colors of the island are drawn together. During your journey through the City of Colombo, you will visit the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) which is the very first purpose built convention center in Asia that combines the best of professional conference facilities available. The Independence Square, is also a must visit, which today has become a major tourist attraction due to its historical significance and extraordinary work of architecture. Your visit will see the Old Parliament of Sri Lanka and the gorgeous Galle Face Green facing the beautiful Indian Ocean and Famous Gangarama Temple. Transfer to Airport on time for Departure.
End of Tour.
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