Srilanka - Explore The Hills

Flight (optional)

Hotel

Transfer

Meals

Sightseeing

Places to Visit: Kandy - Colombo

Validity:Dec 31 2020

Duration:3 Nights / 4 Days

Highlights:

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage | Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic | Royal Botanical Gardens | Sightseeing in Kandy

Day Wise Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Colombo Kandy

Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by a representative and transferred to Kandy. (Approximately 137 Km 3 ½ Hrs)
En route visit to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Approx 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawela, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as the 23 baby elephants born as a result of the captive breeding program. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Overnight at the hotel in Kandy.

Day 2 Kandy

Breakfast at the Hotel
In the morning commence city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. (4 Hrs)
Kandy - The hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhisms influence in Sri Lanka today. Temples shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddhas Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lankas most prized possession.
Royal Botanical Gardens - Peradeniya - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists.
There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world are one such avenue.
Rest of the day at leisure in the hotel
Overnight at the hotel in Kandy.

Day 3 COLOMBO

Transfer to Colombo. (Approximately 62 Kms 1 ½ Hrs)
In the evening Proceed to city tour in Colombo with shopping.
Colombo: a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.
Rest of the day at leisure in the hotel
Overnight at the hotel in Colombo.

Day 4 Depart Colombo

This morning you will be transferred to the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to board your flight back to home or your next destination.

Inclusions

1. Return flight on Sri Lankan Airlines Economy Class. 2. 3 Nights accommodation on double sharing basis as per the itinerary based on Standard 3 star hotel category. 3. Daily Breakfast and Dinner (Colombo Dinner will bet at indian Restaurant (Outside) 4. Transport in an air-conditioned coach high tech with an English speaking national guide 5. 1ltr water bottle each per day 6. Half Day City Tour of Kandy 7. Half Day City Tour of Colombo 8. FOC sim cards on arrival 9. Wheel chair assistance 10. 01 Water Bottle Per Person Per Day. 11. 24 hrs. Emergency on call duty manger services. 12. All tours and transfers are on private basis by private car

Exclusions

1. All entrance fees/ Boat Ride / Jeep Safari cost. 2. Early check in & late check out. 3. Lunch & Dinner on Tour. 4. Camera & video permit. 5. Visa & other charges 6. Any expenses of a personal nature. 7. Any other expenses not mentioned in Inclusions 8. Tips & Portages.9. Gst 5%10. Optional tours. 11. Personal travel insurance. 12. Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc. 13. Offer is subject to availability

Child Policy

      Child sharing with parents without an extra bed 35 % of the adult's rate. 
Child sharing with parents with an extra bed 60 % of the adult's rate.
    

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