Overview
"Sri Lanka Delight" unfolds a captivating journey through Colombo's modernity and history, with iconic sites like Independence Square. In Kandy, explore cultural gems like the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and immerse yourself in the lively Perahera festival. Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England," offers a cool retreat with misty hills, tea plantations, and scenic landscapes. Discover tea factories, enjoy a boat ride on Gregory Lake, and wander through well-manicured gardens. This condensed exploration promises a delightful fusion of cultural immersion and natural beauty in Colombo, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast
Sightseeing
Hotel
Transport
Trip Highlights
- Dambulla: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Elephant Ride
- Kandy: Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum, Tooth Relic Temple, and Vibrant Cultural Show
- Nuwara Eliya: Royal Botanical Gardens, Spice Garden, Orchid House, Five Palm Avenues, and Victoria Park
- Colombo: Cinnamon Gardens, Fort, Dutch Church of Wolfendhal, Avukana Buddha replica, Independence Square, ODEL, House of Fashion, Arcade Independence Square, Race Course, and Beverly Street
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Sri Lanka
Upon arrival, relish your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality. A representative will greet you at the airport and guide you to the arranged transportation for your initial destination. Located approximately 55 miles from Colombo, along the Colombo-Kandy road, is the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Established in 1975, this sanctuary provides a home for abandoned and wounded elephants. The current count exceeds 65 elephants, including babies from various regions and over 25 born through a successful breeding program. Don't miss the optimal visiting times: feeding sessions from 09:15-09:45 and 14:15-14:45, and bathing sessions from 10:00-11:00 and 15:00-16:00, where all the elephants gather by the nearby river. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Dambulla.
Day 2: Dambulla – Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Dambulla
After breakfast, venture to Sigiriya Rock, where you'll embark on an enjoyable elephant ride through the jungle. Home to the 5th-century "Fortress in the Sky," Sigiriya Rock is a breathtaking wonder known as Lion Rock due to a colossal lion statue that once guarded its entrance. Encircled by triple moats, the rock soars nearly 500ft, featuring remnants of a grand palace, gardens, and a swimming pool at its summit. The ancient Sinhala secular paintings are noteworthy, life-sized frescoes depicting damsels in all their original vibrancy and delicacy. Conclude your day with an overnight stay at the hotel in Dambulla.
Day 3: Dambulla – Kandy
After breakfast, head to Kandy to explore attractions like Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum, and the revered Temple of Tooth Relic. Kandy, the former hill capital, reflects Buddhism's enduring influence in Sri Lanka. Visit shrines and monasteries preserving Buddhist traditions. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a national treasure, safeguarding the Buddha's Tooth since the 4th Century A.D.
In the evening, enjoy a vibrant cultural show with drumbeats and acrobatics. Your overnight stay in Kandy promises a comfortable conclusion to your day.
Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, travel to Nuwara Eliya with an optional stop at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. The expansive 147-acre garden, established in 1374, showcases over 5,000 tree and plant species, including rare varieties. Highlights include the Spice Garden, Orchid House, and five Palm Avenues, featuring unique specimens like the Double Coconuts.
Known as the 'Little England' of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya offers picturesque landscapes of mountains, valleys, and tea plantations. With its British influence seen in cottages and Queen Ann-style mansions, the town has a climate resembling an English spring day. Enjoy a stroll or bird watching in Victoria Park. Your overnight stay awaits at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Colombo Shopping & City Tour
After breakfast this morning, journey to Colombo. Explore the bustling commercial areas and tree-lined residential neighbourhoods, including Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street in Pettah, known for its Goldsmiths quarters. Explore the Bazaar area, featuring a Hindu Temple with intricate stone carvings and the historic Dutch Church of Wolfendhal from 1749. Don't miss the BMICH, the replica of Avukana Buddha, and Independence Square.
Indulge in some shopping in Colombo at places like ODEL, House of Fashion, Arcade Independence Square, Race Course, Beverly Street, and the bargain markets in Colombo Pettah. Your overnight stay awaits at a hotel in Colombo
Day 6: Depart Colombo
Today, proceed to the airport for your departure flight, carrying with you wonderful memories.
Important Information
Inclusions
- 2 nights' accommodation at a hotel in Dambulla.
- 1-night accommodation at a hotel in Kandy.
- 1-night accommodation at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
- 1-night accommodation at a hotel in Colombo.
- Meal as per plan mentioned in the package.
- Dambulla City Tour
- Kandy City Tour
- Nuwara Eliya City Tour
- Colombo City Tour
Packages Exclude
- Any Meals/En-route Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Cost due to upgrading or changing hotels, Room type, category etc. and late check out, if any.
- Any entry fees for Monuments, Tourist Places, Temple, Monasteries, Gardens, plantations, Park, Sanctuary, Forests, and additional sightseeing tours/ excursions are not included in the itinerary.
- Porter age at Hotels and Airports, Insurance, Tips, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral Water, Alcoholic or Non-alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Room Heaters, Video Camera, Still, Personal Nature etc.
- Air, Rail or Surface fare from/to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
- Supplement charges are applicable for Long weekends and Festivals. Compulsory Gala Dinner will be charged extra for Christmas and New Year's Eve.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned in the "Inclusions" column.
Notes
- Our Company Terms and Conditions apply.
- The Hotels used are normally First Class Hotel ranging in the 3 Star Category. We also provide optional hotels you can choose to enhance based on your budget.
- Do carry comfortable walking shoes and Dress.
- Carrying a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card) is mandatory.