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Srilanka
Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Bentota
Highlights- Discover the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka.
- Enjoy endless beaches, timeless ruins and welcoming people.
- Get the chance to witness the bathing and bottle feeding of elephants
- Extend your trip to Maldives Island.
- Optional tours during your free time.
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- STARTING PRICE $775
- AIRPORT Colombo
- DURATION 7 nights
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DEPARTURE DATES
All Year Round
HERTZ GSA for outbound reservations from Lebanon.
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- Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Bentota - 8 days / 7 nights
Day 1: Arrival to Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Arrive at the Colombo International Airport you will be met by a designated guide. After the formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and then transfer to Colombo. Your First Destination will be Colombo & Check-in Hotel.
Afternoon, commence sightseeing of the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at Colombo
Day 2: Dambulla
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling Time: Approx. 4 Hours 30 Min
After an appetizing breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Dambulla.
En route visit Millenium Elephant Foundation,
The Millennium Elephant Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Kegalle, Sri Lanka, dedicated to the welfare of elephants. The foundation provides a sanctuary for retired and injured elephants and focuses on promoting conservation and education about the endangered Sri Lankan elephant. Visitors can take a guided tour of the foundation to learn about the lives of the elephants, their daily routines, and the challenges faced in their conservation. The foundation also offers unique opportunities for visitors to interact with the elephants, such as feeding, bathing, and walking alongside them. The Millennium Elephant Foundation is a must-visit destination for those interested in the conservation and welfare of elephants and a great way to experience Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.
Dambulla Cave Temple (optional visit), its rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes, some of which dates to over 2,000 years, which depicts Buddhist mythology, and the tales of the Buddha's previous births. This cave temple has the largest number of Buddha statues all housed in one place, including a 14-meter-long, colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha carved out of the rock.
Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay in Dambulla
Day 3: Dambulla Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After an appetizing breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Dambulla
Sigiriya is a “UNESCO World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot-high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colors. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens, and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed.
Hiriwadunna Village Trek This is a typical countryside experience with a jeep ride to the rural village of Hiriwadunna. The trek begins with a beautiful walk along to a man-made reservoir. You will also experience a boat ride, bullock cart ride, rural vegetable cultivation, paddy fields and enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch at a Village house. In the afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in the third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in the forests of Matale.
Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here number around 150-200. Some reports count the number of elephants to as high as 700. They migrate here from Wasgamuwa National Park and benefit from food and shelter in the park’s forest. Tourists visit Minneriya largely because of elephants, especially in dry season.
Return to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Dambulla
Day 4: Dambulla to Kandy
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling Time: Approx. 2 Hours
After an appetizing breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Kandy
En route visit Spice Garden in Matale to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed.
Check-in to hotel & in the evening commence city tour
Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum & Temple of Tooth Relic. 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 Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.
By the evening experience a Colorful Cultural Dance Show where you will be taken to mind blowing Sri Lankan culture extravaganza… Get ready for Heavy drumbeat and acrobatic act.
Return to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Kandy
Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling Time: Approx. 2 Hrs 30 Min
After a scrumptious breakfast checkout from hotel.
En route visit Royal Botanical Garden (optional) in Kandy and then proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya is majestic botanical garden is 147 acres in extent and was 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 which are rare and endemic, as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. The Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest, 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, is one such avenue.
En Route, Enjoy “Tea experience”, which involves a visit 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. The high altitudes produce the best flavors, so Sri Lanka’s hill-country is the ideal environment to grow the most flavorsome tea. A guided tour around a Tea Factory is an enlightening experience.
Visit Ramboda Waterfalls is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It is formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.
Undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque. It is most definitely worth a stop off during your tour of the area given the stunning surroundings and countless photo opportunities that arise.
Nuwara Eliya the ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls, and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. 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.
Check-in to hotel & in the evening Nuwara Eliya Commence Sightseeing.
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling Time: Approx. 5 Hours
Breakfast and Checkout from hotel then proceed to Bentota
En route visit, St. Clair's Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka". It is one of six waterfalls affected by the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project.
Devon Falls is a waterfall in Sri Lanka, situated 6 km west of Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya District. The falls is named after a pioneer English coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation is situated nearby the falls. The Waterfall is 97 metres high and ranked 19th highest on the Island.
Kithulgala is one of the most famous places for White Water Rafting adventures. However, there are many more reasons why this spot, just 100 kms from the capital Colombo, is well worth visiting. Chief among these is the historic Beli Lena Caves where the pre-historic Balangoda Man supposed to have lived.
Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay in Bentota
Day 7: Bentota Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After a scrumptious at hotel have a free stay at your hotel or proceed to optional sightseeing:
Madu River Boat Ride in the 915-hectare Madu Ganga Estuary is connected by two narrow channels to the Randombe Lake, forming a complex wetland system encompassing 64 mangrove islets. In the year 2000, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) undertook a detailed biodiversity survey of the region & revealed the existence of no less than 10 major wetland vegetation types supporting over 300 plant species & 248 species of vertebrates. It is classified under RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands in 2003
Marine Turtle Conservation Kosgoda Globally, all seven species of marine turtles are endangered. Of these seven, five come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka. The process of marine turtles nesting, hatchlings being born, and swimming back to sea is fascinating to observe. The Kosgoda Conservation Project is an ideal way to learn and observe this endangered species. In the evening engage with Water Sports Activities
Return to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay in Bentota
Day 8: Bentota to Airport
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Airport for the flight back.
- Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Bentota - 8 days / 7 nights
Day 1: Arrival to Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka! Arrive at the Colombo International Airport you will be met by a designated guide. After the formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and then transfer to Colombo. Your First Destination will be Colombo & Check-in Hotel.
Afternoon, commence sightseeing of the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at Colombo
Day 2: Dambulla
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling Time: Approx. 4 Hours 30 Min
After an appetizing breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Dambulla.
En route visit Millenium Elephant Foundation,
The Millennium Elephant Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Kegalle, Sri Lanka, dedicated to the welfare of elephants. The foundation provides a sanctuary for retired and injured elephants and focuses on promoting conservation and education about the endangered Sri Lankan elephant. Visitors can take a guided tour of the foundation to learn about the lives of the elephants, their daily routines, and the challenges faced in their conservation. The foundation also offers unique opportunities for visitors to interact with the elephants, such as feeding, bathing, and walking alongside them. The Millennium Elephant Foundation is a must-visit destination for those interested in the conservation and welfare of elephants and a great way to experience Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.
Dambulla Cave Temple (optional visit), its rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes, some of which dates to over 2,000 years, which depicts Buddhist mythology, and the tales of the Buddha's previous births. This cave temple has the largest number of Buddha statues all housed in one place, including a 14-meter-long, colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha carved out of the rock.
Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay in Dambulla
Day 3: Dambulla Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After an appetizing breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Dambulla
Sigiriya is a “UNESCO World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot-high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colors. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens, and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed.
Hiriwadunna Village Trek This is a typical countryside experience with a jeep ride to the rural village of Hiriwadunna. The trek begins with a beautiful walk along to a man-made reservoir. You will also experience a boat ride, bullock cart ride, rural vegetable cultivation, paddy fields and enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch at a Village house. In the afternoon safari in Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in the third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in the forests of Matale.
Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season. The Minneriya tank contributes to sustain a large herd. Elephants gathered here number around 150-200. Some reports count the number of elephants to as high as 700. They migrate here from Wasgamuwa National Park and benefit from food and shelter in the park’s forest. Tourists visit Minneriya largely because of elephants, especially in dry season.
Return to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Dambulla
Day 4: Dambulla to Kandy
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling Time: Approx. 2 Hours
After an appetizing breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Kandy
En route visit Spice Garden in Matale to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed.
Check-in to hotel & in the evening commence city tour
Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum & Temple of Tooth Relic. 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 Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.
By the evening experience a Colorful Cultural Dance Show where you will be taken to mind blowing Sri Lankan culture extravaganza… Get ready for Heavy drumbeat and acrobatic act.
Return to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Kandy
Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling Time: Approx. 2 Hrs 30 Min
After a scrumptious breakfast checkout from hotel.
En route visit Royal Botanical Garden (optional) in Kandy and then proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya is majestic botanical garden is 147 acres in extent and was 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 which are rare and endemic, as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. The Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest, 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, is one such avenue.
En Route, Enjoy “Tea experience”, which involves a visit 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. The high altitudes produce the best flavors, so Sri Lanka’s hill-country is the ideal environment to grow the most flavorsome tea. A guided tour around a Tea Factory is an enlightening experience.
Visit Ramboda Waterfalls is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It is formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.
Undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque. It is most definitely worth a stop off during your tour of the area given the stunning surroundings and countless photo opportunities that arise.
Nuwara Eliya the ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls, and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. 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.
Check-in to hotel & in the evening Nuwara Eliya Commence Sightseeing.
Dinner & Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Travelling Time: Approx. 5 Hours
Breakfast and Checkout from hotel then proceed to Bentota
En route visit, St. Clair's Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka". It is one of six waterfalls affected by the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project.
Devon Falls is a waterfall in Sri Lanka, situated 6 km west of Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya District. The falls is named after a pioneer English coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation is situated nearby the falls. The Waterfall is 97 metres high and ranked 19th highest on the Island.
Kithulgala is one of the most famous places for White Water Rafting adventures. However, there are many more reasons why this spot, just 100 kms from the capital Colombo, is well worth visiting. Chief among these is the historic Beli Lena Caves where the pre-historic Balangoda Man supposed to have lived.
Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay in Bentota
Day 7: Bentota Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After a scrumptious at hotel have a free stay at your hotel or proceed to optional sightseeing:
Madu River Boat Ride in the 915-hectare Madu Ganga Estuary is connected by two narrow channels to the Randombe Lake, forming a complex wetland system encompassing 64 mangrove islets. In the year 2000, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) undertook a detailed biodiversity survey of the region & revealed the existence of no less than 10 major wetland vegetation types supporting over 300 plant species & 248 species of vertebrates. It is classified under RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands in 2003
Marine Turtle Conservation Kosgoda Globally, all seven species of marine turtles are endangered. Of these seven, five come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka. The process of marine turtles nesting, hatchlings being born, and swimming back to sea is fascinating to observe. The Kosgoda Conservation Project is an ideal way to learn and observe this endangered species. In the evening engage with Water Sports Activities
Return to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay in Bentota
Day 8: Bentota to Airport
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Airport for the flight back.
- STARTING PRICE $775
- AIRPORT Colombo
- DURATION 7 nights
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DEPARTURE DATES
All Year Round
HERTZ GSA for outbound reservations from Lebanon.
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