Discover Sri Lanka,8 days

Duration

8 Days

Tour Type

Package

Group Size

min 2 people

Location

Sri Lanka

Itinerary

DAY 01

Your chauffeur guide will meet you on arrival; afterwards commence your

Journey through this amazing island.

First stop and a chance to stretch your legs at Kadjugama, the Cashew Nut town of Sri Lanka. Purchase some of Sri Lanka's finest nuts. A great gift for someone back at home or to keep as a snack whilst travelling around the island.

If you like to taste some tropical fruit, suggest to stop at a place where you could taste some Pineapples Sri Lanka is well known for its sweet pineapples.

Check in at the hotel in Cultural Triangle. You have just arrived so we suggest you take it easy today. Relax at the hotel and enjoy the call of a monkey and the song of a bird.

If you are up…….!!!

Overnight stay at Dambulla.

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 02

Today after breakfast visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Climb the 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.

Afternoon Visit Polonnaruwa Ruins.

Polonnaruwa, which was the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka, built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD, and which is a world heritage site. Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya -where 4 splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary' and 'Recumbent' postures carved out of rock, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, king Parakramabahu's statue, and the Parakrama Samudraya lake built by King Parakramabahu the great. There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Overnight stay at Dambulla.

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 03

Today Experience traditional village life on a village tour

Accompanied by a guide, take a tuk tuk ride or bullock cart through the

village. Admire the views on a catamaran ride over a reservoir and try to

spot the local wildlife. Witness a cooking demonstration at village house

Leave for Kandy

Stop at an exotic Spice Garden in Matale where you can be treated to a

garden tour to understand the taste and aroma of the world famous

Spices. It is quite touristy however everyone learns something and most

Love it.

Arrive into the last stronghold of Sinhala Kings & UN World Heritage Site – the Hill Country capital of Kandy.

Explore the city’s Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and experience at Pooja Ceremony in the evening enjoy a superb performance of Kandyan dancing and drumming.

Enjoy a personalized city tour of Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings, and is a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798.

Wander around the lake and the streets of Kandy getting a feel for this wonderful city and explore the local markets.

Temple of the tooth relic of Lord Buddha, is the pride of Buddhists in Sri Lanka and world-over. The palace temple stands surrounded by a moat, its golden roof gleaming in the sunlight as white-clad pilgrims bearing lotus blossoms throng to worship.

Overnight stay at Kandy

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 04

Today leave for Nuwara Eliya visiting the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, although its origins date back to the era of medieval times, bears a rich history punctuated by colonialism and industrial change. The splendour of the gardens, further uplifted by the river that flows through its fringes.

Arrive at Nuwara Eliya dubbed the ‘Little England of Sri Lanka’ is located in the thick, misty hills of this paradise isle. The colonial atmosphere remains preserved, resembles a British countryside complete with rose gardens, hedges and red-roofed bungalows. Nuwara Eliya also has one of the finest 18hole golf courses in South Asia. Rest of the day at leisure.

Tea of Sri Lanka, better known as Ceylon Tea has been world renowned for centuries for its quality and distinctive taste. The island’s tea production varies in taste, quality, character and appearance based on its cultivated region.

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 05

Scenic drive through the hill country and stop off at the spectacular waterfall Rawana Ella which according to the great epic ‘Ramayana’ the mythical King Ravana of Lanka kidnapped Princess Sitha of India and kept her hidden somewhere close to this waterfall. It really is a site to see.

Yala National Park - declared as a Game Park in 1938 and is 965 sq. kilometres in extent. According to the Leopard Research, Yala Block 1 probably has one of the highest densities of Leopards in the world. Yala therefore offers one of the best chances in Asia to see Leopards. You may also see Elephant, Sloth Bear, Sambhur, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Stripe-necked, Brown & Ruddy Mongooses, Black-naped Hare & several civet species. In the water holes you may see Mugger Crocodile, Painted Stork, Lesser Whistling Teal, Black-headed Ibis, Eurasian Spoonbill, Great, Median & Little Egrets & the rare Black-necked Stork. Leopard, elephant, crocodiles, bears, deer, amazing birds….they are all here in Yala National Park.

Overnight stay at Yala

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 06

Today after breakfast proceed to Bentota, en-route do Galle City tour and site seeing.

Galle is thriving. The fortified old town is enjoying an artistic renaissance and the beautiful beaches around it are dotted with luxurious villas and classy boutique hotels. The revival of Galle, in fact, has quietly influenced its coastline, which has regained its confidence and which has become a favoured retreat for intelligent, independent travellers.

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, in the south, established in 1981, was one of the earliest attempts to safeguard local turtles from extinction. Managed by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Protection Society, the hatchery offers a wildlife experience of a different sort.

Madu-ganga River Zone, a beautiful river that is the second largest wetland in the country. Brimming with a rich eco-system nourished by the shallow water body, consists of two main islands and close to 30 islets and provides shelter to over 200 families.

Overnight stay at Bentota

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 07

Today after breakfast enjoy the day at leisure on the beach

Overnight stay at Bentota

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 08

Today after breakfast transfer to the Airport for departure flight with memories to Cherish.

Included/Excluded

• Accommodation on Half Board basis

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles

• Services of English Speaking Chauffeur Guide / Guides

• Government Taxes.

• Entrance fees as mentioned on the program

• Lunch on tour.

• Still Camera/video camera permits at the Kandy temple

• Transfer from Colombo City to Beach Extension (South coast) on Day 04.

• Transfer from Habarana to Trincomalee /Airport after beach extension

• Expenses of personal nature.

• Any other services not specified above.

Overview

Important note

• Yala National Park will be closed for 4 – 6 weeks in September/October and during this period Safari of the Bundala National Park/ Udawalawe National Park will be offered to the clients. The visits to wild life parks will be at clients' own risk. The jeeps available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of the vehicle, which will be).

Important note

• Most Museums are closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. Colombo National Museum is open all 7days a week except on public holidays.

Important note

• Certain parts of the tours on offer are provided by independent third parties, such as airlines, hotels, transport operators and local tourist offices. Israel Operadora is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage caused thereby to the tourists, including those occurring outside of the normal touring programmers. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political actions and unrest shall be borne by the tourists.

Important note

• We advise that due to frequent flight changes, delays and cancellations by the various domestic airlines and trains we cannot fully guarantee that the proposed itinerary can be carried out as planned. Based on our experience, changes of departure times and/ or cancellations can occur at very short notice even after confirmation of a flight has been received. The same applies for train travel: Schedule changes occur frequently; often without prior notification. In case of schedule changes or flight cancellations we always try everything possible to arrange an alternate programme within the framework of the original quoted costs. However, we reserve the right to charge any cost exceeding the original budget to the tour operator/ travel agent or to the participant of a tour after consultation with the agent.

Important note

• The visits to wild life parks will be at your own risk. The available jeeps are basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of the vehicle which is used on the tour). In the event the road condition is unsuitable for the Tour vehicle to be used during a specific segment of the tour a basic alternate third party vehicle would be provided, no liability or insurance would cover such vehicles.

Important note

• Poya holidays are observed on the day of each full moon in general, Hindu and Buddhist festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it is often only possible to forecast the approximate time of their occurrence. On such days of religious reverence selling alcohol in public is illegal. However at certain hotels the room bars remain accessible.

Important note

• Programmes, prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of proposal submission and are subject to change thereafter without advance notice until all services have been paid in full.

Important note

• We strongly advise to leave valuable items (money, passport, credit cards, jewellery, sensitive documents, laptop computer, etc.) in the hotel safe. During excursions and roundtrips, personal belongings, especially money and valuables should NEVER be left on vehicles, even during short breaks, and carried around at all times. Israel Operadora is not responsible for any loss or theft.

• Due to ongoing rapid upgrades/developments of roadways and highways in Sri Lanka the times mentioned for transfers may take longer than estimated without prior notice.