Best of Sri Lanka 7 Days / 6 Nights (starting from USD 570pp)
Sri Lanka, a resplendent paradise island located just south of India, is one of the famous diving destinations of the world and renowned for its Holiday experiences. Perhaps the best beaches located on the East Coast (excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling), inspiring heritage sites from ancient cities to colonial forts, a vibrant culture including fine arts and crafts and grand festivals, and a people of diverse ethnicity and religious persuasion, charming and hospitable water buffaloes lie idle in paddy fields and monkeys swing from trees.
Holiday Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Koneswaram Temple
- Trinco beach
- Temple of Tooth Relic
- Cultural Dance Show
- Royal Botanical garden
- Tea Plantations and waterfalls
- Colombo the Commercial Capital
Route Map
Program as a summary
Day 01
Arrival and transfer to Sigiriya / Habarana for 01 night (Approx travel time 4 ½ hours)
| Activities | Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en-route |
|---|---|
| Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple en-route | |
| Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress en-route | |
| Overnight stay in Dambulla/Sigiriya |
Day 02
After breakfast transfer to Trincomalee (Approx travel time 2 hours)
| Activities | Relax and enjoy the beach of Tricomalee |
|---|---|
| Visit the Koneswaram temple | |
| Overnight stay in Trincomalee |
Day 03
After breakfast transfer to Kandy for 01 night (Approx travel time 4 ½ hours)
| Activities | City tour of Kandy |
|---|---|
| Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic | |
| Watch the Cultural Dance show | |
| Overnight stay in Kandy |
Day 04
After breakfast transfer to Ella for 01 night (Approx travel time 3 hours)
| Activities | Visit the Royal Botanical Garden en-route |
|---|---|
| Tea Plantations and Waterfalls en-route | |
| Visit the Nine Arch Bridge | |
| Visit the Nine Arch Bridge | |
| Overnight stay in Ella |
Day 05
After breakfast transfer to Bentota for 01 night stay (Approx travel time 5 ½ hours)
| Activities | White water rafting in Kitulgala en-route (Optional) |
|---|---|
| Relax and enjoy the beach of Bentota | |
| Overnight stay in Bentota |
Day 06
After breakfast transfer to Colombo for the final night (Approx travel time 2 hours)
| Activities | Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery en-route |
|---|---|
| Enjoy a boat safari at the Madhu river en-route | |
| Overnight stay in Colombo |
Day 07
Afternoon check out from the hotel and leave for airport End of Tour
Descriptions of places
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department in a 25 acre coconut property adjoining the Maha Oya River. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungles of Sri Lanka. In 1978 the orphanage was taken over by the National Zoological Gardens from the Department of Wildlife. A captive breeding program was launched in 1982. Since the inception of the program over 20 elephants have been bred here. The aim of the orphanage is to simulate a natural habitat to these elephants.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Rising dramatically from the central plains, the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka’s single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilisation, thought to be once the epicentre of the short-lived kingdom of Kassapa, and there are spellbinding vistas across mist-wrapped forests in the early morning.Sigiriya refuses to reveal its secrets easily, and you’ll have to climb a series of vertiginous staircases attached to sheer walls to reach the top. On the way you’ll pass a series of quite remarkable frescoes and a pair of colossal lion’s paws carved into the bedrock. The surrounding landscape – lily-pad-covered moats, water gardens and cave shrines – only add to Sigiriya’s rock-star appeal.
Kandy & Hill Country
Lying 115 km from Colombo, Kandy is Sri Lanka’s second biggest city and the Capital of the central province. The busy town is situated in a valley at an elevation of 600m, inside a wide loop of the Mahaweli River and is surrounded by hills Covered with tropical vegetation. Home to the Sri Dalada Maligawa – the beautiful Temple that houses the tooth relic of Lord Buddha. The Cool climate of the hills is a relief after the cloying heat of the lowlands, and the lovely Kandy Lake and the drives around it are set amidst great scenic beauty.
Royal Botanical Garden
No visit to Kandy is complete without seeing the Royal Botanical gardens at Peradeniya, 6.5km south from the town, on the Colombo road. Its origins go back to the reign of King Kirti Sri Rajasinha (1747-80) when it was a royal residence and park. It formally became a botanical garden in 1821 when the redoubtable Edward Barnes was governor. The firs tea seedling garden in 1821 when the Ceylon were planted in the gardens at Barnes’ behest in 1824, although it was 50 years later that tea showed its potential as a viable commercial crop. The gardens consist of nearly 150 acres dedicated to the flora of Sri Lanka with a spectacular arboretum that includes many endemic trees. There are over 110 endemic plants, as well as major collections of palms, bamboo, cacti, flowers and orchids in a delightful orchid house.
Nuwara Eliya
The hill station of Nuwara Eliya (City of Light) is celebrated for its fresh climate, the wonderful scenery all around, and its “Englishness”. Wonderful mountain panoramas surround the wide valley, into which fall many lovely but icy waterfalls. There are still a few patches of virgin jungle left, with stunted, gnarled trees, primitive tree ferns and strange looking lichen. It is the hub of the tea country, lying 77 km from Kandy and 180 km from Colombo. At an elevation of 1800m, the temperature varies from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius, falling to near zero on winter nights an d producing occasional frost. The roads zigzag through the most spectacular mountain scenery to reach this picturesque district.
Colombo commercial capital of Sri Lanka
A frenetic beehive of commotion on the west coast of the island, this metropolis is the center of economic and political endeavor in Sri Lanka. Situated 30kms away from Katunayake Airport. Colombo is a fascinating city, not only for it’s comfortable blend of East and West, but also for its cozy mixture of the past and present. It is the commercial capital of the county, city is filled with shopping malls, bazaars and interesting tourist attractions like Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, churches the old Parliament building, the zoo, museums, and art galleries.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in Double sharing room with daily breakfasts
- Transportation in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle for the entire tour
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Cost of all government taxes and service charge for above services
Price Excludes:
- Cost of airline tickets, visa charges
- Entrance fees for all sites visited
- Cost of Lunches, dinners & snacks
- Cost of Early Check in / Check out
- Cost of optional excursions or activities
- Baggage handling and tipping
- Any expenses of personal nature
(Note: We do not charge guide fees. We are always willing to give you the best holiday experience in Sri Lanka. Thus, it’s totally up to you to pay a guiding fee based on your satisfaction)
Note: The Standard Check in time in Sri Lanka 14:00 & Check out time in Sri Lanka 12:00