DAY 1
Arrival – Pinnawala – Kandy
Arrive in Sri Lanka. Greeted and welcomed by our airport representative, connect with the chauffeur/guide to continue the tour. Leave for Pinnawala and visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Pinnawela – off Colombo-Kandy road is Pinnawela, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house abandoned and wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now, including baby elephants brought from various parts, as well as the 14 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme.
The best time to visit is the feeding time and the bathing time; when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Reach Kandy and check in to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
DAY 2
Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel & commence a city tour in Kandy including Upper Lake Drive, Market Squire, Gem Lapidary & Batik Factory.
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 Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple shrines and monasteries keep Buddhist traditions alive everywhere.
To Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the world, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the ‘Dalada Maligawa” – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
Also, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Royal Botanical Gardens – Peradeniya 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of trees and plants. Some rare and endemics as well as flora from the tropical World. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourist’s.
Evening and enjoy the Sri Lanka Traditional Cultural Dance Show.
Thereafter visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
DAY 3
Kandy – Bentota
After breakfast leave for Bentota
Thereafter proceed to Mawanella and visit a Spice Garden to experience Sri Lanka Traditional Spices and Ayurvedic Herbal Plants
Evening proceed to Bentota & check in to the hotel to relax
Bentota – on the South coast of Sri Lanka lies the city of Bentota. The general area of Bentota is interesting for birds. On the shore, Sea birds and Wanders are often found. The rare Indian Heron and Vegetation along the river harbours many local species as well as winter migrants. Many interesting sightseeing tours are possible from here, such as the Turtle Hatchery, Mask factory, Galle Fort, Garden Brief, Boat trips on Bentota River etc.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bentota.
DAY 4
Bentota
Breakfast at the hotel
Thereafter enjoy a Boat Safari in the Madu River
Madu River is one of the major attractions in Bentota. It has 54 islands along the river which is the highest number of islands in any river of the country. Also, Madu River has very high biodiversity and it’s a home for fish, monkeys, water monitors, many birds and crocodiles. Mangroves make the river very colourful and it’s very nice to go through natural mangrove caves by boat. Visit a Buddhist Temple, Cinnamon Island and get fish therapy makes you excited during this river safari.
Also, visit Turtle Hatchery
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – Where you can see several species of turtles, especially the hawksbill, are endangered. Most vulnerable of all are their eggs, which are left uncovered on beaches all around the coast. The goodwill of Kosgoda area fishermen, who bring these eggs gratis to the hatchery, has led to the hatching and release of 100,000 young turtles in only two years since the hatchery opened. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this hatchery.
Thereafter enjoy Water Sports in the Bentota River
Dinner & overnight stay in Bentota
DAY 5
Bentota – Colombo
After breakfast transferred to Colombo & commenced a city tour in Colombo followed by shopping
Colombo – A drive through the city will take you to the Fort and Pettah – the commercial area of the city and tree-lined Colombo – 07 Cinnamon Gardens. Colombo 3, 4, 5, and 8 are the prime residential areas of the City.
Visit Fort, and Pettah for Shopping. The Hindu Temple at Sea Street, lined with goldsmith’s shops, and the Dutch Church at Wolfendaal, dating back to 1749. The historic Davatagaha Mosque, Independence Hall, B.M.I.C.H, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.
Visit the Mlesna exquisite tea boutique, cashew nut shop and all sorts of ready-made garments at Majestic City & Liberty Plaza. Visit the Lanka Ceramics Center, a place where you can buy “NORITAKE SET” or other ceramic items and visit the “ARENA” at Darley Road, “ODEL” at Lipton Circus, Independent Arcade & Colombo City Center for branded items.
Dinner & overnight stay in Colombo.
DAY 6
Colombo – Airport – Departure
After breakfast transferred to the airport to connect with the departure flight.
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