6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
DAY 01: ARRIVAL – KALELIYA TOUR
Upon arrival at the Colombo International Airport you will be greeted by our vista vacations representative at the arrival lounge. Afterwards the clients will be guided to local banks with in the airport, where clients can change their foreign currencies if they wish and then proceed to the Airport coach park, where you will be transferred to your respective 3* hotel in Kaleliya.
Transfer to Kaleliya – 1-hour drive approximately
Lunch at the hotel.
Relax by the hotel
It’s “Jungle Glam” at this intimate hideaway and a hotel near Colombo airport.
Manicured jungle surrounds striking and stylish pavilions that are decorated lavishly and creatively.
It is an ideal location for couples or a family seeking an experience in rural Sri Lanka, with the convenience of being in a hotel near Colombo airport which is only 25km away. It must be noted that is known as one of the most unique airport hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
It is also located on route to the Cultural Triangle and Kandy. This eclectic and peaceful Sri Lankan airport hotel is the perfect spot to relax and unwind on your way to or from the airport.
Dinner & Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Kaleliya.
DAY 02: KALELIYA – NUWARA ELIYA TOUR
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast transfer to Nuwara Eliya – 4 ½ hour drive approximately
Situated about 2000m above sea level and surrounded by the mesmerizing greenery of the tea plantations. Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and is also addressed as the heart of the tea industry. As this was once a pleasure retreat of the European planters, the town still very much is resembles an English town with many English style bungalows and buildings. Nuwara Eliya is a good escape location for those who craves for the cool breeze in tropical Sri Lanka at any time of the year
Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy where Lord Buddha’s Tooth relic is housed, the most venerated city of Sri Lanka.
It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy. After the parinirvana of Gautama Buddha, the tooth relic was preserved in Kalinga and smuggled to the island by Princess Hemamali and her husband, Prince Dantha on the instructions of her father King Guhasiva.
The Sacred Tooth Relic, which is the Buddha’s left canine was brought here during the reign of king Kithsiri Meghavanna (301-328 B.C.) by Prince Danta and Princess Hemamala from the Kingdom of Kalinga, India.
The temple is open from dawn to dusk. It houses a tooth relic of the Lord Buddha, and is consequently considered one of Sri Lanka’s most holy shrines. Although you may not view the actual tooth itself, the casket within which it is said to be is displayed twice a day.
Afterwards visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. It is near the Mahaweli River and is renowned for its collection of orchids.
As Sri Lanka’s largest garden an elegant and spacious 147-acres (60-hectares) plenty of time is needed to stroll Peradeniya’s imposing Avenue of Royal Palms.
There are some 4,000 different species of plants at Peradeniya Gardens. The 10,000 or so trees, which are the stars, are mature, lofty giants, many of them tropical timber trees. Highlights of the collection include the Giant Bamboo of Burma, capable of growing to 40 meters height (130 feet) with a 25-centimetre (10-inch) stem diameter. And it can grow by a rapid 30 centimeters a day (12 inches).
Lunch at a Local Restaurant in Kandy
After Lunch go on a drive around the Kandy Lake.
In the evening spend some time shopping at the Kandy City Center.
Dinner & Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Kandy
DAY 03: KANDY – COLOMBO CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the Hotel
3 ½ hour drive approximately
Lunch at a 3* Hotel in Colombo
Colombo has been Sri Lanka’s capital up to recent times spread along the shore of the Indian Ocean for some miles; and the place where business and commerce begin and end. A drive through the city will take you to Colombo & most fashionable residential district – the Kolpity, Colombo & busiest and most traditional bazaar area. You will visit the Hindu temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Dutch Church at Wolfendhal dating back to 1749, the historic Devatgahaha Mosque, and the Gangarama Temple. While the city holds less obvious interest than many other parts of the island, it & still a colorful enough place and worth a visit to see what makes Sri Lanka tick.
After lunch proceed on a City tour of Colombo
Dinner & Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Colombo
DAY 04: DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast transfer to Airport for departure – 2 hours 15 minutes’ drive approximately to Bandaranayke International Airport to board the respective departure flight or next destination.
Note – All passengers are requested to be at the Departure Lounge 3 hours prior to the respective flight.
END TOUR
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 5 nights hotel accommodation at a 3-star hotel
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- A/C Van throughout the tour
- Services of an English speaking driver cum guide throughout the tour
- Meet and greet services at the airport