3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
DAY 01: ARRIVAL – PINNAWALA- KANDY TOUR
Arrival in Colombo International Airport and meet with our representative at the arrival lounge
Transfer to Pinnawala – 2 ½ hours’ drive approximately
See bathing Elephants in the river, feed a baby Elephant at the Orphanage and bathe an Elephant in the river
Breakfast at Local Restaurant in Pinnawala.
(Optional – Entrance Direct by Clients) Pinnawala, located about 13 km northwest of Kegalle
Pinnawala, is famous because of the elephant orphanage located in the area. It is a must-visit as it would definitely add an unforgettable experience to your stay in this paradise isle. Established in 1975, it operates as a nursery, orphanage and captive breeding ground for elephants. Unlike many other elephant orphanages such as Udawalawe, visitors at Pinnawala are able to observe elephants, especially the baby jumbos up-close in their pens, being bottle-fed and bathed. You can even feed the baby jumbos upon paying a small fee for a feeding ticket!
Thereafter proceed to visit a Local spice garden on the way to Kandy.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Kandy.
Arrive at Kandy and check in at the respective 3* hotel.
Watch the Cultural Dance Show in the evening.
Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre features daily shows at 5.30 pm which showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Kandyan Kingdom. These shows essentially comprise various styles of Kandyan dance, and are quite popular with visitors to the Hill Capital. The Centre overlooks the scenic lake as it is located along its shore. Early Birds can also be privy to handicraft showroom and workshops that are located alongside the centre.
Dinner & Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Kandy.
DAY 02: KANDY CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast at the hotel let’s proceed on a Kandy City Tour
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