5 Nights / 6 Days
DAY 01: ARRIVAL – PINNAWALA- KANDY TOUR
Upon arrival at the Colombo International Airport you will be greeted by our vista vacations
representative at the arrival lounge.
Transfer to Pinnawala – 2 1⁄2 hours’ drive approximately
See bathing Elephants in the river, feed a baby Elephant at the Orphanage and bathe an Elephant in the river
Pinnawala, located about 13 km northwest of Kegalle towards Kandy, 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!
Lunch at a local restaurant in Pinnawala
Check in to the hotel in Kandy
Freshen up and Relax in the hotel
Evening visit Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy where Lord Buddha’s Tooth relic is housed, the most venerated city of Sri Lanka
Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy where Lord Buddha’s Tooth relic is housed. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of KandyAfter 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.
Dinner at a local restaurant in Kandy
Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Kandy
DAY 02: KANDY – NUWARAELIYA
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast proceed on a 1⁄2 day Kandy City tour and engage in shopping at the Kandy City Center
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 transfer to Nuwara Eliya – 2 1⁄2 hours’ drive approximately
Dinner at a local restaurant in Nuwara Eliya
Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
DAY 03: HORTON PLAINS
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast transfer to Horton Plains National Park
1 1⁄2 hour drive approximately
The Horton Plains plateau comes to a sudden end at World’s End, a stunning escarpment that plunges 880m. The walk here is 4km, but the trail then loops back to Baker’s Falls (2km) and continues back to the entrance (another 3.5km). The 9.5km round trip takes a leisurely three hours. Unless you get there early the view from World’s End is often obscured by mist, particularly during the rainy season from April to September.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant in Horton Plains
After Lunch transfer back to Nuwara Eliya
1 1⁄2 hour drive approximately
Relax and freshen up in the hotel
Dinner at a local restaurant in Nuwara Eliya
Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
DAY 04: NUWARAELIYA – NEGOMBO
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast proceed on a Nuwara Eliya city tour
Situated at around 2000m above sea level and surrounded by lush tea plantations Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and the heart of the tea industry. Once a pleasure
retreat of the European planters the town is still very much an English town with many English style bungalows and buildings. Nuwara Eliya is a good escape for those who miss cool breeze in tropical Sri Lanka at any time of the year.
Participate on water sports and horse riding at the Lake Gregory.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant in Nuwara Eliya
After Lunch transfer to Negombo (4 1⁄2 hour drive approximately)
Dinner at a local restaurant in Negombo
Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Negombo
DAY 05: NEGOMBO RELAXATION
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast relax by the beach
The relaxed ambience and the idyllic beach setting at Negombo make it perfect for a romantic meal for two.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant in Negombo
Dinner at a local restaurant in Negombo
Overnight accommodation at a 3* Hotel in Negombo
DAY 06: DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast transfer to Airport for departure – approximately 15 minutes’ drive 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 OF 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