EXPLORATION
5 Days Starting and ending in Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Visiting: Habarana, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo, Katunayake
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SL017
Group Type:
Private
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 20
Age range:
14-50
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat, Halal, N/A
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Just located southeast of India, Sri Lanka is a hidden gem of the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka, known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a country endowed with a glorious historical and cultural heritage that spreads through centuries. It is an island distinct from any other country, which is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and attractions. The depth and diversity of its natural beauty, ranging from the blue ocean and the golden sands to the emerald green mountains and its fauna and flora have enthralled travellers. Apart from all other beautiful natural features, Sri Lanka is best known for its beaches. Just located southeast of India, Sri Lanka is a hidden gem of the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka, known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a country endowed with a glorious historical and cultural heritage that spreads through centuries. It is an island distinct from any other country, which is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and attractions. The depth and diversity of its natural beauty, ranging from the blue ocean and the golden sands to the emerald green mountains and its fauna and flora have enthralled travellers. Apart from all other beautiful natural features, Sri Lanka is best known for its beaches.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : PINNAWALA
Location: Habarana
Accommodation: Hotel, 4STAR
Accommodation Name: Amaya Lake, Dambulla
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, please clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs.
• Explore Vacations Representative will page you by your name. Thereafter you will be assisted to the Coach Park to begin your journey as per the itinerary.
• Visit the silent giants at the Pinnawala Elephant Breeding Centre. Located at Pinnawala Village, it is known as an orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding ground for Wild Asian elephants. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2023, 71 elephants, including 30 males and 41 females from three generations, lived in Pinnawala.
• Check in to a Hotel in Habarana
• Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 : SIGIRIYA –MATALE - KANDY
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel, 4STAR
Accommodation Name: Earl's Regent Kandy
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Sigiriya
Sigiriya is one of the most popular tourist attraction. This ruined, 5th century city has some extraordinary features, including moat and wall fortifications, elaborately landscaped gardens, and a monastery. It is an ancient rock fortress and palace built by King Kashyapa. It considered to be one of the most valuable historical monuments in Sri Lanka, has long been renowned as an architectural wonder of urban planning and engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.
• Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Halfway up this rock are the world famous frescoes of the ‘heavenly maidens of Sigiriya’ remnants of a gallery of frescoes.
Day 3 : KANDY-NUWARAELIYA
Location: Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation: Hotel, 4STAR
Accommodation Name: Araliya Greenhills, NuwaraEliya
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Breakfast at the hotel.
KANDY: The city is known for being the last capital of the ancient Sri Lankan era of Kings. It is the religious as well as administrative city of Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. It is known as a pilgrimage destination for the Temple of the Tooth Relic (a sacred tooth of the Buddha), a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Kandy is a sacred city, due to the importance and spiritual significance of this temple.
• Participate for pooja ceremony at Temple of Tooth Relic, which safe keeps the Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic venerated by the Buddhists all over the world.
• City tour of Kandy including a stopover at a Gem Museum & lapidary.
• Proceed to Nuwara Eliya through mountains and lush green tea plantations.
Day 4 : NUWARALIYA-COLOMBO
Location: Colombo
Accommodation: Hotel, 4STAR
Accommodation Name: Colombo Courtyard, Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Colombo via Hatton and Talawakele
• En route, visit tea factory to see how tea is process and you can enjoy a cup of world famous Ceylon tea.
• Arrival in Colombo, and Check in to a hotel
• If time permit, enjoy Colombo City tour- shopping
• Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 : COLOMBO - AIRPORT
Location: Katunayake
Accommodation: Hotel, 4STAR
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
• After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Airport.
• Goodbye from Explore Vacations until we meet again.
“Leaving Sri Lanka with Unforgettable Memories”
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
Mode of Transport
CAR, VAN , COACH
Accommodation
4 STAR
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
NO
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
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At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.