5 days tour

Glimpse Of Ceylon

$ 410 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Glimpse Of Ceylon

This tour includes:

Transport

Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Accommodation

Best rated Hotels,Resort and Villa

Meals

Daily breakfast.

Others

Parking, toll, highway charges All local taxes and service charges Local sim card with IDD facility

Guide

Service of an English speaking chauffeur Driver.

Not included:

Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.

Others

Optional excursions. Entry fees or sight tickets for any place or activity Personal expenses, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera permits, communications, etc. Tips and portage. Lunch and Dinner or other meals and services other than mentioned in the program. Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program.

Insurance

Traveler Should take care of their Travel Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Glimpse Of Ceylon

  • Day 1 Airport / Kandy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airport / Kandy

      You will be warmly welcomed by our representative on arrival and will be transferred to Sigiriya. 

      En route visit Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage. 

       Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage. Here you will witness baby elephants being fed by a feeding bottle as soon as you enter. This is a lovely site for tourists. This elephant orphanage also houses the crippled elephants that canโ€™t take care of themselves. Special mahouts are trained to take care of these โ€˜gentle giantsโ€™ who are sometimes orphaned. Witness as these beautiful creatures are fed at 9.15am, 13.15pm or when they are bathed โ€“ twice a day at 10.00am and 02.00pm respectively. This is an experience that is sure to leave you mesmerized for a life time!  Kandy. Historical records suggest that Kandy was first established by the King Wickramabahu (1357-1374 CE) near the Watapuluwa area, north of the present city, and it was named Senkadagalapura at the time, although some scholars suggest the name โ€˜Katubulu Nuwaraโ€™ may also have been used. The origin of the more popular name for the city, Senkadagala, could have been from a number of sources. These include naming it after a brahmin named Senkanda who lived in a cave near the city, after a queen of King Wickramabahu named Senkanda or after a coloured stone named Senkadagala. 

       Highlights of the Day 

      ** Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage 

      ** Spices and Herbal Garden

       ** Gem Museum 

      ** Wood Carving place

       ** Batik Factory visit

       ** Royal Botanical Garden

       ** Sacred Tooth Relic Temple 

      ** Evening Traditional Dance Show 

       Check into the hotel Overnight stay in beautiful Kandy

  • Day 2 Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kandy / Nuwara Eliya

      After having breakfast at the hotel in Kandy, you will then be transferred to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda.  Ramboda Falls. Is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.  Nuwara Eliya. You will be taken to visit a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya. Observe the beautiful green hills and lush valleys of this enchanting city. In the tea factory, you will be able to observe how tea is processed and graded for both local and foreign markets. Take in the wonderful aromas of fresh tea being prepared while you indulge in a hot cup of pure Ceylon tea while you are here. After that you will go on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is known for its cool climate and amazing scenery by both locals and tourists as well. It is also home to one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia. This town plays a major role in the countryโ€™s tea industry at this is the main place where tea is produced. Sri Lankaโ€™s tallest mountain the โ€˜Piduruthalagalaโ€™ (8282 feet) is also here.  

      Highlights of the Day 

      ** Visit Tea Factory & Tea Plantation 

      ** Visit Ramboda waterfall

       ** Visit Hanuman Temple 

      ** Visit Old Post Office premises (You can send post cards to your country ) 

      ** Haggala Botanical Garden ** Gregory Lake and Park  Check into the hotel Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya

  • Day 3 Nuwara Eliya / Bentota
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Nuwara Eliya / Bentota

      Enjoy a healthy breakfast and thereafter you will be escorted to Bentota via Kitulgala.  Sri Lankaโ€™s broadest river โ€“ the Kelani Ganga flows through Kitulgala. This place is famous for white water rafting and other thrilling water sports and activities. It is also the place where the famous Oscar winning movie โ€“ โ€˜Bridge on the River Kwaiโ€ was filmed.  Reach to Bentota and spend the Leisure time on beach.. Bentota is one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka and is known for the romantic settings carved by both the river and ocean. This beautiful setting is utter bliss and will leave you with many memories once you return to your homeland from your holiday in Sri Lanka. Take a quick dip in the ocean or enjoy some amazing water sports such as jet skiing, surfing, diving or even body boarding. Finally witness the beautiful and enchanting sun as it sets and creates the most beautiful view evening  

      Highlights of the Day

       ** White Water Rafting (only if requested) 

      ** Leisure on beach  Overnight Stay in Bentota

  • Day 4 Bentota
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bentota

      After breakfast you will proceed to witness Bentota sightseeings.  Leisurely strolling on the Golden Beaches enthralled in the magical atmosphere. Lazing on a Sun deck reading a book of your choice, and sipping a cool fresh tropical fruit drink of pine apple, Mango, Banana. Water skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and much more.In Kosgoda, you will visit the turtle hatchery which is operated by the Wild Life Protection Society in Sri Lanka. Several turtle species are protected at this hatchery, one of the main and most important ones being the hawksbill turtle. Their eggs are said to be left uncovered, scattered all over the coast, unprotected from harmโ€™s way, and fishermen bring them into the hatchery in order to save and protect them. The hatchery has been able to release over 100 baby turtles into the sea in the last 2 years since they opened.  You could even go on a Boat Ride in the Madu River. The Madu River is a shallow body of water that enters the sea at Balapitiya. During the river safari, you will visit the rural villages in the vicinity where you will also have a chance witness a cinnamon plantation.  

      Sight seeings of the Day

      ** Turtle hatchery 

      **Madu River Safari

      **Water Sports ( Jet ski, Banana ride, Lay down ride, Sofa ride, Tube ride, River Cruise, Water ski etc.. )  Overnight Stay in Bentota

  • Day 5 Bentota / Colombo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bentota / Colombo

      After breakfast proceed to Colombo and take the City Tour. 

      Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and remnants of a old colonial era. Due to its large harbor and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. It became capital of Sri Lanka when Sri Lanka became part British Empire in 1815. On this tour you will visit many of the historical, religious and commercial sites of Colombo including the historic and bustling Fort and Pettah, the elite residential Cinnamon Gardens, the Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park and much more.  

      Proceed to Colombo for sight seeing

      ** Visit Galle Face Green 

      **Visit National Museum of Colombo 

      ** Visit Independence Memorial Hall 

      **Visit Gangarama Temple 

      **Visit Pettah Market 

      **Visit Dutch Hospital & Dutch Museum 

      **Visit Dutch Church 

      ยญ 

      After a small souvenir shopping excursion proceed to airport to board your flight. Tour ends.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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