GRAND TOUR OF SRI LANKA

Colombo – Dambulla – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Bentota – Colombo

Overview

Grand Tour of Sri Lanka packages offers an enthralling ride to the adventurous space of Sri Lanka. The tear-dropped island of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon is among the best holiday destination that boasts of sun-kissed beaches, tea plantations, exotic wildlife, stunning landscape and several amazing ancient cities and more.

Spread in a duration of 8 nights and 9 Days, Sri Lanka Tour offers the traveler a chance to experience the best of this pristine and peaceful destination. During this well-planned Grand Tour of Sri Lanka, you get a chance to visit an array of attractions such as Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and Bentota.

You get to explore the meadow landscape, hills, and beaches. When you go to the wildlife sanctuaries there you see lush green forests, various species of flora, and fauna in a single trip. The traditional and cultural beliefs of Sri Lanka matches to India’s traditional and cultural beliefs to some extent. Official website of Sri Lanka Tourism guides you toward more tourist attractions.

Read the below given itinerary for your kind perusal.

Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Kindly contact us if you want modifications in this itinerary. So that we could tailor a holiday to suit your requirement for an unforgettable tour.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit popular Dambulla Rock Temple at Dambulla
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, en-route Kandy from Colombo
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy
  • Sightseeing, boat ride and fishing in Nuwara Eliya
  • Beach visit and fun activities in Bentota
  • City tour of Colombo including shopping at the popular markets

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick Up from Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo
Day 1: Pick Up from Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo
Day 2: Colombo full Day tour
Post breakfast set out for sightseeing of famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. Later you may go for shopping, visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 3: Colombo - Dambulla
Day 3: Colombo – Dambulla
Day 4: Dambulla
Morning after breakfast go for full day sightseeing tour of Dambulla. Begin the journey with the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the wonders of the ancient world. It is also a UNESCO world Heritage site. After this visit cave temple. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple compound in Sri Lanka. There are above 80 chronicle caves around this location. The most prominent allures are advanced over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. Here you will witness 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses. Later retuen to the hotel. Overnight stay in Dambulla.
Day 5: Dambulla - Kandy
In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Kandy. Upon arrival check into the hotel and later go for Kandy. Enroute to kandy , you can visit one of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. Later arrival at Kandy and check into the prebooked hotel. After freshen-up visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids and other spices medicinal plants. Later visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka is one of the finest quality of gem producer in the world. After the sightseeing, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
On day 06, after breakfast proceed to Nuwara eliya (City of Lights). Upon arrival, check into the hotel and later go for full City Tour. The city tour in Nuwara Eliya will cover the main attractions of the town which include visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world’s finest Orange Pekoe tea. You can also pay a visit to Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness.
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya - Ella
Post breakfast proceed to Ella. Ella is a small beautiful city in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is situated at an elevation of 3,415 ft above the sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. Being at elevation, the town has a cooler climate than its surroundings. Upon arrival check into the hotel and later go for sightseeing tour. Visit the Ravana Ella Cave, located at the massive Ella Falls; a breathtaking 1080 feet high waterfall that cascades into several falls. King Ravana is said to have lived in one of the caves above the waterfall. A nearby pool bored out of the rock by the gushing waters is where Sita is said to have bathed Ravana. After this return to the hotel. Overnight stay in Ella.
Day 8: Ella - Bentota
Post breakfast check out and proceed to your next destination Bentota, also known as the city of the Golden Beaches. Arrive and after doing check-in formalities, get freshen-up and later go for sightseeing tour. On your city tour you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. Then visit the turtle Hatchery, which is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981. Here you can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After your sightseeing you will be dropped to Hotel safely. Overnight stay in Bentota.
Day 9: Bentota – Colombo Drop Off
In the morning after breakfast day will be free until pickup time. Later transfer to airport for homebound flight.

Inclusions

Inclusions

  • Assistance on arrival and departure.
  • Accommodation on double sharing basis as per the booking
  • Transfers on private basis in A/C vehicle with English speaking chauffeur
  • Daily breakfast in the hotel
  • All transfers and sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
  • All applicable taxes.

Exclusions

  • Airfare
  • Entry visa fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details.
  • Any compulsory room supplement during the tour.
  • Video and Camera permits at sights.
  • Meals outside of the stated meal plan.
  • Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Any other services not specified above.
  • Early check in & Late check out at the hotels (Check in time 14:00 and Check out time 12.00 Noon)
  • Tips and Portages.
  • Late checkout and Early checking.

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