Sri Lanka in 8 Days.!

Arrival : 26TH DECEMBER

Departure : 01ST JANAURY

FLIGHT DETAILS
G9735 Mon 25Dec17 13:55 Mon 25Dec17 19:55
NBO/SHJ/CMB
G9503 Mon 25Dec17 21:30 Tue 26Dec17 03:25

G9504 Tue 02Jan18 04:05 Tue 02Jan18 07:10

CMB/SHJ/NBO
G9730 Tue 02Jan18 18:35 Tue 02Jan18 22:50

BRIEF ITINERARY
DATE LOCATION OPTION 1 OPTION 2 NO. OF NIGHTS
26TH DEC NEGOMBO BEACON BEACH BEACON BEACH FEW HOURS
26TH DEC SIGIRYA ELI PASS ALIYA RESORTS 01 NIGHT
27TH DEC KANDY TOPAZ GRAND KANDIAN 01 NIGHT
28TH DEC KANDY TOPAZ GRAND KANDIAN 01 NIGHT
29TH DEC NUWARA ELIYA QUEENSBURY ARALIYA GREEN HILLS 01 NIGHT
30TH DEC BETOTA EARLS REEF CITRUS 01 NIGHT
31ST DEC BENTOTA EARLS REEF CITRUS 01 NIGHT
01ST JAN COLOMBO MIRAGE KINGSBURY FEW HOURS

DECEMBER 26TH:Welcome the clients from Airport and proceed to Negombo. (Duration
Approx. 20 mins)

NEGOMBO
Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the
waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon,
lined with fishermens huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to
Colombo. Neoclassical St. Marys Church, completed in the 1920s, features a ceiling decorated
with vivid religious paintings.
After Breakfast clients will be transferred to Sigiriya via Pinnawala (Duration Approx. 4 Hours)

PINNAWALA
The Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka's most popular attractions. Situated
halfway between Colombo and Kandy, the orphanage has a population of about 75 elephants,
making it the world's largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range from
newborn calves to elderly matriarchs and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well
as those injured in the wild.
Amongst them are its famous residents, Sama, the lame elephant injured by a land mine during
the ethnic conflict in the North and Raja, the blind elephant. Experience the sheer delight of
watching these great pachyderms frolic in the river at bath time or the baby elephants being
fed twice a day.

SIGIRIYA
Thought to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world, and declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1982, Sigiriya offers its visitors nothing less than a breathtaking experience.
Standing more than 200m tall over the surrounding plains, the rock is said to be a solidified
magma plug, from a long eroded and extinct volcano.
On its summit are the remains of a palace, built (by King Kasyapa) in the 5th century AD. Hidden
in a cave along the citadel are some of the most magnificent ancient frescoes in South Asia.
Seen today are, whats said to be left of the 500 paintings of maidens that once covered a large
area of the face of the rock. The Mirror wall that leads up to the Lion staircase, its brick
masonry wall built of Lime plaster was said to have been so well polished, that it reflected the
paintings of the opposite rock wall. Today, 15 centuries later the shine on this wall can still be
seen. A total of nearly 1500 writings on the wall, include verses that date way back as far as the
8th century, most of which have now been deciphered
Overnight stay in Sigiriya

DECEMBER 27TH After breakfast clients will be transferred to Kandy via Dambulla Cave
Temple and Matale Spice Garden. (Duration Approx. -2 Hrs)
Dambulla cave temple
Is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambullais a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka,
situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometers (92 mi) east of
Colombo and 72 kilometers (45 mi) north of Kandy. It is the largest and best-preserved cave
temple complex in Sri Lanka.
The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves
in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and
paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a
total of 153 Buddhastatues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and
goddesses. The latterinclude Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square
metres (23,000 sqft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon
Mara, and Buddha'sfirst sermon.
Upper Lake drive en-route to Kandy

KANDY
Locally referred to as MahaNuwara, meaning The Great City, Kandy is the Hill Capital and one of
themost scenic cities in the country. It is also home to one of the most revered places of the
Buddhistcommunity in Sri Lanka, and around the world. The sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha,
is housed in thetemple, known as the DaladaMaligawa. In one of Asias most celebrated
festivals, The Esala (Kandy)Perahera (held in July/August), where the inner caskets housing the
sacred tooth relic, is taken throughthe streets in a grand procession of dancers, drummers,
torch bearers and over a hundred beautifullycostumed elephants. Steeped in history and
located at the foothills of the central highlands, the city wasdesignated a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1988.
Temple Tooth
Gem Museum
Kandyan Dance
Batiks, Arts & Crafts
Peradeniya Botanical Garden
City Tour
Overnight stay in Kandy

DECEMBER 28TH: After breakfast Clients will do the City Tour at Kandy.
Overnight stay In Kandy

DECEMBER 29TH: After breakfast clients will be transferred to NuwaraEliyavia Ramboda Falls.
(Duration Approx. - 2 hrs)
Ramboda Falls
Is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the
world. Itis situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna
Oya which is atributary of KothmaleOya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea
level.While enjoying the breeze proceed to NuwaraEliya

NUWARA ELIYA
Once called, Little England, nestling at the foot of Sri Lankas tallest mountain Pidurutalagala, is
NuwaraEliya, the islands most elevated town and home to some of the best tea plantations in
the world.Surrounded by wooded mountains and its picturesque lake, its cold temperatures call
for sweaters, logfires and blankets, a pleasant contrast to the islands otherwise hot and steamy
tropical weather. In termsof entertainment it is home to the famed NuwaraEliya Golf Club and
Race Course. During the season inApril it attracts visitors from within the country and overseas
and the town turns in to a hub of activitywith its local Derby and motor races. It is the perfect
base for hikes, picnics and trout fishing in thesurrounding lakes and rivers.

Gregory Lake
Tea Plantations
Ambewela Farm
Strawberry Farm
City Tour
Overnight stay in NuwaraEliya

DECEMBER 30TH: After breakfast proceed to Bentota.

BENTOTA
Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province,
governed byan Urban Council. It is approximately 65 kilometers (40 mi) south of Colombo and
56 kilometers (35 mi)north of Galle. Bentota is situated on the southern bank of the
BentotaRiver mouth, at an elevation of 3meters (9.8 ft.) above the sea level. The name of the
town is derived from a mythical story which claimsa demon named 'Bem' ruled the tota or river
bank.
Bentota is a tourist attraction, with a local airport (Bentota River Airport) and a handful of
world-classhotels. It is a destination for watersports. Bentota also delivers an ancient art of
healing called Ayurveda.
Bentota is famous for its toddy production, an alcoholic beverage made out of coconut nectar.
It also hasa turtle hatchery, located on Induruwa beach.

Attractions
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery - located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) south of Bentota, is a community
basedturtle hatchery and turtle watching project set up by the Turtle Conservation Project
(TCP) inassociation with the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka.
Madu River Safari
Water Sports Activities ( The Chauffer Guide will assist )
Overnight stay in Bentota

DECEMBER 31ST:After breakfast proceed for a city tour in Bentota.

Overnight stay in Bentota

JANUARY 01ST: After Breakfast clients will be transferred to Colombo. (Duration Approx. -2
Hrs).This evening, engage in a personalized walk through the city of Colombo, accompanied by
a historianwhere you can experience firsthand the borrowed words from the Portuguese to the
amazingarchitecture the Dutch/English left behind, see the vision and love the Englishman had
for this land allwhile learning and experiencing what being "Sri Lankan" is all about. The walks
are generally 2-3 hoursand are conducted in the evening-time allowing the body to battle the
humidity levels and experience. The wind-down time of Island culture. With this personalized
walk, we guarantee to engage your sensesand set it all a-buzz as you will experience (safe) local
food and beverages

GALLE FACE
SHOPPING
Late night will be transferred to Airport.

JANUARY 02ND EARLY MORNING Tour Ends!

INCLUDES
Welcome the guests with flower garlands
Paging the clients
Water bottle on arrival
Hotels with Breakfast
A professional tour guide
Transportation via luxury comfortable coach.
FREE International SIM Cards with
FREE tickets for the Turtle Farm Hatchery
FREE tickets for Cultural show
Free discount cards/ coupons for the shopping
Will be taking the clients for a tea lounge where they can SIP a tea on complementary.
FREE High way entry & Exit

EXCLUDES
Camera Permits.
Lunch & Dinner
Any Nature of personal Expenses.
None of Site seeing cost & water sports
Late Checkout OR early checking

TOTAL COST FOR THE TOUR BELOW MENTIONED IS, ON PER PERSON BASIS.

TYPE
1 PAX
2 - 3 PAX
4 - 6 PAX
7 - 13 PAX
14 19 PAX
With Extra Bed
Without Extra Bed