Best Of Sri Lanka Luxury Tour

Best Of Sri Lanka Luxury Tour Negombo Dambulla Cave Temple Ruwan weliseya Thuparamaya Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa Hatton Haton Ella Yala Yala Tangalle Galle

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Programa

Day 1:
AIRPORT |COLOMBO
BED | BREAKFAST
You will meet our chauffer guide at Bandaranayke International Airport (Silk Route) and accompanied to the awaiting vehicle to transfer to your hotel in
Colombo Approximately 45 Minutes ‘drive | 37 km Arrive and check-in to hotel. Spend the evening at leisure

Overnight Stay in Uga Riva
Deluxe

Day 2:
COLOMBO |SIGIRIYA
BED | BREAKFAST
After Breakfast, leave to Sigiriya. (Approximately 3Hours 30 Minutes’ drive) En-route visit Millennium Elephant Foundation.Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) a family run
non-government organization (NGO) which is dedicated to improving the welfare of domestic elephants throughout Sri Lanka. MEF was started in 1999 in memory of Sam Samrasinghe. Charity Number
457. They provide and fund the care, medical treatments, food, mahout salaries, the running costs of the charity as well as having an on call Mobile Veterinary Unit which travels around the country treating sick elephants in need. We rely on the income from volunteers and tourism to continue the important work we do for these gentle giants. Home of the new
and exclusive Elephant Walk Experience. The alternative to elephant riding option for tourists. An ethical, up close and personal experience unique to
MEF. The most interactive enjoyable way to see domestic elephants in Sri Lanka. Arrive and check-in to hotel.
Spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight Stay in Water Garden Sigiriya
Deluxe villa

Day 3:
SIGIRIYA | ANURADHAPURA
Bed & Breakfast
After Breakfast, Full day Anuradhapura sightseeing.Anuradhapura - Sri Lanka’s first capital, Anuradhapura, was the greatest monastic city of the ancient world. It was royal capital for more than 100 Sri Lankan kings and at its heights was home to thousands of monks from dozens of monasteries. Originally founded by a minister called Anuradha, in the 4th
century BC, it became the capital of Sri Lanka two centuries later. After a long and sometimes bloody history, it was abandoned in 1073 and is now today the
most important religious and cultural site in Sri L anka. The ruins of Mahavihara, the first monastery, built by King Devanampiyatissa in 250 B.C.E, and several other
monasteries and temples can be seen here Rest of the day at leisure. Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight Stay in Water Garden Sigiriya

Day 4:
SIGIRIYA | POLONNARUWA
Bed & Breakfast
After Breakfast, climb up the Rock Fortress. Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Explore the 5th century Rock Fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King
Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The ‘Lion Rock’ is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the
70-hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world -
renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are
painted in earth pigments on plaster. Thereafter visit to Polonnaruwa.
Once the site of Sri Lanka’s secondmedieval capital; Polonnaruwa enthrallsits visitors with a timeless reflection of the country’s glorious history. The quaint
landscapes studded with sites of archaeological importance are all wellpreserved
and lie on the east shore ofthe ancient man-made lake - Parakrama Samudraya (literal translation – sea of Parakrama). Peddling one’s way around the sites is the best way to observe and appreciate their antiquated glory as the sites are a little too overwhelming to explore just by
foot. Those who aren’t particularly history fanatics can choose the option of visiting one of the several national wildlife
parks located in close proximity to Polonnaruwa and enjoy observing the local wildlife in their natural habitats, undisturbed
Return to hotel Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Stay in Water Garden Sigiriya

Day 5:
SIGIRIYA | KANDY
Bed & Breakfast
After Breakfast, Transfer to Kandy via visit Dambulla Cave Temple and Spice Garden Dambulla - Dambulla is famous for the five cave temples on a rock. The first three caves are better, older and larger than the other two. Some caves date back to the 1st century BC. All the five cave walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more
than 130 Buddha statues. Statues of gods and kings are also found here. Thereafter proceed to Kandy Kandy - Most often referred to as the hill capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy offers a diverse variety of experiences to its visitors ranging from history, culture and simple scenic beauty coupled with a touch of urbanity. It was
the last Sinhalese Kingdom that fell under British rule in 1815. The journey to this mellow weathered city can be quite enjoyable, particularly by train owing to the
scenic delights that lie alongside. The city’s colonial architecture has been preserved well even in the backdrop of rapid urbanization. Close to the city’s
center is the prime landmark - Sri Dalada Maligawa that houses the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Apart from the ancient monuments of the Kandyan era, the delightful jumble of
antique shops and the bustling market in the city also make up for interesting places of visit. Witness a cultural dance show in the evening.
Sri Lanka is famous for the culture. Kandy holds a prominent place when it comes to Kandyan Dancing and there are a lot of variations associated with Kandyan dancing
too. The music composed from generations to generations are performed during the dances and it is quite eccentric as well. It’s not only the dancing and music but the activities such
as the walking on fire, balancing plates and dishes on sticks are also performed from time to time.

Overnight Stay in Kings Pavilion Kandy
Deluxe Room

Day 6:
KANDY |HATTON
Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Half day guided Kandy city tour. This walk begins alongside Kandy Lake, at the center of
the city and bounded by a distinct “cloud wall”. As your host guides you around the lake, hear stories of Sri Lanka’s last kingdom and follow the footsteps of
countless Buddhists through the ornate grounds of the Temple of the Tooth, peppered with monuments to significant times in the island’s history. Explore the
streets on foot, visiting a local church, passing the busy shops of Ali Mudukkuwa and the city’s impressive clock tower. Drop in for a pot of hot Ceylon tea in
Senani restaurant and end your walk at Kandy Market surrounded by local life and an exciting array of exotic fruits and vegetables.
Thereafter proceed to Hatton Arrive and check in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel

Overnight Stay in Ceylon Tea Trails, Hatton
Luxury Room

Day 7:
HATTON
Bed & Breakfast
Full day at leisure. / Tea Experience tour
Overnight Stay in Ceylon Tea Trails, Hatton

Day 8:
HATTON | ELLA |YALA
Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Take the scenic route to Ella by Train (Subject Seats on availability). Wind through the highlands of Sri Lanka, past pine
forests, small villages, misty mountains, tumbling waterfalls and lush tea estates. By the time you arrive to Ella our driver guide will await at the Railway station to transfer you to hotel in Yala. Arrive and check in. Relax at the hotel.

Overnight Stay in Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Cocoon Suite

Day 9:
YALA
Bed & Breakfast
After waking up to the sounds of the jungle, enjoy a homemade Sri Lankan breakfast at the campsite.
Free time until lunch. You can spend this time by relaxing, reading a (wildlife) book, bird watching, Enjoy your jungle lunch and take some rest until your
evening private game drive and around 1500 Hrs Head off for your evening game drive Return to the camp and time to refresh, gather at the bar and socialize with your host over dinner

Overnight Stay in Wild Coast
Tented Lodge

Day 10:
YALA | TANGALLE
Bed & Breakfast
Early morning head off for your private game drive Return to the camp and transfer to Tangalle. Arrive and check in. Relax at the hotel.

Overnight Stay in Amanwella
Garden Pool Suite

Day 11:
TANGALLE
Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.Engage with traditional Sri Lankan Cooking on Amanwella Beach. If you would still like to learn about the Sri Lankan culinary arts, we have perfect spot at our little outdoor kitchen down in The Coconut Grove. Right on the beach, you can see the ocean and get cooled off by its breeze while creating some of the island’s traditional dishes
together with our Head Chef or one of his team. We suggest you do the cooking class in the late morning so that you can enjoy the dishes for lunch. This includes an accompanying chef, soft drinks, beers, all ingredients and of course. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy resort.

Overnight Stay in Amanwella

Day 12:
TANGALLE | GALLE
Breakfast at the hotel.Transfer to Galle and check-in to the hotel Evening (3.30pm) do guided Galle fort walking tour. Begin your walk from the newer and now main
entrance which, after climbing some stone steps, you will be stood upon. Survey the inside of this remarkable fortification, the Indian Ocean beyond and iconic cricket
ground as your host regales you with historic tales of its creation and threats. Meander your way past some of the fort’s best-known landmarks but look out
also for some lesser known gems. With 150 acres to explore, this tour follows a route that whets the appetite, with a comprehensive and captivating
selection of facts and stories drawing from religion, history, architecture, daily life and the devastation of the 2004 Tsunami. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Stay in Amangalle
Bedroom

Day 13:
GALLE
Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit an arts and crafts shop hidden in Galle Fort and learn the history of mask making in Sri Lanka Masks are used more for performance and ritual in
modern day Sri Lanka but their past is rooted in ancient beliefs and the ideology that they have healing and protective powers. Learn the fascinating and age-old
techniques from your host in Kolam where masks are usually made from a light wood called “Kaduru”. Follow your host’s guidance and observe his techniques as
together you mould your creation using traditional and sustainable resources such as recycled paper, kithul (treacle), kurundu (cinnamon), clay, broken tiles, bees
wax and even cow dung! There is the option of choosing between carving and painting of masks. However, tools used for carving are to be handled with care. It is recommended that
children between the age of 8 to 12 be accompanied by an adult if they wish to carve masks. Thereafter visit Turtles Hatchery
Hatchery - the Ahungalla turtle hatchery in the Southern province was one of the earliest attempts to safeguard local turtles from extinction. Managed by the Sri Lanka Wildlife
Protection Society, the Ahangama hatchery offers a wildlife experience of a different sort. Its visitors are offered the opportunity to watch new-born
turtles as well as some rare species of adult turtles including Olive Ridley, the Hawksbill, the Green Turtle, the Loggerhead and the Leatherback,
swimming about the massive tanks as they beat their flippers against the water. Return to hotel and relax

Overnight Stay in Amangalle

Day 14:
GALLE | COLOMBO | AIRPORT
Bed & Breakfast
According to the flight time proceed to the Airport for departure. (Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes’ drive | 20 Kms)

Incluido en el precio

•13 night’s accommodation at the hotels mentioned above or Similar
• 01-night accommodation at the Cruise
• Meals as specified above
• Private cultural dance show
• Private Kandy city walk
• Two Half day private Yala National park jeep safaris
• Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking on Amanwella
• Guided Galle Fort walking tour
• Mask making experience (carving Or painting of masks)
• Train from Hatton to Ella
• Millennium Elephant Foundation visit
• Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle with an English- Speaking driver Guide
• Entrance fees to all places specified in the itinerary above (Anuradhpura , Sigiriya rock, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla
Cave, Kandy Temple)
• All applicable taxes

No incluido en el precio

• Additional meals (Dinner & Lunch)
• Compulsory Supplements (X Mas Eve – 24th Dec and New Year’s - 31st Dec )
• International Flights
• Early Check-in & Late checkout
• Mineral water, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages
• Camera permits
• Tips & porterage
• Anything not mentioned under “Package Includes”

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