Holiday in sri lanka | places to visit | Kandy | Nuwara eliya

Day 1 - Destination Colombo

On arrival, traditional welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel (PM) City tour of Colombo Overnight : Hotel in Colombo

Day 2 - Destination Colombo / Sigiriya / Dambulla

After breakfast, leave for Dambulla, en-route, visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela.(PM) Visit Sigiriya (500 A.D.) A massive monolith of red stone
rising 600 ft. above jungle and formerly crowned by a royal citadel and now considered as the 8th wonder of the world! Overnight : Hotel in Sigiriya or Dambulla

Day 3 - Destination Sigiriya / Anuradhapura / Sigiriya

After breakfast, do an excursion to Anuradhapura ancient city (1st Cen.B.C) and visit places of historical & religious importance. The sacred ‘BO TREE’ here is the oldest documented tree in the world. Also visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. (PM) En-route to your hotel, visit “Aukana” jungle shrine Overnight: Hotel in Sigiriya or Dambulla

Day 4 - Destination Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Minneriya / Sigiriya

After breakfast, visit the spectacular Dambulla caves and the temple (1st Cen. B.C.), after which leave for Kandy. PM - Visit the city of Kandy, which is beautifully located on the shores of a lake and a cultural sanctuary where ancient ways of life still survive. It is also the home of the
"Buddha Tooth" rescued from the flames of his cremation and Sri Lanka's most cherished relic. Evening - Observe a memorable cultural pageant & "fire walking" show Overnight : Hotel in Kandy

Day 5- Destination Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya

After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens (best in Asia) and then drive on to Nuwara-Eliya. En-route, visit a tea factory. PM – On arrival in Nuwara Eliya, drive around the city, the race course, golf-links and the pretty blue lake Overnight : Hotel in Nuwara-Eliya

Day 6 - Destination Nuwara-Eliya / Bentota

AM - After breakfast, leave for Bentota via Hatton. En-route, visit the film location “Bridge on the River Kuwai” at Kitulgala PM – On arrival at Bentota, spend three relaxing days on the beach. Overnight : Hotel in Bentota

Day 6 - Destination Bentota /Colombo Airport

Transfer to the airport in time for your flight back home

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