Round Tour 12 Days

Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island

paradise, known to Arab traders as Serendib – hence “serendipity”, meaning discovery by happy accident. It was famously described by Marco Polo as “undoubtedly the finest island of its size in the world”.

This is a culturally rich and environmentally diverse country, with nine World Heritage Sites (the oldest dating back to the 3rd Century BC); 86 species of mammals (including elephant and leopard) and more than 400 bird species (including 26 endemics); a colourful array of flowering plants and trees, and a Hill Country famous for tea; 14 National Parks out of 100 areas protected by the government; and an Indian Ocean coastline boasting palm-fringed and sandy tropical beaches.

DAY 1 – Airport/ Pinnawala

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. ELEPHANT ORPHANGE The foster – home of elephants of different age and size feed, bathe, play together and even mate. These great animals have been found injured or left abandoned in the wilderness. Now they even breed in captivity.

OVER NIGHT STAY IN PINNAWALA

DAY 2 – PINNAWALA / KANDY

After breakfast proceed to Kandy to visit Temple of the Tooth in Kandy., the temple buildings are not magnificent or elaborately decorated. White with red roofs, they cluster around Kandy Lake (the island in the middle once housed the king’s harem). In striking contrast to the plain exterior, the interiors of the temple buildings are richly carved and decorated with inlaid woods, ivory, and lacquer.

Around the entire complex is a low white stone wall, delicately and simply carved with openings that give a filigree effect. During celebrations, candles are placed in the openings, lighting up the entire front. The relic of the tooth is kept in a two-story inner shrine fronted by two large elephant tusks.

Visit SPICE GARDEN a spice garden, where spices used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication are grown

OVER NIGHT STAY IN KANDY

DAY 03 – KANDY / NUWARAELIYA

Nuwara Eliya. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Water Falls, mist – clad mountains, British – style houses with fragrant flower gardens. Visit a tea factory, which manufactures the best quality high grown tea in Sri Lanka and refresh yourself for a freshly brewed Sri Lanka tea. Tea plucking which in itself is a fine art is the exclusive domain of women – thousands of whom are employed in the famous tea gardens of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is the highest mountain terrain in Sri Lanka, located an altitude of 2510 meters above sea level. This hill capital of Sri Lanka was named by the British as “Little England”. in Sri Lanka has a long history.

Visit Gem Shop & Handicraft of wood carving

DAY 04– NUWARAELIYA

Breakfast will be at the hotel

Visit Tea Factory

OVER NIGHT STAY IN NUWARA ELIYA

DAY 05– NUWARAELIYA / ELLA

Breakfast will be at the hotel Then scenic train ride through tea country to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya, also known as “Little England”.

OVER NIGHT STAY IN Ella

DAY 06 - ELLA

Today make your drive towards Beautiful Ella. You will be passing tea & Vegetable plantations, occasionally a water falls, forest & many small villages & hamlets. From the descending road you have again & again a beautiful view of the mountains & valleys.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN ELLA )

DAY 07 - ELLA / MIRISSA

Breakfast will be at the hotel

Relax & enjoy the sun & sand in beach

OVERNIGHT STAY IN

DAY 8 - MIRISSA

Set off on your early morning expedition to encounter the activity of Whales and Dolphin watching; the Gentles Giants of the Ocean. As you set off on the boat cruise, listen to the cacophony of tunes created by spinner dolphins, travelling in pods. In the deeper waters, you will spot the blue whales travelling in groups. As you venture further out are the sperm whales that travel in solitude. This makes Sri Lanka unarguably the best place in the world to sight both blue and sperm whales together. Don’t forget your camera to catch their tails flip.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN MIRISSA

DAY 9 - MIRISSA / GALLE

Enroute Visit Dutch Fortress. City of Galle is one of the ancient sea ports of Sri Lanka and was an anchor point in the Silk Route. It was later discovered by the Portuguese where they built a fortress and the Dutch that succeeded them fortified it further. This fortress is today a World Heritage Site.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN GALLE

DAY 10 - GALLE / BENTOTA

Beach Stay with many choices of spending your time. 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 pineapple, Mango, Banana. Water skiing, Wind Surfing, Snorkelling or cutting through the choppy on a jet water scooter and much more & visit to Gem shops

OVERNIGHT STAY IN BENTOTA

DAY 11 - BENTOTA / COLOMBO

Breakfast will be at the hotel

Colombo Shopping Tour

OVERNIGHT STAY IN COLOMBO

DAY 12 - COLOMBO

Breakfast will be at the hotel

As per the flight timings you will be transferred to the airport to take flight back home with sweet memories of the Sri Lanka

Per person rate on USD

BB	With 3***
02 Pax	1250
06 Pax	1150
10 Pax	1100
20 Pax	1000

Above rate includes:

11 nights’ accommodation on DBL 3* Hotels
Meal Plan on BB Basis as per the itinerary.
Transport in Private A/C Vehicle with English Speaking Chauffeur.
All applicable taxes.

Rate does not include:

Any meals other than specified above
Expenses of a personal nature or anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to any sites mentioned in the itinerary
Jeep & Boat Hires.
Digital & Video Camera Permits
Cost of Air Ticket & Travel Insurance
Tips & Portage charge.

Notes:

Hotel check-in time are 14.00 and check-out 12.00 noon

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation should be advised 21 days prior to arrival.
100% of the total invoice value would be applicable in the event of no show or late cancellation.

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