The Home of Sri Lanka Hospitality
Sri Lanka
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$49.00
Duration
7 days
Tour Type
Overview
Included/Exclude
- 06 Nights’ accommodation at the hotels specified above.
- Meals on an FB basis (Starting from Dinner on Day 01 and ending with Breakfast on Day 07)
- Service of an English-speaking National Guide.
- Transportation in an Air- Conditioned Coach with WIFIEntrance fees to the sights.
- Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.
- Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic.
- Train Ride from Ella to Demodara. (A/C 1st Class reserved Train Tickets)
- Stilt Fisherman’s Visit.
- Personal Expenses.
- Tips and porterage.
- Extras on tour.
- Meals which are not specified above.
Tour Plan
AIRPORT / NEGOMBO
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and you will be met and welcomed by a Representative of Akshayaa Travels and will then proceed to Negombo (23 KMs – Approx. 35 Min drive) for the overnight stay.
Upon arrival to Negombo
- Watching Sunset
- Fishing village
- Visit fish market
NEGOMBO / DAMBULLA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Thereafter leave for Dambulla (148 km – Approx. 3 hr. 30 min).
Lunch at Tropical Village
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple (also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla) is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 km east of Colombo and 72 km 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. These paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square meters. Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara and Buddha's first sermon.
16:30 Thereafter proceed to the hotel for the dinner and overnight stay.
19:30 Dinner &
Overnight stay: Sigiriya Village (Deluxe Rooms)
DAMBULLA / MATALE / KANDY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Thereafter, leave for Kandy (78 KMs – Approx. 02 ½ hr.’ drive).
En route visit Sigiriya for Photoshop. (Entrance to Sigiriya can be arranged at USD 36 per person)
Upon arrival to Kandy transfer to Xiang Yun Chinese Restaurant
Lunch at Xiang Yun Chinese Restaurant
Kandy – the hill capital is another “World Heritage Site”. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace (Maha Wasala), Palle Wasala- where the Queens stayed used for the National Museum, Meda Wasala where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated. The Bathing Pavilion (Ulpenge) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called “Kiri samudraya” (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city. (Happens daily 1700 hrs – 1800 hrs) Including fire walking.
Enjoy a Cultural Dance Performance.
Sightseeing in *Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Crafts Centre, Gem Museum. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815.
Visit *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession.
17:30 On completion check in to the hotel.
19:30 Dinner
and Overnight Stay: Hotel Topaz Kandy (Deluxe Rooms)
KANDY / TEA PLANTATIONS/ NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Thereafter, proceed to Nuwara Eliya also making a stop at the Ramboda Falls with a visit to Tea Plantations.
@ Oakray Tea Bush Ramboda.
Tea Plantation - Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in 1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China. More were introduced from Assam in 1839. In 1867, a Scottish Planter named James Taylor planted tea seedlings in an 8 hectares of forest land, in the Loolkondura Estate. In 1873, the tea export industry of Sri Lanka began with a modest 23 lbs. being shipped to London. Tea will grow only on rolling terrain and is classified by elevation into low grown, medium grown and high grown into 3 main groups. Today more than 200,000 hectares in highlands and other areas are under Tea and around 300 million Kilograms, with a 25% of world tea exports are done by Sri Lanka as the World’s largest Tea exporter.
Tea plucking experience along with the Blue Field Tea Factor visit.
Upon arrival to Nuwara Eliya proceed on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya.
Afterwards, check in to the hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay Single Tree Mount Hotel (Deluxe Rooms)
NUWARA ELIYA / ELLA (TRAIN RIDE) / KATHARAGAMA
06:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Thereafter, leave for Ella (144 KMs – Approx. 04 ½ hr.’ drive).
Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (March to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the “seasons” when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity.
11:00 Early Lunch at Single Tree Mount Hotel Nuwara Elliya.
Board the train at 12.30 Ella Oya station to 12.45 Demodara (1st Class) – Visit Ella
The Kandy to Ella train ride is the most beautiful train ride in Sri Lanka, if not in the world! Board the train and experience breathtaking views of lush green tea plantations, mountains, viaducts, valleys, and dense jungle. What’s more, it’s the perfect way to experience Sri Lankan life. Meet smiling locals on the train, wave to the running children along the tracks, and eat the spicy snacks sold by vendors who board at each stop. This is a must-do experience in Sri Lanka
Nine Arch Bridge - Commissioned under the British in the year 1921, the Nine Arch Bridge stands proudly, a testament to the engineering and architectural brilliance of the early 20th century. Ideally placed between the Ella and Demodara railway station, those choosing to walk along the bridge will be presented with scenes of rolling hills and dense jungle to delight in.
The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the ‘Bridge in the Sky’ was constructed by connecting two bog mountains when constructing the Badulla – Colombo railway. This bridge is 300 feet in length, 25 feet
Visit Katharagama
Kataragama is a pilgrimage town sacred to Hindu, Buddhist and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka. People from South India also go there to worship. The town has the Kataragama temple, a shrine dedicated to Skanda Kumara also known as Kataragama deviyo.
Afterwards, check in to the hotel.
Dinner and Overnight Beach stay: Ekho Safari (Deluxe Rooms)
KATHARAGAMA / GALLE / COLOMBO
06:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Thereafter, leave for Galle (145 KMs – Approx. 02 ½ hr.’ drive).
11:00 Galle: The South Coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord. Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort’s two half bastion’s overlooking the sea. The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with brick-lined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day by the high and low tides. The original gate to the fort was by the harbour. It is still there, marked by the British Coat-of-arms on the front and the Dutch V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie) with the Coat-of-arms with a rooster crest, is on the inner side of the Fort.
Lunch at Yara Galle Fort Lunch with special Ice peach iced Tea”
Thereafter, leave for Colombo. Upon arrival to Colombo, proceed on a city tour of Colombo.
Colombo – is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri /Jayewardenepura Kotte, which is only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour during the British period and became the capital in 1815 after Kandy was ceded to the British.
The remains of the buildings during the period and the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kaymans Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Davatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.
17:00 Sri Lankan Lagoon Crab Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant.
Overnight Stay: Fairway Colombo (Deluxe Rooms)
COLOMBO/ AIRPORT
Early morning (03:30) – (Packed Breakfast)
leave for the Airport (40 kms – Approx. 40 mins drive) to connect the departure flight.
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