07 Days Sri Lanka Tour – Getaway Sri Lanka
6 NIGHTS 7 DAYS
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Getting your soul into the best of Sri Lanka, this 7-day tour covers what’s known as the best that the country has to offer. The tour also comes with exploration of UNESCO world heritage site Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
DAY 01
BIA > Pinnawala > Sigiriya
Welcome and Pick-up from Colombo International Airport (Based on a morning arriving flight and if you are arriving on an evening flight, we will customize your itinerary accordingly) and drive to Sigiriya en route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Dambulla Cave Temple.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Establish in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation; this is a nursery, orphanage, and a captive breeding ground for elephants on the island. Undoubtedly, this is the best place in Sri Lanka to see the elephants in large numbers. From elephants bathing in the Oya River to the feeding of the baby ones, you can enjoy the best of these cute animals by visiting the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Dambulla Cave Temple
The golden temple of Dambulla is another name given for this ancient temple, which has a significant value in terms of religious and architectural wonders. As the hugest and best-preserved cave-temple on the island, it holds five ancient Buddha sculptures and over 1,500 Buddha paintings. The history of the cave-complex runs for over 2,700 years; even before Buddhism came to the country, and the remaining that we can see even today reveal a lot about that great past. In summary, the Dambulla Cave Temple is one-of-a-kind attraction in Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya
DAY 02
Sigiriya > Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel check-out and visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress on completion drive to kandy en route do Spice Garden Excursion (Optional). Evening visit Kandyan Cultural show and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
As one of the highest-rated travel destination on the entire planet and recognized as the 8th world wonder by many cultural analyzers, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Dambulla is absolutely a majestic palace that you should visit once landed on the pearl island. The history of this ancient rock fortress can go beyond 50 centuries; hence it is an absolute symbol of old architectures and their breath-taking skills. The Lion’s Paw, Mirror Wall, and artwork are the most-discussed elements of this grand fortress on the rock.
Ceylon Spice Garden (Optional)
Sri Lanka is a renowned country for spices from the ancient times, and this high-rated tourist attraction in Matale is a top garden site to witness how the spices cultivation takes place in the country. Well, many other spice gardens are there in the country too So, depending on your chosen travel destination/city, you can choose the garden that has the easiest access. Pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, and mace are the top spices that you can buy from these gardens today.
Kandyan Cultural Show (Optional)
Kandyan Cultural dance show is a stimulating Sri Lankan Arts, Dance & Cultural Heritage and this is the first cultural dance show of its kind to be established in Island nation. A popular tourist attraction for keen on exploring the Kandyan cultural heritage.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Well, this could be the most sacred place on the island for all Buddhists, and this temple in Kandy is the ancient structure that houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. As you know, Kandy is the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, and it is a world-famous city. The temple of the tooth is an all-in-one place to witness ancient Sri Lankan architecture and Buddhists/Sinhalese culture.
Overnight stay at Kandy
DAY 03
Kandy > Ramboda > Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast at the hotel check-out and visit Ceylon Gem Museum (Optional), Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens on completion drive to Nuwara Eliya en route visit Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple (Optional), Ramboda Falls and Tea Factory.
Ceylon Gem Museum (Optional)
Since the ancient times, Sri Lanka is a renowned country for the gem industry. Three known gems museums are there in the country; in Colombo, Kandy, and Ratnapura, and the one in Ratnapura is the prime one as Ratnapura is the city of gems on the island. You can witness many valuable gem types in these museums, and learn a lot about
different gem types as well. Anyway, don’t visit a city just for visiting one of these museums as the time/duration that you can spend in these places can be just a few hours; hence keep it as one attraction on your places-to-visit list.
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
The prime botanical garden in Sri Lanka, and one of the leading gardens on the entire planet. Reserved for the Kandyan Royalty in the past, but opened to the public to explore its beauty and hundreds of plant species extending from endemic to herbs. The Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is famous for Orchids, and a variety of different orchids types have spread within the entire park over the past few decades. Fruit bats and monkeys are a few of the animal species that live in the park in abundance. This 60-acre botanical garden is one of the places that you shouldn’t miss when visiting the grand Kandy kingdom.
Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple Ramboda
Located in a village called Ramboda along the Kandy – Nuwara Eliya main road which gives the travelers the opportunity to explore this temple during their journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya or Nuwara Eliya to Ella. Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple is one of the important Hanuman Temples in Sri Lanka. It is believed that Hanuman was searching for Sita Devi and still there are some Ramayana facts available in this area and this temple is open every day from 7.00 A.M to 1.00 P.M and 3.30 P.M to 6.30 P.M and all visitors should be appropriately dressed when visiting the temple.
Ramboda Falls
The 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and this 109-meter tall, charming waterfall is in Pussellawa. Panna Oya is the creating source of this beautiful waterfall. It is safe to say that this travel attraction is one of the highest-rated ones on the island; hence witnessing it when you visit Nuwara Eliya region is highly advisable. The surrounding area covered with mist and mountains result in breath-taking sceneries.
Ramboda Tea Factory
The Ramboda Tea Factory is one of the tea estates in Sri Lanka that receives the highest number of visitors. Its idyllic setting in the midst of lush greenery and towering mountains contributes to the mystique of the site. This location is highly regarded by the majority of vacationers that come to Ramboda, and thus, it is listed as one of the most important attractions on their itineraries.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
DAY 04
Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast at the hotel visit Sita Amman Temple and Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Afternoon explore Nuwara Eliya City.
Sita Amman Temple Sri Lanka
Located 5 kilometers from Nuwara Eliya City and this temple is the only Hindu Temple which dedicated to Princess Sita in Sri Lanka and the foot prints of loard Hanuman’s can be found in the stream close to the Sita Amman Temple.it is believed that the Sita devi was kept captive at this site by King Ravana.The Temple is open 365 days and has two puja times in the morning and evening and you can visit this temple with no entrance fee and all visitors should be decently to explore the temple.
Hakgala Botanical Garden
The second Largest Botanical Garden in Sri Lanka and one of the five botanical gardens in the country. Located on the Nuwara Eliya – Badulla main road and 16 km drive from Nuwara Eliya City which gives travelers the opportunity to explore this amazing place when they are at Nuwara Eliya. As it locates 5400 feet above the sea level the garden has a cool climate. This place mention as Ashoka Vatika in the Ramayana and it says king Ravana kept Sita hidden in this area and was offerd to sita as a pleasure garden.
Nuwara Eliya City
In other words, the city of light is one of the best cities on the entire planet for a perfect, peaceful, and memorable holiday experience. In reality, the number of places to visit and activities you can take part in here is immense; hence we can rate this as a must-visit city in beautiful Sri Lanka. As the tallest region on the island, Nuwara Eliya is the coldest region, and mountains, tea plantations, Lake Gregory, and misty skies make this city a perfect holiday destination.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
DAY 05
Nuwara Eliya > Kithulgala > Bentota
After breakfast at the hotel check-out and transfer to bentota en route do White Water Rafting at Kithulgala (Optional). Evening stays leisurely at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Bentota
DAY 06
Bentota > Colombo
After breakfast at the hotel check-out and do Madu River Safari (Optional) visit Sea Turtle Conservation Center and do Water Sports (Optional) on completion drive to Colombo and do Colombo City tour.
Madu River Safari (Optional)
This is a river safari that lets you witness swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests, various animal species including mammals, birds, and reptiles. You will spot 25 islands along the river, and a large number of river safari planners have established over the past few years for your convenience. Anyway, make sure you choose the best service provider that supplies well-maintained boats, experienced guides, and boat riders. The island Koth Duwa houses and ancient Buddhist and the oldest kings of Sri Lanka may have built it.
Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center
This conversation center is a result of a turtle conservation project, and it is now the country’s pioneering turtle conservation project that operates with a robust vision of protecting these precious animals. International volunteers and local experts continue this project, and Kosgoda is the best place on the island to witness these
cute animals in large numbers like in no other places in the country. The green turtle, Hawksbill turtle, Loggerhead turtle, Olive Ridley turtle, and Leatherback turtle are the species that you can witness in this conservation center. Turtles are an endangered animal in the country, unfortunately.
Colombo City Tour
Commercial capital of Sri Lanka which consists multiple skyscrapers including the symbolic landmark 11th tallest tower in Asia the Colombo Lotus Tower and during your time at Colombo you will have the opportunity to explore BMICH, Arcade, Independence Hall, Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Theater), Viharamahadevi Park, Bare Pool, Gangaramaya Temple and Seemamalaka, Galle Face Green, Old Parliment, Twin Towers, Dutch hospital and British Colonial Houses. House of Fashion and Odel a must visit shopping places when you are in Colombo.
Overnight stay at Colombo
DAY 07
Colombo > BIA
After breakfast at the hotel check-out and transfer to Colombo International Airport to catch your departure flight.
Inclusions
- 06 nights’ accommodation in 3 Star,4 Star, 5 Star or Luxury Boutique Hotels as per your choice
- Meals on Bed and Breakfast basis commencing with breakfast on Day 02 and ending with breakfast on Day 07
- Total round trip transportation in a fully A/C latest model luxury Car and all related expenses
- Service of a Friendly and Professional English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- 1 Water bottle per person per day
- Local Bank charges
- All government taxes and handling charges
Exclusions
- Entrance fees for special sites and any activity charges
- Early Check-in and late Check-out Charges
- Cost of Beverages
- Meals where not specified
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Tips and portages (Recommended)
- Anything other than mentioned in inclusions
