SRI LANKA TOUR

Arrive in Colombo. Proceed to Sigiriya. Enroute visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage, a home to the retired and orphaned Elephants. 'Later proceed to Sigiriya. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world, the Brazen Palace, Dagobas, Ruwanwelisaya, Abeygiri & Jetawana Monasteries, finely preserved rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha and ruins of palaces, Isurumuniya rock temple.

Extra Topping : Coconut water enroute to Sigiriya.

Activities : Heritage

Proceed to Dambulla. Enroute visit the Sigiriya rock fortress – Lion rock and Frescoes of the Heavenly Maidens at Sigiriya. Later visit the Dambulla rock temple – The ancient caves and the tallest Buddha statue. Proceed to Kandy via Matale to visit a famous spice garden. Arrive Kandy in the evening. Enjoy Kandy Cultural Show.

Activities : Food and Drink

Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic - which is housed in a giant stupa weighing 3,500 kilograms and made from 320 kilograms of gold. Only monks are allowed into the relic chamber, but visitors will be able to see the tooth relic from the public viewing area. Later proceed to visit Kandy Lake, Kandy Town Bazaar, Arts and Crafts center, Gems museum and Lapidary. Enroute visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Arrive in Nuwara Eliya.

Extra Topping : Tea/Coffee/Ice Cream at Kandy.

Activities : Heritage

Proceed to Hakgala, en-route visit the Anjaneyar temple in Ramboda where you can witness 18 feet Hanuman statue, which is the tallest statue in Sri Lanka followed by a visit to Tea factory. Explore an important site of Ramayana trail known as Sita Eliya or Sita Amman Temple – is a place believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by Ravana. Across the stream you will see a rock with circular depression, which is said to be the footprints of Hanumana. Later visit the Hakgala Botanical Gardens Known as Ashok Vatika – one of the pleasure gardens of King Ravana. In the evening return to Nuwara Eliya.

Extra Topping : Tea/Coffee at Nuwara Eliya.

Activities : Heritage

Proceed to Bentota. Arrive in Bentota, a rural coastal town in Sri Lanka Famous for its pristine sandy beaches. Bentota is a home to the majestic marine turtle, lies at the finishing end of the ''Golden Mile'' from Colombo. Enjoy the boat ride in Bentota. – known as Paradise Island of the Sri Lanka.

Extra Topping : Tea/Coffee / Coconut water enroute Nuwara Eliya to Bentota.

Activities : Religious & Pilgrimage

Visit to Turtle Hatchery in the morning. Proceed to Kelaniya. Visit the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya, a famous Buddha temple built in the 3rd century B.C. Also visit a shrine dedicated to Vibushana, king Ravana's brother, who allied with Rama in the struggle to rescue Sita. Proceed to Colombo. Arrive in Colombo.

Extra Topping : Tea/Coffee enroute Bentota to Colombo.

Activities : Religious & Pilgrimage

Enjoy city orientation tour of Colombo including 100 years old clock tower, Colonial buildings built by British, Hindu and Buddhist temple and the Bandaranaike Memorial International, Parliament House, Police Headquarters, President Palace. If time permits you can enjoy shopping. Board the flight for Your Hometown. Tour Concludes.

Activities : Heritage