Stunning Srilanka

Tour Highlights

• Embark on an excursion to Nuwara Eliya.
• Enjoy a visit to Dambulla Cave Temple and Ranweli Spice Garden.

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1:
ARRIVE COLOMBO * ON TO DAMBULLA (129 KMS / APPROX. 4 HOURS DRIVE)

Welcome to your tour of 'Stunning Srilanka' On arrival at the airport in Colombo you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Dambulla.
The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Dambulla.

Day 2:
ON TO KANDY (72 KMS / APPROX. 2 HOURS DRIVE)

After breakfast, drive to Kandy to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the central highland with its hills and mountains, en route visit Dambulla Cave Temple and Spice Garden.
The Dambulla Cave Temple is a monastery on a massive rock towering above the plains of Dambulla. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the best preserved of Sri Lanka's cave complexes and has been a sacred place for over two centuries. The complex comprises over 80 caves, five of which are the important ones with over 150 statues mainly of Buddha, and of Sri Lankan kings, gods and goddesses.
Later, visit Ranweli Spice Garden.
On arrival, check-in to your hotel in Kandy.
Later in the afternoon, proceed on a city tour of Kandy visiting places like Gem Museum and the Lapidary.
Overnight in Kandy. (B)

Day 3:
IN KANDY EXCURSION TO NUWARA ELIYA (75 KMS / APPROX. 2 HOURS DRIVE)

After breakfast, proceed on an excursion to Nuwara Eliya.
Situated at around 2000m above sea level and surrounded by lush tea plantations, Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and the heart of the tea industry. Once a pleasure retreat of the European planters, the town is still very much an English town with many English style bungalows and buildings. Nuwara Eliya is a good escape for those who miss cool breeze in tropical Sri Lanka at any time of the year. Local tourists flock to this town from March to May when it is the hottest duration for the town, April being the busiest. Nuwara Eliya offers many activities for tourists like tea plantations, golfing, horse riding, boating, hiking and of course exploring the beauty of the landscaped gardens, waterfalls and plateaus.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city.
Overnight in Kandy. (B)

Day 4:
ON TO BENTOTA (179 KMS / APPROX. 4 HOURS DRIVE)

After breakfast, drive to Bentota. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Bentota. (B)

Day 5:
ON TO COLOMBO (203 KMS / APPROX. 4 HOURS DRIVE)

After breakfast, proceed to ColomboEnjoy the drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
In the afternoon, proceed on a city tour of Colombo. It is a bustling metropolis that considerably generates 50% of nation's economy. Driving along the sweeping streets bordered by the race courses and World War II airstrip, Colombo is a tourist magnet. City's historical locales are transformed into modern day metropolitan area by lavish clothing, food and tea boutiques. Pettah is known for its floating market and the offbeat shopping experience it has on offer. It is worth strolling in the upcoming offshore city of Colombo Port featuring parks, commercial complexes and an F1 track. On your way to Bauddhaloka Mawatha, it is a must to witness the Independence Square
Overnight in Colombo. (B)

Day 6:
DEPART COLOMBO

Today, bid farewell to your 'Stunning Srilanka' tour as you are transferred from hotel to the airport in Colombo for your onward journey.

Tour Inclusions

1.    Accommodation in the hotels listed or similar hotels.

2.    Transportation- Entire round trip journey Ex-Colombo by air conditioned car with the service of an English-speaking Chauffeur Guide. The vehicle is as per the itinerary and not at disposal basis.

3.    Meals - Buffet breakfast as per the itinerary.

4.    Sightseeing as per the itinerary.

5.    All currently applicable taxes i.e. Hotel tax and Transportation tax.

Note:

• Arrival into and departure from Colombo would be on your own arrangements.
• Check in time is 1400 hours and Check out time is 1200 hours for all hotels (Early Check In / Late Check Out is subject to availability at the discretion of the hotel).
• Room availability of above quoted hotels is strictly subject to change and will check availability and confirm at the time of reporting as a confirmed booking.
• Please contact our sales staff to give you best flight deals.
• Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
• The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category will be provided.
• All sightseeing is subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination.
• All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified.
• It is mandatory to carry a valid passport - validity 6 months before travel date.

Tour Exclusions

• Any transport to/ from Colombo. Your tour price starts Ex Colombo.
• Air, Train or Bus fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
• Any meals / en route meals unless specified.
• Items of personal nature viz, tips, porterage, room service, laundry, mineral water, alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages, phone calls, additional sightseeing tours and excursions not included in the itinerary, still or video camera fees etc.
• Any rides, safaris, boating charges, additional sightseeing tours other than the mentioned in the inclusions.
• Any increase in fuel cost, government taxes, entrance fees, intra and interstate taxes etc, the tour price will be amended in accordance.
• Entrance fees and guide charges wherever applicable.
• Travel Insurance.
• Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and festivals.
• 05% Govt. Service Tax.
• Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
• Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Price

Notes:

• Terms and Conditions apply.
• Arrival into and departure from Colombo would be on your own arrangements.
• Check in time is 1400 hours and Check out time is 1200 hours for all hotels (Early Check In / Late Check Out is subject to availability at the discretion of the hotel).
• Room availability of above quoted hotels is strictly subject to change and will check availability and confirm at the time of reporting as a confirmed booking.
• Please contact our sales staff to give you best flight deals.
• Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
• The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category will be provided.
• All sightseeing is subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the destination.
• All the prices are for Indian Nationals only, unless specified.
• It is mandatory to carry a valid passport - validity 6 months before travel date.
• It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Driving Licence / Voter ID card).

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