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Highlights of Sri Lanka
Tue, Sep 07, 2010
Date Posted: 2010-04-21
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Price: $1415
Highlights of
On arrival at the
The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975, commenced with seven orphans. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing the orphanage inclined more towards tourism, but is soon became a conservation and educational centre. With the help of local and
foreign elephant experts, Pinnawela started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for respective individuals of both sexes to get together and mate.
The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard, and in 1984, the first baby of Pinnawela was born.
The success story of Pinnawela has drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. A considerable number of books and research articles on Pinnawela have been published in several languages. The members of the Pinnawela herd have been filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals Continue the journey to Dambulla or Kandalama. Check-in to the hotel and leisure.
Dinner &Overnight stay in Dambulla or Kandalama
DAY 02 : Dambulla or Kandalama /
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to
Bodhi (Sacred Bo-Tree) was brought as a sapling of the tree under which Prince Siddhartha attained to enlightenment and it is over 2,200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. At Brazen Palace (2nd century B.C), the 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks. Ruwanweliseya (2nd century B.C) is the most famous of all the Dagobas. It originally depicted the perfect 'bubble shape" that modern restoration has not been
able to accurately reproduce. 'Samadhi' Buddha statue (4th century AD) is one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of 'Samadhi' or deep meditation. Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd century B.C) is well known for its rock carvings. Thereafter visit Mihintale.
Mihintale is where Buddhism was first introduced to
Dinner &Overnight stay in Dambulla or Kandalama
DAY 03 : Dambulla or Kandalama / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Dambulla or Kandalama
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Sigiriya.
Sigiriya, Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The ''Lion Rock'' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring
the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ''Heavenly Maidens'' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
In the afternoon visit Polonnaruea. .
Polonnaruwa, which was the 2nd capital city of
by King Parakramabahu the great. There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the
Dinner &Overnight stay in Dambulla or Kandalama
DAY 04 : Dambulla or Kandalama / Matale /
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to
Dambulla rock temple has been built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a world heritage site. Also, it is the most impressive of
largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres. Thereafter visit a Spice garden in Matale. Continue the journey to
the area which is famous for so many years. Visit the
Dinner & Overnight stay in
DAY 05 :
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Nuwara Eliya.
Visit Nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is
Nuwara-Eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South
Dinner & Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 06 : Nuwara Eliya / Yala
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Yala. Check-in to the hotel. In the evening visit Kataragama.
Kataragama is perhaps the most visited holy places in the country. Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims flock to the shrines located there. The deity most often associated with Kataragama is Skanda. Buddhists travel to Kataragama ostensibly to visit the Kirivehera, a dagoba where the Buddha is said to have meditated in his 3rd and final visit to
Dinner & Overnight stay in Yala.
DAY 07 : Yala /
With packed breakfast transfer to visit
Do a safari of the
Return back to the hotel and transfer to
Dinner & Overnight stay in
DAY 08 :
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the Airport for the departure flight.
Price per person sharing Dbl room $1415
Sgl Supplement $450
Hotels Used :
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- Amaya Hills - Standard Room -
- Grand Hotel - Golf Wing - Nuwaraeliya
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- Galadari Hotel - Standard Room –
Above prices are inclusive of applicable taxes as at date.
Prices valid from 01-May-10 to 31-Oct-10.
The above prices include:
• Accommodation on H/B basis.
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur
• Entrance fees for :
1. Cultural Triangle (
2. Isurumuniya
3. Sri mahabodhiya
4. Elephant Orphanage
5.
6. Cultural Show
7. Dambulla
8.
9. Jeep at
• Services of a English Speaking National Guide for the groups of 7 pax or above and chauffer
guide with lesser numbers.
• Reconfirmation of airline tickets.
Above prices does not include :
• Compulsory supplements at hotels.
• Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.)
• Tips and gratuities.
• Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Video and Camera permits.
• Lunch, Mineral water or other beverages throughout the tour
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