Luxury Tour Pacakges Sri Lanka
22 days of All Boutique Experience
Day 1
AIRPORT - SEEDUWA - KANDALAMA
Warmly welcome by a M&S Travel Solutons representative and transfer from Airport to Seeduwa.
Installation at Taj Airport Garden 4* Hotel to have a rest.
Breakfast at Airport Garden Hotel.
Transfer from Seeduwa to Kandalama & installation at the hotel Heritance Kandalama 5*.Overnight stay at Kandalama Hotel. (Spa Suite)
Day 2
KANDALAMA - ANURADHAPURA - MIHINTALE
Breakfast at Kandalama Hotel.
Transfer from Kandalama to Anuradhapura to visit the ancient city.
ANURADHAPURA
The Sacred City of Anuradhapura, 3rd BC ' 10th AD ' A world Heritage Site Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's sacred ancient city, surrounded by 3 great man-made lakes, is located in Sri Lanka's Northwest 'dry zone which is arid, rolling, open country. At the height of its glory, Anuradhapura ranked beside Nineveh and Babylon in its colossal proportions. The monumental dagobas, Jetavana Dagoba, Abayagiry Stupa and the Ruwwanveli Seya are amongst the greatest architectural feats of its age, and have been surpassed only in scale by the great pyramids of Khufru & Khafra at Gizah.
The Sacred City of Anuradhapura, 3rd BC ' 10th AD ' A world Heritage Site Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's sacred ancient city, surrounded by 3 great man-made lakes, is located in Sri Lanka's Northwest 'dry zone which is arid, rolling, open country. At the height of its glory, Anuradhapura ranked beside Nineveh and Babylon in its colossal proportions. The monumental dagobas, Jetavana Dagoba, Abayagiry Stupa and the Ruwwanveli Seya are amongst the greatest architectural feats of its age, and have been surpassed only in scale by the great pyramids of Khufru & Khafra at Gizah.
Transfer from Anuradhapura to Mihintale to visit the temple.
Return to the hotel Heritance Kandalama 5*.Overnight stay at Kandalama Hotel. (Spa Suite)
Day 3
KANDALAMA - SIGIRIYA - POLONNARUWA
Breakfast at Kandalama Hotel.
Transfer from Kandalama to Sigiriya to visit the Rock Fortress.
SIGIRIYA
A remarkable archeological site made unforgettable by its dramatic setting - the 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle situated in the Central District. This ancient rock fortress and palace ruins famed for its frescoes, was built during the reign of King Kassyapa (AD477 -495). It was developed into a complex city and fortress. Considered one of the most elaborate and imaginative planning sites of the first millennium, the plan combined concepts of symmetry and asymmetry to intentionally interlock the man-made geometrical and natural forms of the surroundings. It contains a park for the royals, laid out on a symmetrical plan and contains water retaining structures, including sophisticated surface/subsurface For ultimate Exotic island Experience hydraulic systems, some of which work even today. There is also a man made reservoir.
A remarkable archeological site made unforgettable by its dramatic setting - the 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle situated in the Central District. This ancient rock fortress and palace ruins famed for its frescoes, was built during the reign of King Kassyapa (AD477 -495). It was developed into a complex city and fortress. Considered one of the most elaborate and imaginative planning sites of the first millennium, the plan combined concepts of symmetry and asymmetry to intentionally interlock the man-made geometrical and natural forms of the surroundings. It contains a park for the royals, laid out on a symmetrical plan and contains water retaining structures, including sophisticated surface/subsurface For ultimate Exotic island Experience hydraulic systems, some of which work even today. There is also a man made reservoir.
Transfer from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa to visit the old city.
POLONNARUWA
Polonnaruwa, the 2nd most ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka is an interesting mix of Buddhist and Hindu structures that are a testament to the different kings who reigned over this ancient kingdom. Polonnaruwa rose to prominence between the 11th and 13th centuries and thrived during the reign of the famous monarch, King Parakramabahu I, who did much to create a resplendent city. His greatest achievement was the construction of the sea of Parakrama, a huge water reservoir spanning an area of 6280 acres. The ruins at Polonnaruwa are within walking distance and many of them set in tree-shaded areas, a welcome refuge from the tropical sun.Overnight stay at Kandalama Hotel. (Spa Suite)
Polonnaruwa, the 2nd most ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka is an interesting mix of Buddhist and Hindu structures that are a testament to the different kings who reigned over this ancient kingdom. Polonnaruwa rose to prominence between the 11th and 13th centuries and thrived during the reign of the famous monarch, King Parakramabahu I, who did much to create a resplendent city. His greatest achievement was the construction of the sea of Parakrama, a huge water reservoir spanning an area of 6280 acres. The ruins at Polonnaruwa are within walking distance and many of them set in tree-shaded areas, a welcome refuge from the tropical sun.Overnight stay at Kandalama Hotel. (Spa Suite) Day 4
KANDALAMA - DAMBULLA - HABARANA
Breakfast at Kandalama Hotel.
Transfer from Kandalama to Dambulla.
DAMBULLA
See Dambulla and be dazzled! Home to the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, the Iron Wood Forest (Namal Uyana) and the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, built in just 167 days. Dambulla is also said to have the largest rose quartz mountain range in South Asia.
See Dambulla and be dazzled! Home to the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, the Iron Wood Forest (Namal Uyana) and the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, built in just 167 days. Dambulla is also said to have the largest rose quartz mountain range in South Asia.
The Rock Caves are situated on a vast isolated rock mass 500 ft high with a span of a mile around its base. Access these caves by climbing approximately 200 steps and 18 terraces. The Golden Dambulla Rock Temple, which is on the highest terrace, consists of 5 magnificent caves built into the rock. They house a collection of 150 statues of the Buddhist order and the island's history. The first cave houses a 14m long Buddha statue depicting the final extinction carved out of solid rock. The 2nd cave, which is the finest and largest, has 40 seated statues of the Buddha. Also on display are statues of Hindu Gods. The entire cave, walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals which are of the finest in Sri Lanka. The 3rd cave with its paintings on the ceiling & walls in the Kandyan tradition contains 50 Buddha statues. Visitors are treated to a panoramic view of the surrounding flatlands, reservoirs and forests.
Transfer from Dambulla to Habarana to do the elephant back safari.
Return to the hotel Heritance Kandalama 5*.Overnight stay at Kandalama Hotel. (Spa Suite)
Day 5
KANDALAMA - MATALE - KANDY
Breakfast at Kandalama Hotel.
Transfer from Kandalama to Matale to visit the Spice Gardens.
Then proceed to Kandy & installation at Theva Residency.
Visit the Kandy city.
KANDY
This jewel of a city, set 480m above sea level and surrounded by mountains is the hill capital of Sri Lanka. Kandy was the last independent Kingdom of Sri Lanka, which survived two centuries of colonial incursion before finally falling to the British at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
This jewel of a city, set 480m above sea level and surrounded by mountains is the hill capital of Sri Lanka. Kandy was the last independent Kingdom of Sri Lanka, which survived two centuries of colonial incursion before finally falling to the British at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Visit the majestic Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth, known as the Dalada Maligawa, set at the edge of a beautiful artificial lake, which is home to the island's most revered relic, the Buddha's tooth, which arrived here in the sixteenth century.Overnight stay at Theva Residency. (Deluxe Room
Day 6
KANDY - PINNAWALA - PERADENIYA
Breakfast at Theva Residency.
Transfer from Kandy to Pinnawala to visit the Elephant Orphanage.
Transfer from Kandy to Pinnawala to visit the Elephant Orphanage.
PINNAWALA
The Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka's most popular attractions. Situated halfway between Colombo and Kandy, the orphanage has a population of about 75 elephants, making it the world's largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range from newborn calves to elderly matriarchs and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well as those injured in the wild. Amongst them are its famous residents, Sama, the lame elephant injured by a land mine during the ethnic conflict in the North and Raja, the blind elephant. Experience the sheer delight of watching these great pachyderms frolic in the river at bath time or the baby elephants being fed twice a day.
The Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka's most popular attractions. Situated halfway between Colombo and Kandy, the orphanage has a population of about 75 elephants, making it the world's largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range from newborn calves to elderly matriarchs and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well as those injured in the wild. Amongst them are its famous residents, Sama, the lame elephant injured by a land mine during the ethnic conflict in the North and Raja, the blind elephant. Experience the sheer delight of watching these great pachyderms frolic in the river at bath time or the baby elephants being fed twice a day.
Transfer from Pinnawala to Peradeniya to visit the Royal Botanical Garden.
PERADENIYA
Set 6km southwest of Kandy in a loop in the Mahaweli Ganga lie the expansive Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the largest and finest gardens in Sri Lanka, covering almost 150 acres and stuffed with a bewildering variety of local and foreign tree and plant species.Overnight stay at Theva Residency. (Deluxe Room)
Set 6km southwest of Kandy in a loop in the Mahaweli Ganga lie the expansive Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the largest and finest gardens in Sri Lanka, covering almost 150 acres and stuffed with a bewildering variety of local and foreign tree and plant species.Overnight stay at Theva Residency. (Deluxe Room)
Day 7
KANDY
Breakfast at Theva Residency.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth, the gem shops & batik factory.
In the evening, watch a cultural dance..Overnight stay at Theva Residency. (Deluxe Room)
In the evening, watch a cultural dance..Overnight stay at Theva Residency. (Deluxe Room)
Day 8
KANDY - NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at Theva Residency.
Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya & en route, visit a tea plantation & a tea factory.
Installation at Grand Hotel 4*.
Visit the Nuwara Eliya city.
NUWARA ELIYA
Nestled 6,200 ft above sea level, amid lush tea plantations, Nuwara Eliya is a charming hill station developed by the British planters in the late 1800s. Pleasant climate, great natural beauty and champagne tea delight and charm all its visitors. Nuwara Eliya is home to many renowned institutions of Sri Lanka's colonial British era, such as the Racecourse, the Hill Club, Grand Hotel and its famous 18 hole Golf Course.Overnight stay at Grand Hotel. (Golf Wing)
Nestled 6,200 ft above sea level, amid lush tea plantations, Nuwara Eliya is a charming hill station developed by the British planters in the late 1800s. Pleasant climate, great natural beauty and champagne tea delight and charm all its visitors. Nuwara Eliya is home to many renowned institutions of Sri Lanka's colonial British era, such as the Racecourse, the Hill Club, Grand Hotel and its famous 18 hole Golf Course.Overnight stay at Grand Hotel. (Golf Wing) Day 9
NUWARA ELIYA - HORTON PLAINS
Breakfast at Grand Hotel.
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains.
HORTON PLAINS
An hours' drive from Nuwara Eliya, perched on the very edge of the hill country midway between Nuwara Eliya and Haputale, the Horton Plains Natural Park, covers a wild stretch of bleak, high altitude (2,300m) moorland. The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's falls are among the attractions of the park.Overnight stay at Grand Hotel.
An hours' drive from Nuwara Eliya, perched on the very edge of the hill country midway between Nuwara Eliya and Haputale, the Horton Plains Natural Park, covers a wild stretch of bleak, high altitude (2,300m) moorland. The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's falls are among the attractions of the park.Overnight stay at Grand Hotel.
Day 10
NUWARA ELIYA - BOGAWANTHALAWA
Breakfast at Grand Hotel.
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Bogawanthalawa & installation at Ceylon Tea Trails.
Lunch at Tea Trails on all inclusive basis.Dinner and overnight stay at Tea Trails on all inclusive basis. (Luxury Room)
Day 11
BOGAWANTHALAWA
Breakfast at Tea Trails on all inclusive basis.
Lunch at Tea Trails on all inclusive basis. Spend the day leisurely.
Day 12
ADAMS PEAK
Breakfast at Tea Trails on all inclusive basis.
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Transfer from Bogawanthalawa to Adams Peak to climb it in the day.Dinner and overnight stay at Ceylon Tea Trails on all inclusive basis. (Luxury Room)
Day 13
YALA
Breakfast at Tea Trails on all inclusive basis.
Transfer from Bogawanthalawa to Yala. Spend the evening leisurely.Overnight stay at Yala Village. (Jungle Chalet)
Day 14
YALA - KATARAGAMA
Breakfast at Yala Village.
Do the Yala safari.
Proceed to Kataragama to visit the religious city.
KATARAGAMA
Kataragama located in the deep South, is a regionally popular place of pilgrimage of Buddhists, Hindu, Muslim and indigenous Vedda communities of Sri Lanka and South India. Today it is a fast developing township surrounded by jungle and other historical sites worth a visit. The most important of the town's various shrines is dedicated to God Kataragama. The Kataragama festival is held during late July or early August.Overnight stay at Yala Village. (Jungle Chalet)
Kataragama located in the deep South, is a regionally popular place of pilgrimage of Buddhists, Hindu, Muslim and indigenous Vedda communities of Sri Lanka and South India. Today it is a fast developing township surrounded by jungle and other historical sites worth a visit. The most important of the town's various shrines is dedicated to God Kataragama. The Kataragama festival is held during late July or early August.Overnight stay at Yala Village. (Jungle Chalet)
Day 15
YALA - SINHARAJA
Breakfast at Yala Village.
Transfer from Yala to Sinharaja & installation at Boulder Garden..Overnight stay at Boulder Garden. (Standard Suite)
Day 16
YALA - SINHARAJA
Breakfast at Boulder Garden.
Visit the Sinharaja Rain Forest..Overnight stay at Boulder Garden. (Standard Suite)
Day 17
SINHARAJA - RATNAPURA- GALLE
Breakfast at Boulder Garden.
Transfer from Sinharaja to Ratnapura to visit the gem city.
Proceed to Galle & installation at Amangalla.Overnight stay at Amangalla Resort. (Bedroom)ite)
Day 18
GALLE
Breakfast at Amangalla Resort.
Visit the Galle city.
Day 19
GALLE - BERUWALA
Breakfast at Amangalla Resort.
Transfer from Galle to Beruwala & installation at Eden Resort & Spa 5*.
Day 20
BERUWALA - COLOMBO
Breakfast at Eden Resort and Spa.
Transfer from Beruwala to Colombo & installation at Cinnamon Grand 5*.
Spend the evening leisurely.
Day 21
COLOMBO
Breakfast at Cinnamon Grand.
Visit the Colombo city & do shopping.
Day 22
COLOMBO
Breakfast at Cinnamon Grand.
Tour package price include :
ACCOMMODATION ON BB SHARING DOUBLE BASIS FOR 21 NIGHTS FROM BREAKFAST ON DAY 1 TO BREAKFAST ON DAY 22 AT HOTELS SPECIFIED OR AT HOTELS OF SIMILAR STANDARD.
TRANSPORTATION BY AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE FROM AIRPORT TO AIRPORT.
PEAK PERIOD SUPPLEMENT AT CEYLON TEA TRAILS.
THE BASIS 'ALL INCLUSIVE' AT CEYLON TEA TRAILS.
THE 31ST NIGHT SUPPLEMENT AT HERITANCE KANDALAMA HOTEL.
ENTRANCE FEES FOR :
ANURADHAPURA
SACRED BO TREE
MIHINTALE
SIGIRIYA
POLONNARUWA
DAMBULLA
ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI
TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH
CULTURAL DANCE
PINNAWELA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
PERADENIYA BOTANICAL GARDEN
HORTON PLAINS
JEEP FOR HORTON PLAINS
TREKKER FOR ADAM'S PEAK
YALA
JEEP FOR YALA
SINHARAJA
JEEP FOR SINHARAJA
TREKKER FOR SINHARAJA
ANURADHAPURA
SACRED BO TREE
MIHINTALE
SIGIRIYA
POLONNARUWA
DAMBULLA
ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI
TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH
CULTURAL DANCE
PINNAWELA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
PERADENIYA BOTANICAL GARDEN
HORTON PLAINS
JEEP FOR HORTON PLAINS
TREKKER FOR ADAM'S PEAK
YALA
JEEP FOR YALA
SINHARAJA
JEEP FOR SINHARAJA
TREKKER FOR SINHARAJA
SERVICES OF A ENGLISH SPEAKING DRIVER.
12% VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) AND 1% TOURISM DEVELOPMENT LEVY.
12% VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) AND 1% TOURISM DEVELOPMENT LEVY.
Tour package price does not include :
- ABOVE PRICES DOES NOT INCLUDE :
EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE.
ANY OTHER SERVICES NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.
VIDEO AND CAMERA PERMITS.
LUNCH & DINER THROUGHOUT THE TOUR EXCEPT AT CEYLON TEA TRAILS.
