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An ideal short-break package for folks who are interested in the history and culture of the country. This package takes you through the historical capital Kandy, with its heritage sites, the quaint hill station of Nuwara Eliya which is the epitome of the British colonial times and finally to the modern-era Colombo which is the commercial and financial capital. If you would like to have a taste of the country, but also looking for a quick escape on a long weekend, this might just be what you are looking for.
  • Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage &amp
  • Sacred Tooth Relic near Kandy
  • Seetha Amman Temple
  • Tea Plantations of Nuwara Eliya
  • Shopping and city-tour at Colombo
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Itinerary
Day 1
To Kandy
Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranayake International Airport, you will be transferred to Kandy, beginning your holiday in Sri Lanka. En route to Kandy, there is a stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park, and you can watch them feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. You can also walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water. After reaching Kandy, check-in and refresh at the hotel. There is a cultural show in the evening where you can watch the different dances of Sri Lanka.
Day 2
Kandy-Nuwara Eliya
After a hearty breakfast, set out for a city-tour of Kandy. Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka and is currently the second largest city in the country. It is one of the UNESCO heritage sites, and is famous for its natural beauty with the picturesque lake, winding river and misty mountains around. Sightseeing ? You will visit the Dalada Maligawa, or the Temple of Tooth Relic, which is sacred to Buddhists all around the world. The next stop is the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, consisting of over 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. After this, proceed on to Nuwara Eliya, stopping en-route at a tea plantation and estate, that surround the beautiful hill-station. After reaching Nuwara Eliya, commence sight-seeing in the city. Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like climate throughout the year leading it to become a favourite hill station of the British. As a result, the British tried to create the ?quaint English village? with old brick buildings, country houses, an 18-hole golf course, horse race courses etc, leading it to be also known as ?Little England?. Sightseeing of this city includes all these elements, along with trout streams and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You will also visit the Seetha Eliya, or the Seetha Amman Kovil, which is of mythological significance, appearing in the Ramayana. After sight-seeing, rest up for the night in the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 3
Colombo
Have breakfast and resume sight-seeing around Nuawara Eliya, in case you wanted to split it between 2 days; and drive on to Colombo. Being the financial and commercial capital, and the largest city in the country, Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a fusion of modern and colonial impression. You can find buildings influenced by the colonial Portuguese, Dutch and British styles alongside Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic structures. The city is also known for its shopping districts. You have the entire day to tour the city and manage some shopping also.
Day 4
Return from Colombo
After breakfast check-out and leave for the airport according to flight schedule.
Inclusions
  • Accommodation on double occupancy basis at the hotels specified or similar.
  • Transportation in an A/c luxury vehicle with English speaking chauffeur (Guide: For  07 adults and above, a separate English speaking guide will be provided)
  • Value added Tax.
Stay
Kandy - Hill Top OR Cinnamon Citadel
Nuwara Eliya - Galway Forest Lodge OR Grand Hotel
Colombo - Ramada OR Cinnamon Grand
Exclusions
  • Lunch or dinner on tour.
  • Camera and video permits
  • Any expenses on a personal nature
  • All other expenses not mentioned above
  • All applicable entrance fees
  • Compulsory X'mas and New year supplements
  • Peak period supplements
Colombo
Colombo
Situated on the west coast, Colombo is a major metropolitan city of the isle of Sri Lanka and also the busiest and most populated. A beautiful city with a breathtaking concoction of ancient as well as modern-day architecture, Colombo is one of the most beautiful places to visit not only in the country but also in the sub-continent. Having an amazing collection of monasteries, temples, museums as well as natural retreats, Colombo is definitely a place to have on your bucket list.
  • Known to have some of the best beach resorts in the sub-continent
  • Amazing colonial architecture and world renowned centre for Buddhism
  • Commercial and financial capital of Sri Lanka
  • Known to have some of the best restaurants in the sub-continent
  • Fantastic collection of Museums, Zoo parks and art galleries
  • A major cultural hub of the island as well as the sub-continent
Kandy
Kandy
A major city of Sri Lanka, Kandy is nestled picturesquely in the Kandy plateau, centered around the serene Kandy lake. Famous for it's cultural festivals, beautiful temples, excellent wildlife and tropical vegetation, and the temperate climate, Kandy is the ideal tourist retreat in Sri Lanka.
  • Home to the "Temple of the Tooth " relic, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Major cultural and commercial hub
  • Highest elevated city in the island
  • One of the world's most revered centers for Buddhism
  • Well known circle of restaurants in the city
  • Famous for it's cultural festivals, which give travelers an idea about Sri Lankan cultural heritage.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Also called the "City of Light", this hill side city has picturesque landscapes and is also a major tea manufacturing hub of Sri Lanka. The city is also known as a golfing paradise with some of the best golf courses on offer. Heavily visited by tourists and travelers through the year, the city is an absolute must-visit when you choose to head out to Sri Lanka.
  • Known for it's architecture from the Colonial period
  • Fondly known as "Little England"
  • Beautiful Botanical and Tea gardens
  • A major golfing paradise
  • Home to some of the well known heritage clubs and restaurants of Sri Lanka
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