Memorable Sri Lanka 5 Days CL40681N04SS02

This Elephant orphanage was started in 1975 to house abandoned and wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as some of the more than 25 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding program. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by then visit the Dambulla Cave temple.

Overview: The hill capital of Sri Lanka; Kandy, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. Not only is ita beautiful city surrounded by mountains, but it is also home to significant historic and religious attractions. Kandy is a large city in central Sri-Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. 

Kandy City tour (Temple of Tooth + Museum / Botanical Gardens + Sightseeing) and shopping. In the evening visit the Cultural Dance Show. Local Sightseeing in and Around Kandy including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

The Kandy Lake is a Great place to People to watch in the shade of the ancient trees. Go for a walk with your travel buddy One of the unique aspects of Kandy as its laidback streets. Full of colorful kaleidoscope of colonial building house.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa; commonly known as the is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Ever since the 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants, and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. 5 Palm Avenues are beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world, is one such avenue.

After breakfast, leave for Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda. En-route visit the Hanuman Temple & Ramboda Falls

Arrive at Nuwara Eliya and go for a City Tour. (Catholic Church - 18-hole golf course – Old Post office – Strawberry farm – Gregory Lake (Without Activities) Optional: Victoria Park. Stay at Nuwara Eliya

According to the ancient stories, Ramboda is an area, where the forces of Rama gather to fight against King Ravana. This temple was built by the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka and dedicated to Hanuman which is visited by thousands of devotees every year. This temple houses a 16-foot-high statue of Hanuman.

It is 109 m (358 ft) high the 11^th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in the Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It was formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. The altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.

Your trip to Nuwara Eliya is not complete without a walk along the picturesque path of Gregory Lake amidst the cool breeze and the hues of the sunset, making you admire the beauty of this iconic destination, Gregory Lake was used for watersports and promenades during colonial times. Little has changed since, Get on a boat and take in the beautiful surroundings.

The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls, and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places on the Island, but it is just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya, you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann-style mansions. Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (March to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the “seasons” when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea-level heat and humidity.

After the breakfast, proceed to Bentota. En route visit the St. Clair’s Falls and the Devon Falls. Optional: Kithulgala White water rafting.

Devon Falls, known as the 'Veil of the Valley'. Falls is named after a pioneer English coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation was situated near the falls. Devon Waterfalls is one of the must-visit tourist spots in Nuwara Eliya

Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, the centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate and gardens of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Northeast is his brother Bevis's Brief Garden.
Water Sports are optional.

Kosgoda is famous for its sea turtle conservation project operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1988 to protect Sri Lanka’s turtles from extinction. Since then it has released about 3.5 million baby turtles into the wild. The hatchery pays fishermen for eggs that they collect at night along the long sandy beach. Although October to April is the main laying season, some eggs (mostly green turtles) can be found at Kosgoda throughout the year. The hatchery buries the eggs in sand, and when they hatch around 50 days later the baby turtles are released into the sea at night. Only about one in 1,000 turtles survive to maturity. Kosgoda turtle hatchery also has tanks for injured or disabled turtles, including albino turtles that would not survive in the wild.

You can enjoy some variety of Water sports activities such as water skiing, windsurfing, banana ride, wakeboarding, jet-skiing, tube rides.

Check out from your hotel & drive to your next destination. On arrival at your destination, Check in to your pre-arranged hotel. In the evening, you can stroll around the local market on your own or have some leisure time.

Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is itself within the urban/suburban area of Colombo.

Discover the best of Colombo on a half-day tour, Learn about the history and culture of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city, on this half-day private tour visit key landmarks including Independence Square / Galle Face Green / Petta / Dutch Church / Gangarama temple / Lotus Pond Theatre / Old Parliament building / Clock tower.

Your memorable holiday ends, and today it’s time to fly back home. Say goodbye to the wonderful new friends you have made on the tour. If time permits enjoy free time or any Sightseeing left, on your own.
The driver will be there for Pickup outside your Hotel, and depart for the Airport with pleasant memories of your trip which you will cherish for a lifetime. Tour Concludes.
Includes: Transfers