Semi-Luxury Sri Lanka Tour

AYUBOWAN-! Welcome to Sri Lanka, one of the leading romantic destinations in the whole world. Upon arrival at Colombo CMB Airport, you will meet and greet by the tour leader and then will be transferred to your hotel. The first destination will be Bentota coastal town, which has long been known as the most popular beach in Sri Lanka, famous for its golden sandy beach, food and entertainments. For day one we haven't planned any activity, so you will have a relaxing day on the beach. Evening, you may walk along the seashore while enjoying the beautiful sun setting and the pleasant evening atmosphere of the beach side.

Overnight stay in sea front hotel at Bentota/ Ahungalla

After enjoying a delicious breakfast with a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea or a coffee, you will enjoy a Madu river boat tour, which offers several memorable experiences such as fish foot therapy and cinnamon state visit. Thereafter, you’ll visit a turtle hatchery center. Both locals and international volunteers are battling for the protection of sea turtles since they are endangered creatures. This vibrant tourist destination, apart from its traditional fishery industries and cinnamon cultivation, was later recognized by the Wildlife Protection Society which studded the region with a Sea Turtle Conservation Project that operates on a formidable scale.

Overnight stay in sea front hotel at Bentota/Ahungalla

> After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey towards the Sri Lankan tea region of Nuwara Eliya. It is often referred to as “Little England” because many of the buildings in this city retain from the British colonial period, such as the Queen's Cottage, the General's House, the Grand Hotel, the Hill Club and the Town Post Office. Since this amazing town is located in the mountains, it's characterized by a cool climate all year long.

> Afternoon, you will walk through Nuwara Eliya city center and the fruit and vegetable market. Try some snacks around lanes filled with street-foods and bustling local eateries.

Overnight stay in a modern luxury hotel at Hatton

Early in the morning visit Horton Plains National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the eastern edge of the Central highlands, midway between Nuwara Eliya and Hatton. It is a forest reserve, where the land rises to 2,500 meters above the sea level. The region is known as a super biodiversity hot spot. Horton Plains is home to an extraordinary range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species. It is also home for Sri Lankan Leopards and deer. The park is named after the British governor Sir Robert Horton.

Overnight stay in a modern luxury hotel at Hatton

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a wonderful journey towards Kandy. It is the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio diverse rain forests. Kandy is also famous for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO World Heritage Site). While driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations, stop at a tea factory to observe the rich tradition of making Ceylon Tea that kept alive up to date. Make sure to end your factory visit in style over a perfectly blended cup of tea.

Overnight stay in mount view city hotel at Kandy

After breakfast, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres. Afternoon, you’ll enjoy a walk around Kandy's busy city centre, including a tour of the Central Market, before engaging with a cultural dance show which is inspired by Sri Lankan arts, traditional dance and cultural heritage. It has become a tourist attraction for many people visiting the country and keen on discovering its rich cultural heritage.

Overnight stay in Mount View City Hotel at Kandy

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will take a drive across the stunning Sri Lankan countryside towards Dambulla.
It is the central point of the cultural triangle on the island. En-route you will step into Matale Spaice Garden. Upon arrival to Dambula, visit Golden Buddha Temple, which has the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Thereafter, you'll enjoy a wonderful cultural village tour while exploring the beautiful countryside. It will start with a Bullock Cart ride, one of the most ancient and prime transportation systems in Sri Lanka, still used in some villages. While on the tour you will have a canoeing ride across the lake before reaching the farmer’s house where you will experience the typical Sri Lankan countryside hospitality.

Overnight stay in nature friendly resort at Dambulla/Sigiriya

> In the morning, visit Sigiriya Lion Rock, an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla. King Kasyapa (477 – 495 BC) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE and it is one of the best-preserved examples of an ancient civilization. Sigiriya refuses to reveal its secrets easily; in fact, you have to climb a series of vertiginous staircases to reach the top. On the way, you’ll pass quite remarkable frescoes and a pair of colossal lion paws carved into the bedrock.

>Thereafter, if you are interested, you could experience an Ayurveda herbal massage before heading back to your hotel. From a healing perspective, Ayurveda head massage is said to relieve mental stress and fatigue and to help achieve calmness and clarity.

Overnight stay in a nature-friendly resort at Dambulla/ Sigiriya

> In the morning, if you are up to it, we could arrange an amazing hot-air balloon tour (optional activity-subject to availability due to weather conditions). It is a great way to experience the exhilaration of flight with a bird’s eye view of the area below. A silent ride through the sky, an excursion over the cultural triangle, or a wildlife park in a hot air balloon will be an incredible experience.

> Afternoon, visit Minneriya/Kaudulla National Park for an afternoon 4x4 Jeep safari, since it is the best time to spot wild elephants on their natural habitat. If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya/Kaudulla is your ideal destination! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this park is mainly a sanctuary for elephants. It is always a pleasure to watch baby elephants playing with water at the centerpiece Lake of the park. This place is known as the largest elephant gathering place in the world.

Overnight stay in nature friendly resort at Dambulla

>? After breakfast, depart from Dambulla towards Passikuda, is a delightful sandy beach that was a well-kept secret in the past, but now few restaurants and pubs are opening up to visitors. Passikuda is also characterized by white sands and coconut palms growing right from the edge of the sea as if in imitation of a postcard of the perfect tropical beach. If you are looking to spend a relaxing time and to give yourself a calm and natural treat, this is the ideal place for you. Passikudh beach, which extends across 7-8 kilometres, is truly a symbol of peace, calmness and cleanness.

> Upon arrival at your hotel, you could grab a towel to relax on the beach while enjoying a cocktail or a chill beer under the shade of a beach umbrella. There are many activities available in this location such as kite surfing and jet-skiing.

Overnight stay in a beach resort at Passikudha

It's a free day: after breakfast, you could spend your time relaxing on the beach or exploring the underwater sea life. Enjoy the island sunset and perhaps you may interest in evening fishing safari by boat. The hotel can give you a chance to catch fish to be prepared for dinner. Sit back and relax while the fish is being cooked over a glass of wine.

**Optional activities: scuba-diving >snorkeling >jet-ski >kayaking

Overnight stay in beach resort at Passikudha

It's a free day: after breakfast, you could spend your time relaxing on the beach or exploring the underwater sea life. Enjoy the island sunset and perhaps you may interest in evening fishing safari by boat. The hotel can give you a chance to catch fish to be prepared for dinner. Sit back and relax while the fish is being cooked over a glass of wine.

**Optional activities: scuba-diving >snorkelling >jet-ski >kayaking

Overnight stay in beach resort at Passikudha

After breakfast, you’ll visit the capital city of Colombo, which has an interesting history running back to the fifth century. Even in ancient times, this was an important port city in the East-West sea trade. Nowadays it has become a bustling modern town with a unique atmosphere. The colourful streets, restaurants and modern shopping malls attract hordes of locals and tourists alike. At Colombo, you have the opportunity to visit the most highlighted places in the city and also to enjoy the amazing evening atmosphere. Perhaps, you may intend to pop into a famous and internationally renowned restaurant in Colombo to end your trip over an unforgettable meal.

In the morning you may intend to pop into the Colombo glisty shopping mall and do some last minute shopping or take un optional city walk. Thereafter, proceed to the airport in time for the return flight to end this wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka.