KANDY HIGHLIGHT STADARD

Overview

Program

KANDY  HIGHLIGHTS  STANDARD  TOUR – 6 DAYS – 5 NIGHTS

Per Person – 672 $

MINIMUM 02 PERSONS MUST BE BOOKED

Tours start at the Airport or Hotel in Bentota, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Kaluthara, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya and Hikkaduwa.

DAY 01 –  AIRPORT – COLOMBO

Arrive in Sri Lanka. Clients will be met by our representative on arrival and transferred to Colombo.

Commence a city tour of Colombo.

City tour of Colombo – like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old-world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British-built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar – where one can shop for bargains, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple (Gangarama), Independent squire, Galle Face Green, Haber, and the residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent.

Dinner & overnight stay in  (3* HOTEL HB)  in  Colombo, or similar

DAY 02 – COLOMBO – KANDY

After breakfast leave for Kandy.

Kandy, the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keep alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. In the afternoon commence a city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Ever since the 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orison 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. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Dinner & overnight stay in  (3* HOTEL HB)  in Kandy,  or  similar

DAY 03 – KANDY – SIGIRIYA ROCK – MATALE – KANDY

After Breakfast leave for Sigiriya & climb Sigiriya Rock.

Sigiriya today is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka. King Kassapa (477-495 A.D) who shifted the Capital from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya made a fortress to surround his palace, which was constructed on the summit of a 500ft high rock, with the necessary facilities. The Palace was surrounded by an outer moat and wall and Inner – moat and Wall, a pleasure garden, a Mirror-wall, and light-colored and dark-colored damsel’s frescoes, to cover the western wall and a beautiful staircase through the body of a Crouching Lion some of the attractions here. The boulder garden consists of caves where Buddhist Bhikkus lived and meditated. After Kassapa Sigiriya was given back once again to the Bhikkus. Afternoon return to Kandy visiting Hindu Kovil in Matale. Sri Muthumari Amman Hindu Kovil, situated in the historic town of Matale is a very religious Hindu shrine in Sri Lanka. About 200 years ago this kovil was established by the Indian Hindu community especially the South Indian traders who lived and did business in the town and estates around Matale.

Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious, Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants, etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices.

Dinner & overnight stay in  (3* HOTEL HB)  in  Kandy,  or  similar

DAY 04  – KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA – KANDY

After breakfast travel to Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya 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 coldest 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 are like country cottages or Queen Ann-style mansions. Visit a Tea Plantation & a Tea Factory.

Thereafter Leave for Kandy by Train (Second Class). You can enjoy the scenic drive.

Dinner & overnight stay in  (3* HOTEL HB)  in  Kandy,  or  similar

DAY 05 – KANDY – AIRPORT

After Breakfast visit Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya.

The Royal Botanical Gardens – 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of trees and plants. Some rare and endemics as well as flora from the tropical World. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists.

Leave for the Airport or STAY at the beach resort.

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GROUP TOURS

All vehicles are fully insured each passenger up to LKR 5, 00,000 and all modes of transportation are air-conditioned and will vary according to the size of the group as follows

1  – 2  – Pax – Car
3  – 8  – Pax – Micro Commuter
9  – 12 – Pax – Mini Coach
13 – 15 – Pax – Mini Long Coach
16 – 40 – Pax – Large Coach

There will be an English or German-speaking professional guide allocated to each group. We provide you with air-conditioned luxury vehicles with experienced English or German-speaking Chauffeur Tourist Guide lecturers or National Tourist Guide lecturers.

Package Included

• Air condition luxury vehicles.
• 3* HOTELS HB
• Expressway tickets
• Fully insurance up to LKR 500000.
• Each Person 01 table water bottles
• Fresh sir Lankan tropical fruits.
• All entrance tickets
• All Tax
• INCLUDED 7.5% FOR CARDS PAYMENTS
• B- breakfast, D- Dinner