WEDDED BLISS IN SRI LANKA

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Day - 1 Colombo

On arrival you will be met by our English-speaking Chauffeur Guide and the Airport staff who will offer assistance. Thereafter, travel to your city hotel in the commercial capital of Sri Lanka

Overnight stay at Casa Colombo

  • Traveller’s Suite
  • Waterfall shower
  • Complimentary WiFi
Day - 2 Colombo

After breakfast enjoy a city tour of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital before doing some shopping at the many malls and shopping complexes or enjoy a night cycle ride together in Colombo at 18.30 Hrs to discover the history of city and the stories of some of its most prominent landmarks.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo

  • Traveller’s Suite
  • Waterfall shower
  • Complimentary WiFi
Day - 3 Sigiriya

After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya where you can spend the day relaxing by the pool or exploring the town.

Overnight stay at Jetwing Vil Uyana

  • Garden Dwelling
  • Bathtub and separate shower enclosure
  • Tea/coffee making facility
Day - 4 Sigiriya

Enjoy a romantic early morning hot air balloon ride as you gaze upon the beautiful picturesque landscapes of paradise from up above the clouds. If you’re feeling up to it visit Minneriya National Park on a safari tour to see the majestic creatures of the wild in their natural habitat.

Overnight stay at Jetwing Vil Uyana

  • Garden Dwelling
  • Bathtub and separate shower enclosure
  • Tea/coffee making facility
Day - 5 Kandy

Set of early in the morning to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. One of Sri Lanka’s ancient fortresses which houses remnants of a kingdom from a by gone era. Thereafter visit the spice gardens en route to Kandy. Feel free to purchase some of these spices that bring out the flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine.

Overnight stay at Hunnas Falls by Amaya

  • Deluxe Room
  • One full bathroom with bathtub
  • Satellite TV
Day - 6 Kandy

After breakfast take part in a city tour of Kandy – the last kingdom of the Sri Lankan kings before visiting The Temple of the Tooth Relic. The temple is of significant value to the Buddhists of Sri Lanka as it houses the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, the leader of the faith. Spend the rest of your day relaxing by the hotel pool.

Overnight stay at Hunnas Falls by Amaya

  • Deluxe Room
  • One full bathroom with bathtub
  • Satellite TV
Day - 7 Hotton Place

At approximately 12.20 hours board the Expo Rail to Hatton and take in the beautiful scenery of the villages full of friendly people, lush green tea estates, gorgeous waterfalls and majestic mountains before you reach your destination. Enjoy your afternoon relaxing at the hotel after your exciting train ride.

Overnight stay at Tea Trails

  • Luxury Room
  • Four-poster beds
  • Complimentary Tea/coffee

 

Day - 8 Hotton Place

After breakfast enjoy a sightseeing tour together with a visit to a Tea Factory/ Plantation where you can experience firsthand the art of plucking and making tea. Talk to the friendly locals and enjoy a warm cup of tea in the cool climate. Head back to your hotel and relax or enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the hills with a short walk at your leisure.

Overnight stay at Tea Trails

  • Luxury Room
  • Four-poster beds
  • Complimentary Tea/coffee

 

Day - 9 Galle

Head over to the South of Sri Lanka, Galle after breakfast. The South coast of the island is a popular destination for its beaches and the iconic Galle Fort. Remnants of the foreign invaders to Sri Lanka. Spend the rest of your day relaxing on the soft sandy beaches and listen to the calming sounds of the wave before heading back to your hotel.

Overnight stay at Aditya Resort

  • Sagara Suite
  • Ocean View room
  • Plunge pools
Day - 10 Galle

Conduct a city tour after breakfast including a visit to the Galle Fort which was built in 1588 by the Portuguese invaders before being taken over by the Dutch in the 17th century. The fort is a very popular destination of tourists and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. End the evening on the beach before your final day in paradise. 

Overnight stay at Aditya Resort

  • Sagara Suite
  • Ocean View room
  • Plunge pools
Day - 11 END

After breakfast proceed to the Airport in time for the connecting flight.

Price

  • Price on request

Inclusions & Exclusions

The above cost includes:

  • 10 nights’ accommodation on bed & breakfast basis while at Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Galle and All-inclusive basis while at Hatton.
  • transport in an Air-Conditioned car with an accompanying English-speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • Government Tax (18%)

The above cost does not include:

  • Early check-in & Late check-out.
  • Entrance/excursion fees to the places mentioned in our itinerary.
  • Train tickets.
  • Tips and other expenses of a personal nature

Availability at hotels is subject to confirmation of the tour and travel dates

Payment Policy

Please note we require 50% of the payment on confirmation and the balance 2 weeks prior to arrival or the full payment can be settled on confirmation.

Payment Methods

  • On-line payment using a personal credit card (Amex/Visa/Master). Log in details will be sent on confirmation.
  • Bank transfer.

Attractions

COLOMBO

Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, sprawls along the west coast some 30 minutes by the new Expressway from the International Airport. Its suburbs are chaotic, clogged with traffic and packed with office and residential buildings but the centre of the city has been renewed with bright new high rise hotels and office blocks, restored and re-painted Edwardian mansions and broad tree lined boulevards.

PINNAWELA
A venture initiated by the Sri Lankan Government to safe guard one of its National Treasures, the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage has been operating for over 30 years, nurturing orphaned calves, treating the feeble and rehabilitating the injured. Today, the orphanage has 60 elephants, with hundreds coming to watch their antics during their bathing times! It is a definite treat watching them frolic in the water. The ideal time to watch them is 1000hrs-1200hrs and 1400hrs-1600hrs.
MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK

Minneriya National Park. Sitting in the centre of the cultural triangle, Minneriya is a good alternative to the busier parks in the south and it’s easy to weave in a day here between visiting the ancient cities. The dry season, preferably from June to September, is the best time to visit the 8,890 hectare park when the ancient tank, the lake that dominates the area, dries out and the grasses and shoots push through. During this time it is possible to see herds of up to 150 elephants feeding and washing, as well as toque macaques, sambar deer and leopards. The hungry bird flocks include cormorants and painted storks. Minneriya, closest by car to the ancient city Polonnaruwa, was upgraded from a nature reserve to a national park because of the increased number of tourists coming to see the elephants.

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SIGIRIYA

Called by many names including “The Lion Rock” for its initial name of “Sinhagiri”, Sigiriya is near the town of Dambulla and is a colossal column of rock nearly 200m high. It was a royal citadel for 18 years (477-495) when it was fortified by King Kasyapa. The architectural and irrigational technologies of Sigiriya, such as the Water Gardens, still baffle engineers. The climb up steep steps of metal with railings passes a wall decorated with frescoes of bare-breasted women. Art experts consider them unique.
The summit of the rock is a hectare in area and the outer wall of the palace was constructed on the brink of the rock with gardens and ponds softening the harshness of the eerie. Since it was constructed over 1,500 years ago, it is claimed by enthusiast as the Eighth Wonder of the World and is anyway a World Heritage Site

KANDY
The ancient kingdom of Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha as well as Edwardian buildings, a king-made lake, a nature reserve and exciting shops. As the second largest city of the island and the capital of the Central Province, Kandy has grown from being a medieval kingdom to a friendly, busy city set in forested hills and surrounded by tea plantations and close to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. As well as the Temple of the Tooth, there are many Buddhist monasteries and Hindu places of worship to visit, and cultural dance performances to watch. Kandy is a convenient base to stay for a few days while exploring the Cultural Triangle as there are comfortable hotels to suit every budget. The city is easily accessible from Colombo by rail, road and float plane.
GALLE FORT
Galle Fort begun by the Portuguese in the 16th century, expanded by the Dutch in the 17th Century and consolidated by the British in the 19th century, is not a historical ruin but has been transformed into a living, thriving contemporary settlement. Located at the southwest corner of the island the Fort covers 52ha and contains within its broad, grey granite rampart walls, nearly 500 houses. Entrance to the Fort is through either of two main gates, one of which contains the Dutch Coat of Arms on one side and the British on the other. The Fort is Number 200 on UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and is free to enter and explore. The cobbled streets are lined with houses from the Dutch and British periods, with some art deco masterpieces, many of which have been converted into boutique shops and stylish guest houses.