KANDY
Kandy is a Sinhala majority city; there are sizable communities belonging to other ethnic groups, such as Moors and Tamils. The city remains an important religious centre of the Sinhalese and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, namely those belonging to the Theravada school.
BENTOTA :
Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of theSouthern Province, governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Colombo and 56 kilometres (35 mi) north ofGalle. Bentota is situated on the southern bank of the Bentota River mouth, at an elevation of 3 metres (9.8 ft) above the sea level. The name of the town is derived from a mythical story which claims a demon named 'Bem' ruled the tota or river bank
COLOMBO
The name "Colombo", first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed to be derived from the classical Sinhalese name Kolon thota, meaning"port on the river Kelani".
DAY 01 : ARRIVAL / KANDY – 117 KMS – 2.5 HOUR
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport,Katunayake met representative and transfer to hotel in Kandy.
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
The centre opens at 8.30 and closes at 6pm daily. Bottle feeding is at 9.15am, 1.15pm & 5pm and bathing time at the river is at 10am and 2pm. Pinnawala (Pinnawela) Elephant Orphanage is very popular tourist attraction visited by Sri Lankan tourists as well as by the foreign tourists. Visiting Pinnawela grand opportunity to enjoy the spectacle up close a large herd of elephants interacting together. The highlight is the elephants at the bathing hours: at 10.00 am and 2.00 pm daily.
Spice Garden in Hingula (Kandyan Spice 99)
Located on the main road between Colombo and the hill capital of Kandy. Visit a spice garden Hingula in Mawanella to see many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper, Cloves and nut meg are cultivated that place.In addition to individual spices, the estate sold its own version of Sri Lankan curry powder.
Temple of Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha
Traditional Kandyan Dance
Dancers adorned with rattling anklets, elaborate beads, jingling bangles, funky headgear and colourful flowing costumes perform stunning high jumps and summersaults while drummers flank them, pounding out heart-thumping tribal rhythms. With a stage set amid the deep, lush jungle of Sri Lanka, a Kandyan dance performance captures the imagination by connecting audiences to their tribal roots.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kandy
DAY 02 : KANDY / BENTOTA - 180KMS – 4 ½ HOURS APPROX
Enjoy your breakfast at the Hotel in Kandy and leave for Bentota.
Royal Botanical Gardens PeradeniyaThe Gardens date back to the Kandyan kingdom, when they were used as royal pleasure grounds. However, it was soon after the British seized the Kandyan Kingdom that they were established in 1821. The Gardens are elegantly landscaped over 150 hectares of beautifully undulating grounds. Within this large loop of the meandering Mahaweli Ganga is a spectacular display of more than 400 species of indigenous tropical flora and exotic plants
Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bentota.
DAY 03: BENTOTA 02ND DAY
Enjoy your breakfast at the Hotel in Bentota.
Turtle Hatchery Kosgoda
Here you will find lots of information about Sri Lanka's pioneering sea turtle conservation project - why Sri Lanka (and the village of Kosgoda in particular) is a prime turtle nesting site, why the conservation project is needed and how the project is operated by local people with the help of international volunteers
Maadu River safari
A breezy boat ride on the River will not only take your breath away but will invigorate your senses and uplift your soul. The River is situated in the Galle District and it is a fitting example of the intricate river channels which decorate our country’s south west coast. In the global context, the ecological importance of this site has garnered it the ‘Ramsar Wetland’ status in 2003 being the second largest wetland in Sri Lanka with a colossal 915 hectares with 23 islands inhabited by nearly 300 families. The River Sanctuary is now a Tourist Development Area and a Special Area Managed (SAM) by the Coast Conservation Department. Balapitiya is where the ‘Madu Ganga’ makes its home.
Galle enjoys a nice coast line. And it's a district that enjoys a great variance of scenarios, from beaches to marsh lands to dry planes to hills.To add to the natural beauty, Galle has a great history too. The history goes in to King Solomon's time.It is believed that Galle is the ancient seaport "Tarshish", from which king Solomon drew the ivory and other valuables. It's been the most prominent seaport before the western rule of the country. Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays and Indians were doing business through Galle port. The 'modern'history of Galle starts in 1505, when the first Portuguese ship was drawn by a storm and the captain Lourenzo de Almeida came near Galle. But he did not land. Later they occupied many Sri Lankan Coastal towns, and by 1597, built a small fortification in Galle.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bentota
DAY 04: BENTOTA /COLOMBO - 65Kms- 2HOURS
Enjoy your breakfast at the Hotel in Bentota and leave for Colombo.
Colombo City Tour
Colombo is the commercial and business center of Sri Lanka located on west cost. The city blends together with old colonial type building, high-rise commercial buildings and hotels. It is filled with shopping malls, airline offices bazaars and interesting tourist attractions. Some of the finest structures built during the colonial times still preserved in one part of the City. Colombo is home to majority of Sri Lankan corporate and Government offices. Hotels of Colombo city is located centrally which will make the visitors more convenient. Colombo city is full of popular tourist attractions such as National Museum,Galle Face Green, Beira Lake,Cargills & Millers building, Independence Square, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Fort, Pettah bazaar, Beach Waadiya, Churches, Mosques and Temples of Colombo City,Railway museum and Mount Lavinia beach
Colombo Shopping
There are wide varieties of shopping complexes within the Colombo city all of them are with all the facilities. Most of the shopping malls are fully wi-fi enabled. If you are looking goods for less prices Pettah bazaar is the ideal location. You can buy almost anything you want but this is always busy and crowded. If you move along the Gall road you can find shopping malls like Majestic City, Liberty Plaza and Crescat which are very popular among locals as well. You can buy garments, handicrafts, books, leather goods and many more. Prices are very competitive. ODEL and Arina are another shopping malls which are very popular among tourists. The shops in Main Street of Pettah mostly sell readymade garments.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel in Colombo.
DAY 05: COLOMBO / KTY - 37Kms- 1 HOURS
Enjoy your breakfast at the Hotel in Colombo.
Leave for Katunayaka according the flight time
Rates are per person DBL/ TWN sharing in USD |
DLX |
PREMIUM |
2 Pax |
370 |
440 |
3- 4 Pax |
327 |
397 |
5- 6 Pax |
313 |
388 |
7- 8 Pax |
292 |
368 |
9- 12 Pax |
285 |
352 |
SGL supplement PP |
180 |
246 |
Child with extra bed (5- 11.99 years) |
108 |
140 |
Child sharing (5- 11.99 years) |
60 |
75 |
City |
DLX |
PREMIUM |
Kandy |
Emerald Hills |
Amaya Hills |
Bentota |
Coco Royal |
Citrus Waskaduwa |
Colombo |
Grand Oriental Hotel |
OZO Colombo |
Or
COLOMBO :Galle Face Green , National Museum of Colombo , Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple , Viharamahadevi Park , Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara , National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka , Beira Lake
COLOMBO SHOPPING TIPS : Gems, Batik, Tea, And Handicrafts. The Most Popular Items Among Tourists Are Handloom Fabrics, Leather Products, Reproduction Antiques, Jewelry And Ceramics. Ratnapura Is The Most Famous Place To Find Gems, Including Blue Sapphires, The King Of Sri Lankan Precious Stones.
KANDY : Temple of the Tooth , Kandy Lake , Udawatta Kele Sanctuary , Sigiriya , Royal Palace of Kandy , Dambulla cave temple
BENTOTA :Bentota Beach , Sea Turtle Protection Association , Lunuganga , Bentota River ,
BENTOTA SHOOPING TIPS : Meetiyagoda is one of the best places to shop for moonstone jewellery , mementos and handicrafts, Batik textiles, mementos and gift items made using decorated and carved wood and brassware.
COLOMBO INDIAN RESTAURANTS :Chutneys At Cinnamon Grand Colombo , The Mango Tree , The Sizzle , Shanmugas , Harbour Court, The Kingsbury , Indian Summer
KANDY INDIAN RESTAURANTSDevon Restaurant , Sharon Inn , Worldspice , Balaji Dosai.
BENTOTA INDIAN RESTAURANTS :Golden Grill , Amal Restaurant , Sun & Sea Restaurant , Trax Garden Restaurant ,AwanhalaBeach Restaurant , Bentota Lake , Randholee