Overview
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island nation in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, and stunning beaches. The country is famous for producing tea, cinnamon, and gemstones. Sri Lanka’s capital is Colombo, while Kandy and Galle are other significant cities. The island is home to diverse wildlife and lush rainforests, attracting many tourists.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sri Lanka varies by region. For the south and west coasts and hill country, the ideal time is from December to April when the weather is dry and sunny. The north and east coasts are best visited between May and September to enjoy warm, dry conditions. Avoid the monsoon seasons, which affect different parts of the island at different times. This seasonal variation allows year-round travel opportunities across the country.
Day - 1
Upon your arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted with the epitome of warm Sri Lankan hospitality. A representative from Island Leisure Lanka will welcome you at the airport and proceed to Dambulla where your Sri Lankan adventure awaits you
Airport - Dambulla
Arrival and transfer to Dambulla
En route visit Pinnawala Elephant orphanage (Optional – Entrance direct by client)
This 24 acres, large elephant orphanage is an also breeding place for elephants, more than twenty elephants were born since 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world.
Dambulla:-
Dambulla is a large town, situated in the Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka, 148 km north-east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy
Dinner & overnight stay at Dambulla
Day 2
Leisure at Dambulla
Breakfast at the hotel
Enjoy the Habarana Village tour in the morning (Optional – Entrance direct by client)
This maximum three-hour program is designed for you to experience the real traditional Sri Lankan rural village style
Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Optional – Entrance direct by client)
Sigiriya is a magnificent rock fortress built in the 5th century A.D. Sigiriya is, in fact, the best-preserved city center in Asia from the first millennium and has been named as a world heritage site
Dinner & overnight stay at Dambulla
Day 3
Dambulla - Kandy
Breakfast at the Hotel
Check-out from the hotel and proceed to Kandy En route visit Spice Gardens in Matale
Enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world-renowned spices at their source. Visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age-old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka.
Thereafter visit Woodcarving & Batik Factories
Kandy
The hill capital of Kandy, the last stronghold of Sinhala kings against the British Empire, lies picturesquely surrounded by mountains and rivers just 115 km away from Colombo
Kandy city tour
Kandy not only is Sri Lanka’s second[1]largest city, but also a great place for shopping for local spices and souvenirs. Visit Gem Museum
Enjoy the cultural show in the evening (Optional – Entrance direct by client)
Experiencing new cultures and traditions is one of the reasons why people travel, and this show is the personification of this noble pursuit.
Visit Kandy Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic (Optional – Entrance direct by client)
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 of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha
Dinner & overnight stay at Kandy
Day 4
Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out from the hotel and proceed to Nuwara Eliya
En route visit Ramboda fall
Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and the eleventh tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th tallest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. The waterfall is formed by the Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya.
En-route visit Tea Plantations
Sri Lanka is renowned for being one of the finest tea makers in the world, today you can experience the making and the taste of best tea produced to satisfy the hearts of millions across the globe
Nuwara Eliya
Also known as “Little England”, the scenic town of Nuwara Eliya lies nestled in a valley more than 2500m above sea level and is surrounded by misty mountain ranges covered in pine forests and tea cultivations
Proceed with Nuwara Eliya City Tour in the afternoon
Dinner & overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya
Day 5
Nuwara Eliya – Yala
Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out from the hotel and proceed to Yala
Situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Yala
Day 6
Yala – Bentota
Breakfast at the Hotel
Morning Yala National Park Jeep Safari (Optional – Entrance direct by client)
The Yala National Park in southern Sri Lanka has the world’s highest concentration of leopards. Much of the nature reserve is parkland, but it also includes jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes and rivers
Check-out from the hotel and proceed to Bentota
En route visit Galle Dutch fort
Galle Dutch Fort was built on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka in 1588 at the Bay of Galle. In 1988, under the name of the Old City of Galle and its Fort, the Galle Dutch Fort was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Dinner & overnight stay at Bentota
Day 7
Leisure at Bentota
Breakfast at the hotel Spend your day for leisure Enjoy Madu River Boat Safari (Optional – Entrance direct by client)
Between Ambalangoda and Iduruwa the muddy Madu Ganga dances around the coastline forming a complicated network of lagoons and off-shoots. It’s fantastic birding territory and in praise of this it’s been made into a Ramsar site.
Breakfast at the hotel Visit Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda (Optional – Entrance direct by client)
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.
Dinner & overnight stay at Bentota
Day 8
Bentota – Airport
Breakfast at the hotel Check-out from the hotel and proceed to the airport
TBN: You should be at the airport 3 hours prior to the time of departure
Inclusions
- Private transport in an Air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking chauffeur.
- Accommodation at the Hotels mentioned above or similar Hotels with HB Basis
- City & shopping tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Airfare & Visa fees
- Soft drinks, tea/coffee, alcohol or any other beverages, Telephone, laundry or any other services offered at the hotels
- Video / photo permits on any of the sites
- Expenses of any personal nature
- Services other than those specified
- Early check in / Late Check out
- Christmas Eve & New Years Eve Supplements
- Entrance Fees for sightings.
Cancellation Policy:
- Less than 7 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 100% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- 7 – 15 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 75% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- 16 - 30 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 50% of Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- More than 30 Days: Full Refund of Package Cost Excluding Processing Fees @ Inr: 1000/-per head.
Terms Condition:
- Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.
- In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
