This 6-day tour package from Dilra Tours in Sri Lanka includes sightseeing in major cities and areas of cultural and natural significance. The itinerary covers destinations like Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Kitulgala, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo, and Negombo. Tourists will visit important landmarks like Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Tooth, spice gardens, waterfalls, beaches and more. They will also experience activities like white water rafting in Kitulgala and a boat safari in Bentota. Accommodation, transportation, meals and tour guides are included in the package.
1. Programme:Sri Lanka
Duration:06 days
Period :December 2013
DilraTours visit Sri Lanka with “DilraTours”
No 468, BaranesKanda rd, Pilapitiya, Kelaniya11600,Colombo,Sri Lanka
Hotline: -0094 770776048, 0094 117 914615
Email:-tours@lankatouroperator.com,
Website:-www.lankatouroperator.com, www.dilra.in, www.dilra.co.uk
2. Tour Circuit
18-Dec-13
Day 1
Airport > Pinnawala> Sigiriya (Overnight stay in Sigiriya)
19-Dec-13
Day 2
Sigiriya > Dambulla> Kandy (Overnight stay in Kandy)
20-Dec-13
Day 3
Kandy > Kitulgala> Nuwaraeliya(Overnightstay in Nuwaraeliya)
21-Dec-13
Day 4
Nuwaraeliya> Bentota (Overnight stay in Aluthgama)
22-Dec-13
Day 5
Bentota > Colombo > Negombo(Overnight stay in Negombo)
23-Dec-13
Day 6
Colombo > Airport
3. Day 01 -Airport/ Pinnawala/ Sigiriya
Welcomebyourtourguideattheairportandtransfertosigiriya
•EnroutevisitPinnawalaElephantOrphanage
ThedepartmentofwildlifeconservationestablishedPinnawalaElephantorphanagetoaffordcareandprotectiontoorphanedElephant&ElephantbabiesinSriLankaforestsandaround.
ThetimeElephantbathinMahaOyariver&whenfeedthemmilkareattractiveinPinnawela.ThereafterproceedtoSigiriya
EveningrelaxinHotel
Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya (Names of the hotels mentioned packages in the quotation page)
4. Day 02 –Sigiriya / Dabulla/ Matale/ Kandy
AfterbreakfastvisitSigiriyaFortress&ProceedtoKandy
•UNESCOworldheritage&HistoricalSigiriyarockfortress–
Sigiriyarockwasaroyalcitadelfornearlytwentyyears.Thisgreatexcitingsiteisnearlyonehectareinextent.Therockfortressintheshapeofalionisamasterpieceofarchitecture. Veryfamousthroughouttheworldforthefrescoesonit,Advancewatersystemandgardeningisattractiveandunbelievable.
•Enroutevisit golden rock cave temple in Dambulla
Dambullaa small town central location of cultural triangle. Dambullacave temple known as the Golden Temple of Dambullais a world Heritage Site in Sri Lanka It is the largest cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, Major attractions are spread over 05 caves, which contain statues & paintings.
•Enroutevisit Spice Garden in Matale
•Mannerly cultivated Many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for Pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon & Cardamom, Visit are visible in spice garden to learn about Sri Lankan spices & herbs. & there after proceed to Kandy
• Cultural City Kandy (Senkadagala Nuwara) & Temple of Tooth Relic
ThecityofUdarataperformSriLankancultureandthemostsacredcityofintheisland.
thelastkingdomofSriLanka&in1815BritishcapturedKandybutstillthelivingtraditionofkandyissurview.visittempleoftoothrelictheholyshrineofLordBuddha,
ThearchitectureoftheDaladaMaligawa&associatebuildingstheaudiencehall,mahamaluva, aremostattractiveandexpressthetraditionofKandy,
•kandyviewpoints-ViewpointwillhelpyourcameratocapturefascinationofKandycity.
•GemMuseum-visitGemhousetoexperiencehowgemsarecutandpolish.
•TraditionalDance-IntheeveningwitnessofculturalshowtheSriLankantraditionaldancingevent.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy (Names of the hotels mentioned packages in the quotation page)
5. Day 03 –Kandy/ Kitulgala/ Nuwaraeliya
AfterbreakfastproceedtoNuwaraeliyaenrouteenjoywitewaterraftinginKitulgala
WhiteWaterRaftingKitulgala-ExperiencewhitewaterraftingintheKelaniriver, Modernrafts&acomprehensivesafetybriefingwillbegivenbyraftinginstructorsbeforehand.theriveranditssurroundingwillmakeyoufeelenchanted,withamemorableexperienceduringyourwhitewaterraftingactivity,ThereafterproceedtoNuwaraeliya
EnroutetoNuwaraeliyavisitRambodafalls
Nuwaraeliya–(Tea Trail)
The city “Little England” gives different feel from other part of the country. the remain colonial architectures has earned the name “Little England”.
Tea Factory and Plantation -visit tea plantation and tea factory to learn how the world tastiest tea make, Quality
and the tastiest tea packets can buy from the factory outlets.
Visit SeethaAmman Kovil
This is a place where princess Seethawas held captive by the King Ravana, records Ramayana.
Venerated as a holy place especially by the Hindus and the temple premises has been built in line with Hindu architecture.
Evening relax in Hotel
Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwaraeliya(Names of the hotels mentioned packages in the quotation page)
6. Day 04 –Nuwraeliya/ Bentota/ AluthgamaAfterbreakfastproceedtoBentota&sightseeinginBentotaKosgodaTurtle HatcheryThe sea turtle conservation project operated by the Wildlife Protection Society of Sri Lanka, It was established in 1988 to protect Sri lanka'sturtles from extinction. since then it has released about 3.5 million baby turtles into the wild There after boat safari in BentotaBentota Beach & CityTown in southern tip of the Galle District, Bentota is known for it's indigo sea and golden sands. Destination for water activities, Boat safari in Bentota river – Watch Islands, Birds & Mangrove forest while boat safari in MaduRiver. ThereafterfewhoursleisureinBentotaBeach
Overnight stay at Hotel in Aluthgama(Names of the hotels mentioned packages in the quotation page)
7. Day 05 –Nuwaraeliya/ Colombo/ Negombo
AfterbreakfastproceedtoColombo
Shopping&CitytourinColombo
Colombolikemanycapitalcitiesindevelopingcountriesitisfastchangingitsface.Almostovernight,skyscrapersarisefromwhereoldbuildingsoncestood.Yetinsomeparts,theOldWorldcharmisretained.Asanexamplethereisa100yearoldclocktowerandseveralBritishbuiltcolonialbuildings.OtherplacesofinterestaretheoldParliamentinFort,aHinduandaBuddhisttemple(Gangaramatemple),residentialareaswhereyoufindthestatelyhomesoftheaffluentandtheBandaranaikeMemorialInternationalConferenceHall-BMICH,anoutrightgifttoSriLankafromthePeople'sRepublicofChina.ThereafterproceedtoNegombo
CitytourinNegombo
100Kmlongcanalstilluseforboatsafaris,theDutchfortbuiltin1972,oldPortugueseDutchhouses,Administrativebuildings,St. Mary’scathedralchurchareremarkablevisitsfortourists.About190specieswildlifearelivinginNegombolagoon.
BoutiqueswithLocalHandicrafts,Baticksareopenforshopping.
WatchFishingstyle,CatamaraninBeach
Overnight stay at Hotel in Negombo(Names of the hotels mentioned packages in the quotation page)
8. Day 06 –Negombo/ Airport
AfterbreakfastProceedtoAirportforDeparture.
9. Inclusions of the Package
•Accommodation sharing 01DBL room for 05 Nights
•Breakfast from Day 02 to Day 06
•Dinner from Day 01 to Day 05
•Transportation by air-conditioned CAR from Airport on day 01 to Airport on day 06
•Service of An English speaking driver / guide
•Service of All sightseeing
•Fuel for Car, Meals for Driver, Accommodation for Driver
•Paging & Welcome at the Airport
•Including Taxes & Service charges
Exclusions of the Packages• Lunch
•Breakfast for Day 01
•Dinner for Day 06• Personal Expenses• Camera and Video Charges• Entrance, Activity and Ticket fees• Anything not mentioned except
•Tips for Driver / Guide
•Flight tickets , Visa fees