Extended Tours | 07 Nights & 08 Days
Scenic Sri Lanka
Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala & Bentota
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Scenic Sri Lanka
Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala & Bentota
Tour Details
Day 01
Arrival Transfer / Colombo
Arrival at the Bandaranayke International airport, Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, will be met and garland by representative of Classic Lanka Travels and you will be driven to Colombo.
Next start your Colombo City Tour.
During the Colombo City Tour, you will visit and enjoy photo stops at Independence Square, Galle Face Green, World Trade Centre, Old Parliament, Dutch Hospital, BMICH, Avukana Buddha, Town Hall, Vihara Mahadevi Park, Lotus Tower (outside), Nelum Pokuna, Seema Malaka Temple, Red Mosque, Sri Ponnambalam Vaneshwarar Kovil, King’s House, Arcade Independence, Art Gallery, Central Point Building, the Prison Cell of Sri Lanka’s last King Sri Vikrama Rajasinghe, Sri Lanka Parliament, and Diyatha Park.
Next visit Modern shopping malls like one Galle face, Colombo city center etc.
Overnight stay at Colombo.
Day 02
Colombo / Dambulla
After having breakfast proceed to Dambulla.
Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
“Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built by the young King Kasyapa in 5th century. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Combining baffling architectural features and sensual artistic values, the Lion Rock is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .as well as nominated to be the eighth wonder of the world- along with the Grand Canyon and Ancient Pyramids.” “The king’s fortress complex was built on the flat top of the rock formation, extending to almost an acre, and the extensive ruins are still visible. The central fortress takes the form of a lion figure with gigantic paws. In English, it translates to ‘Lion Rock’, alluding to the time when travelers could climb through the open throat, “giriya”, of a lion, “sinha”. Today, the only remains are the lion’s gigantic paws, sculpted into the side of a 600-foot-tall rock rising above lush, green jungle.”
Next visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Dambulla cave temple is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.
Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka’s most important and evocative religious art. Sri Lanka has a long history of the presence and practice of Buddhism. The Dambulla cave temple represents one of the oldest sites for Buddhist monasticism, with a history as a pilgrimage site for twenty-two centuries. The massive cave temple complex is unique in Southeast Asia because monks carved the caves out from rock.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
Day 03
Dambulla / Kandy
After having breakfast proceed to Kandy.
Enroute visit Spice Garden.
You will get knowledge about various plants and spices native to Sri Lanka.
Next Visit the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy, and the museum at the temple.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.”
After Visit Kandy Lake and Gem Museum,
The museum exhibits rare minerals in the world which are found in Sri Lanka. The museum also gives its visitors detailed knowledge in how Sri Lankan minerals and gems outshine the ones found around the world.
Later in the evening watch cultural show with traditional Fireworks.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 04
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
After Breakfast you will drive towards Nuwara Eliya with a stop to visit the Kandy viewpoint.
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka.
Next visit tea plantations, a tea factory & waterfall.
At the tea plantations & a tea factory you will get an opportunity to learn more about Ceylon Tea & see tea manufacturing process.
While on your city tour at Nuwara Eliya you’ll visit Victoria Park.
Victoria Park is a place to relax and enjoy the natural sights and clean mountain air.
In the evening leisure at Gregory Lake.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 05
Nuwara Eliya / Ella
After breakfast proceed to Ella.
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
While your tour in Ella you can see 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak & Rawana water fall.
Visit Flying Ravana. (Optional)
Flying Ravana Adventure Park is one-of-a-kind experience available in Sri Lanka, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella. Completed with its pride, Sri Lanka’s first-ever Mega zip-line. The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer, slides at 80kmph, and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island. The adventure park is exclusively designed for adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies who prefer a not-so-ordinary hillside experience, offering ATV/quad bike rides, Abseiling, Archery, and Air rifling for a gripping outdoor experience. Flying Ravana is truly Ella in all its glory.
Overnight stay at Ella.
Day 06
Ella / Yala
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Later proceed to Yala.
Check-into the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at Yala.
Day 07
Yala / Bentota
At 06 AM, Proceed for Jeep Safari Tour at Yala National Park.
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (Block 1), and Kumana National Park or ‘Yala East’ for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometers (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometers (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.
Later leave for Bentota.
Bentota is delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the Southwest coast, and an ideal location to relax your mind with the Golden sandy beaches.
Spend your evening at leisure watching the waves as they bounce off the sun-kissed sands.
Overnight stay at Bentota.
Day 08
Bentota / Departure Transfers
After breakfast visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – located 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Bentota, is a community-based turtle hatchery and turtle watching project set up by the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) in association with the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka.
Then you will visit mask manufacturing shops. Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, Southwestern and Southern coasts of the island.
Also, you can do a Boat safari tour at Madu River. The Madu River area surrounding the river are all swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is interesting to note that mangroves play a huge part in preventing erosion. There are also over 50 kinds of butterflies, and 25 kinds of mollusks found in the Madu River zone. While on your boat ride you can see those.
Visit Diyakawa Water Sports center for water sports
(Available: Surfing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, body boarding, banana ride, tube ride, jet-ski, Snorkeling, diving,)
Need to book an evening departure flight from Sri Lanka to cover above mention activities for the last day.
Hotels Offered
If in case if the said hotels are fully booked due to any reason, similar hotels will be provided in the same vicinity or nearest location.
| City | Hotel Option 01 | Hotel Option 02 | No of Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
Colombo |
01 | ||
Dambulla |
01 | ||
Kandy |
01 | ||
Nuwara Eliya |
01 | ||
Ella |
01 | ||
Yala |
01 | ||
Bentota |
01 |
Rates
Based on 2 Adults | Room Type: 1 Double Room
| Room Category | Option 01 | Option 02 |
|---|---|---|
Per person cost on BB (Bed & Breakfast) basis |
$ 845 USD |
$ 985 USD |
Per person cost on HB (Breakfast & Dinner) basis |
$ 920 USD |
$ 1,065 USD |
Entrance Fees
Per Person Rate
| Location | Amount in USD |
|---|---|
Dambulla Cave Temple |
10 USD |
Sigiriya Rock Fortress |
35 USD |
Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic |
9 USD |
Cultural Show |
8 USD |
Gregory Lake |
3 USD |
Victoria Park |
4 USD |
Yala National Park |
40 USD |
Jeep Cost For The Safari |
30 USD |
Turtle Hatchery |
5 USD |
Boat Safari |
35 USD |
Special Notes
Above rates includes:
- Accommodation at the above mentioned hotels or similar on BB & HB Basis.
- Transportation by an air-conditioned car/micro/mini coach.
- Service of an English-speaking chauffer guide.
- Mineral water bottle (500ml) per person.
- Government taxes.
Above rates excludes:
- Cost of snacks and beverages.
- Lunch.
- Video and camera permits.
- Entrance fees to sites.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Gratuities & Tips.
- Any other services not specified above.
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