Touch Of Lanka – 6 Days

Tour Code: VST006

Tour Description

Sample some of the major highlights of Sri Lanka with 6-day tour that takes you deep into the heart of the Cultural Triangle.From the coast, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to get close to nature at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage before heading inland to explore some of the top cultural sites on the island, including the famous rock temple at Sigiriya. Add into the mix the heritage city of Kandy and the impressive highlands region and you’re sure to enjoy your whistle-stop Sri Lankan experience

Note : The tour can be fully customized according to your requirements (Yourchoice of accommodation, attractions etc) You can start the tour at a preferred date :

Tour Highlights

  • Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage
  • Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Kandy city and Temple of the tooth relic, A fascinating cultural show
  • Cool climate in NuwaraEliya / visit to a tea factory
  • Head into the Sri Lankan highlands to visit a traditional tea plantation

Inclusions

  • Five night's accommodation in standard rooms as specifiedt
  • Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, HD=highlight dinner)
  • Touring by air conditioned vehicle
  • Services of qualified English speaking guide throughout
  • Airport transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees for Archeological sites as stated

Exclusions

  • International flights in Tour Only prices
  • Lunch & Dinner on tour
  • Video Camera permits at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
  • Still Camera/video camera permits at the Kandy temple

Extra Information

  • Above prices are based on per person sharing double or twin room
  • Above prices are valid for travel until 30/04/2018
  • Peak period supplements may apply (Please Inquire)

Day 1
Airport - Negombo

Accommodation

  • Hotel : Paradise Beach Hotel or similar (B)

Upon arrival at the Katunayaka airport, you will be greeted and met by one of our friendly chauffer guides. You will then be transferred to the hotel to refresh and relax.


Day 2
Negombo – Dambulla – Sigiriya

Accommodation

  • Hotel : Kassapa Lions Rock (B)

Leaving Negombo behind after an early breakfast, you’ll set out towards the impressive historical site located at Sigiriya in the heart of the country. Along the way, you’ll stop off at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage where the is the opportunity to get up close to these majestic creatures; all of which have been rescued after being either abandoned or injured in the wild. Having marvelled at the sight of the elephants bathing in the local river and tried your hand at feeding the younger residents, you’ll then spend time at the stunning Dambulla Cave Temple, which is one of the best preserved examples of a cave temple anywhere in Sri Lanka.


Day 3
Sigiriya– Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

Accommodation

  • Hotel : Kassapa Liosn Rock (B)

Now in the heart of Sri Lanka’s famous Cultural Triangle, you’ll enjoy the day exploring the medieval city of Polonnaruwa, which is one of the top archaeological sites in the country. Here, you can marvel at the ancient city walls, palaces, shrines, parks and ponds before returning to the hotel for some time at leisure.


Day 4
Sigiriya - Kandy

Accommodation

  • Hotel : Topaz Hotel or similar (B)

Your day will start with the opportunity to explore Lion Rock, the astonishing rock fortress that rises 200 metres from the jungle floor and for which Sigiriya is best known. Explore the ramparts and water gardens that surround the rock and marvel at the impressive Heavenly Maiden frescoes before you reach the top to take in the stunning views of the surrounding area. From there, you’ll then head onwards to Kandy, stopping off en-route to visit a spice garden. Once you arrive in Kandy, you’ll be given the chance to explore with a tour of the famous city before an evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic for a Puja Ceremony and performance of Kandyan dancing and drumming.


Day 5
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

Accommodation

  • Hotel : Hill Club Hotel or similar (B)

From Kandy, you’ll head off to explore Sri Lanka’s tea-growing highlands, with a visit to a leading plantation to see the production process first hand. From the plucking fields where the leaves are picked to the factory where the processing begins, you’ll be able to see how one of Sri Lanka’s most famous exports is created before spending the afternoon exploring the delights of NuwaraEliya.


Day 6
Nuwara Eliya - Negambo - Airport

Following breakfast, you’ll leave hill country behind and head for the airport for your return flight home.

Message
All content and services, including overnight hotels and number of nights, are subject to change and may vary from the inclusions as shown in the itinerary. Specified hotels/content/services are therefore not guaranteed, however we and our suppliers undertake to ensure that any alternatives provided will always be of a similar standard or content/service type.

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