Airport | Pinnawala | Dambulla
Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by ThilankaTours Representative. After proceed Airport to Dambulla. On the way we will visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage. Is one of the most popular tourist destination, since it's inception back in 1975. It's a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the elephants, which makes for a memorable experience. The two main attractions for visitors is the bottle feeding session which is followed by the bathing time.
Dambulla a hub which has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. Overnight in Dambulla |
Dambulla | Kandalama | Habarana
Early morning depart to Kandalama. A trip in the hot air balloon provides the ultimate views over Kandalama lake and the surrounding landscape. If you could find a couple of days off, Kandalama is a destination waiting to be explored by ultimate lovers of nature and adventure. Don't be surprised if a wild elephant crosses your path en route to Kandalama, just sit back and take a good look because you are just within the borders of the 'big foot' kingdom. Drive to Dambulla for an exhilarating hot air balloon ride which should give you breathtaking aerial views. After lunch proceed to Habarana.
This small town isn't a destination in itself, but it serves as a good base for safaris to Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks. Overnight in Habarana |
Habarana | Sigiriya | Knuckles
After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya. Sigiriya, ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti.
Proceed to Knuckles for a light trekking…. Knuckles, the mist-laden mountain range - resembling knuckles of a clenched fist - stretching within Matale & Kandy is nothing but a subtle habitat of flora and fauna, most of them being endemic to Sri Lanka. Knuckles is also considered to be a watering hole for hikers across the globe. Most of all, you are more likely to forget the rest of the universe once you sit back on a cliff that offers an absolutely spectacular sight of surrounding dense forests, tea plantations, terraced paddy fields and waterfalls. Overnight in Knuckles |
Knuckles | Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast Proceed to a Tea Plantation.
Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, Tea and Tourism are words which cannot be separated. Take a tour to the cold & misty hills that take pride of an ultimate tea tour, covering lush green blankets of tea plantations. Or just step into a tea factory processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up to date. As you observe the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to end your day in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon Tea in the factory. On completion proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Misty steep roads, twisting through lush green blankets of tea bushes in a cool climate, remind visitors that they are within the range of the renowned British colonial. Nuwara Eliya Augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light - once governed by English & Scottish planters - is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world. A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present breathtaking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet. Hop into a rattling train smoking and hissing its way through green valleys of the hill country pierced by endless waterfalls & dotted by tea pluckers draped in bright-colored saris. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya |
Nuwara Eliya | Horton Plains | Yala
Leave very early in the morning with a packed breakfast, then proceed to Horton Plains. Horton Plains, UNESCO World Heritage Site & Eco-tourism hideout in the heart of the isle, painted with unending stretches of green pastures marks one of the healthiest wet montane evergreen forests in Sri Lanka. With an altitude above 7000ft, the plateau sweeps to a robust 3169 hectares sheltering flora and fauna varieties that may be found no where else on earth. As the tributary of Belihul Oya - Bakers Falls - thunders down rocks head off the beaten track - across frost-covered grass - to feel the icy-cold wind against your face. You may even gaze down World's End, a head-spinning 3700ft drop towards the Southern end or drive carefully through herds of sambar deer, shy to human touch & bird life chirping across the plains.
After lunch proceed to Yala. Overnight in Yala |
Yala | Galle
After breakfast proceed to Yala. Spreading into a vast 1259 Km2, Yala - with its glory spinning around vast grasslands, shrubs, tanks and dunes - rightfully is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka. As your jeep rumble through the giant gates of Yala, you are not only stepping into the most visited national park in the country, but also the lands of a civilization which thrived during the reign of Sri Lankan kings. You name it, and Yala has it! Its usual inmates cover herds of elephant, sloth bear, spotted dear, jackal, extensively populated birdlife as well as the highest density of leopards in the world that garnish the park to be one of the finest destinations in the country. Feel the rough track as your jeep thunders over rocks and swish passing narrow bends for an exhilarating experience blended with the cries of wilderness under the tropical sun.
Overnight in Galle |
Galle | Bentota | Airport
Galle, the epic Southern capital, is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty. Walk the Dutch-haunted streets listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions today flooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale. Its original ramparts and bastions preserved up to date showcase evidences of a heritage preserved for more than 3 1/2 centuries.
Bentota, undoubtedly has some of the best stretches of clean sandy beaches in the country boasting of numerous romantic settings carved by both the river & sea. This unique experience leads to nothing, but an enchanted gateway to bliss. Float into the ocean for some deep sea fishing or get wet with some serious rumble on the water with jet skiing, surfing, diving or body boarding. Finally, cherish the golden sun sink into the horizon as you sit back gently under a shady palm tree. |
Tour Includes# Car with english-speaking tour guide
# Snacks & Mineral Water # Guide Book | Travel Map |
Tour Excludes# Entrance fees to sites not mentioned
# Activity Charges # Meals ( Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner ) # Tips and other expenses of a personal nature |
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# Special Note : We can arrange your hotels, as your request.
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