Tour In Sri Lanka 16-Day/15-Night

Day 01 – (19-12-2017)

  • Pick up from the Airport
  • Check into Hotel Amaya Hills
  • Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Day 02 – (20-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Temple of tooth relic in Kandy
  • Kandy City Tour
  • Lunch out at a suitable Sri Lankan restaurant
  • Cultural Dance Show
  • Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel

Temple of the Tooth Relic:
The sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is the most venerated object for Buddhists around the world and its present house, the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is considered to be the foremost sacred place of worship for all Buddhists. The tooth relic has played an important role in the politics and governance of ancient Sri Lanka, as it was then believed that whoever possesses the sacred relic has the divine right to rule the country. As a result many battles were fought to earn the right to possess the sacred tooth relic. Today, the relic is placed within this temple and is enshrined in seven golden caskets, which takes the shape of a stupa and is engraved with precious gemstone.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple

Day 03 – (21-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Proceed to Dambulla
  • Visit Peradeniya Gardens
  • Lunch on the way at a suitable Sri Lankan restaurant
  • Visit spices garden
  • Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel Amaya Lake Dambulla

The Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya:
The garden spreads across 147 acres and is 460 meters above sea falls. The garden experiences roughly 200 days of annual rain fall. It is home to over 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medical plants and palm trees. There is also a large concentration of fruit bats often seen flying around or resting in trees. The park is a perfect place for a sense of tranquility in a bustling city.

Day 04 – (22-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel & check out
  • Climb Sigiriya
  • Lunch at the hotel
  • Evening a safari tour in the Habarana jungle
  • Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel

Sigiriya Rock Fortress:
Sigiriya, which has been declared by UNESCO as the 8th Wonder of the World is a large ancient rock fortress and palace ruin. It is surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings, which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. According to the chronicles as Mahavamsa the entire complex was built by King Kashyapa, and after the king’s death, it was used as a Buddhist monastery until 14th century.

Day 05 – (23-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunch on the way at a suitable Sri Lankan restaurant
  • Head to Colombo
  • Check in to hotel
  • Dinner & over night stay at Galadari Hotel Colombo

Day 06 – (24-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Do city tour & shopping
  • Mid Night Mass at Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel

Gangarama Buddhist Temple:
The temple, situated on the tranquil waters of Beira Lake has been in existence for over 120 years and was founded by Venerable Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera. It is an assembly point for monks and a landmark of the capital city of Colombo. Today Gangaramaya serves not only as a place of Buddhist worship, but also as a center for learning. The temple has also been instrumental in helping to propagate the Dhamma in other countries such as the United States, United Kingdom and Tanzania.

Day 07 – (25-12-2017)

  • Stay Leisurely at the hotel

Day 08 – (26-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Proceed to Hikkaduwa
  • Visit turtle hatchery at Kosgoda
  • Madu River Boat Ride
  • Lunch on the way at a suitable Sri Lankan restaurant
  • Dinner & over night stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa Coral Rock By Amaya
Madu River Boat Ride

Madu River Boat Ride

Turtle Hatchery:
The Sea Turtle Project is organized with the aim of conserving these rare species. You can see a variety of turtles here and witness the whole process that takes place before the turtles are released to their natural habitat. If you wish you too can release a turtle to the sea during your visit to the hatchery.

Day 09 – (27-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit Corals, & Boat Safari in Hikkaduwa
  • Lunch on the way at a suitable Sri Lankan restaurant
  • Dinner & over night stay at hotel in Hikkaduwa Coral Rock By Amaya

Coral Reef
Hikkaduwa coral reef is a typical shallow fringing reef with an average depth of around 5 metres (16 ft). The coral reef reduces the coastal erosion and forms a natural breakwater. The coast of the national park extends four km. Generally the coast is narrow, ranging from 5-50 m according to the climatic conditions of the year. Scuba diving is a popular recreation here.

Day 10 – (28-12-2017)

  • Stay Leisure at the hotel Hikkaduwa Coral Rock By Amaya

Day 11 – (29-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Lunch on the way at a suitable Sri Lankan restaurant
  • Head to Colombo
  • Dinner & over night stay at a Galle Face Hotel Colombo

Day 12 – (30-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel

Day 13 – (31-12-2017)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Party till dawn at a 31st night dinner dance
New Years Eve Colombo

New Years Eve Colombo

Day 14 – (01-01-2018)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Stay Leisurely

Day 15 – (02-01-2018)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Stay Leisurely

Day 16 – (03-01-2018)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Proceed to Airport

COST OF THIS TOUR INCLUDES:

  1. Accommodation in standard rooms.
  2. Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour from day one to day last.
  3. Service of an English speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour.
  4. Breakfast ,Lunch & Dinner through the tour.

COST OF THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDES:

  1. Video and Camera permits.
  2. Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
  3. Beverages throughout the tour.
  4. Tips and porter age.
  5. Expenses of a personal nature.
  6. Any other cost which is not mentioned in the ‘Cost of this tour includes’ field above.

IMPORTANT POINT TO NOTE:
Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which an additional charge will be applicable.

Bookings:

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Registered Office in Sri Lanka

43A Sri Dhammadara Road, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 112739265 Fax: +94 714267940
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