TOUR PROGRAMME:

DAY 01     (AIRPORT/NEGOMBO)

Arrive in Sri Lanka you will be met by representatives of Jetwing Travels and transferred to Negombo 

Overnight stay at Hotel Rani Beach 3* or similar, Negombo

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DAY 02    (NEGOMBO/PINNAWALA/SIGIRIYA)

After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya en-route visiting Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

After breakfast proceed to *Pinnawalla Elephant Orphanage – App. 55 miles from Colombo, off Colombo- Kandy road is Pinnawalla, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded Elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 40 now, including baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as the babies born, as a result of the captive breeding program. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930 hrs. – 1000 hrs. & 1330 – 1400 hrs. and the bathing time from 1000 – 1030 hrs. & 1400 – 1430 hrs. when all the Elephants are taken to the river close by.

Afterwards proceed to Sigiriya *Sigiriya – is a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse, Boulder Gardens and the Caves with the enclosed are should not be missed.

Overnight stay at Hotel Saunter Paradise 3* or similar, Dambulla

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DAY 03      (SIGIRIYA /KANDY)

After breakfast proceed to Kandy visiting *Spice Garden at Matale - you will see many spice gardens at Matale where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other spice trees, plants and creepers are planted for visitors to see them. Spice products are also available for those who would like to buy them. At all Spice Gardens visitors are taken round explaining each tree and plant and at the end explaining the use of them in food preparations.

Also visit *Batik Factory - where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints. These shops contain a wide variety of Batik items. 

After returning to Kandy - city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gadaladeniya, Lankathilake, Embekke and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

* Kandy - the hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

* Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic  - ever since 4^th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.

Evening witness a cultural show featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka

Overnight say at Hotel Hill Top 3* or similar, Kandy,

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DAY 04      (KANDY/PERADENIYA/NUWARA ELIYA)

After breakfast visit * Royal Botanical Gardens , Peradeniya - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy.  There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens.  Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists.

There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue

Afterwards proceed to Nuwara Eliya, en route visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory. Also make a stop at Ramboda waterfalls.

Afternoon city tour of Nuwara Eliya *Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. 

The Victoria Park, in the middle of town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the “seasons” when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eli to escape the sea level heat and humidity.

Overnight in Hotel Galway Forest 3* or similar, Nuwara Eliya 

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DAY 05   (NUWARA ELIYA/ COLOMBO)

Colombo – is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, which is only a few miles away.

Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour during the British period and became the capital in 1815 after Kandy was ceded to the British.

The remains of the buildings during the period and the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kaymans Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Davatagaha Mosque are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International

Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.

Overnight in Hotel Global Towers, 3* or similar, Colombo.

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DAY 06      (COLOMBO/AIRPORT)

Departure

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QUOTATION: (CHARGING FOR)

All rates in US$ per person Twin sharing basis

VLIDITY End of October 2013

Rate based on 03* - PER PERSON SHARING

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE (HOTEL HILL TOP-KANDY)

US$ 30 nett per Room per night applicable for During Perahera Season (August)

The above includes:

Ø  Accommodation on BB basis at the above mentioned Hotels or similar.

Ø  Transportation by a/c vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide for 06 Pax and a separate English speaking guide for 07 Pax onwards

Ø  Return Airport Transfer

Does not include:

Ø  Lunch & Dinner on tour.

Ø  Camera/video permits

Ø  Airport Tax on Departure

Ø  Late check out

Ø  All mentioned entrance tickets

Ø  Entry Visa Fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details