DAY 01 : Airport / Pinnawala / Kandy
Transfer from Airport to Pinnawala.
Those who want to see the tamed and semi wiled elephants in close proximity the best place is the “Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage”. It is located northwest of Kegalle town along the Colombo ~ Kandy main road. The orphanage is in a twenty five acre coconut land near Maha Oya. The wide area of shallow water and the huge rocks of Maha Oya make the ideal place to these magnificent animals. This facility was established in year 1975 as a conservation breading center for Elephants by Sri Lanka Wildlife department. It was started with a heard of five baby Elephants. In year 1978 it was taken over by the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala Elephant orphanage is treated as one of the largest breading center in the world. Today the heard has grown up to 69 elephants. Among the many elephants of the orphanage there are three of them which will definitely get your attention. Namely "PANDU" "RAJA" and "SAMA".
Transfer from Pinnawala to Kandy.
Kandy was the last capital of Sinhala Kings. The valley of Kandy is surrounded by magnificent hills which made it as the last bastion. Today Kandy offers its visitors rich collection of art and craft and historical buildings. It includes a collection of ancient temples buildings, handicrafts, souvenirs, bazaar and gem museum and the temple of tooth relic which houses the most sacred Buddhist relic in the world, the Tooth of Lord Buddha. Thereafter witness a cultural show.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hilltop Hotel.
DAY 02 : Kandy / Dambulla / Sigiriya
Breakfast at Hilltop Hotel.
Transfer from Kandy to Dambulla.
Dambulla Rock temple was built by King Walagambahu during the 1st Century B.C. The major attraction of Dambulla is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex which covers an area about 2,100 m². Dambulla is a UENESCO world heritage site. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding and the paintings are done on the ceiling. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues 3 statues of srilnkn kings and 4 statues of god and goddess.
Transfer from Dambulla to Sigiriya.
Climb the citadel of Sigiriya which was built in 5th century. Sigiriya is treated as one of the most remarkable creations in the world, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). Path through the gardens along Stone stairways come to the Lion Gate. Only the rock carving and the brick structure is evident today of the lions mouth through which millions of people have walked to admire he beauty of this magnificent citadel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Pelwehera Village.
DAY 03 : Dambulla / Polonnaruwa / Minneriya / Dambulla
Breakfast at Pelwehera Village.
Transfer from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa.
Visit Polonnaruwa the second capital of Sri Lanka from 1017 A.D to 1235 A.D. Polonnaruwa is also a UNESCO world heritage city. You will be able to see the ruins of Royal Palace king Parakramabahu, Audience Hall, the statue of king Parakramabahu, Watadage, the Galpotha, Parakrama Samudraya (Sea of Parakrama) which was built by King Parakramabahu I, covers an area of 5940 acres and the elegant Lotus pond was built in 12th century. There are also famous monument of worship such as the Gal Viharaya which has 4 magnificent carved Buddha statures, Kiri Vehera (the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic) and Shiva Temple.
Transfer from Polonnaruwa to Minneriya.
Do a jeep safari in Minneriya National park. The park covers an area of 8,889 hectares giving home to 160 species of birds about 25 species of reptiles, 26 fish species,09 amphibians and more than 78 butterfly species. The park is ideal place for elephant and leopard watching.
Transfer from Minneriya to Giritale to Dambulla
Dinner and overnight stay at Pelwehera Village.
DAY 04 : Dambulla / Airport
Breakfast at Pelwehera Village.
Transfer from Dambulla to Airport.
Quotation – (U.S. DOLLARS)
Price per person sharing double room for groups of: 02
2 pax
Amount ~ contact us for a qutation
Single Supp ~ contact us for a qutation
Please Note:
The above rates are nett and include all government taxes.
These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event government change the tax policy.
Discount for children from 2-12 years sharing parents room : 30% on the per person sharing double room rate
Discount for the 3rd person sharing a triple room : 10% on the per person sharing double room rate (Please note that the extra bed in a triple room will be foldable and rolling bed)
The above prices include :
- Accommodation in standard room on …HB … basis for 3 nights from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 at hotels specified or of similar standard.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Airport.
- Services of a English Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
Above prices does not include :
- Video and Camera permits.
- Lunch & dinner throughout the tour.
- Entrance fees.
- Christmas and New Year’s eve supplements at hotels.
- Supplement for accommodation in Kandy during Kandy Esala Perahera period. (31.07 – 10.08)
- Cost of ticket to view the Kandy Esala Perahera which will be held in Kandy
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other services not specified above.
Note:
Visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk. The jeeps available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of the vehicle, which will be used on the tour)
Cancellation Charges:
- 5 days or less - 100% cancellation charge.
- Between 5 days and 7 days - 50% or the equivalent of the first two days charges.
- Above 7 days - No cancellation charges provided no commitment or advances are made to 3rd parties.
Please Contact us for any inquiries and Payment details.
