4 nights / 5 days Hill Country with Beach Sri Lanka

DAY01
Upon arrival, when you leave the airport terminal please look for Lanka Holidays Net tour guide displaying a signboard with your name. Transfer to your hotel in Kandy.

Kandy - the hill capital which was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. Kandy is venue of the annual Perahera festival happening in July or August in Kandy every year, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and nicely decorated elephants. There are fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandian dances and various other cultural dances. The elephants are usually adorned with lavish garments.
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. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts centre and a gem museum and a lapidary. 

In the afternoon proceed to Kandy and visit Temple of the Tooth Relic.

* Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic  - ever since 4^th Century A.D, when the Lord Buddha’s sacred 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.

Thereafter proceed on a sightseeing tour of Kandy including visit a gem factory where you will see gems of all types that are found in Sri Lanka .Finally you will see artisans in a  workroom where you will see several people who are cutting and polishing the gems. You will also visit the Kandy Garrison cemetery  - this beautifully kept garden cemetery was founded in 1817 for the internment of British-era colonists and is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Thereafter witness a cultural show which is a real entertainer and parts of it take you by surprise as you wouldn’t have seen anything like that before.

In the evening watch a cultural show featuring the exotic traditional dances of Sri Lanka.
Return back to the hotel in the evening.

Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy

DAY 02
After breakfast proceed to visit Elephant orphanage in Pinnawala.
Which is home for about 90 elephants, out of which some are baby elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. The best time to visit is during the feeding time at 9.15 a.m or 1.15 p.m.
Thereafter proceed to Bentota. En route visit a Spice Garden in Mawanella

Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamons, Pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. You can have Srilankan style home made lunch at the Spice Garden if interested.

Dinner & overnight stay in Beruwala /Kalutara

DAY 03
Relax on the beach
Dinner & overnight stay in Beruwala /Kalutara

DAY 04
After breakfast proceed to Colombo.
In the afternoon commence a sightseeing tour of Colombo

Colombo - A drive through the city will take you to the Fort and Pettah - the commercial area of the city and tree-lined Colombo - 07 Cinnamon Gardens. The Hindu Temple at Sea Street, lined with goldsmith's shops, the Dutch Church at Wolfendhal, dating back to 1749. The Independence Hall, B.M.I.C.H, see the replica of Avukana Buddha, the Independence Square and Gangarama Temple.  .

Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Dinner & overnight stay in Colombo

DAY 05
Departure

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Meet and assist arrival and departure at the airport.
• Tour as per the itinerary
• Transport is by air-conditioned car with an English speaking driver/guide.
• 4 nights accommodation based on half board basis in hotels mentioned or similar.
• Entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Service charges and government taxes

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

• Any additional excursions not specified in the itinerary.
• Lunch and any additional meals/snacks.
• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Tips