Short Tours

Itinerary - Cultural / History / Wildlife

02 Nights 03 Days

DAY 1
Colombo / Pinnawela / Habarana

  • You would be met by your personal Chauffeur at your Residence and proceed to Kandy, en route visit the Orphanage at Pinnawala. The Orphanage was established to feed nurse and house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Proceed to Habarana.
  • Thereafter, Continuation of the cultural triangle region, En route visit the Spice Gardens in Matale and proceed to Dambulla, En route. Visit the Rock Cave temple of some of the frescoes in these Caves are over 2000 years old.
  • Afternoon – Elephant Back Safari at Habarana
  • Dinner and Overnight Stay at the Hotel

 

DAY 2 (Day Excursion)
Habarana / Polonnaruwa / Habarana

  • Day Excursion to Polonnaruwa, visit the 2nd Capital of Sinhalese Kings dating back to the 11th and 12th century, the entire landscape of the region is surrounded by huge man made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra, Numerous monuments are found in the City. The Gal Vihara complex is one of the best among them with the fine sculptures etc.
  • Late afternoon return to Habarana
  • Dinner and overnight Stay at the hotel

 

DAY 3
Habarana / Colombo

  • Optional Excursion to Anuradhapura
  • At Leisure return to Colombo

END OF TOUR

 

03 Nights 04 Days

DAY 1
Colombo / Pinnawala / Kandy

  • Your personal guide/chauffeur will meet you at your Hotel and we’ll head off to Kandy. Along the way, visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela, where you can help feed a baby elephants that are abandoned by their mothers thereafter visit the City of Kandy, which revolves around a lake in the heart of the city. Visit the great Kandyan bazaar, which is full of sounds and sights of trade. The temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha, once you’re refreshed, view the traditional Kandyan Cultural Performance.
  • Breakfast and Overnight Stay at the Hotel.

 

DAY 2
Kandy / Peradeniya / Matale / Dambulla / Habarana

  • Breakfast at the hotel, then continuation to the cultural triangle region On the way, visit the Spice Gardens in Matale and then proceed to Habarana.
  • Afternoon – Elephant Back Safari & Excursion to Minneriya Wildlife Park (Jeep Safari)
  • Breakfast and Overnight Stay at the Hotel

 

DAY 3
Habarana / Sigiriya / Habarana

  • After an early breakfast, we proceed to the World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Built in the fifth century by King Kashyapa. the spectacular citadel of Sigiriya rises sheer and proud out of the jungle, this is a remarkable archaeological site that is unforgettable.
  • Rest of the day at Leisure
  • Breakfast and Overnight Stay at the Hotel

 

DAY 4
Habarana / Dambulla / Colombo

  • At leisure proceed to Colombo, En route. Visit the Rock Cave temple of Dambulla. Some of the frescoes in these Caves are over 2000 years old.
  • Late Evening drop off at your Hotel in Colombo

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP

  • Kandy Temple
  • Cultural Show
  • Pinnawela Orphanage
  • Dambulla Caves
  • Wildlife Safari
  • Elephant Back Safari
  • Beautiful Scenery
  • Various types of Hotels
  • Fine Food and much more

END OF TOUR

 

Short Tours Hill Country
Sri Lanka – Hill Country

DAY 1
Colombo / Pinnawala / Kandy

  • Your personal guide/chauffeur will meet you at your Hotel and we’ll head off to Kandy. Along the way, visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela, where you can help feed a baby elephants that are abandoned by their mothers thereafter visit the City of Kandy, which revolves around a lake in the heart of the city. Visit the great Kandyan bazaar, which is full of sounds and sights of trade. The temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha, once you’re refreshed, view the traditional Kandyan Cultural Performance.
  • Breakfast and Overnight Stay at the Hotel.

 

DAY 2
Kandy

  • AM Visit the City of Kandy, the most famous Landmark of Kandy is the Lake, in the center of the City. The Kandy market is a great bazaar full of sounds and existing trade. Visit the Botanical Gardens, Temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha and the Gem Museum / Lapidary Late in the evening View the Kandyan Cultural Performance.
  • Breakfast and Overnight Stay at the Hotel

 

DAY 3
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya 
Morning Train Ride to Nanu Oya (Reserved Seats Subject to availability)

  • From Kandy to Nuwara Eliya the road starts to ascend steadily, you will have climbed 1,500m, You are now in the Tea Country where you will see tea plantations and out of the green in regular intervals the white colored Tea Factories, Waterfalls will enchant your eyes, Occasionally you would see a few Rice Fields and Vegetable Plantations.
  • The Resort town of Nuwara Eliya which is also called Little England is situated 2070m above sea level and lies on a little Lake and is surrounded by mountains covered over and over by tea bushes.
  • Dinner Breakfast and Overnight Stay at the Hotel

 

DAY 4
Nuwara Eliya

  • Breakfast – Drive through the little town observing the well maintained buildings of colonial Architecture. Visit the busy market where the tea plantation workers rush in and out with their day’s provisions, Drop in at the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Seetha Amman Kovil. Roman Catholic Church or spend the evening walking in the cool climate.
  • You will also get the opportunity to visit a Tea Factory + taste one of the finest teas in the world.
  • Late afternoon and at Leisure return to your hotel in Colombo

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP

  • Kandy Temple
  • Cultural Show
  • Pinnawela Orphanage
  • Beautiful Scenery
  • Various types of Hotels
  • Fine Food and much more

END OF TOUR

 

Short Tours Whale Watching
SRI LANKA WHALE WATCHING

DAY 1
Colombo / Beruwela / Bentota / Hikkaduwa / Mirissa

  • You would be met by your personal Chauffeur our Residence / Hotel and transferred to the south Coast of Unawatuna
  • The following attractions and activities would be recommended along the way.
  • Boat Safari / Turtle Hatchery / Mask Factory / Water Sports / Glass Bottom Boat (Coral watching) Galle Fortress Cricket Grounds etc
  • Overnight Stay at the Hotel

 

DAY 2
Mirissa / Colombo

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Whales are spotted few nautical miles off Mirissa harbor. Boats with passengers depart from the harbor by 7am.
Hence you must be there before 10 minutes and you are asked your passport number for security reasons.

  • Departure 6.45 a.m. from Mirissa Harbor
  • Tour May last 4-6 Hours
  • Breakfast and mineral water provided on board
  • Qualified skipper and crew will assist you while in tour
  • Our Boat is Licensed for passenger Travelling
  • All Passengers are fully insured.
  • Boat Equipped with GPS Navigation, Communication Equipment, Life Jackets

At Leisure Lunch at a Restaurant of your choice and proceed back to Colombo.
Drop at Hotel / Residence

END OF TOUR
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