SRI LANKA SEGMENT (10 nights) 17 th NOV: AIRPORT/ NEGOMBO Upon your arrival at the Colombo International Airport at 2300 hrs on Flight UL 423, you will be met by our English Speaking National Guide of Hayleys Tours and transfer to Negombo in an Air conditioned Mini Coach for Immediate check-in. Overnight stay at Jetwing BLUE, Negombo http://www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingblue/ 18 th NOV: NEGOMBO/PINNAWALA/HABARANA After breakfast proceed to Pinnawala Orphan by 1030 hrs to reach in time for the 1315 hrs Bottle feeding (Travel Time approx. 2 –2 ½ hours) Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat. This is the only such sanctuary in the world where you will watch the beasts gamboling in the water and being fed their quota of milk Thereafter proceed to Habarana and check into hotel to relax and unwind (Travel Time approx. 2 ½ - 3 hours) Dinner and overnight stay at Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana HOTEL WEBSITE- http://www.cinnamonho tels.com/CinnamonLodgeHabarana.htm
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Upon your arrival at the Colombo International Airport at 2300 hrs on Flight UL 423, you will be met by our EnglishSpeaking National Guide of Hayleys Tours and transfer to Negombo in an Air conditioned Mini Coach for Immediate
check-in.
Overnight stay at Jetwing BLUE, Negombo
http://www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingblue/
18th NOV: NEGOMBO/PINNAWALA/HABARANA
After breakfast proceed to Pinnawala Orphan by 1030 hrs to reach in time for the 1315 hrs Bottle feeding
(Travel Time approx. 2 – 2 ½ hours)
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been
displaced or lost from their natural habitat. This is the only such sanctuary in the
world where you will watch the beasts gamboling in the water and being fed their
quota of milk
Thereafter proceed to Habarana and check into hotel to relax and unwind(Travel Time approx. 2 ½ - 3 hours)
Dinner and overnight stay at Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana
HOTEL WEBSITE - http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/CinnamonLodgeHabarana.htm
After an early breakfast depart from hotel to visit the Sigiriya Rock fortress, (Travel time approx. 45 mins – 1 hour)
Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is known as the 8th wonder of the world. This rock
fortress was built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century A.D. and was a royal citadel for
more than 18 years. In a sheltered a pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are thefamous frescoes. The summit of the rock, with an area of nearly one hectare was the
site of the palace and the outer wall was built on the very brink of the precipice. The
UNESCO sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya 5 th century wate
gardens to their former glory.
Thereafter proceed to Hiriwadunna for an experience of a Sri Lankan Village
life (Travel time approx. 30 mins – 40 mins)
Hiriwadunna , A 15 minute elephant ride will bring you the location where you
will then dismount and ride on a bullock cart to the river. Take an oruwa
across the river to visit chena cultivation and thereafter have a local village
lunch. Before you eat, you will learn something about Sri Lankan cooking and
make a dish to eat with your meal.
On completion return to hotel and enjoy the facilities at the hotel. (Travel time approx.. 45 mins – 1 hour)
Relax and go for swim at the pool side overlooking the restaurant
Dinner and overnight stay at Cinnammon Lodge, Habarana
HOTEL WEBSITE - http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/CinnamonLodgeHabarana.htm
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to the Dambulla cave temple
Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World
Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is
situated 148 km east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the
surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding
area. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings
These paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There total of 153
Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses
On completion proceed to Kandy via visiting the Spice garden in Matale. (Travel time approx. 1 ½ - 2 hours)
Matale is famous for its batik production and spice gardens. Batik has been an
ancient art of painting cloth and today Sri Lanka is among the world leaders in the
design of batik. Batik galleries and factories offer batik from simple single-colored
designs to intricate multi-colored masterpieces. Visit a Batik Factory and see the
various phases of batik production.
You would also visit a Spice Garden in Matale. For centuries, spices have been one of
Sri Lanka's celebrated exports. Spices are mostly grown in home gardens (as a home
industry) and used not only to flavor food but also for medicine and cosmetics
Enjoy a head massage at Spice Garden.
On completion continue to Kandy (Travel time approx. 1 ½ - 2 hours)
Once in Kandy check in to the hotel and unwind,
In the late afternoon visit The Temple of the Tooth and after that proceed to see the cultural show.
Temple of the Tooth Relic is located in the royal palace complex which houses the
Relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important
role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the
governance of the country.
Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings and is a UNESCO world heritage
After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya via tea plantation (Travel time approx.2 – 2 ½ hours)
Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British
succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from
Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, afamous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated
6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the
hustle and bustle of the city life. Pony and Horse riding is available at the turf club
of NuwaraEliya to facilitate you with some sports and adventure. Visit a tea
plantation situated in the misty mountains of the Sri Lankan Hills, to experience the
ultimate feel of a tea plantation and its process.
Afternoon proceed to do a sightseeing tour of the beautiful town of Nuwara Eliya
Spectacular sceneries and places of interest are endless around Nuwara Eliya. Seeing the famous Anglican Church,
strolling in the Victoria Park, boating at Gregory Lake, pony and horse riding at the Turf Club are a few things available
for your enthusiasm inside the town. For those who want more excitement, there are other activities available like visits
to tea plantations, golfing and hiking. The hikes would take you around the beautiful landscape which is full of waterfalls
and plateaus jeweled with a variety of flowers and plants.
On completion return to hotel and relax
Dinner and overnight stay at Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
HOTEL WEBSITE - http://www.tangerinehotels.com/grand-hotel-nuwaraeliya.html
After breakfast at the hotel proceed on a long journey to Mirissa. You will feel it is worth the long journey to reach
this wonderful place near the sea. (Travel time approx. 4 –5 hours)
Located close to the Southern tip of the Island of Sri Lanka and only about 200 km
from the Equator, this secluded crescent shaped beach is the perfect place to sit back,relax and forget about all the hussle and bussle of your other life that’s a million miles
away.
With research findings confirmed by many experts in the field that the deep southern
waters off Sri Lanka [off Dondra point] is the best in the world for seeing blue and
sperm whales, you are assured that your bet placed on the blue ocean in Sri Lanka has the highest probability of
winning. The best of the best months are December - January and April whilst February and March are also too good to
miss. Need to avoid choppy / rough days. Morning hours are the best !
Upon arrival check into hotel and spend the day leisurely at the beach
Dinner and Overnight accommodation at Mandara Resort