Sri Lanka is one of the perfect destinations for you to spend a romantic and a love-filled honeymoon. Explore love as you travel through Sigiriya-a city, palace and garden complex centering a 200 metre high rock-is unofficially known as the 8th wonder of the world; Dambulla-a small town located at a distance of 19 km from Sigriya on the Sigriya-Kandy road; Kandy-a major tourist destination and a bustling commercial city and last but not the least Colombo-the city, which is an attractive blend of old and new and has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city. Fall in love in Sri Lanka!
A Surreal Experience…
| Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Colombo |
| 06 Nights – 08 Days |
| Day 01: | Colombo Airport |
| On arrival at Colombo airport, you will be received by our local team member or appointed driver, who will take care of your transfer and check in formality to Kandalama hotel. Before Kandy, we shall take a halt at Pinnawala to visit the Elephant Orphanage established in 1975 and commenced with seven orphans and have breakfast. Today, some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing the orphanage inclined more towards tourism, but soon it became conservation and an educational centre. With the help of local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawala started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for individuals of both sexes to get together and mate. The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard and in 1984, the first baby of Pinnawala was born. The success story of Pinnawala has drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. A considerable number of books and research articles on Pinnawala have been published in several languages. The members of the Pinnawala herd have been filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals. Later we proceed to Dambulla, on arrival we check in the hotel. Post lunch we visit to Dambulla Rock Temple which has been built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. It is a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings, is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres. Overnight stay at Kandalama / Dambulla. | |
| Day 02: | Dambulla – Polonnaruwa – Dambulla |
| Rise and Rise and shine at early hours. After a cup of tea / Coffee, we climb Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by king Kassapa (477 – 495 A.D). The “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the “Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. The frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster. Return back to the hotel for breakfast. Post lunch we visit to Polonnaruwa. Do a city tour of Polonnaruwa which is a world heritage site and the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD. See the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya where four splendid statues of the Buddha in ‘Upright’,’Sedentary’ and ‘Recumbent’ postures carved out of rock, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of king Parakramabahu, and the Parakrama Samudraya – a lake built by King Parakramabahu the great. There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic. Overnight stay at Dambulla / Kandalama. | |
| Day 03: | Sigiriya / Dambulla – Kandy |
| After breakfast and check out. We leave for Kandy. Enroute we visit Matale, famous for spice garden to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Here, clients could see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Also, witness a Cookery demonstration. The, proceeding towards Kandy we visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and has been expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. On arrival to Kandy check in to the hotel. Post lunch leave for before you head for an evening city tour of Kandy. The tour includes visits to Upper Lake Drive, Market Square and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. You will also visit the Royal Botanical Gardens-Peradeniya, which 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 inside the garden. Later leave for Kandy. On arrival in Kandy, we do check in the hotel and you shall get time for refreshing nap. In the evening, do a short city tour of Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name “Kandy” conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. You can take a stroll in Kandy local market & can visit The arts & crafts Center and a gem lapidary. Overnight at a hotel in Kandy. | |
| Day 04: | Kandy |
| After breakfast visit Temple of the Tooth Relic Kandy, one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa”. Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese Kings from 1592 to 1815. Fortified by a terrain due to this temple. Later we start our tour of Geragama tea factory & tea plantation and The Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Geragama Plantation, located in close proximity to the city of Kandy in Pilimatalawa – Poththapitiya road was established in the year 1903 and manufactures Low Grown and Long Leaf tea. It has a tea center for travelers from all over the world to buy Ceylon tea. The Peradeniya Botanical Gardens was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Conclude your day with the The Kandyan dance, which is flourished under the Kandyan kings from the 16th through the 19th centuries, and today it is considered the national dance of Sri Lanka. Overnight at a hotel in Kandy. | |
| Day 05: | Kandy – Colombo |
| After breakfast, check out and eave for Colombo. On arrival we check in to the hotel. After a short refreshing nap your chauffeur guide will take you for a short Colombo City orientation drive with some brief photo stops. A drive through the city takes you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street-the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings. The historic Dewatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Aukana Buddha and the Independence Square. Later free time for shopping. Colombo has several popular supermarkets, but the best shops to visit are Barefoot & Paradise Road. Barefoot is a store, bookshop, gallery, cafe, performance space and place to hang out And Paradise Road offers an abundance of things you’ll want to fill your home with. Conclude your tour with a leisurely walk on Marine Drive and dine at one of the famous restaurants serving food of your choice. Overnight stay in Colombo. Return and relax overnight at the hotel. | |
| Day 06: | Colombo |
| After leisurely breakfast rest of the day leisure. and relax. In the evening your driver will drop you near Beira Lake. It’s delightful just having a stroll around the lake. Another peaceful experience shall be a visit to Buddhist Temple Seema Malaka. You feel absolute calm when you come here. With the entrance fees of this temple, you can visit one more Buddhist Temple named Gangaramaya. Here you will feel an atmosphere of worship and religion. Rest of the evening is for Shop till you drop. Overnight stay in Colombo. | |
| Day 07: | Colombo – Departure for Home town |
| Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, take transfer from Colombo to the airport for Hometown departure. End of tour services. |
Please note: Tour itinerary is subject change…
| Destination | Night | 3*** and above | 4*** and above |
| Dambulla | 2 N | Pelwhera Resort*** | Amaya Lake**** |
| Kandy | 2 N | Fox Kandy*** | Ozo Kandy **** |
| Colombo | 2 N | Nippon Hotel*** | Galadari **** |
Package Cost
| 3 star | 4 star | |
| Cost: Per person on Twin sharing Basis | USD | USD |
| Package categories: Standard 3 star | ||
| Per person on Twin sharing Basis. | 365 | 504 |
| Reduction per person on Triple Sharing. | 104 | 92 |
| Children Age between 3 – 6 years w/o Extra Bed.* | FREE | FREE |
| Children Age Between 6-12 years with Extra Bed | 163 | 209 |
| Children below 2 years – Free of Charge | FREE | FREE |
| Single Supplement | 275 | 367 |
Please Note:
Hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
All above rates are Nett and include current government taxes. If any taxes are revised, including VAT & NBT, the rates quoted will be revised accordingly.
These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event government changes the tax policy.
Terms & Conditions
What is included?
- Assistance at the Airport.
- Accommodation in standard rooms on HB basis for no. nights as per the itinerary at hotels specified or of similar standard.
- Visit site seeing entry Pinnawala elephant Orphanage, Kandy Temple, Botanical Garden, Turtle Hatchery, Seema Malakaya & Gangaramaya Temple.
- Transfers on a private basis in A/C vehicle with English-speaking chauffeur Driver.
- City tour & visiting of sites in cities where the clients are spending the night.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the Itinerary.
- Service of English knowing Chauffeur Guide.
- All related government taxes.
What is not included?
- Video and Camera permits.
- Lunch throughout the tour.
- Cost for the Boat Rides / Jeep Safaris.
- Anything is relevant to Air Ticketing.
- Additional running other than the above-specified program.
- Visa fee & other charges (Entry Visa Fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application directly).
- Early Check in / late check out to / from Hotels.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Tips and Porterage
- Any other services not specified above.
Cancellation Charges:
21 days or less
100% cancellation charge.
Between 22 days and 28 days
50% cancellation charges or the equivalent of the first two days charges depending on the programme and period of stay.
Above 29 days
No cancellation charges are provided no commitment or advances are made to 3rd parties
Important:
- The official check-in time at all hotels will be 1400hrs.
- The official check-out time at all hotels will be 1100hrs.
- The extra bed in a triple room will be a foldable or rollaway bed.
- Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client’s own risk.
- Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of vehicles used for tours).
Please note: Tour Cost is subject change.
