Sri Lanka on a Swivel
A Distinct Package especially designed taking into account the desires of Travelers for a Short tour covering only the most important aspects of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating attractions in 8 days and nights in a nutshell. This tour is designed to journey around the Island in the clockwise direction starting from Colombo and coming back from the south, similar to how the water whirlpools down the sink in the northern hemisphere north of the equator, where the island is located.
Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport / Negombo Transfer
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...]
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide or tour leader.You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Check in to the hotel & relax. Optional: If time permits & if you wish, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Birdseye view" of the adjacent ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex including a digital Art Gallery and dine in the Revolving Restaurant.
Evening: Relaxing Ayurveda Massage for the distinct couple
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Negombo Beach Hotel
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide or tour leader.You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Check in to the hotel & relax. Optional: If time permits & if you wish, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. After taking a "Birdseye view" of the adjacent ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex including a digital Art Gallery and dine in the Revolving Restaurant.
Evening: Relaxing Ayurveda Massage for the distinct couple
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Negombo Beach Hotel
Day 02
Negombo / Pinnawala / Sigiriya Transfer
En route: Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, to watch the Baby Elephants play with trunks full with water in the river with other giants who love the exercise to break the monotony
Stargazing in the night at the hotel to see the entire Milky-way Galaxy & beyond without the glare of the lights of townships
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Stargazing in the night at the hotel to see the entire Milky-way Galaxy & beyond without the glare of the lights of townships
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 03
Sigiriya
Climb Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress for the Sunrise with picnic breakfast – another UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Frescoes, Mirror Walls, Royal Palace Garden, Lion’s Mouth, Hydraulic water pumping to the top, On the way down see the granite Amphitheater & be alert to find the ‘anomalous stone sculpture’ on the side of the Rock fortress after sunset.
Minneriya National Park / Habarana Elephant Safari
Evening : Cooking Class to Prepare ‘Hands-On’ Sri Lankan dishes & dine in at Hiriwadunna Remote Village Tour
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Minneriya National Park / Habarana Elephant Safari
Evening : Cooking Class to Prepare ‘Hands-On’ Sri Lankan dishes & dine in at Hiriwadunna Remote Village Tour
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 04
Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy Transfer
Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple to see ancient Murals, Sculptures, Art & Carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enroute: Visit a Spice Garden at Matale to see the Growth of Spices, Preparation Process, Taste the flavor & Smell the Aroma of the spices
Explore Kandy, one of the Ancient Capitals of the glittering isle & a Holy Township with a picturesque lake garlanded with rolling hills, forest reserve at the top & Holy shrines, gardens etc.
City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, visit the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Enroute: Visit a Spice Garden at Matale to see the Growth of Spices, Preparation Process, Taste the flavor & Smell the Aroma of the spices
Explore Kandy, one of the Ancient Capitals of the glittering isle & a Holy Township with a picturesque lake garlanded with rolling hills, forest reserve at the top & Holy shrines, gardens etc.
City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, visit the Sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 05
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya Transfer
En route : Visit the Premier Botanical Garden of South Asia at Peradeniya to see the flora of both Tropical & Temperate zones of the planet in one Garden landscaped by Sir Ivor Jennings
Enroute: Visit a Chic Tea Plantation, Tea Factory & Taste Pure Ceylon Tea and Explore the Ramboda Waterfalls
Evening : 'Little England' City Tour at Nuwara Eliya - View British Architecture, beautifully landscaped Park, Race Course, Golf Course & Lake Gregory in ‘little England’ far from the UK.
Do some shopping on Gems, Batiks, Wood Carvings, Tea and Silk.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Enroute: Visit a Chic Tea Plantation, Tea Factory & Taste Pure Ceylon Tea and Explore the Ramboda Waterfalls
Evening : 'Little England' City Tour at Nuwara Eliya - View British Architecture, beautifully landscaped Park, Race Course, Golf Course & Lake Gregory in ‘little England’ far from the UK.
Do some shopping on Gems, Batiks, Wood Carvings, Tea and Silk.
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Nuwara Eliya Boutique Hotel
Day 06
Nuwara Eliya / Kithulgala Transfer
White Water Rafting through 9 Rapids at Kithulgala
Evening : Transfer to Bentota
Accommodation: Overnight stays at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Evening : Transfer to Bentota
Accommodation: Overnight stays at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Day 07
Relax on the Beach at Bentota
Optional : Visit the Turtle Hatchery where Turtles nest on the shore ; Diving ; Deep Sea Fishing ; Water Sports
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Accommodation: Overnight stay at the luxurious Bentota Beach Hotel
Day 08
Bentota / BIA Transfer – Departure
If time permits prior to Departure to the Airport – Take a City Tour of Colombo and collect souvenirs of your uncanny visit.
Tour Highlights:
- Soak up some sun on the dazzling beaches of Bentota
- Sight see the diverse Architecture.
- Soar up the Altitude driving by Mountain Ranges.
- Watch the Elephants at Minneriya N.P. & Enjoy an Elephant Safari.
- Explore an intriguing site of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle: Lion’s Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
- Experience the hill capital - Kandy, a blend of the old and new.
- Experience the stirring peaks of the hill country & a unique Botanical Garden
- Take a drive from Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya to Kithulgala to get a glimpse of the hill country 'Mountain line'.
- Visit the 'Sri Dalada Maligawa' – the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
- Stroll along near-deserted tropical beaches & Stay at tranquil villas & boutique hotels. The following chart is only a preliminary sketch of an imaginary tour plan of a potential tour, so based on your preferences we can custom make any program to meet your requirements.
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