Sri Lankan Splendors Expedition 9 Days

Day 1: Welcome to Sri Lanka
When you arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, your English-speaking chauffeur guide will meet you in the arrivals hall. You will be driven to Negombo to check in to your hotel.
Day 2: Negombo to Kandy | Boat Ride on Dutch Canal
Enjoy a boat ride on the Dutch Canal to explore this coastal town. Observe local life – villagers fishing, children swimming, and women washing clothes on the riverbanks. Drive from Negombo to Kandy in the afternoon.
Day 3:Kandy | OneDay Graceful Kandy Tour
Start the day with a visit tothe National Museum of Kandy. Appreciate some relics dating back to the British colonial era. The museum building itself used to be the residence of the royal families and its architectural features show the aesthetic values of the ancient Kandyan Kingdom. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. This extensive temple complex was built to house the tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. Have a relaxing walk around Kandy Lake and then walk into the Royal Palace of Kandy
Day 4: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya | Royal Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the fresh air in the Royal Botanical Gardens. The area was built when King Vickramabahu III ascended the throne in 1371. The garden is divided into different themed sections, and you will visit the Orchid House, Palm Avenue, and the Spice Garden. Drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya in the afternoon.
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe via Ella |Tea and Toy Train
Visit a tea plantation in the morning. Explore the tea making process from plucking to packaging, enjoy tea tasting sessions, and experience the breathtaking views of the surrounding plantations. Take a toy train ride to Ella in the afternoon. Enjoy the landscapes that change dramatically from plains to mountains laced with tea plantations, forests swaying in the breeze, and waterfalls making loud sounds, as well as seeing the lovely local people. Drive from Udawalawe National Park from Ella (2-hour drive)
Day 6: Udawalawe | Jeep Safari and Elephants
Have a jeep safari in the early morning. Recommended by the Lonely Planet, Udawalawe National Park is famous for Asian elephants, peacocks, crocodiles, buffalos, monkeys, and birds. Visit the Elephant Transit Home. Observe the elephants, particularly during designated feeding times, and learn about elephant conservation. Enjoy another jeep safari in the late afternoon.
Day 7: Udawalawe to Bentota via Galle
Head for Galle in the morning. Explore the old town of Galle to understand the modern history of Sri Lanka. The town itself is small and easy to get around; however, an insightful tour guide will shed an interesting light on every historical building you visit. Slow your pace and discover Galle Dutch Fort, the Dutch Reformed Church, Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum, and Community Tsunami Museum, walking you into the old days of Galle. Continue to Bentota after the tour in Galle.
Day 8: Bentota | Free Time on the Beach
Enjoy a free day in Bentota. You can arrange some water sports or swim in the nice pool of the hotel or have a relaxing walk on the beach.
Day 9: Bentota to Colombo and Colombo Departure
Drive from Bentota to Colombo and then catch your flight home or to your next destination

INCLUSION

• Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
• English speaking licensed guide
• All admission fees as mentioned in the program
• VAT 7% and all Government taxes (no service charge)
• Accomodation based on twin/double/Triple sharing room

EXCLUSIONS

• Lunch meal
• Food and drinks
• Travel insurances
• Gratuities
• Sinlge Suplement