Arrival & transfer to Habarana. en-route visit the Government run Elephant Orphanage where babies abandoned or lost by the herd are cared for and trained. Clients could witness the bottle feeding and Bathing of Baby Elephants. Habarana is the hub of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
The drive will take you through small villages interspersed with paddy fields, coconut and rubber plantations and forest
Check-In to Chaaya Village, Habarana - this is a Superbly located in a huge 15 hectare forest now a landscaped garden and borders very picturesque lake. All rooms are “Chalet style” mini suites, with all modern amenities. Being in the center of the Cultural Triangle it is one of the most convenient places to stay while making short excursions to the highlights of the area.
Overnight Chaaya Village, Habarana
Day 2
A.M. Optional excursion to Sigiriya. Rock Fortress of Sigiriya - This World Heritage site, a spectacular Rock Fortresses is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facts of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory.
P.M. Optional Jeep safari of the Minneriya National park which is famous for its migrant heard of Wild Elephants.
Overnight Chaaya Village, Habarana
Day 3
Leave for Kandy visiting a Spice garden to see spices growing in their natural habitat and a Batik factory to witness the manufacture of Hand Made batik’s en-route.
This lovely city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings retains an aura of grandeur, which time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned “Temple of the Tooth” and the Royal Botanical Gardens, home to one of the best collections of Orchids. Kandy and its satellite villages are the center of the islands handicrafts industry and its traditional dances are the most spectacular in the country.
P.M. Visit the Temple of the Tooth and late evening witness a Cultural performance.
Overnight Chaaya Citadel, Kandy
Day 4
Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens - once a pleasure garden of our ancient Queens, it has a wide and rare collection of tropical and temperate, exotic and indigenous flora. The gardens specialty is an Orchid house which has one of the largest collections in Asia and proceed to Nuwara Eliya visiting a Tea Plantation to see how tea is plucked and a Factory to witness the processing of the raw green leaf to the final graded product.
Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lankan hill country, it is the home of the famous Ceylon Tea and the rolling mountains are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. The salubrious climate, misty glens and the decidedly British character make Nuwara Eliya a must on any Sri Lankan travel industry.
Overnight Tea Factory, Kandapola.
Day 5
Proceed to Colombo via Kithulgala, the famous film location site “The Bridge on the River Kwai”.
Optional white water rafting excursion and transfer to beach hotel of choice. ( This short but exhilarating excursion is “level 03 “ and issuitable for most people between the age 08 to 60).
P.M. City tour of Colombo including visits to the Residential, Commercial and Bazaar areas – the tour also includes visits to the well known Departmental stores such as “House of Fashion” and “ODEL”, which has Internationally recognized “Designer” brands of clothing at an unbelievable price
Overnight Trans Asia Hotel or Cinnamon Grand
Day 6
Departure transfer to Airport.
Package
Includes
- Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis in standard rooms. - Transport in an Air conditioned vehicle with the services of an English speaking driver guide. - Entrance fees to places of interest as per the itinerary. - Porterage.
Package
Excludes
- - Expenses of a personal nature. - Optional programmes where ever specified as Optional
Package
Terms
- Hotels will only be confirmed on availability at the time of booking. If otherwise, suitable alternatives will be suggested prior to confirmation.
- IMPORTANT – Kindly note that check in time to all hotels will be at 11.30 hrs and check out is at 1200 noon.
