Welcome To Sri lanka Tour

Colombo & Kandy

Duration: 2 Days / 3 Nights

Day 01: Arrival Kandy

Arrival, meet and greet at the airport. Arrival and transfer to Kandy. Check in at your hotel. In the afternoon do a city tour of Kandy.

Kandy – the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit the Kandy Bazaar / market, a Gem museum and a lapidary. Also, visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, which were originally the pleasure gardens of the Royalty. Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli River. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.

Day 02: Colombo

After breakfast proceed to Colombo, enroute visiting the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela. Pinnawala - which is a home to about 60 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. Check-in at your hotel in Colombo. In the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo.

Colombo city tour covers the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), a Hindu Kovil, a Buddhist Temple, Observing the Galle Face Green and visit Fort Bazaar. Shopping is never an end in Colombo - visit House of Fashion, Majestic City shopping complex, ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique, Noritake Ceramic Showroom, Barefoot Gallery and Lakmedura Handicraft Centre. Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

Day 03: Departure
After breakfast proceed to airport for departure

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Bentota, Kandy and Colombo package

Duration: 3 Days / 4 Nights

Day 01: Arrival Bentota

Arrival, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to Bentota. Check in at the hotel in Bentota. Evening take a picturesque boat trip on the ‘Madhu Ganga’ river. River Safari in Madhu Ganga : The primitive life style of the inhabitant of the islands of the Madhu River is only a boat ride away. The boat ride takes us through the thick mangroves and abundant the bird life, to reveal the primitive style of fishing and prawn trapping still practiced by the inhabitants of the islands. Overnight stay at hotel in Bentota

Day 02: Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to hotel in Kandy and check in at the hotel. Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. 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. In the late afternoon do a city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a gem museum and a lapidary. In the afternoon visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show in Kandy.

Day 03: Colombo

Early breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast proceed to Colombo, enroute Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, which is a home to about 60 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. Check-in at your hotel in Colombo. In the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo, observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), A Hindu Kovil, a Buddhist Temple, Observing the Galle Face Green and visit Fort Bazaar. Shopping is never an end in Colombo - visit House of Fashions, Majestic City shopping complex, ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique, Noritake Ceramic Showroom, Barefoot Gallery and Lakmedura Handicraft Centre. Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

Day 04: Departure

After breakfast proceed to airport for departure.

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Colombo & Hill Country

Duration: 04 nights / 05 days

Day 01: Arrival Kandy

Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Kandy. On the way visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.

Day 02: Kandy / Nuwara Eliya

Early breakfast at the hotel. Checkout from the hotel. Proceed for a city tour of Kandy. Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a Gem museum and a lapidary. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya and check in at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Located over 6,800 feet above sea level, 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 itinerary. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 ft) is also located with in the Nuwara Eliya city limits. Nuwara Eliya is the location for one of the finest 18 hole Golf Courses in Asia. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory. Visit the following sites which signifies higher historical, religious and cultural values.

The one-and-only temple in the world dedicated for princess ‘Seetha’ [Rama-Seetha]: the Sitha Amman Kovil/temple
Temple dedicated for ‘Hanuman’
Hakkgala Botanical Gardens

Sitha Eliya and Sitha Amman Kovil/temple [only of it’s kind in the world]

Sita Amman Temple is located about 1km away from the Hakgala Gardens. According to legend the temple is believed to mark the spot where Sita, was held captive by her abductor, King Ravana. Though an average visitor might feel that the location and its surrounded green land has nothing much to offer, archeologists have discovered giant foot steps – believed to be of “Hanuman” and more ruins to look around. This temple/kovil is dedicated to “Seetha” the captive princess for her love, believe, faith, determination, honesty and loyalty towards Prince “Rama”. A believer, can still hear the silent mourns of Prince Seetha with a closer eavesdrop to the free flow of the water stream which flows next to the temple. The crystal water stream which flows next to the temple is believed to be where ‘Sitha’ bathe. Still worshippers do believe that the water at one point of the stream is ‘taste-less’ where prince ‘Sitha’ had cursed ‘Demon King Ravana’ on her captivity. The epic continue with an undiscovered tale of an underground tunnel network even below water levels in this area.

Hakgala Gardens - The Hakgala Botanical Gardens situated at the base of the Hakgala Peak south of Nuwara Eliya. Established in 1860, the garden is famous for its roses, ferns, the orchid house and the summerhouse. The rock of Hakgala rises 450 m above the gardens. The ‘Rama-Sitha’ epic also raises very concrete evidence that “Sitha” while in Ravana’s” custody has often used this garden to spend most of her leisure time while longing for her husband and home. “Hanuman” the official spy of the king Rama had also seen Seetha for the first time in this garden area.

According to the local believing, this garden have been the “Sitha” longing.
Overnight stay at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 04: Nuwara Eliya/Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Colombo, enroute St Clare’s and Devon water fall’s. Check in at your hotel in Colombo. In the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo, observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), A Hindu Kovil, a Buddhist Temple, Observing the Galle Face Green and visit Fort Bazaar. Shopping is never an end in Colombo - visit House of Fashions, Majestic City shopping complex, ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique, Noritake Ceramic Showroom, Barefoot Gallery and Lakmedura Handicraft Centre. Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

Day 05: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and departure transfers.

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Ramayana Trail

Duration: 04 nights / 05 days

Day 01:

Arrival in Sri Lanka in the afternoon/evening. Check in at Browns Beach Hotel in Negombo. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02:

Breakfast at Hotel Visit Manawari Temple, Visit Muneswaram Temple Chilaw. Drive through Wariyapola and Hiripitiya. Proceed to Kandy, Check-in at Hotel Hill Top. Visit temple of Tooth Relict (Buddhist temple) - Optional Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03: Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at Hotel, Thereafter Proceed to Nuwara Eliya - Visit Sri Bhakthar Hanuman Temple in Ramboda Visit Manikattateru, Visit Divurumpola, Visit Gayathri Pedam, Visit Seetha Amman Temple. Check-in at Galway Forest Lodge Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04: Nuwara Eliya/Colombo

Breakfast at Hotel, Thereafter Proceed to Colombo. Check-In at Grand Oriental Hotel. Visit Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple enroute Do a Colombo city / shopping tour. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Departure

After breakfast transfer to the airport for the departure

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Sri Lanka Tour with Beach stay

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1: Airport – Trincomalee

Arrival at Colombo International Airport. Met by a representative of Lakna Travels. Transfer to Trincomalee
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Trincomalee

Breakfast and leisure time.
Option of Water Sports Activities or Excursions.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 3: Trincomalee

Breakfast and leisure time.
Option of Water Sports Activities or Excursions. City tour in the afternoon
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 4: Trincomalee

Breakfast and leisure time.
Option of Water Sports Activities or Excursions
Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 5: Trincomalee / Polonnaruwa

After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa.
Visit Historical places.
Dinner & overnight in Polonnnaruwa.

Day 6: Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Dambulla/ Kandy

After early breakfast proceed to Sigiriya.
Visit Sigiriya rock fortress and proceed to Dambulla.
Visit Dambulla Cave Tenmple.
Afternoon proceed to Kandy.
Dinner & overnight in Kandy.

Day 7: Kandy / Colombo

After breakfast visit Dalada Maligawa Temple
“Temple of the tooth relic”
Afternoon proceed to Colombo.
Dinner & overnight in Colombo..(Grand Oriental Hotel)

Day 8: Colombo / Airport

Have breakfast and half day city tour in Colombo if possible.
Transfer to Colombo International Airport for departure.

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Explore Sri Lanka: Unwinding Path to History

Destination: Colombo - Negombo - Trincomale - Anuradthapura - Giritale - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights
Departure: Any Day of the week

This tour will take you step back to the past Sri Lanka through its magnificently historical attractions shrouded with a spell-binding atmosphere. The remains of royal palaces, monasteries, and other relics are all evocative of its prosperous old days, telling about ups and downs of power and strong faith in Buddhism of the Singhalese.

Meanwhile, you will have chance to explore Sri Lanka on the coastal line in Trincomalee, the famous beach resort of the country with its excellent beaches to choose from. This trip will make you overwhelmed with the unmatched happiness in Sri Lanka.

Day 1: Arrive Colombo
Meet on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, 30 km north of Colombo. A warm welcome by our representative, and then we drive you along the road of the Negombo scenery to your hotel selected. Stay overnight.

Day 2: Nogombo – Trincomale
After breakfast, we hit the road to Trincomale - is the eastern trip of Sri Lanka, where has one of the word's finest harbors with its long clean beaches, great surf, colorful town and shrubby park teeming with wildlife. Dinner and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Trincomale
After breakfast, rest of the day is at your own leisure on the beach and then you will be transited to alternative hotel. Dinner and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Tricomale – Anuradhapura
After breakfast, we travel overland to Anuradhapura. Lunch will be provided at Miridiya Hotel. Visit Anuradhapura - it was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of the ancient Sri Lanka. It is the home of two World Heritage sites. Many places of historical and archaeological interest could be visited. Sri Maha Bodhi (Sacred Bo-Tree) was brought as a sapling of the tree under which prince Siddhartha attained to enlightenment and it is over 2,200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. At Brazen Palace (2nd century B.C), the 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks. Ruwanweliseya (2nd century B.C) is the most famous of all the Dagobas. It originally depicted the perfect 'bubble shape" that modern restoration has not been able to accurately reproduce. 'Samadhi' Buddha statue (4th century AD) is one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of 'Samadhi' or deep meditation. Thuparama Dagoba (3rd century B.C) is the oldest Dagoba in the island, which enshrines the right collarbone of the Buddha. You will be transferred to Giritale in the late afternoon.

Dinner and stay overnight.

Day 5: Anuradhapura - Plonnaruwa - Sigiriya
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa, which was the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka, built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD, and which is a world heritage site. Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya -where 4 splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary`' and 'Recumbent' postures carved out of rock, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, King Parakramabahu's statue, and the Parakrama Samudraya 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. Transfer from Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya. Lunch will be served at hotel.

We will proceed to Sigiriya in the afternoon; climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). 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. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster. Dinner and sty overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Sigiriya – Kandy
After breakfast, we keep moving to Kandy via Dambulla. Visit the Dambulla Rock Temple. Climb up to the temple, which was donated by king Walagambahu in the 1st century BC to Buddhist monks. Dambulla is a World Heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples.

The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and the ceiling is the largest area of paintings found in the world. These caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock spanning 14 metres.

Transfer from Dambulla to Matale, we will visit a spice garden in Matale to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. Transfer from Matale to Kandy. Lunch will be provided at Senani Restaurant.

Start the afternoon visit with city tour of Kandy, was the last capital of the Sri Lankan, which is one of the 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. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts enter and a gem museum and a lapidary.

The last stop is the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter you will be witnessed a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing. Dinner and stay overnight

Day 7: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, we proceed to Nuwara Eliya with en route visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. This botanical garden 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. Thereafter transfer from Peradeniya to Colombo. We serve you a lunch at Ramboda Falls Inn.

You are free in the afternoon or enjoy yourself to explore the scenic surroundings of the hill station.*Nuwara Eliya - The 'Little England' of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. Dinner and stay overnight

* St.Andrew's Hotel - deluxe / standard category

Day 8: Nuwara Eliya - Colombo
After breakfast, we continue driving to Colombo via Kitulgala. En route view scenic water falls. Lunch will be served at Plantation hotel. We commence the afternoon visit of Colombo city tour. Colombo like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the Old World charm is retained. As an example there is a 100 year old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are the Pettah Bazaar where one can shop for a bargain, the old Parliament in Fort, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall - BMICH, an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China.

Before upcoming sunset, we take you to visit Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Temple; Buddhist Temple traditionally believed to be the site visited by the Buddha 2500 years ago. According to the Mahavamsa, the unusual "paddy-heap" shaped dagoba at Kelaniya marks the spot where the Buddha, on the request of a Naga King, sat on a "gem-studded throne" to preach the Dharma to his subjects and convert them. It is ascribed to King Yatala Tissa of the 03rd Century. Enjoy your dinner at a local Chinese Restaurant.

Day 9: Depart Colombo
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, to connect your next departure flight.

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Srilanka Holiday Package

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Destinations : Colombo - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Colombo

Sri Lanka is a wonderful city with full of mystery and amaze. This little island lies like a teardrop, falling from India's south coast. Srilanka was earlier called as Ceylon which is a link between West Asia and South East Asia. The white sanded beaches, pristine wildlife sanctuaries, the Buddhist relics, its rich history and culture attracts the tourist from all over the world.

Day 01 Colombo
On arrival at Colombo International airport meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab to drive to the hotel. Colombo is the largest and the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The word Colombo means 'River Kelani'. Check in hotel and later on, drive out for the local tour of Colombo. Visit the old parliament house, Buddhist temples, old churches, the national museum, the zoological gardens, the national museum. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02 Colombo - Sigiriya
Morning after breakfast, drive to Sigiriya. It is often referred as 'The Mount of Remembrance' or 'The Lion Mountain'. One can witness Srilanka's ancient architectural traditions at Sigiriya. On reaching Sigiriya check in hotel and later on move out to enjoy climbing the Sigiriya rocks. The most significant feature of the rock is the lion staircase leading to the palace garden. On the western and northern sides of the steep rock, runs a gallery. Shielding this gallery is a plaster wall in which one can view one's reflection hence it's called as the Mirror Wall.
Later in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03 Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Morning after breakfast drive for a day's excursion to Polonnaruwa - The Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th - 13th Century, there are some splendid and spectacular status which is the main attraction here. Thuparama - the most beautiful and largest shrine ruins and Tivanka- the best example of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. Gal Vihare - a rock shrine, has four Buddha statues, two seated, one standing and one Reclining and Parakrama Bahu statue are example of Sinhalese stone carver. The Vata-da-ge is a unique creation of Sri Lanka artists.
On completion visit Wood Carving Center. Later in the evening drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04 Sigiriya - Kandy
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kandy - the hill capital city of Sri Lanka. It is referred as 'The World Heritage City '. It is one of the finest cities which is also referred, as the true religious and cultural heart of Sri Lanka. On reaching Kandy check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour to visit the Peradiniya botanical gardens, the orchid house, the famous Buddhist temple - Dalada Maligawa often referred as the Tooth Relic temples, royal palace, malwatte monastery, Gadaladeniya Temple, Gem museum and so on. Later in the night return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05 Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Morning after breakfast, drive to Nuwara Eliya, en-route visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. You will be told all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. On completion, proceed to Nuwara Eliya, is famous hill resort in Sri Lanka due to its cool climatic conditions and mountainous scenery. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country producing a significant share of the world's best tea. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwara-Eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia. Check in resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure in the resort.

Day 06 Nuwara Eliya - Colombo
Morning after breakfast, drive to Colombo and on the way to Colombo also visit Kitulgala - the famous Bridge on the River Kwai, en route observe the two waterfall Devon and St.Clare's. Later on drive to Colombo International airport to board your flight to the onwards destination.

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Srilanka Honeymoon Tour

Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Destinations : Columbo - Sigiriya - Kandy - Pinnawela - Colombo

Day 01 Colombo (Local Tour)
On arrival at Colombo International airport meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab to drive to the hotel. Colombo is the largest and the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The word Colombo means 'River Kelani'. Check in hotel and later on, drive out for the local tour of Colombo. Visit the old parliament house, Buddhist temples, old churches, the national museum, the zoological gardens, the national museum. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03 Sigiriya - Kandy
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kandy - the hill capital city of Sri Lanka. It is referred as 'The World Heritage City '. It is one of the finest cities which is also referred, as the true religious and cultural heart of Sri Lanka. On reaching Kandy check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour to visit the Peradiniya botanical gardens, the orchid house, the famous Buddhist temple - Dalada Maligawa often referred as the Tooth Relic temples, royal palace, malwatte monastery, Gadaladeniya Temple, Gem museum and so on. Later in the night return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04 Kandy - Pinnawela - Colombo
Morning after breakfast, drive to Colombo and on the way visit Pinnawela - the elephant orphanage. One can find atleast 50 elephants roaming freely in this area. This is one of the unique sanctuary which is found in Sri Lanka, which is recognized by the Sri Lankan government since 1975. The main motto of this orphanage is to feed, nurse and house young elephants which are lost or separated from their mothers. Stop here for sometime and later on drive to Colombo international airport to board your flight to the onwards destination.

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