Itinerary

Day 1 – Airport – Kandy (Approx. 105 kms / 3.5 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Arrival to Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Kandy

• Check in at St.Bridget's Country Bungalow in Kandy

• Visit Kandy Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic.

• Experience a cultural show in Kandy

• Overnight stay at St.Bridget's Country Bungalow in Kandy

 

SRI DALADA MALIGAWA – Famously known worldwide as The Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa dates back to the 16th century, though most of the present buildings were built in the 19th century. Venerated as the most important object in the Buddhist world, the Sacred Relic of the Tooth of Buddha is enshrined at the Temple. It was brought from India 2500 years ago and it’s said that the possessor of the Relic had the right to rule the country. The Relic is kept in a gold casket and stored amidst great security in the Inner Chamber. The Temple complex is made up of numerous buildings most of which are highly decorated with paintings and carvings depicting Buddha. Rich in history and tradition, the Sri Dalada Maligawa is a religious centre where daily worship is a colourful and joyful way of everyday life. At several times throughout the day different services are held and with the large numbers of worshippers present, it is clear to see why Buddhists are so piously devoted towards the Sacred Tooth Relic. Spine-tingling traditional drumming to be heard coming from the Inner Chamber, will signal that the ceremonial opening of the window for the public viewing of the casket with the Relic within, is just about to begin. We conclude our Tour before the Drumming commences.

 

Day 2 –  Kandy –  Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 80 kms / 3 Hours) [B

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the Bungalow.

• Transfer to Nuwara Eliya after breakfast.

• Visit a Tea Plantation & a Factory en route and continue to Nuwara Eliya.

• Check in at Cheltenham Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya. Evening at leisure.

• Overnight stay at Cheltenham Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya.

 

CEYLON TEA - Sri Lanka is one of the biggest and best tea producers. Tea is an integral part of the culture since it goes hand in hand with hospitality, every household offers tea to guests every time, no exceptions. It has been said that the British Royal Family drinks Sri Lankan Tea.

 

Day 3 - Nuwara Eliya – Nanu Oya – Ella (Approx. 3.5 hours with train ride) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the bungalow.

• Transfer to Nanuoya Railway station for a train ride from Nanuoya to Ella.

• Check in at Lakshmis Hotel in Ella.

• Visit Demodara Railway Loop and Little Adam’s Peak in the evening.

• Overnight stay at Lakshmis Hotel in Ella.

TRAIN TRAVEL - Experience the remains of the bygone era in these “time machines” witnessing breathtaking views and historical locations. The Train way was incepted by the British in the 19th century with the main purpose of transporting goods, mainly the tea from the plantations and the imported goods to the up country and most of it remains the same. You would still witness the Single Line Tablets being in use, where in most part of the world, it’s a museum artifact.

 

Day 4 - Ella - Udawalawe (Approx. 80 kms / 3.5 hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Transfer to Udawalawe.

• Visit Ravana Waterfall enroute.

• Check in at Big Game Campsite in Udawalawe.

• Go for an evening jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park

• Back at Big Game Campsite for Overnight stay.

UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK - Originally, the national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir in 1972. The reservoir, surrounded by open plains and foothills, is continuously replenished by River Walawe that draws its waters from the central highlands. The fringes of the reservoir and its creeks are filled with weather-bleached skeletons of thousands of jungle trees, and the area is about to become an important breeding place for aquatic birds.

 

Day 5 - Belihuloya – Colombo (Approx. 12 kms / 30 min) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the Campsite

• Check out from the campsite and proceed to Colombo.

• Visit Elephant Transit Hotel in Udawalawe by 9.00 feeding time

• Continue to Colombo.

• Check in at Fairview Hotel.

• City Tour in Colombo in the evening.

• Overnight stay at Fairview Hotel in Colombo.

COLOMBO is Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. It’s an important port in the Indian Ocean since ancient times. Traders from the middle-east used Sri Lanka as an exchange center while Arab traders came to gather the ivory, precious stones and spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper, which were highly priced in Europe. There are many locations relating to the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial times in Colombo. Ever a commercial city, the needs of leisure travellers can be fulfilled with the range of activities available in the city. The city tour will be conducted in way that students may experience the melting pot of cultures that make up Sri Lanka and learn about its history, trade and communities.

 

Day 6 - Udawalawe - Colombo (Approx. 195 kms / 5 Hours) [B]

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast at the campsite.

• Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport to connect with the departure flight.