Sri Lanka Highlights With Hot Air Balloon
6N/7DDambulla (1N) - Kandy (2N) - Nuwara Eliya (1N) - Bentota (1N) - Colombo (1N)
Sri Lankan culture is also very diverse and includes traditional music, dance and art forms. The main destinations for tourists in Sri Lanka are the beaches of Negombo, Pigeon Island, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Other popular tourist destinations include tea plantations, wildlife parks and elephant sanctuaries.
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Dambulla (Airport - Pinnawala – Dambulla (Sigiriya ) Approx: 5 1/2hours )Welcome & assistance at the Airport Enroute to your destination, you can visit one of the most important tourist attraction in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. You want walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water. Your next destination will be the Dambulla Cave Temples. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple compound in Sri Lanka. These 80 or more caves tell of the inhabitants dating back to the 3rd Century BCE. Five main caves hold the holy Buddhist shrines. The stupa was built in the 5th century AD and the caves contain precious paintings and innumerable Buddha sculptures. Among the paintings, two of the most magnificent depict the temptation of the Buddha by the demon Mara and the First Sermon of the Buddha. Dinner & overnight stay in Dambulla / Sigiriya.
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Kandy with En route Ho Air Balloon (Dambulla – Kandy Approx: 3 hours )We start early morning at around 04:45 to 05:30 from the hotel in Dambulla to reach the venue to do the Hot Air Balloon Ride. This is around 2.5 hours of total program with 1 hour of ride time. You board the balloon and the Pilot will brief you on the ride and safety. Enjoy your one hour flight, floating over amazing views of the countryside, the jungles, roaming elephants, water buffaloes standing in the paddy fields and monkeys, view of Sigiriya standing majestically in the distance is very visible with the rising of the sun. [Pls. Dress Casually; Hat/cap; Kids below 7 years and pregnant women not allowed]
Breakfast at hotel your city tour will commence with the visit to one of the wonders of the ancient world -the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It is also a UNESCO world Heritage site. Sigiriya Rock was once an ancient Castle used both as a palace and a fortress and was created by the great King Kasyapa. The magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya is visible for miles from all directions and dominates the surrounding plain. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc And also guests can enjoy with cultural show in Kandy. Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy
Kandy (Kandy City Tour)Breakfast at hotel While on your city tour you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy.
Nuwara Eliya (Kandy – Nuwareliya Approx: 2 ½ hours journey)Breakfast at hotelDuring the city tour in NuwaraEliya you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slowgrowing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. You can also add Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. SeethaEliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hillcountry garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness Dinner & overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.
Bentota (Nuwaraeliya – Bentota Approx : 5 1/2hours )Breakfast at hotel Turtle hatchery projects have been launched to conserve the population of turtles that are reaching extinction and such projects are found along the southern coast of Sri Lanka where turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The turtle digs a hole on the beach, lays hers eggs and covers it with sand where it is supposed to; incubate by the heat of the sun. Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. Another special place is the Madu River. Guests can enjoy with madu river boat safari. Madu River is a paradise of nature. A beautiful river mixed with sea water. The both banks of the river covered with mangroves and Species of various plants. You can see beautiful smallislands speeded over the area. Dinner & overnight stay in Bentota
Colombo (Bentota – Colombo Approx: 2 ½ hours)Breakfast at hotel This is a commercial capital of Sri Lanka. The name "Colombo", first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed to be derived from the classical Sinhalese name Kolonthota. The most attractive place which situated in Colombo is Galle face. Guests can visit around the Colombo city. If they want can get an experience with grand lunch in five star hotels in Colombo. While on your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. Dinner & overnight stay in Colombo.
Departure (Colombo – Airport Approx: 1 hour)Breakfast at Hotel Transfer from Colombo to Airport.End of the Tour & Our Services
Note: An intended traveller visiting Sri Lanka for a short stay, must obtain ETA prior approval for their arrival. This is mandatory. Once applied, it can be tracked online. Confirmation will be notified, print out of which would need to be carried by traveller. On arrival it will be stamped on the passport. The website link: www.eta.gov.lk
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Overview
Sri Lanka, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," is a tropical paradise located in South Asia. This island nation is known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, diverse wildlife, and warm hospitality. Despite its relatively small size, Sri Lanka offers a plethora of experiences for travelers. Sri Lanka has to offer Golden Beaches, Ancient Ruins and Historical Sites, Tea Plantations, Wildlife Safaris, Cultural Festivals, Spiritual Retreats, Flora and Fauna, Waterfalls and Nature, Local Cuisine, Adventures and Water Sports.
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InclusionsExclusions
- Adrenalin Rush with White Water Rafting at Kitulgala
- Boat ride experience at the Gregory Lake
- Temple of Tooth;
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage;
- Madu River Safari
- Turtle Hatchery and Farm
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Gangarama Temple
