4 Days Sri Lanka Tour Packages

  Map Tour Itinerary -- Difficulty: -- TOUR CODE: 4DT1 
 

PL Tours and Travels Four Day / Three Nights Tour Package No 1:

Places we visit during this tour:

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Kandy - Ramboda Waterfalls - Labookkelie(Tea Factory) - Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains & Worlds End - Adams Peak - Kitulgala(White Water Rafting).

Itinerary for this tour package:

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DAY 1: Negombo / Pinnawala / Kandy

Early morning at 6:30, We leave for Kandy, On the route we stop at a Pineapple garden, after this visit we proceed to the Elephant Orphange in Pinnawala. Around 9:15 start the feeding time, The Baby Elephants getting their milk, Around 10:00 the Elephants going for a bath in the river. we proceed to the Elephant riding place, there you can ride on a Elephants back through the jungle. We proceed to Kandy, The name Kandy is derived from the Sinhalese. (The Portuguese shortened this to "Candea", using the name for both the kingdom and its capital Senkadagalapura. In Sinhala, Kandy is called Maha Nuvara, meaning "Great City" or "Capital", although this is most often shortened to Nuvara). We will visit a spice and herbal garden. After we visit the spice garden we proceed to the Botanical garden, After this visit we proceed and visit the Kandy Temple, Dalada Maligawa Temple of the Tooth , we visit the gem museum, see a batic factory, silk factory. Witness a Kandyan Dance Performance by night, We stay the night in Kandy at the ThiLanka Hotel..

DAY 2: Kandy / Ramboda / Labookellie / Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast we proceed to Nuwara Eliya via the Ramboda pass, The first stop will be at the Ramboda waterfall. After we visit the Waterfalls we proceed and visit a tea factory, Labookellie this is one of the 700 tea factories in Sri Lanka and are producers of the best tea on this island. After we have seen this we proceed to Nuwara Eliya. In Nuwara Eliya we will sightseeing the city and after we visit Nuwara Eliya we proceed to the Oak Ray Tea Bush Hotel where you stay the night.

DAY 3: Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains & Worlds End / Adams Peak

After breakfast we leaving for the Horton Plains. Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres (6,900–7,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's Falls are among the tourist attractions of the park. After we visit the Horton Plains we proceed to the Adams Peak where you stay the night in the Wathsala inn

DAY 4: Adams Peak / Kitulagala

Around 03:00 in the Morning we start climbing the Adams Peak.The climb takes 2½ to 4 hours. The first signs of dawn comes around 5.15 and sunrise is usually between 5.30 and 5.40. Buddhist pilgrims climb the 2245m (7242ft) high mountain to honor the legendary footprint of Buddha. Approx. 300.000 pilgrims visit this place a year. Sri Pada means "holy footprint". To the Hindus the mountain is holy for another reason: they call it " Shivas Peak ". Christians from the old Indian Church think that the apostle Thomas have lived there during his mission in India, and the Muslims call it "Adam's Peak" and interpret the footprints as those of the first man. In the history of religions, Sri Pada is a holy mountain of classic importance. After we climb the Adams Peak we proceed to Kitulgala. In Kitulgala we start the white water rafting after this adventure we proceed back to the hotel.

Accommodation details for this tour:

	Budget (2 stars)	Standard (3 stars)	Deluxe (4/5 stars)
DAY 1	Honeypot Hotel	ThiLanka Hotel	Mahaweli Reach Hotel

DAY 2

Leisure Village

Tea Bush Hotel

Tea Factory Hotel

DAY 3

Wathsala Inn

Included in this Tour Package:

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up to drop off at airport/hotel.

English / German speaking driver guide.

Standard Hotels on Bed and Breakfast Basis.

White Water Rafting in Kitulgala.

All the entrance tickets at the mentioned sites.

Portage & service charge.

Not included in this Tour Package:

Elephant Riding.

Lunch and dinner throughout the tour.

Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Expenses of a personal nature including telephone calls, laundry, beverages etc.

  Map Tour Itinerary -- Difficulty: -- TOUR CODE: 4DT2 
 

PL Tours and Travels Four Day / Three Nights Tour Package No 2:

Places we visit during this tour:

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Kandy - Matale(Hindu Temple) - Dambulla Caves - Sigiriya Rock - Pollonaruwa - Minneriya National Park(wildlife safari) - Anuradhapura - Puttalam(Salt) - Chilaw(Hindu Temple).

Itinerary for this tour package:

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DAY 1: Negombo / Pinnawala / Kandy

Early morning at 6:30, We leave for Kandy, On the route we stop at a Pineapple garden, after this visit we proceed to the Elephant Orphange in Pinnawala. Around 9:15 start the feeding time, The Baby Elephants getting their milk, Around 10:00 the Elephants going for a bath in the river. After this visit we proceed to the Elephant riding place, there you can ride on a Elephants back through the jungle. We proceed to Kandy, The name Kandy is derived from the Sinhalese. (The Portuguese shortened this to "Candea", using the name for both the kingdom and its capital Senkadagalapura. In Sinhala, Kandy is called Maha Nuvara, meaning "Great City" or "Capital", although this is most often shortened to Nuvara). We will visit a spice and herbal garden. After we visit the spice garden we proceed to the Botanical garden, After we visit the Botanical garden we proceed and visit the Kandy Temple, Dalada Maligawa Temple of the Tooth. After this visit we proceed and visit the gem museum, see a batic factory, silk factory. Witness a Kandyan Dance Performance by night, We stay the night in Kandy at the ThiLanka Hotel.

DAY 2: Kandy / Matale / Dambulla / Sigiriya / Giritale

After breakfast we drive to Matale. In Matale we will visit a big Hindu Temple. After we visit the Temple we proceed to the Dambulla Caves. Dating back to the 1st century BC, this is the most impressive cave temple in Asia. It has five caves under a vast overhanging rock, carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. In 1938 the architecture was embellished with arched colonnades and gabled entrances. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock. There are images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. After we visit the Dambulla caves we proceed to the Sigiriya Rock we climbing the rock and after we are back from the top we proceed to Giritale where you stay the night in th e Giritale Hotel.

DAY 3: Giritale / Polonnaruwa / Minneriya / Giritale

After breakfast we drive to Polonnaruwa, The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader. Sri Lanka's medieval capital (11th - 12th Century AD) is a well-preserved city of ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues. The majestic King's Council Chamber, the Lotus Bath, the Lanka Thilaka Viharaya, the Gal Viharaya (rock temple) and the statue of one of Polonnaruwa's great kings, Parakramabahu, are a few of this capital's memorable sights. After we visit Polonnaruwa we proceed to Minneriya. In Minneriya we start the Wildlife Safari in the Minneriya National Park, we drive back to Giritale where we stay in the Giritale Hotel.

DAY 4: Giritale / Anuradhapura / Puttalam / Chilaw

After breakfast we Proceed to Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. From the 4th century BC, it was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²). We wil visit the Sri Maha Bodhi An offshoot of the historical Bodhi tree under which Buddha became enlightened was planted in Anuradhapura in 288 BC, Abhayagiri Dagaba, This is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage towns and extensive ruins in the world. Ruwanwelisaya Stupa is considered a marvel for its architectural qualities.Thuparamaya Collarbone of Buddha is enshrined in the chetiya of Thuparamaya. It is the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka. Lovamahapaya Also known as Brazen Palace Lovamahapaya is a complex which was once a structure of its own class. Jetavanaramaya This is the largest stupa in Sri Lanka. It was the third largest structure in the ancient world. Mirisaveti Stupa It was built by King Dutugamunu after defeating King Elara. A legend associates it with the relics of Lord Buddha. Lankarama This is a stupa constructed by King Valagamba in an ancient place. After we visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura we proceed to Puttalam. In Puttalam we visit a big salt factory, after this we proceed via chilaw back to your hotel.

Accommodation details for this tour:

	Budget (2 stars)	Standard (3 stars)	Deluxe (4/5 stars)
DAY 1	Honeypot Hotel	ThiLanka Hotel	Mahaweli Reach Hotel

DAY 2/3

Melrose Villa

Giritale Hotel

Kandalama Heritance

Included in this Tour Package:

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up to drop off at airport/hotel.

English / German speaking driver guide.

Local Guide at the Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Caves, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura.

Standard Hotels on Bed and Breakfast Basis.

Wildlife Safari Minneriya National Park + Rent of a jeep.

All the entrance tickets at the mentioned sites.

Portage & service charge.

Not included in this Tour Package:

Elephant Riding.

Lunch and dinner throughout the tour.

Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Expenses of a personal nature including telephone calls, laundry, beverages etc.

  Map Tour Itinerary -- Difficulty: -- TOUR CODE: 4DT3 
 

PL Tours and Travels Four Day / Three Nights Tour Package No 3:

Places we visit during this tour:

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Kandy - Ramboda Waterfalls - Labookkelie(Tea Factory) - Nuwara Eliya - Ella Waterfalls - Yala National Park(wildlife safari) - Galle - Hikkaduwa - Kosgoda(turtle hatchery)- Colombo.

Itinerary for this tour package:

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DAY 1: Negombo / Pinnawala / Kandy

Early morning at 6:30, We leave for Kandy, On the route we stop at a Pineapple garden, after this visit we proceed to the Elephant Orphange in Pinnawala. Around 9:15 start the feeding time, The Baby Elephants getting their milk, Around 10:00 the Elephants going for a bath in the river. we proceed to the Elephant riding place, there you can ride on a Elephants back through the jungle. After this visit we proceed to Kandy, The name Kandy is derived from the Sinhalese. (The Portuguese shortened this to "Candea", using the name for both the kingdom and its capital Senkadagalapura. In Sinhala, Kandy is called Maha Nuvara, meaning "Great City" or "Capital", although this is most often shortened to Nuvara). In Kandy we visit a spice and herbal garden. After this visit we proceed to the Botanical garden, make a visit to the Kandy Temple, Dalada Maligawa Temple of the Tooth , we visit the gem museum, see a batic factory, silk factory. Witness a Kandyan Dance Performance by night, We stay the night in Kandy at the ThiLanka Hotel.

DAY 2: Kandy / Ramboda / Labookellie / Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast we visit the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya, Located in close proximity to the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is renowned for the collection the variety of Orchids, and has more than 300 varieties of Orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palms trees attach it is the National Herbarium. Total land mass of the botanical garden is 147 acres, After when we have seen the Botanical garden we drive to the Ramboda waterfall, the Ramboda Falls is 109m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. After we visit the Ramboda waterfalls we proceed to Labookellie. In Labookellie we will visit Macwood tea factory / plantation. After our visit at the tea factory we proceed to Nuwara Eliya, sightseeing the city and we stay the night in the Tea Bush Hotel.

DAY 3: Ella / Yala

After breakfast we drive to the Ella waterfalls, A popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in high and cascade from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. After we have seen the waterfalls we proceed to Tissamaharama (Tissa), we stay there in the Hibiscus Garden Hotel. In the afternoon around 2:30 we will start the Jeep Safari in the Yala National Park. Elephants are the most often-spotted inhabitants of the Yala National Park in the southeast of Sri Lanka, east of Matara, but they share the reserve with 130 different species of birds and other creatures like sambhur, spotted deer, sloths, crocodiles, monkeys, wild boar and porcupines. There is also a small population of leopards. After the Safari around 7:30 we go back to the Hibiscus Garden Hotel.

DAY 4: Yala / Galle / Hikkaduwa / Kosgoda / Colombo

After breakfast we will proceed to Hambanthota, Matara and Galle, Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. In Galle we will visit the Dutch fort, the Galle Museum, a old Dutch church and the British church. After this visit we proceed and see the stick Fishermen sit on sticks while fishing in the traditional way. We proceed to hikkaduwa. Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It is located in the Southern Province, about 20 km north-west of Galle. We go with a glassbottom boat and watch the corals, if you like it you can go snorkeling. after this visit we proceed and visit the Kosgoda's Marine Turtle hatchery - a valuable conservation project that protects the endangered Marine Turtles of Sri Lanka. Globally, all seven species of marine turtles existing are endangered. Out of these seven, five species of sea turtles come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka. The process of marine turtles nesting, hatchlings being born, and swimming back to sea is an ancient and phenomenal ritual that is fascinating to observe. After this visit we proceed back to the Hotel via Bentota, Beruwela and Colombo.

Accommodation details for this tour:

	Budget (2 stars)	Standard (3 stars)	Deluxe (4/5 stars)
DAY 1	Honeypot Hotel	ThiLanka Hotel	Mahaweli Reach Hotel

DAY 2

Leisure Village

Tea Bush Hotel

Tea Factory Hotel

DAY 3

GaGa Bees Yala

Hibiscus Garden

Safari Hotel - tissa

Included in this Tour Package:

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up to drop off at airport/hotel.

English / German speaking driver guide.

Standard Hotels on Bed and Breakfast Basis.

Wildlife Safari Yala National Park + Rent of a jeep.

Glassbotom Boat trip Hikkaduwa.

All the entrance tickets at the mentioned sites.

Portage & service charge.

Not included in this Tour Package:

Elephant Riding.

Lunch and dinner throughout the tour.

Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Expenses of a personal nature including telephone calls, laundry, beverages etc.