5 Days Sri Lanka Tour Packages

Difficulty: -- TOUR CODE: 5DT1
 

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

Places we visit during this tour:

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Kandy - Ramboda Waterfalls - Labookkelie(Tea Factory) - Nuwara Eliya - Train Trip Ella - 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). We will visit a spice and herbal garden. After we visit the spice garden we proceed 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 Ramboda water falls, 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 Nuwara Eliya sightseeing the city and we stay the night in the Binota Residence.

DAY 3: Nuwara Eliya / Train Trip to Ella / Ella

After breakfast we leaving for the Nanu Oya rail station, we wil take the train to Ella, Ella is a beautiful small sleepy town on the southern edge of Sri Lanka's Hill Country. It's situated in the middle of beautiful countryside, with small vegetable plots in the valleys, tea plantations on the hill slopes and forests on the tops. You can enjoy the picturesque scenery in the hill country. We stay the night in the Ella Gap & Panorama Guesthouse.

DAY 4: 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 visit 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 5: 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. When we arrived in Galle we will visit the Dutch fort, the Galle Museum, a old Dutch church and the British church. After we visit Galle we proceed and see the stick Fishermen sit on sticks while fishing in the traditional way. After this visit 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 we Hikkaduwa 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. We go back to the Hotel via Bentota, Beruwela and Colombo.

Hotels we use during this tour:

ThiLanka Hotel Kandy

Hotel Thilanka sits majestically in the city of all cities - Kandy . Surrounded by the mist-veiled Hunnasgiriya mountains and the lush Udawattaekelle natural reserve, it overlooks the great city of Kandy . Hotel Thilanka is a tapestry of colours, like a rich, vibrant, Kandyan painting. Adorned in hues of ruby reds, brilliant yellows, warm oranges and subtle temple motifs, it's like a page out of the Mahavansa . Elements of Kandyan tradition and culture, precious antiques, local arts and crafts, and glass bowls of fresh lotus flowers make up its regal interiors.

ThiLanka Hotel Website Click here

Binota Residence in Nuwara Eliya

Luxurious villa situated amongst the mist hill station of Sri Lanka “ Nuwara Eliya” let you self to be pampered with Colonial comforts. Watch Horse Races, Play Golf or just relax your soul amongst the serene landscape.

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Ella cap and Panoramic Guesthouse

Ella Gap Guesthouse and the Ella Panorama Guesthouse are some of the most established guesthouses in Ella, Sri Lanka. The Ella Gap Guesthouse is conveniently located right in the town pan providing a perfect gateway for trips and excursions in and around Ella.The seven rooms of the Ella Gap Guesthouse and the three rooms of the Ella Panorama Guesthouse are all en-suite.

Hibiscus Garden Hotel in Tissahamarana.

Directly in the middle of beautiful tropical surroundings, far away from the tourist masses, the Hibiscus Garden Hotel offers a perfect starting point for exciting excursions in the nearby nature reserves, for safaris in the Yala National Park and the tropical rain forests, bird watching in the protected bird lands, or perhaps a chance to relax on the hotel´s own beach for regenerating the body and soul.

The 16 comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms are offered with air-conditioning and minibar. The main house offers a spacious lobby with reception on the ground floor. The open-air restaurant is located on the first floor, where you can experience the exquisite kitchen with its delicious local, eastern and western dishes while enjoying a wonderful view of the emerald green fields on the nearby mountains.

Hibiscus garden Hotel Website Click here

Included in this Tour Package:

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

English / German speaking driver guide.

Hotels on Half Board Basis.

Train Tickets.

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 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.

Price On Request

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Difficulty: -- TOUR CODE: 5DT2
 

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

Places we visit during this tour:

Anuradhapura - Pollonaruwa - Minneriya National Park(wildlife safari) - Trincomalee - Sigiriya Rock - Dambulla Caves.

Itinerary for this tour package:

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DAY 1: Negombo / Chilaw / Puttalam / Anuradhapura / Giritale

Early morning 6:00, we leave for Anuradhapura via Chilaw and Puttalam. the first stop is in Chilaw, There is a saying that "Chilaw is famous for Crabs, Coconuts, and Coreas," a testament to the influence of the Corea Family who hail from this town. Chilaw is famous for the nearby Munneswaram temple, which is visited by both Hindus as well as Buddhists. We proceed to Puttalam, Puttalam is a small but very populous town. Famous for salt and fishing, Puttalam is the home to one of Sri Lanka’s largest lagoons, also called Puttalam lagoon. We visit the salt factory. After we visit Puttalam 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 Anuradhapura we proceed to Giritale and stay the night in the Giritale Hotel.

DAY 2: Giritale / Pollonaruwa  / Minneriya / Giritale

After breakfast we drive to Pollonaruwa, 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. After the wild life safari we proceed to Giritale where we stay in the Giritale Hotel.

DAY 3: Giritale / Trincomalee

After breakfast we go to Trincomalee and visit the city, visit Fort Fredrick, Fort Fredrick is a fort built by Portuguese at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka in 1624. It was built from the debris of an ancient Hindu temple that was destroyed by the Portuguese. This was captured by a Dutch fleet under Admiral Westerwold in 1639. Not until 1665 was a new fort built here by the Dutch defend against the advancements of the British and the French. Visit the Hindu Temple on the big rock, we wil visit the Hot Springs, A high wall assembles all the seven springs in a rectangular enclosure. Each enclosed in a dwarf wall forms a well of its own. The water is mildly hot the temperature varies but slightly in each. In effect, a public bathing resort. Bring a visit to the Harbour, and we go back to the Hotel where we can take a boat tour to one of the island in front of the coast. We stay the night in the Nilaveli Beach Resort.

DAY 4: Trincomalee / Sigiriya

After breakfast we leaving for Sigiriya, Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin, We start climbing the rock. After we are back from the top of the rock and you like it you can take a ride on a Elephant through the Jungle. We stay the night in the ThiLanka Resort.

DAY 5: Sigiriya / Dambulla

After Breakfast we proceed to Dambulla, see the Sri Lanka’s biggest vegetables market in Dambulla, site seeing through the City, and 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 Dambulla we proceed to the Hotel.

Hotels we use during this tour:

Giritale Hotel in Giritale

Giritale hotel is blessed with an ideal location on a hill top overlooking the Giritale reserviour giving a panoramic view to our guests. Situated between eye catching water ways and scrub jungles, The hotel offers an irresistable combination of nature, Wildlife and history making it an ideal location for eco-toerism.

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Nilaveli Beach Hotel in Trincomalee.

Pristine white sands, stretch far into the distance. The gentle waves slip softly to shore. The turquoise ocean seems endless as it blends into the clouds. Slowly, the golden sun lifts above the horizon – paradise at dawn? At Nilaveli Beach Hotel, this is just another ordinary morning. Located 275km from Colombo, on the North East Coast of Sri Lanka, Nilaveli is the ultimate getaway for those who wish for quiet bliss on a tropical heaven, far away from the cares of life.

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Thilanka Resort.

Thilanka Resort and Spa- a paradise for the tired souls and the weary bodies. S ituated in the historic city of Dambulla , within Sri Lanka 's cultural triangle, the perfect balance between holiday resort and spiritual retreat and a doorway to Sri Lanka 's rich and vibrant culture and heritage. Breathtaking Villas each with 4 lavish deluxe rooms is the perfect hideout, A cocoon of pleasures, rustic beauty and serene surroundings.

ThiLanka Resort Website Click Here

Included in this Tour Package:

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

English / German speaking driver guide.

Hotels on Half Board 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 throughout the tour.

Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

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

Price On Request

Request a Quote for this Tour Package Click Here

More information about this Tour Package, Click Here