Map Tour Itinerary -- 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 - Kosgoda(turtle hatchery)- Bentota (boat trip) - Colombo - Airport.

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. At 10:00 AM 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 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 Nuwara Eliya sightseeing the city and after sightseeing we proceed to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

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 overnight in Ella.

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 / Kosgoda / Bentota / Colombo / Airport

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 we visit the stick fisherman we proceed to Kosgoda 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 we visit the Turtle hatchery we proceed to Bentota. In Bentota we start the boat trip on the Maduganga River. After the boat trip we proceed via Colombo back to your hotel / Airport.

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

Lourdes Inn Hotel

Thuruliya Lodge

Tea Factory Hotel

DAY 3

Ambiente Hotel

On Rock Hotel

Kirchhayn Bungalow

DAY 4

GaGa Bees Yalal

Hibiscus Garden Hotel

Jetwing Yala Hotel

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.

Train Tickets.

Wildlife Safari Yala National Park + Rent of a jeep.

Boat Trip Maduganga River.

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: 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 - Airport.

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. We will visit the Harbour, after we visit the Harbour we proceed to the Sea Lotus Park Hotel.

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 Giritale Hotel.

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.

Accommodation details for this tour:

	Budget (2 stars)	Standard (3 stars)	Deluxe (4/5 stars)
DAY 1/2	Melrose Villa	Giritale Hotel	Kandalama Heritance

DAY 3

Aqua Inn

Lotus Park

Chaaya Blu

DAY 4

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.

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

  Map Tour Itinerary -- Difficulty: -- TOUR CODE: 5DT3 
 

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

Places we visit during this tour:

Anuradhapura - Pollonaruwa - Minneriya National Park(wildlife safari) - Sigiriya Rock - Dambulla Caves - Matale(Hindu Temple) - Kandy - Ramboda Waterfall - Labookellie(tea factory) - Pinnawala(Elephant Orphanage)

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 / Sigiriya / Dambulla / Matale / Kandy

After breakfast we proceed to the Sigiriya rock, 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. After our visit at Sigiriya we proceed to Dambulla. In Dambulla we sightseeing the city and we will visit one of the biggest vegetables market in Sri Lanka. After this visit we proceed to the Dambulla Caves. After we visit the Dambulla Caves we proceed to Matale, In Matale we will visit a spice and herbal garden and the Hindu Temple. After our visit at Matale we proceed to Kandy. In Kandy we will visit the Temple of the Tooth and in the evening the Kandyan Dancers. After the Kandy dance performance we proceed to the ThiLanka Hotel.

DAY 4: Kandy / Ramboda / Labookellie / Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast we sightseeing Kandy City, 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 visit the gem museum, a batic and silk factory and we visit the Botanical garden.
After our visit at the Botanical Garden we proceed via the Ramboda Pass to the Ramboda waterfall, after we visit the waterfall we proceed to Labookellie where we will visit the tea factory. After this visit we proceed to the Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 5: Nuwara Eliya / Pinnawala / Negombo

After breakfast we proceed to the Elephant Orphange in Pinnawala. At 02:00 PM all the Elephants going for a bath in the river. At the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage you can also decide to take a ride on a Elephant.
After our visit at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage we proceed and visit a Pinneapple garden. after this visit we proceed back to your hotel/airport.

Accommodation details for this tour:

	Budget (2 stars)	Standard (3 stars)	Deluxe (4/5 stars)
DAY 1/2	Melrose Villa	Giritale Hotel	Kandalama Heritance

DAY 3

Honeypot Hotel

ThiLanka Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

DAY 4

Lourdes Inn Hotel

Thuruliya Lodge

Tea Factory Hotel

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

Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

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