TRADITIONAL STANDARD

Overview

Program

TRADITIONAL STANDARD TOUR – 6 DAYS – 5 NIGHTS

Per Person – 737 $

MINIMUM 02 PERSONS MUST BE BOOKED

Tours start at the Airport or Hotel in Bentota, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Kaluthara, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya and Hikkaduwa.

DAY 01 AIRPORT – COLOMBO

Arrive in Sri Lanka. Clients will be met by our representative on arrival and transferred to Colombo.

Commence a city tour of Colombo.

City tour of Colombo – like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face.
Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the
old-world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British-
built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar – where one can shop for
bargains, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple (Gangarama), Independent squire, Galle Face Green,
Haber, and the residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Colombo, or similar

DAY 02 COLOMBO – KANDY

After breakfast leave for Kandy.

Kandy, the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is
an example of Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keep
alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. In the afternoon commence a city tour of Kandy, including
Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Ever since the 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was
brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orison princess’ hair, the Relic has
grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri
Lanka’s most prized possession. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic has been declared a World
Heritage site by UNESCO.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Kandy, or similar

DAY 03 KANDY – SIGIRIYA ROCK – MATALE – KANDY

After Breakfast leave for Sigiriya & climb Sigiriya Rock.

Sigiriya today is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best-preserved examples of
ancient urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka. King Kassapa (477-495 A.D)
who shifted the Capital from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya made a fortress to surround his palace,
which was constructed on the summit of a 500ft high rock, with the necessary facilities. The Palace
was surrounded by an outer moat and wall and Inner – moat and Wall, a pleasure garden, a Mirror-
wall, and light-colored and dark-colored damsel’s frescoes, to cover the western wall and a
beautiful staircase through the body of a Crouching Lion some of the attractions here. The boulder
garden consists of caves where Buddhist Bhikkus lived and meditated. After Kassapa Sigiriya was
given back once again to the Bhikkus. Afternoon return to Kandy visiting Hindu Kovil in Matale. Sri
Muthumari Amman Hindu Kovil, situated in the historic town of Matale is a very religious Hindu
shrine in Sri Lanka. About 200 years ago this kovil was established by the Indian Hindu community
especially the South Indian traders who lived and did business in the town and estates around
Matale.

Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious, Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants,
etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Kandy, or similar

DAY 04 KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA – KANDY

After breakfast travel to Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys,
Waterfalls, and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but it is just
like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya, you
will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann-style mansions.
Visit a Tea Plantation & a Tea Factory.

Thereafter Leave for Kandy by Train. (Second Class). You can enjoy the scenic drive.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Kandy, or similar

DAY 05 KANDY – PERADENIYA – BENTOTA

After Breakfast visit Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya.

The Royal Botanical Gardens – 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the
Kings of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of trees and plants. Some rare and endemics
as well as flora from the tropical World. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists.

After the Botanical Garden Leave for Bentota in the afternoon at leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Bentota, or similar

DAY 06 BENTOTA SINHARAJA TREKKING – BENTOTA

05 am or after breakfast trekking in the Sinharaja Rainforest.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of
international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site
by UNESCO. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was
saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility and was designated a World
Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve’s name translates as
Kingdom of the Lion.

Thereafter Leave for Bentota in the afternoon at leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Bentota, or similar

DAY 07 LEISURE BEACH RESORT BENTOTA

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTEL HB) in Bentota or similar

Leave for the Airport or STAY at the beach resort.

*** End of Program ***

GROUP TOURS

All vehicles are fully insured each passenger up to LKR 5, 00,000 and all modes of
transportation are air-conditioned and will vary according to the size of the group as follows
1  – 2  – Pax – Car
3  – 8  – Pax – Micro Commuter
9  – 12 – Pax – Mini Coach
13 – 15 – Pax – Mini Long Coach
16 – 40 – Pax – Large Coach
There will be an English or German-speaking professional guide allocated to each group. We
provide you with air-conditioned luxury vehicles with experienced English or German-speaking
Chauffeur Tourist Guide lecturers or National Tourist Guide lecturers.

Package Included

• Air condition luxury vehicles.
• 3* HOTELS HB
• Expressway tickets
• Fully insurance up to LKR 500000.
• Each Person 1.5 l table water bottles per day
• Fresh sir Lankan tropical fruits.
• All entrance tickets
• All Tax
• INCLUDED 7.5% FOR CARDS PAYMENTS
• B- breakfast, D- Dinner