{"id":2618,"date":"2024-05-19T16:14:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-19T16:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bentotaluckytoursandtravels.com\/?post_type=ttbm_tour&p=2618"},"modified":"2024-06-22T12:07:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T12:07:24","slug":"highligts-standard","status":"publish","type":"ttbm_tour","link":"https:\/\/bentotaluckytoursandtravels.com\/index.php\/travel\/highligts-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"HIGHLIGTS STANDARD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

HIGHLIGHTS STANDARD TOUR \u2013 8 DAYS \u2013 7 NIGHTS <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Per Person – 979 $<\/strong><\/p>\n

MINIMUM 02 PERSONS MUST BE BOOKED<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Tours start at the Airport or Hotel in Bentota, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Kaluthara, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya, and Hikkaduwa.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY 01 – AIRPORT – COLOMBO<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Arrive in Sri Lanka. Clients will be met by our representative on arrival and transferred to Colombo.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Afternoon at 1600 hrs commence a city tour of Colombo.<\/strong><\/p>\n

City tour of Colombo<\/strong> \u2013 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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

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Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB)<\/strong>\u00a0in Colombo, or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY 02 – COLOMBO – ANURADHAPURA \u2013 DAMBULLA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura via Puttlam Road. Commence a city tour of Anuradhapura.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anuradhapura<\/strong>\u00a0is the first capital of Sri Lanka from 5th C.B.C to 10th C.A.D. The remains of 15 centuries as a
\ncapital are found in a vast area. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. From smaller monuments such as Thuparama and Lankarama to gigantic, 400-foot-high Jetawana Dagaba, Abhayagiriya, and Ruwanweliseya and the most sacred Bo-tree, (Ficus Religious)well-guarded up to this day, are found here. There are statues, remains of Palaces, Ponds, Temples, Shrines, Alms Halls, Meditation Centres, Old statues, Monasteries, Pleasure gardens, and a large number of other monuments found at Anuradhapura.<\/p>\n

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Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB)<\/strong>\u00a0in Dambulla, or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY 03 – DAMBULLA \u2013 SIGIRIYA ROCK \u2013 POLONNARUWA \u2013 DAMBULLA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After breakfast leave for Sigiriya & climb Sigiriya Rock.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sigiriya<\/strong>\u00a0today is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient
\nurban 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
\nsummit of a 500ft high rock, with the necessary facilities. The Palace was surrounded by an outer moat and wall and Inner \u2013 moat and Wall, a pleasure garden, a Mirror-wall, light-colored and dark-colored damsel\u2019s 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
\nKassapa Sigiriya was given back once again to the Bhikkus.<\/p>\n

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Afternoon proceed to Polonnaruwa & commence a city tour of Polonnaruwa.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Polonnaruwa<\/strong>\u00a0was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th \u2013 to 13th C.A.D Great revival was achieved in the country, politically, economically, and socially during the period of Kings Vijayabahu Parakramabahu and Nissankamalla of the Polonnaruwa period. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World
\nHeritage site by UNESCO.<\/p>\n

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Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB)<\/strong>\u00a0in Dambulla, or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY 04\u00a0 – DAMBULLA \u2013<\/strong> TRINCOMALEE \u2013<\/strong> DAMBULLA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Commence a city tour of Trincomalee including the Fish Market, seven hot water wells & The swami rock.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The city is located on a peninsula, which divides the Inner and outer harbors. Trincomalee is an anglicized version of the Tamil word Tirukonamalai (which This means “lord of the sacred hill”); it is a hill situated at the end of a natural land formation that resembles an Arc. It is one of the main where Tamil is spoken on a large scale. Historically referred to as Gokanna or Gokarna It is a sea port that has played a major role in the maritime and international trading history of Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

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Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB)<\/strong>\u00a0in Dambulla, or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY 05 – DAMBULLA \u2013 MATALE \u2013 KANDY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After breakfast leave for Dambulla & visit Dambulla Rock Temple.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dambulla<\/strong>\u00a0is famous for the five cave Temples on a rock, which is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. The
\nfirst 03 caves are better, older, and larger than the other two. Some caves date to 1st C.B.C. All 5 cave walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues, statues of Gods and Kings are also found here.<\/p>\n

Thereafter proceed to Kandy visiting a Spice Garden.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spice Garden at Matale<\/strong>\u00a0and see the luscious, Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants, etc. You can also
\npurchase your requirements for spices.<\/p>\n

In the afternoon commence a city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, and the Temple
\nof the Sacred Tooth Relic.<\/p>\n

Kandy<\/strong>, the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an
\nexample of Buddhism\u2019s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple\u2019s shrines and monasteries keep alive
\nBuddhist traditions are everywhere.<\/p>\n

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic<\/strong>. Ever since the 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha\u2019s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orison princess\u2019 hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka\u2019s most prized possession. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.<\/p>\n

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Dinner & overnight stay\u00a0 <\/strong>in (3* HOTELS HB)<\/strong>\u00a0in Kandy, or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY 06 – KANDY \u2013 PERADENIYA \u2013 NUWARA ELIYA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After breakfast visit Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Royal Botanical Gardens<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 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.<\/p>\n

Visit a Gem Studio & witness art & the craftsmanship.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thereafter leave for Nuwara Eliya.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sight walk to the city area. Visit aTea Plantation & Factory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Nuwara Eliya<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 180 km\u2019s from Colombo, 6200ft. above sea level. In 1826 some British Officers 1828 a road over the ridge at Ramboda Pass and a station for convalescent Soldiers was established was Sir Samuel Baker who fell under the spell of Nuwara Eliya, brought hounds, horses, cattle, sheep, etc; and started a typical English farm here. Flowers and vegetables were brought from England and planted.<\/p>\n

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Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB)\u00a0in Nuwara Eliya, or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY 07 – NUWARA ELIYA \u2013 YALA SAFARI \u2013 TISSAMAHARAMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After breakfast leave for Yala.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leaving Nuwara Eliya behind and enjoying the drive to the south by passing Ella<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Ella Gap<\/strong>\u00a0which allows a great view across the Southern plains of Sri Lanka. The Rawana Ella Falls are on the way always great to do a photo stop to have scenic picture card motives.<\/p>\n

Afternoon safari to Yala National Park by jeep.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yala National Park<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 is an important national park in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This popular reserve
\nhas more than 400 wild Asian Elephants, which are relatively easy to see in this open habitat. Yala also has a
\ndozen or so Leopards, although seeing this largely nocturnal carnivore requires considerable luck. There are
\ngood numbers of Crocodiles, Golden Jackals, Water Buffalo, and Grey Langurs amongst other large animals.
\nThe open parkland attracts birds of prey such as White-bellied Sea Eagles Crested Serpent Eagles, Fish Eagle
\nBooted eagle, Changeable Hawk Eagle, and the wetlands have waders and Painted Storks. Land birds are in
\nabundance, and include Indian Roller, Indian Peafowl, and Malabar Pied Hornbill.<\/p>\n

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Dinner & overnight stay\u00a0 <\/strong>in (<\/strong>3* HOTELS<\/strong> HB)<\/strong>\u00a0in Tissamaharama, or similar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY 08 – TISSAMAHARAMA \u2013 AIRPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After breakfast leave for Airport or the beach resort. (Up to Chilaw).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leave for the Airport or STAY at the beach resort.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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*** End of Program **<\/strong><\/p>\n

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GROUP TOURS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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All vehicles are fully insured each passenger up to LKR 5, 00,000<\/strong>\u00a0and all modes of transportation are air-conditioned and will vary according to the size of the group as follows<\/p>\n

1\u00a0 \u2013 2\u00a0 \u2013 Pax \u2013 Car
\n3\u00a0 \u2013 8\u00a0 \u2013 Pax \u2013 Micro Commuter
\n9\u00a0 \u2013 12 \u2013 Pax \u2013 Mini Coach
\n13 \u2013 15 \u2013 Pax \u2013 Mini Long Coach
\n16 \u2013 40 \u2013 Pax \u2013 Large Coach<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Package Included<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Air condition luxury vehicles.<\/li>\n
  • 3* HOTELS<\/strong> HB<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Expressway tickets<\/li>\n
  • Fully insurance up to LKR 500000.<\/li>\n
  • Each Person 1.5 l\u00a0 table water bottles per day<\/li>\n
  • Fresh sir Lankan tropical fruits.<\/li>\n
  • All entrance tickets<\/li>\n
  • All Tax<\/li>\n
  • INCLUDED 7.5% FOR CARDS PAYMENTS <\/strong><\/li>\n
  • B- breakfast, D- Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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