Heading Colombo from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport on Oman Air. Depart from Beirut at 19:30 pm. Arrive Muscat International Airport at 00:05 am. Depart from Muscat at 01:45 am. Arrive Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport at 07:30 am. Meet and assist by our Representative. Transfer from Airport to Ahungalla. Rest of the day at leisure ! Overnight Stay at Heritance Ahungalla.
Breakfast at Heritance Ahungalla. Full day at leisure on bed and breakfast basis. Overnight Stay at Heritance Ahungalla.
Breakfast at Heritance Ahungalla. Transfer from Ahungalla to Kitulgala. The Kelani River provides adventure seekers a treat with shooting rapids that facilitate white water rafting. The river's clear water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve and tumbles through a rocky gorge just above Kithulgala. As you progress on the thrilling journey, you will pass the scenic location of the river where the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed. Transfer from Kitulgala to Nuwara Eliya. Overnight Stay at Grand Hotel.
Breakfast at Grand Hotel. Nuwara Eliya has earned a reputation for itself as a preferred destination in the hill country by tourists and locals alike because of its incredibly cool climate and amazing sceneries. Whilst delighting travelers with its awe-inspiring beauty, Nuwara Eliya is also home to one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in South Asia. This town plays a pivotal role in the world's tea industry as the produce of this region alone accounts for a substantial portion of tea exports. Overnight Stay at Grand Hotel.
Breakfast at Grand Hotel. Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Tea Plantation. Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Upon your visit you will observe how the quality of tea is graded and also have a walk-through of the manufacturing process. The highlight of your visit will be enjoying the taste of a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. Transfer from Tea Plantation to Peradeniya. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya covers approximately 147 acres and attracts over 2 million visitors annually. It is home to over 4,000 species of plants including some of the most beautiful orchids you'll ever see. The origins of these magnificent gardens date back to the time of King Wickramabahu the 3rd in 1371. Besides the plethora of plants, the famous Avenue of Palms and the Cannonball Tree planted by King George the 5th of the United Kingdom are key highlights. Transfer to Kandy. Overnight Stay at Earl's Regency.
Breakfast at Earl's Regency. The World Heritage Site, Kandy, was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings, before the country was brought under British rule in 1815. Famous for its rich heritage and splendor, this magnificent city was last ruled by Sri Wickramarajasinghe. The Temple of the Tooth Relic is the most significant highlight of the city along with the Kandy lake, the town and other attractions. Visit the Kandy Town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts center and a gem museum and a lapidary. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and thereafter, witness a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dance. Overnight Stay at Earl'S Regency.
Breakfast at Earl's Regency. Transfer to Pinnawala. The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage provides visitors with the best chance of seeing a large number of elephants at close quarters. The orphanage was established in 1975 and commenced with seven orphaned elephants. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their calves born in the same location. Assisted by local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawala commenced a successful captive breeding program and the first baby elephant was born in 1984. It is most interesting to visit at feeding time to see the baby elephants being bottle fed and the entire herd taken for a bath thereafter to the river near by. Transfer from Pinnawala to Colombo. Colombo is the trade capital of Sri Lanka, and is a city that has undergone rapid changes. While most old buildings have been replaced by new apartments and office buildings, some parts of the city yet retains its old charm. The 100 year old clock tower built by the British and some colonial buildings remain examples. The Independence Square, Nelum Pokuna, Pettah Bazaar and BMICH are some of the main highlights of the city. Colombo also provides ample entertainment in terms of an active night life as well as a shopping experience you'd never forget. Overnight Stay at Colombo Hilton.
Breakfast at Colombo Hilton. Transfer from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport. Depart arrive Maldives .Meet and assist by our representative and transfer from Airport to Hotel.
