SRI LANKA LUXURY PRIVATE TOUR
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  • SRI LANKA LUXURY PRIVATE TOUR
  • 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
  • FLY FROM MAJOR UK AIRPORTS
  • ALL YEAR ROUND DEPARTURES

 

Overview
Kotugoda - Sigiriya - Village Tour - Polonnaruwa – Minneriya National Park - Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Matale - Spice Gardens at Matale - Temple of the Tooth Relic -  Kegalle - Delicious Cookery Demonstration - Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) - Nuwara Eliya - Scenic Train Journey - Bentota -  Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour -  Galle Fort Tour - Madu Ganga Boat Safari
What's Included
  • 9N Accommodation on BB basis (Breakfast only)
  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • Assistance at the airport 
  • All entrance fees as per the above itinerary 
  • All applicable taxes & service charge
  • Transport in a Mercedes-Benz Vito with the services of an English speaking chauffeur Guide
  • Train ticket from Kandy to Nuwara eliya (subject to availability) 
 
Itinerary
Day 01: Airport – Kotugoda
 
On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative of Jetwing Travels and directly transferred Kotugoda. 
 
Approx. 20mints drive to Kotugoda
 
Check-in to hotel 
 
Overnight stay at Wallawwa or similar
 
Room Type : Wallawwa Bedroom
 
Meal Plan : Breakfast only 
 
Day 02: Kotugoda – Sigiriya 
 
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Sigiriya 
 
Approx. 4hrs drive to Sigiriya Day 02: Kotugoda – Sigiriya 
 
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Sigiriya 
 
Approx. 4hrs drive to Sigiriya 
 
Village Tour - villages in Sri Lanka remains largely unchanged. You can feel how people live simply in harmony with the environment, responding to the seasons as they unfold. Specially you can visit traditional village and observe villagers day to day life pattern, domestic activities, and cultural framework. This tourist village tour includes the track winds ts way on a flat terrain through the village past patches of jungle , Chena cultivations, Bull cart ride,catamaran boat ride in the village lake, visit a traditional mud house and you can have Srilankan Lunch (Rice and curry) by simple and very friendly village folk going about their daily routine.
 
Thereafter transfer to hotel 
 
Overnight stay at Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sigiriya or similar
 
Day 03: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Minneriya National Park – Sigiriya
 
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. (02hrs)
 
Polonnaruwa – another “World Heritage Site” was the Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th - 13th Centuries, contains some splendid and spectacular statues. Lankatilake, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest Image Houses and Tivanka has the best example of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. RankothVehera and Kirivehera are well preserved large stupas, and Gal Vihare - a rock shrine, has four Buddha statues, two seated, one standing and one reclining and ParakramaBahu statue are examples of Sinhalese stone carver. 
 
Afterwards enjoy a 4 X 4 jeep safari at the Minneriya National Park. (04hrs)
 
Minneriya National Park – This National Park 8889 hectares in extent is famous for its large population of Elephants in herds of 100 to 150 roaming in the jungle and seen in the catchment area of the lake. Entrance is at Ambagaswewa about 6 km from Habarana on the main Habarana Polonnaruwa road. Office is by the side of the main road. Elephants, about 300 wild Elephants, Wild Buffaloes, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Jackals, 9 kinds of amphibians, 25 kinds of reptiles, 
160 species of birds.
 
Return back to the hotel 
 
Overnight stay at Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sigiriya or similar
 
Room Type : Water or Paddy with Pool
 
Meal Plan : Breakfast only
 
Day 04: Sigiriya – Matale – Kandy
 
After breakfast at the hotel visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
 
Sigiriya Rock Fortress – is a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the 
stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse, Boulder Gardens and the Caves with the enclosed are should not be missed. 
 
Thereafter travel to Kandy en-route visit Matale spice Garden (03hrs)
 
Spice Gardens at Matale – You will see many spice gardens at Matale and in Mawanella on the Colombo-Kandy road where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other spice trees, plants and creepers are planted 
for visitors to see them. Spice products are also available for those who would like to buy them. At all Spice Gardens visitors are taken round explaining each tree and plant and at the end explaining the use of them food preparations. 
 
Evening visit Kandy temple of tooth relic 
 
Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, is an important landmark in Kandy. The Tooth is kept in a twostorey shrine fronted by two large elephant tusks and rests on a gold lotus flower, encased in jewelled casket that sits on a throne. The temple is decorated with beautiful local paintings and architectural features.
 
Check-in to hotel
 
Overnight stay at Jetwing Kandy Gallery or similar
 
Room Type : Luxury 
 
Meal Plan : Breakfast only
 
Day 05: Kandy – Kegalle – Kandy
 
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Kandy city & enjoy a local Cooking Demonstration 
 
Delicious Cookery Demonstration - It's time to cook! The cooking class will be led by a local cooking expert that knows all the secrets to a good Sri Lankan dish. He/She will explain us how the preparing of dishes in Sri Lanka works and teach us how to cook rice and curry. We will prepare a typical meal with 2/3 curries, and there are many to choose from. Some of the favorite Sri Lankan curries are: dhal curry, potato curry, chicken curry, eggplant curry, Fish Curry and so many more… After the cooking is done we will have time to enjoy our meal!
 
Thereafter transfer to Millennium Elephant Foundation
 
Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) a family run non-government organization (NGO) which is dedicated 
to improving the welfare of domestic elephants throughout Sri Lanka. MEF was started in 1999 in 
memory of Sam Samrasinghe. Charity Number 457.We provide and fund the care, medical treatments, food, mahout salaries, the running costs of the charity as well as having an on call Mobile Veterinary Unit which travels around the country treating sick elephants in need. We rely on the income from volunteers and tourism to continue the important work we do for these gentle giants. Home of the new and exclusive Elephant Walk Experience. The alternative to elephant riding option for tourists.An ethical, up close and personal experience unique to MEF. The 
most interactive enjoyable way to see domestic elephants in Sri Lanka.
 
Return to hotel 
 
Overnight stay at Jetwing Kandy Gallery or similar
 
Room Type : Luxury 
 
Meal Plan : Breakfast only 
 
Day 06: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
 
After breakfast at the hotel travel to Kandy Railway Station 
 
Enjoy a Scenic Train Journey from Kandy to Nuwara eliya
 
Special Note: We generally obtain 1st class train tickets for all our clients, but first-class carriages, with air conditioning are available only a few. Trains are often cancelled and we often face challenges in obtaining the tickets due to the very high demand. Hence we cannot definite the train tickets to our clients until we get the train tickets in hand.
 
Thereafter check-in at the hotel
 
Overnight stay at Jetwing Warwick Gardens or similar
 
Room Type : White Room
 
Meal Plan : Breakfast only 
 
Day 07: Nuwara Eliya 2nd Day (Leisure)
 
Breakfast at hotel 
 
Full Day Leisure 
 
Overnight stay at Jetwing Warwick Gardens or similar
 
Room Type : White Room
 
Meal Plan : Breakfast only 
 
Day 08: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota 
 
After having breakfast at hotel leave for Bentota 
 
Approx. 5.5hrs drive to Bentota 
 
Check in to hotel
 
Overnight stay at Jetwing Saman Villas or similar
 
Room Type : Superior Suite 
 
Meal Plan : Breakfast only
 
Day 09: Bentota 2nd Day (Leisure) 
 
Breakfast at hotel 
 
Full Day Leisure
 
Optional Excursions:
  • Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour – US$ 45 per person 
  • Galle Fort Tour – US$ 25 per person 
  • Madu Ganga Boat Safari – US$ 30 per person
Overnight stay at Jetwing Saman Villas or similar
 
Room Type : Superior Suite 
 
Meal Plan : Breakfast only
 
Day 10: Bentota – Airport 
 
Breakfast at hotel 
 
According to flight details, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.
 
Approx. 2hrs drive to Airport
 
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  • 9N Accommodation on BB basis (Breakfast only)
  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • Assistance at the airport 
  • All entrance fees as per the above itinerary 
  • All applicable taxes & service charge
  • Transport in a Mercedes-Benz Vito with the services of an English speaking chauffeur Guide
  • Train ticket from Kandy to Nuwara eliya (subject to availability) 
 
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