Tour package for Middle East and SAARC reigeon passport holders only

Day 01–Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. You will be met with and welcomed by CYRIL TOURS upon your arrival and transferred to Habarana. You are arriving very early in the morning. I can show you famousFish market in Negombo. After it continue to Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala. Then continue to Habarana. 

Habarana is the heart of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka Habarana is the centre point from which guests could explore the glorious past and the historical myths of Sri Lanka. Culture tourists as well as wildlife enthusiasts are bound to find this location a haven to escape to. Habarana is closely located to the Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks which are the transit points to hundreds of Asian elephants and other wildlife during the dry season. The sacred city of Anuradhapura, cave temples in Dambulla and Sigiriya the rock fortress are just few of the sites worthy of the attention of a history buff. The rest tourists could escape to the silence and stillness that Habarana, Sri Lanka has to offer; it is a place where tranquility is personified.Dambulla another 22 km towards to Kandy. After a long flight relax at the Hotel Sorowwa/Sigiriya village/Chaaya village/Amaya Lake/ Royal Retreat / Hotel Sigiriya

Day 02- After breakfast visit Sigiriya the “The Lion Mountain”.  Sigiriya 170 km from Colombo, located north of Dambulla. Sigiriya present a unique concentration of fifth- century urban planning, gardening, engineering, hydraulic technology and art. In 470 AD. Part hedonistic pleasure palace, part fortress and part sacred complex. Sigiriya is one of the island’s most awe- inspiring archaeological sites and leading tourist attraction, in fact some consider it to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world with early visitors recording their impressions as Graffiti on a wall described as the world’s first interactive book…….

proceed to urban village to have nature walk by bullock cart, then by catamaran and then walking over the Chena cultivation (farmers grow grains, vegetables and corns are in very remote areas full of wild elephants during the night time. After walking few hundred meters over the land we will arrive to small mud house to have delicious lunch made by village woman just only for us. After lunch retuned on the same way by walking, catamaran and bullock cart. Sometimes they will provide tuktuk also. This tour called “Village tour”. This is new concept, foreigners really happy to do this. After Village tour you can have one hour Elephant ride. This elephant will carry you to inside the village, cross the river (while crossing we can see only you and elephants head with trunk. It’s very interesting journey. You will really enjoy it. After lunch, this area famous for “Ayurveda herbal massage” is done by well experienced therapists. No chemicals, only herbs. If you like you can have it. It’s one of request by clients. On the way back to hotel have a Minneriya Safari by jeep. End of the day return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03-   After breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Kandy, en route you visiting the Golden Rock Cave Temple of Dambulla. Dambulla is renowned for its cave temple, which were built by King Valagambahu in the 1^stcentury BC in gratitude for the shelter he sought in the caves when fleeing from Indian invaders. More… While continuing to Kandy, on the way (in Matale) you will have a chance to visit a spice plantation that grows a variety of spices such as cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg, for which Sri Lanka was renowned and initially colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. You could also visit the Batik factory and watch the production of artistic fabric. Continue to Kandy. Check into the hotel Amaya Hills/ Cinnamon Citadel/Thilanka (4 star hotels)Suisse/Devon/Senani/Topaz/Casamara

Kandy is the old capital of Ceylon and the seat of the last Sinhalese Kingdom. It is a charming city with the most important Buddhist temple in the country and is set in peaceful wooded valley overlooking a vast manmade lake. Kandy’s ancient official lake sits amongst rolling hills that are covered by forests and tea plantations. There is a fantastic view from the upper lake where you can see the whole city of Kandy. Wandering about in Kandy is a fun experience, with cross roads and interconnecting byroads – all forming and intertwined complex. Most pavements are dominated by the vendors selling garments. Lotteries, toys and variety of fancy items – making passing through look almost impossible especially during festive seasons. The main market are in the heart of the town is frequented often for its array of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meat stalls, sweets, cloths, fancy goods and what not ……!

Kandy is a great place to buy gemstones, sapphires of all colors, rubies, tourmalines and many precious and semiprecious stones can all be found here. Visitors are also invited to have a look around the workshops, where they will be able to see the design, cutting, polishing and setting processes.

There is a local traditional dance performance which you will enjoy in the town in the late afternoon, after the show visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Ever since it was founded in the 16^th century, it has one of the most sacred relics of Buddhism – a tooth of the Buddha collected from his funeral pyre and which is now protected within the gold – roofed temple of the tooth. It was built within the Royal palace complex which houses the only surviving relic of Buddha, a tooth, which is venerated by Buddhists. The relic has played an important role in the local politics since ancient times; it’s believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country, which caused the ancient kings to protect it with great effort. Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese kings from 1592 to 1815, fortified by the terrain of the mountains and the difficult approach. The city is a world heritage site declared by UNESCO in part due to the temple.

At the end of the day return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04 After breakfast have a guide city tour in Kandy. After a city tour visit Royal Botanic Gardens  in Peradeniya. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05 - After breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Nuwaraeliya (little England) on scenic way. You have the opportunity to enjoy a brief train ride on your way to Nuwaraeliya. Your vehicle will travel ahead of you and pick you up from predetermined (Nanu Oya) railway station. This is optional and availability has to be confirmed.  

Enroute visit the Tea Factory to learn how tea is grown and processed. Arrive Nuwaraeliya and check into hotel for overnight stay in the cool comfort. Checking to Grand /St Andrews hotel.

Nuwara Eliya meaning "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light", is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. The town is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka.

The city was founded by Samuel Baker, the discoverer of Lake Albert and the explorer of the Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England then, was also a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and cricket.

Although the town was founded in the 19th century by the British, the whole district is today visited by native travelers, especially during the month of April, the season of flowers, pony races, go cart races and auto rally.

Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period such as the Queen's Cottage, General's House, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, Town Post Office and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style. Anyone who visits the city can wallow in its nostalgia of bygone days by visiting these landmark buildings. Many private homes still maintain their old English-style lawns and gardens.

Visit Gregory’s park. It’s a beautiful place with lack of activities to do for children as well as you. Paddling boats, Pony rides and cycling available for reasonable rates. Superb weather for enjoying. Every rich man has a (Villa)

Day 06- Early morning visit Horton plains – world’s end with picnic breakfast packets. Because you have to be there around 7.00 in the morning or earlier as you can to see beautiful nature without clods and mist. After it return to hotel stay leisurely in the misty hills.

Day 07- After breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Yala. Checking to Priyankara/  Hibiscus/ Chandrika hotel for overnight stay. Evening visit famous Katharagama Hindu temple. Originally it’s a Hindu, but devotees belongs to all religions are visiting here.

Day 08- After breakfast checkout from the hotel to proceed to Negombo for overnight stay. Enroute visit Fort of Galle, Turtle hatchery, boat ride on Madu River.

Checking to Negombo:  Paradise Holiday village. Last night you need hotel for few hours only, because your flight leaves very early in the morning.

Day 09-

Departure.

For one double room cost

Plan 1-

Chaaya village- Habarana 2, Cinnamon Citadel- Kandy 2, Grand hotel - Nuwaraeliya 2, Chaaya tranz-Hikkaduwa 1,Priyankara- Tissa(Yala) 1 and Paradise holiday village- Negombo near airport 1 

01 double room with breakfast and dinner per person cost= US$ 

01 double room with breakfast only per person cost= US$ 

Plan 2-

Melrose villa- Sigiriya 2, Nature walks- Kandy 2, Binota- Nuwaraeliya 2, Hibiscus 1, Coral sands- Hikkaduwa 1, Paradise holiday village 1.

01 double rooms with breakfast and dinner per person cost= US$ 

01 double rooms with breakfast only per person cost= US$ 

Plan 1-

Chaaya village 2, Cinnamon Citadel 2, Grand 2, Priyankara 1, Chaaya tranz- Hikkaduwa1 and Paradise holiday village 1

2 double rooms with breakfast and dinner per person cost= US$ 

2 double rooms with breakfast only per person cost= US$ 

Plan 2-

Melrose villa 2, Nature walks 2, Bentota 2, Hibiscus 1,Coral sands- Hikkaduwa 1 Paradise holiday village 1.

2 double rooms with breakfast and dinner per person cost= US$ 

2 double rooms with breakfast only per person cost= US$

 Package including

• Transport provide by an air-conditioned luxury vehicle.
• The service of an experienced English speaking chauffeur guide.
• Accommodation at hotels mentioned or similar in standard category according to availability.
• Meals as you select.

Package not including of:

• Air ticket,
• Travel insurance,
• Entrance fees to sites,
• Supplements at hotels due to special venues,
• Any other meal and beverages not mentioned above.
• Additional transfers, sightseeing or entrance fees to locations not mentioned on the program.
• Early check in or late checkout charges.
• Expenses of personal nature. Tips and Portage.
• Any other services not specified above

For custom made package contact

Cyril

Email: [email protected]