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04 nights 05 Days |
Locations |
Airport – Negombo - Kandy – Pinnawala - Nuwaraeliya - Airport |
Genre |
Heritage, Safari, leisure, Beach stay |
Welcome to CYRIL TOURS exciting itinerary for your upcoming trip! Please note that the time given is only for travelling, and we have carefully planned the itinerary to ensure that you get the most out of your trip. The costing has been done for the hotel given, but if you need hotels in the “Recommended Hotels” category, please inform me. It's worth mentioning that some hotels in the “Recommended Hotels” category can be expensive. But we have selected the given hotels as they are of high quality and will provide you with the best experience during your stay.
AIRPORT - NEGOMBO
Day 1 – Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. You will be met with and welcomed by CYRIL TOURS representative upon your arrival and transferred to hotel in Negombo located near the airport for overnight stay. Negombo just 20 minutes from the airport.
Overnight stay in Goldi Sands hotel. (Click on links for more details)
Recommended Hotels: Heritance Negombo, Suriya, Rani beach resort
NEGOMBO - PINNAWALA - KANDY
Day 2 -Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and check out to embark on an exciting journey to Kandy. On your way to Kandy, we will take you on a fascinating visit to the Pinnawala elephant orphanage.
Located between the cities of Colombo and Kandy,
The Pinnawala elephant orphanage is a must-see attraction that provides a unique opportunity to observe and interact with the gentle giants of the island. Established in 1975, the orphanage is home to over 70 elephants who have been rescued from various situations such as orphaned calves, abandoned elephants, and elephants that were injured in the wild.
You will have the chance to witness the daily routines of these majestic creatures, such as their bathing time and feeding time. The sight of these massive animals playing in the water and taking mud baths is truly mesmerizing. You will also have the opportunity to feed them and even take a walk with them through the lush greenery surrounding the orphanage.
After spending quality time with the elephants,
we will continue our journey to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka.
Kandy is a charming city that is home to many historical and cultural landmarks, including the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is considered to be one of the most sacred sites for Buddhists around the world.
Kandy, the distinguished ancient hill capital of Sri Lanka, is located approximately 116km away from the bustling commercial capital of Colombo. Renowned for its rich Sinhalese history, culture, religion, and pageantry, Kandy is a city steeped in historical significance. It was the seat of the Kandyan Kingdom, the last independent state in Sri Lanka that successfully resisted the attacks of three European invaders for over two centuries. The Kandyan monarch was revered by the islanders as their own ruler, and Kandy was considered the final stronghold of independent Buddhist philosophy, providing spiritual fortitude and virtue to its people.
Kandy is an ideal location for walking tours, with its elevated position providing a refreshing and cool climate that encourages long walks. The city boasts narrow streets adorned with historic buildings and bustling crowds, providing a visually rich experience for visitors. The Municipal Market offers an array of exquisite displays of fresh fruits, vegetables, textiles, and clothing, while the man-made lake serves as a stunning centerpiece in the heart of the city.
Checking to Thilanka hotel for overnight stay.
Kandy is a great place to buy gemstones, sapphires of all colours, 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 16th 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.
End of the day return to hotel for overnight stay.
KANDY - NUWARAELIYA
Day 4 - The day starts after a delicious breakfast, and we will proceed to Nuwaraeliya, traveling through scenic tea gardens. We will visit a tea factory, where you can witness the tea-making process before it reaches us. Upon arrival in Nuwaraeliya, we will check into a comfortable Grand Hotel hotel for an overnight stay.
At an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) above sea level, Nuwara Eliya is also known as the "City on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". It was founded by Samuel Baker, the explorer of the Nile, in 1846. The town's climate made it the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Dubbed as "Little England," it was a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could indulge in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf, and cricket.
Although the town was founded by the British in the 19th century, it is now a popular destination for native travelers, particularly during April, the season of flowers, pony races, go-cart races, and auto rally.
The town boasts of many buildings that still retain features from the colonial period, such as the Queen's Cottage, General's House, Grand Hotel, Hill Club, Town Post Office, and newly built hotels furnished in colonial style. Landmark buildings such as these offer visitors the opportunity to wallow in the nostalgia of bygone days. Many private homes still maintain their old English-style lawns and gardens.
In addition, Gregory's Park is a beautiful place to visit, with a variety of activities such as paddling boats, pony rides, and cycling available for reasonable rates. The weather is perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Many rich Sri Lankans have holiday homes or villas in Nuwara Eliya, making it the ideal location for nature lovers.
Recommended Hotels: Heritance Tea factory- Araliya Green City - Araliya Green Hills - St. Andrews - Hill Club - Heaven Seven
NUWARAELIYA – KITHULGALA – AIRPORT.
Day 5 - After breakfast checkout from the hotel to proceed to airport via Kithulgala. If you need, we can use Kandy Road. It is much easier, less bends and good road.
Please note you can change your starting point and ending point as you wish. Example if you want to go to another hotel instead of the airport and you need to start this tour from your hotel instead of the airport can change. Please inform me your requirement.
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 "Dear Cyril, Here are some photos for you as we promised, and also little gift to you. Here is some photos of elephant boy which we were took on elephant ride. Please give to them when you go to Habarana again. We are very grateful to you for your services that you have done to make our holiday in this beautiful country. Still we are thinking over our nice trip with you. It was fantastic, really! Here in Holland, life is normal again. Greeting for your wife and daughter too. George and Cala ..." George and Cala
 "Cyril was an excellent guide and gave us a very good insight into the history and cultures of Sri Lanka. He was always polite, helpful and prompt. His driving was always calm and controlled - unlike some of the other vehicles we saw!!! We would recommend him to others traveling to Sri Lanka. WH - UK - January 2011" Wilson Harland
 " Our Tour in Sri Lanka Traveling through the beautiful Sri Lanka has been great. Cyril warmly welcomed us at the airport and drove us with his always clean car in every part of the country. He provided daily information about the history and the different sites of Sri Lanka. Also, he taught us a lot about Sri Lankan culture, starting from food, traditions, animals and nature, and suggested authentic and less known places we c..." FILIPPO MASI FROM ITALY
 "Dear Cyril, Thanks for taking care of the Dr.Sethukavalar and his wife very well. They were indeed very happy for all the care you have shown during your tour. They were very impressed of your patience and kindness. I look forward to see you soon and maintain this good relationship we have developed in a short period of time. We will not hesitate a second to recommend you to all our friends who would like to visit Sri Lanka. Taking this opportunity of wishing you all the best. Thanks fo..." HARIDAS KANDASAMY
 "I want to thank Mr. Cyril for this 17 days long tour. He is an excellent chauffeur guide, always on time with a car more than the clean. He knows all the places in the Island and organized very well. Most of all, he is very kind person, always with a smile and ready to help. I want to reccommond him to all my friends. Ria Deleu Belgium Travel period 25 Jan 2020 - 10 Feb 2020 ( 17 days)" Mrs. Ria Deleu from Belgium
 "We had a great time on last 10 days in on our honeymoon in beautiful Sri Lanka. Thank you very much for the stories, the explanations, driving, tips, care and always with a smile. Big thanks for you Cyril. We had an amazing honeymoon in this beautiful island! and you are the best guide and friend that we could have here!!! We will sure tell our friends and family about the trip and you!!! We will stay in touch and may be one day meet you again. Oded & Carol Israel 10 Oct 2014" Naim & Coral Fisher from Israel
 "Thank you Cyril for caring us and giving a very enjoyable tour to all of our family while we are on holiday in Sri Lanka. Definitely we will recommend you to our friends and relatives. Hitendra Molleti and family" Hitendra Molleti
 "CyrilWe are now back at home after the lovely time with you in Sri Lanka, andvisiting Hong Kong.Thank you for driving for us while we were in Sri Lanka.In particular, we appreciated - your smooth, calm and efficient driving through varied traffic conditions - your calmness when things did not go quite as expected - your being available at all times of day - I'm remembering our late arrival at the airport, and our late departure - your information about all sorts of ..." Cliff Hooker and Jean from Australia
 "We had an excellent and memorable trip and all credits to Cyril. In-depth knowledge about the places, roads and history and culture. From the airport assistance - Food, accommodation provided and the vehicle was excellent. Very matured and patient, We being on safe hands. Thanks for making it a memorable experience for all of us. " Aubry De Souza and group from Dubai
 "Dear Cyril, Thank you for truly amazing oneweek tour your beautiful country.We have seen so many amazing sites in such a short space of time. From Sigiriya to beautiful temples, Scenic tea gardens of Nuwaraeliya the colonial land ark hotel Mount Lavinia. We have seen so much more. You have made this an utterly memorable holiday with your expert knowledge, amazing, facinating stories, patience, careful+safe drivingand your unforgetable smile. We will cetainly recommonding your tours to all of fr..." Sara Kitson - UK