Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Sri Lanka.
On arrival you will be met by our representative at the airport and will be garlanded with freshly plucked temple flowers. Thereafter you will be introduced to your chuffer and begin your unforgettable journey of discovery through this wonderful country. You will travel directly to Yapahuwa but not before stopping for a refreshing drink of sweet King Coconut. On arrival at your hotel and to loosen the stiffness after a long flight, engage in a jetlag relieving massage of approx 30 min. Thereafter you’re free for leisure and relaxation while sipping on a hot cup of Ayurveda tea. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Yapahuwa Paradise.
Day 2: Yapahuwa.
Wake up fresh and have a nice warm breakfast. Afterwards travel to one of the capitals of ancient Sri Lanka, Yapahuwa. We visit the Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, which was a citadel built on a huge rock boulder in the style of the fifteenth century Sigiriya rock fortress. Yapahuwa was a military stronghold against foreign invaders for many years and a beautiful royal capital in the last quarter of the thirteenth century. Well defended with double ramparts and moats, Yapahuwa holds many delights for sightseers. These include the remains of the king’s Palace, royal audience hall and other stately structures, shrines and baths, surpassing all these however are masterpieces in stone of incredible delicacy and elegance.
A collection of fascinating antiquities including an exquisite stone figure of God Vishnu, on the stone filigree windows from the Temple of the Tooth and a collection of Chinese Pottery at the Archaeological Museum on the same site. Yapahuwa Rock Temple, which is built into the boulder, has a 13th century bronze Buddha and ancient wall paintings and sculptures. We head back to the hotel for lunch and then engage in a full body massage (approx. 40 min) to soothe the body after a busy excursion in the morning. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Yapahuwa Paradise.
Day 3: Yapahuwa to Kandy.
After our breakfast we then start the journey to Kandy. Here we check in at Tree of Life Hotel and have our lunch. In the afternoon we have the complimentary relaxation, including:
- Head Massage with herbal Oil.
- Face massage with natural fresh cream.
- Body Massage with herbal oil.
- Steam bath or Sauna.
- Herbal bath with leaves, Herbal Tea.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Tree Of Life.
Day 4: Kandy and Peradeniya Tour.
This morning we head off to the beautiful gardens of Peradeniya. Peradeniya botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. We then travel from Peradeniya to Kandy and have lunch at Hill Top Hotel, Kandy. After our lunch we get know what Kandy is all about. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site.
The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts center, a gem museum and a lapidary. We also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy and take in a local cultural show before heading back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay at the Tree Of Life.
Day 5: The tea plantations.
Have a nice breakfast and then proceed to the breathtaking hill country of Nuwara Eliya but not before visiting a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Here you can observe the full process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded and taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. We then travel from the tea plantation to Nuwara Eliya and take lunch at the St. Andrews Hotel. Afterwards we take you to the Nuwara Eliya city. Nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is Sri Lanka's most popular hill resort.
Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country producing a significant share of the world’s best tea. Sri Lanka’s highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is also located here.On arrival at our hotel for the evening you are treated to a refreshing Aromatic Bath. Pamper yourself while floating in a bath of local flowers with aromatic essential oils, to awaken your body and calm your soul. Served with complimentary chamomile tea tisane. Dinner and overnight stay at Tea Factory Hotel.
Day 6: Hambantota.
Breakfast at Tea Factory Hotel. We then travel to the south coast and to the Oasis Hotel where we arrive in time for a late lunch. The laid back and peaceful atmosphere finely complements the therapeutic Ayurveda programs offered by the hotel. After lunch engage in a full body massage. (approx. 40 Min). Enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Oasis Hotel.
Day 7: Yala National Park.
After breakfast we have a safari drive in the Yala National Park by jeep. Yala is the largest National Park in Sri Lanka and is the home of wild elephants, wild boars, wild buffaloes, leopards, bears, deer and crocodiles. Large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds are also found here. We return for lunch at the Oasis Hotel. In the evening engage in a Head and Shoulder Massage. (approx. 30 Min). Dinner and overnight stay at Oasis Hotel.
Day 8: Galle.
After a tasty breakfast proceed to the heritage site of Galle which was once the chief port of Ceylon. It is still well known for hand-made lace. You can also visit the Galle Fort (spanning 90 acres) which was originally built by the Portuguese and later extended by the Dutch in 1663. This is a World Heritage Site. We take lunch at Closenburg Hotel before proceeding to the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort. Evening at Leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort.
Day 9: Wadduwa.
We have breakfast at Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort. The morning consists of a 15 minute consultation with the Ayurveda Physician, a full body massage (including head massage but not face massage) and a Herbal Bath. Lunch is taken at the resort before your afternoon consists of eye effusion (application of medicated Ayurveda eye packs to sooth irritated eyes) or Face Packs and a Yoga/Meditation Session. Dinner and overnight stay at Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort.
Day 10: Return to the airport for your return flight.
After the final breakfast in Sri Lanka (flight time allowing) we proceed to the airport for your departure. On the way you will be gifted with a box of pure Sri Lankan Tea that you could savor once you are back to your home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in standard room on full board basis for 9 nights from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 10 at the hotels specified or at hotels of similar standard.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees to Yapahuwa, Botanical Gardens, Kandy Temple, Cultural Show, Yala National Park, Light Ayurveda Treatment as mentioned in the program.
- Cost of Yala Jeep safari.
- Services of an English Language Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
Price Excludes:
- Your international flights
- Video and Camera permits.
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve supplements at hotels. Please contact us for details.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
- Any other services not specified above.
Please note that the visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk. The jeeps available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of the vehicle, which will be used on the tour).
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