Map Tour Itinerary -- Difficulty: -- TOUR CODE: 7DT1 
 

PL Tours and Travels Seven Day / Six Nights Tour Package No 1:

Places we visit during this tour:

Dambulla Caves - Sigiriya Rock - Polonnaruwa - Matala(Hindu Temple) - Kandy - Pinnawala(Elephant Orphanage) - Ramboda Waterfalls - Labookkelie(Tea Factory) - Nuwara Eliya - Train trip(Nanu Oya to Ella) - Ella Waterfalls - Yala National Park(Wild life safari) - Galle - Kosgoda(Turtle Hatchery) - Bentota (boat trip) - Colombo

Itinerary for this tour package:

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DAY 1: Negombo / Dambulla / Sigiriya

Early morning at 6:30 we proceed to Dambulla, in Dambulla we sightseeing the city and we will visit one of the biggest vegetables market in Sri Lanka.
After we visit Dambulla City we proceed to the Dambulla Caves. Dating back to the 1st century BC, this is the most impressive cave temple in Asia. It has five caves under a vast overhanging rock, carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. In 1938 the architecture was embellished with arched colonnades and gabled entrances. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock. There are images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. After we visit the Dambulla caves we proceed to the Sigiriya Rock we climbing the rock after we are back from the top you can decide to take a ride on a Elephant, After this visit we proceed to Giritale where you stay the night in the Giritale Hotel.

DAY 2: Giritale / Polonnaruwa / Matale / Kandy

After breakfast we proceed to Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader. Sri Lanka's medieval capital (11th - 12th Century AD) is a well-preserved city of ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues. The majestic King's Council Chamber, the Lotus Bath, the Lanka Thilaka Viharaya, the Gal Viharaya (rock temple) and the statue of one of Polonnaruwa's great kings, Parakramabahu, are a few of this capital's memorable sights. After this visit we proceed and visit a wood carving factory.
After our visit at the wood carving factory we proceed to Matale, in Matale we will visit the Hindu Temple. After our visit at the Hindu Temple we proceed and visit a spice and herbal garden.
After our visit at the spice and herbal garden we proceed to Kandy, in Kandy we will visit the Temple of the Tooth and in the evening the Kandyan fire dancers.
After we visit the Kandyan Dancers we proceed to the ThiLanka Hotel.

DAY 3: Kandy / Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage / Kandy

After breakfast we proceed to the Elephant Orphange in Pinnawala. At 10:00 AM the Elephants going for a bath in the river. after our visit at Pinnawala we proceed to the Elephant riding place, here you can decide to take a ride on a Elephant through the jungle. After our visit at the Elephant riding place We proceed back to Kandy. The name Kandy is derived from the Sinhalese. The Portuguese shortened this to "Candea", using the name for both the kingdom and its capital Senkadagalapura. In Sinhala, Kandy is called Maha Nuvara, meaning "Great City" or "Capital", although this is most often shortened to Nuvara. We sightseeing Kandy City and we visit the gem museum, a batic and silk factory. After this visit we proceed to the ThiLanka Hotel in Kandy.

DAY 4: Kandy / Ramboda / Labookelie / Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast we proceed and visit the Botanical Garden. After our visit at the Botanical garden we proceed to Nuwara Eliya through Ramboda Pass -- Beautiful scenery, 6128 ft. Above sea level - Tea carpet hills, We stop at the Ramboda waterfall (329 ft), After this visit we proceed to the Tea Factory in Labookellie. After this visit we proceed to Nuwara Eliya. (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, and is considered one of the most important locations for Tea production in Sri Lanka. The town is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. We will take a look in the city and after this visit we proceed to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya

DAY 5: Nuwara Eliya / Nanu Oya / Ella

After breakfast we leaving for the Nanu Oya rail station, we wil take the train to Ella, Ella is a beautiful small sleepy town on the southern edge of Sri Lanka's Hill Country. It's situated in the middle of beautiful countryside, with small vegetable plots in the valleys, tea plantations on the hill slopes and forests on the tops. You can enjoy the picturesque scenery in the hill country. We stay overnight in Ella.

DAY 6: Ella / Yala / Tissamaharama

After breakfast we drive to the Ella waterfalls, A popular sightseeing attraction in Sri Lanka. It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in high and cascade from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. After we visit the waterfalls we proceed to Tissamaharama (Tissa), we stay there in the Hibiscus Garden Hotel. In the afternoon around 2:30 we will start the Jeep Safari in the Yala National Park. Elephants are the most often-spotted inhabitants of the Yala National Park in the southeast of Sri Lanka, east of Matara, but they share the reserve with 130 different species of birds and other creatures like sambhur, spotted deer, sloths, crocodiles, monkeys, wild boar and porcupines. There is also a small population of leopards. After the Safari around 7:30 we go back to the Hibiscus Garden Hotel.

DAY 7: Tissamaharama / Galle / Kosgoda / Bentota / Colombo

After breakfast we will proceed to Hambanthota, Matara and Galle, Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.When we arrived in Galle we will visit the Dutch fort, the Galle Museum, a old Dutch church and the British church. After we visit Galle we proceed and see the stick Fishermen, sit on sticks while fishing in the traditional way. After we visit the stick fisherman we proceed to Kosgoda and visit the Kosgoda's Marine Turtle hatchery - a valuable conservation project that protects the endangered Marine Turtles of Sri Lanka. Globally, all seven species of marine turtles existing are endangered. Out of these seven, five species of sea turtles come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka. The process of marine turtles nesting, hatchlings being born, and swimming back to sea is an ancient and phenomenal ritual that is fascinating to observe. After we visit the Turtle hatchery we proceed to Bentota. In Bentota we start the boat trip on the Maduganga River. After the boat trip we proceed via Colombo back to your hotel / Airport.

Accommodation details for this tour:

	Budget (2 stars)	Standard (3 stars)	Deluxe (4/5 stars)
DAY 1	Melrose Villa	Giritale Hotel	Kandalama Heritance

DAY 2/3

Honeypot Hotel

ThiLanka Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

DAY 4

Lourdes Inn

Thuruliya Lodge

Tea Factory Hotel

DAY 5

Ambiente Hotel

On Rock Hotel

Kirchhayn Bungalow

DAY 6

GaGa Bees Yala

Hibiscus Garden Hotel

Jetwing Yala Hotel

Included in this Tour Package:

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up to drop off at airport/hotel.

English / German speaking driver guide.

Local Guide at the Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Caves, Polonnaruwa.

Standard Hotels on Bed and Breakfast Basis.

Train trip Nanu Oya - Ella.

 Boat Trip Maduganga River.

Wildlife Safari Yala National Park + Rent of a jeep.

All the entrance tickets at the mentioned sites.

Portage & service charge.

Not included in this Tour Package:

Elephant Riding.

Lunch and dinner throughout the tour.

Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Expenses of a personal nature including telephone calls, laundry, beverages etc.

Map Tour Itinerary -- Difficulty: -- TOUR CODE: 7DT2 
 

PL Tours and Travels Seven Day / Six Nights Tour Package No 2:

Places we visit during this tour:

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Dambulla Caves - Anuradhapura(ancient City) - Pollonaruwa(ancient city) - Minneriya National Park(wildlife safari) - Matala(Hindu Temple) - Kandy - Ramboda Waterfalls - Labookkelie(Tea Factory) - Nuwara Eliya - Horton Plains / World's End - Kitulgala(White Water Rafting) - Colombo

Itinerary for this tour package:

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DAY 1: Negombo / Pinnawala / Dambulla

Early morning at 6:30, We leave for Pinnawala, On the route we stop at a Pineapple garden, after this visit we proceed to the Elephant Orphange in Pinnawala. At 10:00 AM the Elephants going for a bath in the river. We proceed to the Elephant riding place, there you can ride on a Elephant through the jungle. After this visit we proceed to Dambulla. In Dambulla we will sightseeing the city and visit one of the biggest vegetables market in Sri lanka after this visit we proceed and visit the Dambulla Caves. The Dambulla Caves Dating back to the 1st century BC, this is the most impressive cave temple in Asia. It has five caves under a vast overhanging rock, carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. In 1938 the architecture was embellished with arched colonnades and gabled entrances. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock. After we visit the Dambulla Caves we proceed to the hotel.

DAY 2: Dambulla / Anuradhapura / Dambulla

After breakfast we proceed to Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. From the 4th century BC, it was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²). We wil visit the Sri Maha Bodhi An offshoot of the historical Bodhi tree under which Buddha became enlightened was planted in Anuradhapura in 288 BC, Abhayagiri Dagaba, This is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage towns and extensive ruins in the world. Ruwanwelisaya Stupa is considered a marvel for its architectural qualities.Thuparamaya Collarbone of Buddha is enshrined in the chetiya of Thuparamaya. It is the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka. Lovamahapaya Also known as Brazen Palace Lovamahapaya is a complex which was once a structure of its own class. Jetavanaramaya This is the largest stupa in Sri Lanka. It was the third largest structure in the ancient world. Mirisaveti Stupa It was built by King Dutugamunu after defeating King Elara. A legend associates it with the relics of Lord Buddha. Lankarama This is a stupa constructed by King Valagamba in an ancient place. After we visit Anuradhapura we proceed to the hotel.

DAY 3: Dambulla / Polonnaruwa / Minneriya / Dambulla

After breakfast we proceed to Polonnaruwa. Polonnaruwa The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader. Sri Lanka's medieval capital (11th - 12th Century AD) is a well-preserved city of ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues. The majestic King's Council Chamber, the Lotus Bath, the Lanka Thilaka Viharaya, the Gal Viharaya (rock temple) and the statue of one of Polonnaruwa's great kings, Parakramabahu, are a few of this capital's memorable sights. After this visit we proceed and visit a wood carving factory. After this visit we proceed to the Minneriya National Park. In the Minneriya National park we start the wild life safari. After the wild life safari we proceed back to the Hotel.

DAY 4: Dambulla / Sigiriya / Matale / Kandy

After breakfast we proceed to the Sigiriya rock, Sigiriya (Lion's rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin, We start climbing the rock. after we are back from the top of the rock and you like it you can take a ride on a Elephant. After this we proceed to Matale, In Matale we will visit a spice and herbal garden and the Hindu Temple. After our visit at Matale we proceed to Kandy. In Kandy we will visit the Temple of the Tooth and in the evening the Kandyan Dancers. After the Kandy dance performance we proceed to the ThiLanka Hotel.

DAY 5: Kandy / Ramboda / Labookellie / Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast we sightseeing Kandy City, The name Kandy is derived from the Sinhalese. The Portuguese shortened this to "Candea", using the name for both the kingdom and its capital Senkadagalapura. In Sinhala, Kandy is called Maha Nuvara, meaning "Great City" or "Capital", although this is most often shortened to Nuvara. We visit the gem museum, a batic and silk factory and we visit the Botanical garden.
After our visit at the Botanical Garden we proceed via the Ramboda Pass to the Ramboda waterfall, after we visit the waterfall we proceed to Labookellie where we will visit the tea factory. After this visit we proceed to the Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 6: Nuwara Eliya / Horton Plains - World's End / Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast we leaving for the Horton Plains / World's end. Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres (6,900–7,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's Falls are among the tourist attractions of the park. After we visit the Horton Plains we proceed back to Nuwara Eliya.
In Nuwara Eliya we sightseeing the city and visit a flower farm, after we have seen Nuwara Eliya we proceed back to the Hotel.

DAY 7: Nuwara Eliya / Kitulgala/ Colombo

After breakfast we proceed to Kitulgala. The Kelani River (the broadest river in Sri Lanka) flowing through Kitulgala was the main location where the Oscar winning movie Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed. Here we go for White Water Rafting adventure.
After we have finished the White Water Rafting we proceed to Colombo, in Colombo we sightseeing the city.
After our visit at Colombo we proceed back to the airport or your hotel.

Accommodation details for this tour:

	Budget (2 stars)	Standard (3 stars)	Deluxe (4/5 stars)
DAY 1/2/3	Melrose Villa	Giritale Hotel	Kandalama Heritance

DAY 4

Honeypot Hotel

ThiLanka Hotel

Mahaweli Reach Hotel

DAY 5 / 6

Lourdes Inn

Thuruliya Lodge

Tea Factory Hotel

Included in this Tour Package:

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up to drop off at airport/hotel.

English / German speaking driver guide.

Local Guide at the Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Caves, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura.

Standard Hotels on Bed and Breakfast Basis.

Wildlife Safari Minneriya National Park + Rent of a jeep.

Horton Plains + Rent of a Jeep.

White Water Rafting Kitulgala.

All the entrance tickets at the mentioned sites.

Portage & service charge.

Not included in this Tour Package:

Elephant Riding.

Lunch and dinner throughout the tour.

Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Expenses of a personal nature including telephone calls, laundry, beverages etc.