Al Awael Travel and Tourism

Sri Lanka

$1080 per person

Sri Lanka is often referred to as the pearl of the Indian Ocean
If golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a majestic past, lovely tea and warm smiles could sum up a country, that would be Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka provide an array of holiday experience from sun kissed beach holidays to a marathon of wildlife watching and visits to some of the oldest cities in the world.

It has an honorable history that goes well beyond 2000 years! Some of the ancient cities still hold the splendor of these historic monuments and buildings, most having earned the title of world heritage sites.

The island is tiny yet its features are impressively diverse! Tourists can partake in and enjoy so many activities in so little time!

7 Days

Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka
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Lebanon
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Day 1: Airport – Dambulla

On arrival you will be blessed to get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality. Our representative will welcome you at the Airport and will guide you to the transportation arranged for you for transfer to your first destination. Proceed to Dambulla, En route visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE – Approx. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawela. Here an orphanage was started in 1975 to house abandoned and wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including baby elephants brought from various parts, as well more than 25 babies born because of the captive breeding program Overnight stay in Dambulla

Day 2: Dambulla – Sigiriya – Minneriya

Breakfast at Hotel After a scrumptious breakfast proceed to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, after you will enjoy a nice trip in the Jungle while riding the Elephant. In the Late afternoon Game drive in Minneriya national park SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS is home to 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 fortress. Within its triple- moated defense the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. VILLAGE TOUR You will be taken on a bullock cart ride through a banana plantation. You could taste and savor the ripe bananas there. You will then be crossing a scenic reservoir in an “oruwa” (traditional boat) to visit Chena cultivation. You will also get an opportunity to meet and interact with the villagers in the area. You may even opt to help them in some of their daily activities such as farming and cooking. MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK – situated at the center of the Cultural Triangle, Minneriya is a good alternative to the busier parks in the south and it's easy to weave in a day here between visiting the ancient cities. The dry season, from June to September, is the best time to visit the 8,890-hectare park when the ancient tank that dominates the area dries out and the grasses and shoots push through. Overnight stay in Dambulla

Day 3: Dambulla – Kandy

Breakfast at Hotel then check out and proceed to Kandy En route visit Spice garden in Matale DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE first came to use as a refuge for King Valagambahu in 1st century BC. Concealed by the local monks upon returning from exile to his throne at Anuradhapura he had the magnificent cave temple built for them. KANDY, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum & Temple of Tooth Relic. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, PERADENIYA This majestic botanical garden is 147 acres in extent and was started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. By the night experience a CULTURAL SHOW where you will be taken to mind blowing Sri Lankan culture extravaganza… Get ready for Heavy drumbeat and acrobatic act. Overnight stay in Kandy

Day 4: Kandy – Bentota

After breakfast visit the temple of tooth relic, Thereafter the proceed to Bentota En route visit a Tea factory Check in and Relax Overnight stay in Bentota or Kalutara

Day 5: Bentota City Tour

Breakfast and Leisure at Hotel MADU RIVER BOAT RIDE in the 915-hectare Maadu Ganga Estuary is connected by two narrow channels to the Randombe Lake, forming a complex wetland system encompassing 64 mangrove islets. In the year 2000, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) undertook a detailed biodiversity survey of the region & revealed the existence of no less than 10 major wetland vegetation types supporting over 300 plant species & 248 species of vertebrates. MARINE TURTLE Conservation in Kosgoda… Globally, all seven species of marine turtles are endangered. Of these seven, five come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka. The process of marine turtles nesting, hatchlings being born, and swimming back to sea is fascinating to observe. Overnight stay in Bentota or Kalutara

Day 6: Bentota – Colombo

Breakfast at Hotel, Check out and proceed to Colombo COLOMBO a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens, Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square. Indulge in some shopping whether it is value for money clothes or impressive antiques – Odel shopping Complex, Paradise Road, and Barefoot Gallery Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 7: Colombo - Airport

Our representative will meet you on time at the hotel lobby to return you by way of a scenic drive to the international airport for your departing flight and a safe journey home.