Elephants & Aborigines

Day 01 : Airport > Pinnawala > Kandy

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Kandy. En-route visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. (Travel Time: 2 ½ to 3 hrs)

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat, located at Pinnawala village in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the best place for an up close and personal experience with the world’s largest land mammals! Today with 70 elephants herein, Pinnawela has become the home to the largest captive group of elephants in the world.

Thereafter proceed to Kandy and check into the hotel. (Travel Time: 1 ½ to 2 hrs)

Towards the evening go on technical tours related to arts such as gem crafting, woodcarving and batiks. Watch the Kandyan Cultural Show with its colorful traditional dances and delightful music.

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

On completion return to the hotel and relax.

Day 02 : Kandy > Mahiyanganaya > Kandy

Overnight After the breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Mahiyanganaya. (Travel Time: 2 ½ to 3 hrs)

Visit the old city of Mahiyangana; the place that is believed to have been visited by Lord Buddha during his first visit to Sri Lanka. View the beautiful white stupa with its history of over two millennia. Get to know more about the legends that surround this temple of Mahiyangana. Walk through the Mahiyangana Museum and see the many treasures unearthed at this archaeological site. On completion return back to the hotel and relax. (Travel Time: 2 ½ to 3 hrs)

Day 03 : Kandy > Colombo

After Breakfast proceed to Colombo and check into the hotel. (Travel Time: 3 ½ to 4 hrs)

Towards the evening go and explore the Commercial city of Sri Lanka, Colombo. 

Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores. Enjoy the nightlife as you party till the morn.

On completion return to the hotel and relax.

Day 04 : Colombo > Airport

After the breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island. 

Tour Includes

• Accommodation on sharing double/twin/triple room at the hotels specified in hotel collection. 
• Meal plan on Bed and Breakfast basis starting with breakfast on day 2 and ending with breakfast on day 4.
• Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of all chauffeur accommodation, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls.
• Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
• All prevailing taxes and service charges (Except for Credit Card Charges)

Tour Excludes

• Entry Visa Fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application.
• X’ mas & New Year Evening Gala Dinner Supplements.
• International / Domestic Airfare.
• Any expenses of personal nature.
• Tips & Portages.
• Cost of Beverages
• Meals where not specified.
• Entrance fees.