TOUCH OF EXOTICA – 4 Days 3 Nights
With natural beauty and rich culture, there is much to discover in Sri Lanka
ITINERARY CODE: TE3N
*The tour itinerary has been designed assuming the arrival in Colombo in the morning and the departure in the nighttime. Change of those will tend to change the itinerary slightly.
*Our itinerary is entirely flexible, and we can adjust it as you wish. Please choose the itinerary and submit us with the required changes.
Additional information
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet and assist at Colombo Airport and proceed to Kandy. In the afternoon visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (1hr 30min)- The most important Buddhist relic, constructed mainly during the reign of
Kandyan kings from 1687-1707 and 1747-1782. Go for a walk around the Kandy Lake (20min)- The Lake is a place of historical significance built in 1807, and City Tour (1hr 30min by vehicle)- The last Royal Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Visit Kandy View Point (Arthur’s Seat) (20min)- Enjoy amazing panoramic view of the city of Kandy.
Overnight stay at: Kandy
Travel Time: 3hrs 50min (approx.) – Bandaranayake Internatioanl Airport to Kandy
Meal: –
Day 2
After breakfast, leave for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit Tea Plantation, Tea Plucking and Factory (1hr 30min)- Witness the age-old traditional tea plucking and enjoy walking in tea plantations. A trip to the highlands of Sri Lanka is never complete without sipping a cup of Ceylon tea. Ramboda Waterfalls– The 11th highest waterfall in the island.
Afternoon, Train Journey (50min) from Talawakele to Nanu Oya (Nuwara Eliya)- One of the most scenic train rides in Sri Lanka. City Walking, Gregory Lake, Old Post Office (1hr 30min)- The best place to relax yourself feeling the cool pleasant climate of Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay at: Kandy
Travel Time: 2hrs 45min (approx.) – Kandy to Talawakele Railway Station
20min (approx.) – Nanu Oya Railway Station to Nuwara Eliya
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3
After breakfast, leave for Udawalawe.
Afternoon enjoy Jeep Safari at Udawalawe National Park (2hrs 30min)- Driving through the park is the best way to explore the wilderness.
Overnight stay at: Udawalawa
Travel Time: 3hrs 50min (approx.) – Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawa
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4
After breakfast leave for Airport for your Departure. En-route visit Galle Dutch Fort (1hr30min)- A place of history, romance and beauty. Initially built by the Portuguese in the16th century. Enjoy Colombo City Tour and Shopping (2hrs)- The commercial capital of the country. The sightseeing includes Galle Face Green– Ocean side Urban Park, The Old Parliament Building, The Town Hall, Seema Malakaya Temple in Beire Lake, Independence Memorial Hall, and Hindu Temple.
Travel Time: 2hrs 15min (approx.) – Udawalawa to Galle
2hrs 10min (approx.) – Galle to Colombo
50min (approx.) – Colombo to Bandaranayake International Airport
Meal: Breakfast
* The given travel time depends on traffic and the condition of the road.
* The time given in ( ) shows the approximate time spend on the relevant attraction or activity.
* Sightseeing and activities will depend on the weather.
Attractions and Activities
Kandy City
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake
- Kandy View Point
- City Tour & Shopping
Nuwara Eliya Hill Country
- Ramboda Waterfall
- Colonial Buildings
- Gregory Lake and Urban Park
- Tea Plucking, Plantation Walk, and Factory
- Train Journey (Talawakele to Nanu Oya)
- City Walk
Galle City
- Colonial City Walk (Galle Dutch Fort)
Udawalawa National Park
- Jeep Safari
Colombo City
- Colombo City Tour and Shopping
- Colonial Buildings
- Galle Face Green Seaside Urban Park
- Independence Memorial Hall
- Buddhist Temple
- Hindu Temple
- City Tour
Includes and Excludes
The above price includes:
- Price mentioned is per person based on sharing room/s in USD
- If the total of guests is an Even Number, sharing double room/s
- If the total of guests is an Odd Number, sharing triple room/s + double room/s
- Accommodation in standard room
- Meal on HB (Breakfast and Dinner) the advantage of having the holiday on HB is, you get the opportunity to experience the local restaurants and local cuisine.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
- All sightseeing entrance fees & cost of excursions as per the itinerary
- Government tax and service charge (If any taxes are revised including VAT, the rates quoted will be revised accordingly).
- Bottles of mineral water on tour (500ml) per person per day
- Airport assistance on arrival & departure
The above price does not include:
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Lunch throughout the tour
- Breakfast of the arrival day (can be arranged on extra cost)
- Dinner of the departure day (can be arranged on extra cost)
- Air Ticketing and Visa arrangements
- Entrance fees and transportation fares not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips, porterage, laundry, Wi-Fi, local and international telephone calls
- Camera and video permits
- Travel and medical insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Foreign exchange service charges
- Professional tourist guide service (can be provided on extra cost)
- Service of English-speaking chauffeur guide (can be provided on extra cost)
- Any other services not specified above
Check in and Check out:
- The official check-in time at all hotels will be 12:00pm to 02:00pm (depends on the hotel).
- The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00am.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times are fixed and there are no guarantees for early check-in or late check-out unless paid for.
Child policy:
- Children between 0-3 years will be accommodated on bed sharing basis with parents/adult’s room free of charge.
- Discount of 30% on adult sharing double room rate for children from 04 to 12 years.
- Please note that the extra bed in a triple room will be a foldable and rollaway.