Sri Lankan Discovery - 6 D / 5 N

On arrival you will be meet by Southern Travels Representative greets you at the ''meeting point'' at the exit after immigration and customs and transfers you comfortably to your hotel in Colombo (check-in after 1400 hrs).The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own.

Today morning, embark on a guided orientation tour. Drive through the city and see famous places like Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. Shop at Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. Later, proceed to Dambulla and visit the Dambulla Rock Temple built by King Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka''s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.

Today, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village. Next, proceed to Kandy. On arrival embark on a guided orientation tour of Kandy including a visit to the Tooth Relic Temple. Thereafter, enjoy a cultural show.

Today, depart for Nuwara Eliya which is known as the tea-country blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery. Embark on a guided orientation tour of Nuwara Eliya. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal dinner attire, the 18 -hole golf course, horse race course, all remind you of "England". Continue to Kandy.

Today, after breakfast transfer from hotel in Kandy to hotel in Bentota; en route we take you on a tour of Kitulgala. Indulge in the optional White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, the broadest river in Sri Lanka. This activity is for individuals above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a prior comprehensive safety briefing by white water rafting instructors. The distance covered is around 5 kms. The river and its surrounding will enchant you, leaving you with a memorable experience. On arrival at Bentota, the day is free to enjoy the different water sports activities on offer from your hotel (at your own expense), or simply relax by the beach.

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