Sri Lanka is known for its elephants and at Pinnawella is the elephant orphanage. The excursion will take you to Pinnawella arriving in time for lunch at a nearby hotel. After lunch you will go to the orphanage to see the elephants being fed. Afterwards you will go down to the river to watch the elephants being bathed.
(This tour is not recommended from the southern beach hotels because of the travelling time.)
Kandy was one of the capital cities of Sri Lanka set in the mountains. During this excursion you will visit Kandy's famous botanical garden where you will enjoy lunch. After lunch you can stroll round the town and then visit the Temple of the Tooth next to Kandy's lake.
This tour can be extended by one night to allow you to enjoy the traditional Kandyean dancing followed by dinner at your chosen Hotel.
(This tour is not recommended from the southern beach hotels because of the traveling time.)
This is Sri Lanka's capital city. During the day you will see the historic Fort area, visit the National Museum, shop at the craft shops and have a tour of the city. We will also take you to the Galle Face Hotel one of Sri Lanka's oldest hotels and enjoy afternoon tea before returning to your hotel.
This is a historic fort established in the 16th century, Walk on the walls of the fort and stroll through its narrow streets. Visit the Historic Mansion where you will see examples of lace making and polishing gem stones. On the return trip to your hotel, you will stop at a Turtle Hatchery to see the efforts being taken to protect Sri Lanka's turtles.
(This tour is not recommended from the northern beach hotels because of the traveling time.)
Cultural Triangle Excursion
2 Nights at Habarana
You will travel to Habarana stopping off at Dambulla Caves on the first day arriving in time for a swim and to enjoy Habarana's grounds.
On the second day you will visit the historic sites of Polonnaruwa, a world heritage site, and Sigiriya, a hill top palace.
On the third day you will visit Anuradapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka. See the oldest tree in the world that was planted in 300BC. After this visit you will return to your hotel.
(This tour is not recommended from the southern beach hotels because of the travelling time.)
Hill Country Excursion
1 Night at Kandy and 1 night at Nurwara Eliya
On the first day travel to Kandy where you can tour the town, visit the famous Botanical Garden and the Temple of the Tooth. Before dinner you will be taken to see the Kandyan dancers.
On the second day you will travel from Kandy to the town of Nuwara Eliya at 6,000 feet. You will be travelling on roads that were created by the British to get access to the tea plantations. During the day you will stop at a Tea Factory to see hoe tea is produced and have lunch at Ramboda Falls to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
On the third day you will return to your hotel through the tea plantations. You will stop at a tea centre to enjoy the scenery and Devon Falls. Another stop will be at the location of the film Bridge Over the River Kwai where you can enjoy your lunch.
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