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Helanka representative will meet you at the Airport and leave for Kandy,

Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en-route to Kandy. The orphanage

was created to protect abandoned and orphaned elephants. It has now

grown into the most popular Tourist attraction in the country and with

good reason, for nowhere else except at Pageants (processions) are you

likely to see so many elephants at close quarters. The elephants are

controlled by their mahouts (keepers) who ensure they are fed at the right

times and don’t endanger anyone but otherwise the elephants roam freely around the sanctuary area. There are many

elephants in residence from babies to young adults. Among the attractions, you will be able to witness elephants being lead to

a nearby river for bathing. You could also see the feeding of the baby elephants which is the highlight of the visit.

Later visit Kandy is the charming hill capital of Sri Lanka and

the island’s second largest city. At an elevation of 465 meters

above sea level, Kandy is located 129 Km North-East of

Colombo. Nestling midst low hills, and looped by the

Mahaweli River; Kandy is the country’s religious and cultural

center and a World Heritage City.

Check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Stay in Kandy

Arrival – Kandy (Approx: 4 Hours) Overnight Stay in Kandy Day 1

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Breakfast at Hotel.

After breakfast Indulge in a city tour of Kandy throughout the day giving space

for a variety of sites to visit such as the famous temple of the tooth relic, the

Ceylon tea museum and the Kandy Lake.

Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya – Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden

of the kings of Kandy, 147 acres in extent, it has more than 4,000 species of

rare and endemic trees and plants as well as the flora of the tropical world. This is a haven not

only for scientists but to every nature lover too. The Spice Garden and Orchid House within

the Gardens are popular with tourists.

A lovely cultural dance performance will also be available to see on that day and is certainly a must watch. Dressed in decorative outfits and performing graceful yet ever so engaging dances, these dancers put on a show that never fails to amaze.

After a day filled with wondrous travels and beautiful sights to see transfer to the hotel.

Overnight Stay in Kandy

After breakfast travel to Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little’ England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create the resort into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club, with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and its strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., evoke nostalgia of Colonial British Ceylon. Hence, you will be taken for a city tour that will allow for you to cover all of these attractions.

Lake Gregory, sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Kandy Overnight Stay in Kandy Day 2

Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (Approx – 2 Hours) Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya Day 3

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Breakfast at hotel.

Later visit Bomburu ella Waterfall. Bomburu Ella, also known as Perawella Falls, is a waterfall at Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It is located near the border of Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts.

After visiting this amazing place head back to the Nuwara Eliya city for city tour.

Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

After breakfast your travel to Yala can commence,

Rest of the day at leisure enjoying the nature and the sun light.

Overnight stay in Yala

After Breakfast head to Yala National Park.

A very early morning Jeep Safari will be ready for you at the Yala National Park which is

certain to be a thrilling and breath-taking experience.

Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka,

bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now

open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The park covers 979 square kilometres

(378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was

designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first

two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best

known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and

aquatic birds.

Nuwara Eliya Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya Day 4

Nuwara Eliya - Yala (Approx: 4 Hours) Overnight Stay in Yala Day 5

Yala Overnight Stay in Yala Day 6

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08 Nights 09 Days Yala National Park has a variety of ecosystems including moist monsoon forests, dry

monsoon forests, semi deciduous forests, thorn forests, grasslands, marshes, marine

wetlands, and sandy beaches that are all home to 215 bird species, 44 mammal species,

47 reptile species, 18 amphibian species and 21 fish species each being a beautiful sight

to see by themselves.

Return back to the hotel

Overnight stay in Yala.

Head to Galle after a hefty breakfast.

Galle is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The town has

a World Heritage Site to its name and that is predominantly responsible

for its popularity with tourists. This is the 300-year-old Dutch Fort, but

there are other historical buildings to view as well.

Head back to the Galle Fort Hotel to rest for the night.

Overnight stay in Galle.

Breakfast at hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Can choose to do Madu river Boat ride and the turtle Hatchery. (Optional)

Overnight stay in Galle.

Yala – Galle (Approx: 3 Hours) Overnight Stay in Galle Day 7

Galle Overnight Stay in Galle Day 8

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After Breakfast head towards Colombo.

Go for a City tour with shopping. A drive through the city will take

you to Fort and Pettah – the commercial area of the city and tree-

lined Colombo 7 – Cinnamon Gardens. Colombo 3, 4, 5 & 8 are

the prime residential areas of the City. The Hindu Temple at Sea

Street – lined with goldsmith shops, the Dutch Church at

Wolfendhal dating back to 1749, the historic Devatagaha Mosque,

Independence Square, BMICH, Gangaramaya Temple and

Colombo Museum are some of the attractions in Colombo.

Proceed with a shopping tour at Odel, Laksala Crafts center,

Barefoot. Sri Lanka is renowned for ‘Ceylon Tea’, ‘Ceylon

Cinnamon’, spices, precious and semi-precious gems and jewelry in Silver, gold and white gold.

After the city tour in Colombo you will be transferred to the airport on time for your departure.

***** END OF TOUR *****

Price (Per Person) Description

5 star Hotels – Sharing on Double basis Per Person USD 1280.00

5 star Hotels Earls Regency, Kandy Heritance Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya Cinnamon Wild, Yala The Fortress & Spa, Galle

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Price Does Not Include

Price Includes

08 nights’ accommodation on Half Board basis in

Double rooms sharing basis. Transport in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle with an

English-Speaking Guide.

Breakfast & Dinner throughout the Tour

Entrance fees - Pinnawala Elephant orphanage /

Temple of the tooth / Peradeniya Botanical

Gardens / Yala

Tour pack with the compliments of Helanka

Vacations.

Government TAX

Early Check-In and Lake Check-Out

Tips and other expenses of a personal nature

Jeep/Boat fees

lunches throughout the tour Entrance Tickets

Camera permits (for tourist sites)

All extra expenses to Hotels.

Price Does Not Include

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