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Highlights of Sri Lanka 9 nts / 10 days

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This tour takes you to the Commercial Capital of Sri Lanka – Colombo, Rock Fortress at Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa – the Medieval Capital of Sri Lanka, Rock cave temple at Dambulla, Kandy – Lies midst of hills in the Kandy Valley and Relaxation at coastal city Bentota famous for golden beaches.

Tour Route:-

Arrive Colombo 1 Night > Drive Habarana 2 Nights ( Excursion Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa ) > Drive Dambulla > Drive Kandy 2 Nights ( Excursion Pinnawela ) > Drive Bentota 4 Nights ( Beach ) & Leave.

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Day 01 Arrive Colombo

Upon arrival in Colombo Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel Colombo, the commercial capital of the country. Colombo, check in at the hotel. Afternoon commence a sightseeing tour of the city of Colombo. Drive through the commercial and city centre area known as the “Fort”, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century where grand colonial era buildings stand alongside modern office structures. See the busy markets and noisy bazaars of Pettah, the National Museum with its fine collection of lovely antiques and art of Sri Lanka. Drive past the Town Hall, Independence Square, the B.M.I.C.H (International Convention Centre) and Cinnamon Gardens residential area and visit a Buddhist temple and a Hindu Kovil to experience the diversity of religion, ethnicity and customs of the people.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Colombo.

Day 02 Colombo – Habarana (Drive)

After breakfast leave for Habarana. Upon arrival in Habarana check in at your pre booked Hotel.Rest of the Day Free.Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Habarana.

Day 03 Habarana – Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Habarana (Drive)

After breakfast at hotel leave for Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage site) built by King Kassapa in the 05thcentury A.D. which was a Royal Citadel for more than 18 years. The lion rock is a citadel of unusual beauty, rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The base of the rock is ringed by a moat and rampart and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens. The majestic Lion’s Paw picturesquely guards the stairway of the palace on the summit. See the famous frescoes of the “Heavenly maidens” of Sigiriya in a sheltered pocket of the rock and the 10 foot high Mirror Wall.
On completion, leave for Polonnaruwa (67 km, approx.1½ hour drive), (UNESCO World Heritage Site) the Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, a well-planned medieval city defended by enclosing walls (around 5 km. which still remain),graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions, parks, ponds and irrigation lakes. Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in a resplendent state of preservation. Of these the ‘Vatadage’ and the ‘Thuparama Image house’ are the most spectacular. The ‘Gal Vihara’ which consists of statues of the recumbent, standing and seated Buddha have been cut from a single granite wall and rank among the true masterpieces of Sri Lankan Art. On completion, return to the hotel.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Habarana

Day 04 Habarana – Dambulla – Kandy (Drive)

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Dambulla and visit the famous Golden Rock cave temple which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, a vast isolated rock mass with its five caverns is the largest best preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 sq. meters) are of particular importance as are the 157 statues including a 47 foot long statue of the recumbent Buddha. The ceiling of one cavern is fully illustrated with paintings that follow the natural folds of the rock so closely that it appears to be made of cloth. The complex of caves is one of the most impressive Buddhist Temples in the world.
Thereafter leave for Kandy. En route visit a Spice garden in Matale. Kandy, the bustling hill country capital is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for the pink painted Temple of the Tooth which houses the most sacred religious relic, the tooth of the Buddha, the Kandy Lake built in 1807 which is an attractive centerpiece to the town and the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Kandy is also popular because of the annual festival known as the Esala Perahera where the inner casket covering the tooth relic of the Buddha is taken in a grand procession through the streets of the city held annually in the month of July or August. On arrival in Kandy, check in at the hotel. Evening, visit the sacred Temple of Tooth. Thereafter enjoy the Kandyan Cultural Show at the Kandyan Arts & Cultural Centre. The show features the graceful and rhythmic dancers and drummers culminating in an impressive fire walking display.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kandy

Day 05 Kandy – Pinnawela – Kandy (Drive)

After breakfast leave for Pinnawela. En route commence a sightseeing tour of Kandy city, bustling hill country capital which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive past the picturesque premises of the University of Peradeniya and visit the Market Place, and an arts & crafts show room. Then drive along the Upper Lake road to get a panoramic view of the Kandy Lake built in 1807 and is an attractive centerpiece to the town. Also visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, where a rare collection of tropical exotic and indigenous flora including the famous Orchid House could be viewed.
On completion proceed to Pinnawala and visit the Elephant Orphanage. This orphanage was set up by the government to take care of baby elephants lost or abandoned in the wild. Witness the feeding of the elephants. The baby elephants being bottle fed with milk is a heartwarming sight. Thereafter observe them as they take their daily bath in the river nearby, which affords marvelous photo opportunities. Bath time is enjoyed by all elephants, young and old alike and it is a good time to closely observe their tightly knit family structure. The young elephants are protected and cared for, by the older ones in the group and the leader of the group is respected by all. (Open from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Daily feeding times- 9.15 a.m.,1.15 p.m. 5.00 p.m. Bathing times – 10.00 a.m., 2.00 p.m., 4.00 p.m.).
On completion return to the hotel
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kandy

Day 06 Kandy – Bentota (Drive)

After breakfast proceed to Bentota. Upon arrival in Bentota check in at your pre booked Hotel.Rest of the Day at Leisure on the Beach.Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bentota.

Day 07 Bentota

Day at leisure on the beach.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bentota

Day 08 Bentota

Day at leisure on the beach.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bentota

Day 09 Bentota

Day at leisure on the beach.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bentota

Day 10 Bentota – Colombo (Drive)

Today you are transferred to the Colombo Airport to board flight for Onward Journey.

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Alternatively, you may call us on 01753 577330 and we would be happy to assist you with any further enquiries you may have.

Our holiday itineraries are planned with utmost care. In case you wish to modify any part of the Itinerary, our experts will help you to meet your requirements.

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All the tours are tailored as per our clients requirements and you may choose your own date of departure from the United Kingdom, your own choice of hotels and your own duration of travel.

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Hotel Suisse – Kandy

Suisse is housed in a colonial building, across Kandy Lake. Offering rooms with views of the tropical grounds or Kandy Lake, it has a spa, a restaurant and free parking. The colonial-style rooms at Hotel Suisse feature classic wood furnishings and floral fabrics. They are equipped with satellite TV and private bathrooms with hot/cold shower. Guests can lounge by the landscaped outdoor pool or enjoy a relaxing massage at the Ayurvedic Center. Sauna facilities are also available. There is also a tour desk to assist guests with making travel and trips arrangements. Suisse Kandy’s restaurant serves a wide variety of Western and Asian dishes.

Cinnamon Citadel – Kandy

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy offers a spectacular outdoor pool. It has a spa and well-appointed rooms.Air-conditioned rooms feature spacious interiors with fine beddings and furnishings. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with cable channels.Vel Eliya Restaurant boasts an international menu, and continental dishes can be found at the Mahaveli Eliya. The Giri Sikara Lounge is an excellent venue to enjoy refreshing beverages and light snacks. Hotel Offers 121 Rooms. Guests can enjoy massages at the spa, or have a leisurely swim at the outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is provided on site. The hotel’s tour desk can help organise trips to popular attractions such as the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Kandy Chaaya Citadel is located a 20-minute drive from the famous Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha site. Bandaranaike International Airport is a 5-hour drive from the hotel, and free parking is provided.

Chaaya Village – Habarana

Chaaya Village Habarana is a 15-minute drive from Minneriya National Park. The hotel features an outdoor pool and facilities for tennis, volleyball and badminton. Chaaya Village Habarana is an hour’s drive from Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Driving from Bandaranaike International Airport takes 6 hours. Featuring wooden furniture, the air-conditioned rooms at Chaaya Village come with private terraces. Each room has a TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box, and tea/coffee making facilities. Azmaara Spa provides a range of treatments, from massages to manicures and pedicures. The hotel offers tours such as hiking in the Ritigala jungle or riding an ox cart in Hiriwadunna. El Hena Restaurant features buffet spreads with Asian and Western dishes, while Panthaliya Coffee Shop serves snacks and hot beverages. Refreshments are available at the pool bar.

Galle Face – Colombo

This iconic and colonial-style hotel, built in 1864, boasts a spa and a saltwater pool with sun loungers that faces the vast Indian Ocean. Fitted with wooden flooring, most rooms at Galle Face Hotel offer views of the Indian Ocean, Galle Face Green or Colombo City. Hotel Offers 81 Rooms. They are equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A minibar and a personal safe are included. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa or work out at the gym. Galle Face Hotel also provides a business centre. Located in the heart of Colombo City, Galle Face Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Odel Shopping Mall and just 36 km from Colombo International Airport. Local and international dining options can be enjoyed at the hotel's 2 on-site restaurants, Verandah and 1864. For a drink, guests can head to the bar.

Bentota Beach Hotel – Bentota

Bentota Beach Hotel offers rooms with scenic views. It provides 3 dining options, a spectacular outdoor pool and exciting activities like elephant rides, archery and watersports. The Bentota Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Sea Turtle Hatchery and the Brief Garden. The luxurious guestrooms are spacious and fitted with colourful wall decorations and beddings. They have private balconies and are equipped with a minibar, an in-room safe and cable TV. Recreational activities are endless at the hotel. It has floodlit tennis courts, squash courts, billiard tables and a water sport centre, where guests can try wind surfing, jet ski and diving. For a more relaxing afternoon, Azmaara Spa’s professional therapists offer customised massages and treatments. The Peacock Restaurant serves a selection of international and local dishes. Araliya Restaurant provides a memorable fine dining experience with an impressive wine menu. For light snacks, visit the Soorya Pool Bar.






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Testimonials
Mrs Linda Langrish just returned back from the Maharajas Express Train Journey and this is what she has to say. The perfect way to see a large part of India without the packing and unpacking and of course “the traffic”. Just returned from a fabulous trip, thank you Rajiv for arranging all of the finer details of a once in a lifetime trip
Mrs Linda Langrish X 2
I would like to thank you for arranging our recent trip to southern India. The whole experience was amazing. The organisation was superb throughout with very different but equally good hotels and guides. The driver,Anbu was excellent and made us feel very safe and secure which is very important when 2 women are travelling together over long distances. The most important aspect however was the rearranging of the itinerary due to the floods in Chennai so we could continue our holiday and fly home …
Mrs Caralyn Shaw
Good afternoon, Would like to thank your office to conjunction with UK Tailormade Journeys Ltd for an amazing holiday to southern India from 20th November to 8th December. All aspects were well planned and the driver, Anbu excellent. Hotels and guides all different but equally impressive. As 2 women travelling we felt safe and secure at all times. So many experiences to look back on from palaces, temples, dance performances, elephant rides, boat trips and massages. Can thoroughly recommend to a…
Mrs Caralyn Shaw and Mrs Margaret Haq
Hi Rajiv
Just to express our thanks to you and your team for giving us a lovely holiday on Luxury Palace on Wheels train. It was a lifetime experience.
Thank you
Graham Sanger
Mr Graham Sanger & Family
Hello Rajiv, I wanted to write to you say what an amazing holiday we have just had in Kerela. The organisation was outstanding, everything was planned very well. we were met at every point of the journey by your representatives. This makes for a very relaxed holiday knowing that everything is being taken care of. The guides were knowledgable and very nice people to spend time with. I must point out that the lady who guided us in Cochin was excellent. This leads me to Robert our driver – he …
Mrs and Mr Toker
We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip to India. From our first conversation with you until our return home.The hotel, Palace on Wheels train,and sites were exceptional. The service and warm heart of the Indian people_______________was SUPER. The special attention that we received from our guide Girish and our driver Rishi was exceptional. They deserve a raise. I left my carry on suit case at the train and they were more upset than I was (if that was possible because we had al…
Bruno and Johnye Tarabocchia
Good morning Rajiv We have now arrived back to the UK and I/we wanted to let you know that our holiday was FANTASTIC! Everything went perfectly, from the moment we arrived at the hotel in Delhi the representative was there waiting to greet us with a garland of flowers! The “Vacations” company were superb and please can you pass on our warm thanks to all those involved including Vicray ( VJ) our driver for the week, Meena, who did our tour of Delhi ( the rickshaw ride in Old Delhi was amazing) …
Annette and Andy Nash & Catherine and Neil Dean
Hi Rajiv
I just wanted write and thank you for putting together such a fantastic holiday in India.  In particular, the family would like to extend our most sincere thanks to Rishi (I think this is how you spell his name).  He was our driver from Delhi all the way to Udaipur. He was kind and totally responsive to our needs, sharing his knowledge about the areas we visited and India in general.  He was so flexible that he was a joy to spend so much time with.   Please pass on our thanks to …
Mrs Anne Rachel Bilham, Mr Michael John Bilham, Mr Peter Bartholomew Bilham, Mr Charles Patrick Bilham
Hi Rajiv Happy New Year to you, hope all is well with you. We are back from our tour of Sri Lanka and break in Dubai. We had a wonderful time in Sri Lanka and the whole tour went very well, all according to itinerary that you had arranged. Our sincere thanks also go to the driver/guide Mr Lal Mendes . He made the whole journey very memorable. Thanks again for arranging this holiday and we would definitely contact you for our next trip abroad and if we ever decide to return to Sri Lanka , a…
Mr and Mrs Jokhiya
We’ve just returned from a wonderful tour of India organised by your company. Our experience was everything we had hoped for and more. We were met at every destination by your representatives who were constantly checking that everything was to our satisfaction. The accommodation we stayed in was of a very high order and we were well looked after in each place with the typical high Indian standards of hospitality. We would particularly like to praise the Tuli Tiger Resort at the Kanha National…
Mrs & Mr John O Fee
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