Day 1: Airport-Pinnawala-Dambulla

Arrival, welcome by a Magical Holidays’ representative and transfer to Pinnawala.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 96 elephants, including 43 males and 68females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.

Proceed to Dambulla.

Visit Dambulla Cave Temple. Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres (92 mi) east of Colombo and 72 kilometres (45 mi) north of Kandy.Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. 

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Dambulla Hotel.

Day 2: Dambulla – Matale - Kandy

After the breakfast at the hotel climb the ancient Sigiriya Rock.

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. 

Visit Matale Spice Garden. Visit a spice garden in Matale to see many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. Just 25 km from the hill capital of Kandy, the Matale spice gardens are among the best on the island. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. A processing and training unit has been set up in the area and farmers are grouped in a cooperative to ensure fair prices and you will also be able to purchase spices.

Proceed to visit Ancient Kingdom Kandy. Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.

Visit Temple of Tooth Relic. Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

Kandy City tour & Cultural show.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Kandy Hotel.

Day 3: Kandy –Ramboda-Nuwara Eliya

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

Visit Ramboda tea Plantation, Tea factory and Ramboda waterfalls.

Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass.It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.

Visit Nuwara Eliya City. Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya Hotel.

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit Hakgala Botanical Garden.

Hakgala Botanical Garden is situated on the Nuwara Eliya-Badulla main road, 16 km from Nuwara Eliya. The garden has a cool temperate climate because of altitude is 5,400 feet above the sea level. The mean annual temperature ranges between 16 °C to 30 °C during course of a year.[3] From December to February it has a cold climate, while the warm climate persists from April to August.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya Hotel.

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Yala

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Yala. Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Yala National Park.

Day 6: Yala – Bentota

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Bentota via Galle.

Galle City Tour.

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery.

Relax in the beach hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Bentota Hotel.

Day 7: Bentota – Colombo - Negombo

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Colombo.

Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. 

Visit BMICH, Viharamahadevi Park,Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah Street, Red Mosque, Nelum Pokuna Stadium & Allocate time to do shopping.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Negombo Hotel.

Day 8: Negombo - Airport

After breakfast at the hotel Proceed to Bandaranaike International airport for departure with beautiful memories. (As Per to the Flight Time.)

 

Site

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Dambulla Cave Temple

Sigiriya Ancient Rock

Kandy Temple

Hakgala Botanical garden

Gregory Park

Gangaramaya Temple

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

Per person price sharing TPL Room price valid only for 8th Nov to 14th Nov 2018. (02 Adults+02 Children)

Kindly note two children are considered as one adult.

COST INCLUDES

• Accommodation in TPL Occupancy at the above hotels or similar (07 Nights)
• Meals are on Half Board Basis.
• Meal Plan starts from Arrival day Dinner and ends with departure date morning breakfast.
• This includes 7 Breakfasts & 7 Dinners only.
• Private tour Transportation with the service of English speaking Chauffeur Guide as per the itinerary except during free times. (CAR)
• All government taxes

COMPLIMENTS FROM MAGICAL HOLIDAYS

• Departure gifts
• Discount shopping voucher
• 2 water bottles per person per day. 

COST EXCLUDES 

• All beverages, Tips and portages. 
• Arrival Day Morning Breakfast. ( USD 8/- for an additional breakfast)
• Lunch cost
• Entrance Fees for any site.
• Any other cost which is not mention in the inclusion side.
• Video and Camera Permits 
• All expenses of personal nature such as Telephone Calls, Laundry and Tipping etc. 
• Bank transfer charges to Sri Lanka