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- 153/1 (501/A), Vihara Mawatha, Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
YALLA currently operate a choice of tours such as Cultural, nature, eco, adventure, incentives, meetings, Conferences and shore excursions for cruise liners as well as beach stay and all-inclusive programmes.
Arrival in Sri Lanka
You will be met on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport by our YALLA representative who will assist you with your luggage and guide you to your vehicle where your personal chauffeur guide awaits.
Transfer to Kandy en-route visiting the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in time to witness the bathing and bottle feeding of elephants which have been abandoned by their herds in the wild.
Habarana –the central point of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle and the most convenient base for excursions to the Ancient historical cities – Anuradhapura 60 minutes, Polonnaruwa 45 minutes, Sigiriya/Dambulla 30 minutes, Ritigala 10 minutes and Minneriya National Park (site of the renowned “Gathering” of over 300 Elephant between July and September) 15 minutes. Though in the “Dry Zone” of the country, thanks to the genius of ancient kings the Sri Lankan “dry zone” is anything but dry, with hundreds of lakes and reservoirs connected by an elaborate network of canals making up a fascinating irrigation system which also provides some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery and fertile habitat for Sri Lanka’s incredible bio-diversity. This contributes to a large range of activity in the area – village and forest walks, bird and wildlife watching, Elephant Back Safari, cycling, trekking and boating
Overnight stay in Habarana.
Breakfast at Hotel in Habarana.
Excursion to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Rock Fortress of Sigiriya – This World Heritage site – a spectacular Rock Fortress – is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive elements of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit with an area of 1.6 hectares which was completely covered with buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory.
Afternoon: Jeep safari of the Minneriya National park which is famous for its migrant heard of wild Elephants.
“As the drought in the Sri Lankan dry zone heightens every year in June and most national parks in the area are parched; there remains only one oasis – “Minneriya National Park“. Here too the magnificent Minneriya Tank reduces in size by more than half giving rise to fresh grassland. Abundant grazing land and water draw many herds from the surrounding forests, which converge at Minneriya National Park during the months prior to the rains which are expected in September, resulting in an amazing gathering of over 300 elephants. An incredible experience…..”
Overnight stay in Habarana.
Breakfast at Hotel in Habarana.
After breakfast proceed to Kandy en-route visiting a spice garden in Matale to see spices growing in their natural habitat and learn about spices and their use in Sri Lankan cuisine.
Kandy: This lovely city is the Hill Capital of Sri Lanka and was the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings. It still retains an aura of grandeur which has been unaffected by time. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned “Temple of the Tooth” and the Royal Botanical Gardens – home to one of Asia’s best Orchid collections.
Kandy and its satellite villages are the center of the island’s handicraft industry and its traditional dances are the most lively and spectacular in the country.
The afternoon will be spent sightseeing Kandy including Arts & Crafts workshop, Oriental Market Place, Bazaar and Gem Lapidary.
Overnight stay in Habarana.
Breakfast at Hotel in Kandy.
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya visiting a Tea Plantation to see how tea is plucked and a Factory to witness the processing of the raw green leaf to the final graded product.
Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lankan hill country, it is the home of the famous Ceylon Tea and the rolling mountains are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. The salubrious climate, misty glens and the decidedly British character make Nuwara Eliya a must on any Sri Lankan travel industry.
Overnight stay in Nuwra Eliya.
Breakfast at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
P.M. City tour of Colombo including visits to the Residential, Commercial and Bazaar areas – the tour also includes visits to well known Departmental stores such as “House of Fashion” and “ODEL”, which has internationally recognized “Designer” brands of clothing at an unbelievable price.
Overnight stay in Colombo.
Breakfast at the hotel in Colombo.
Transfer from Colombo to the Airport
