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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 from Colombo to Pinawella.
The Pinawella Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular tourist attractions.
The orphanage’s population has now mushroomed to around 65, making it the world’s largest collection of captive elephants. The elephants here range in age from newborns to elderly matriarchs, and include orphaned and abandoned elephants, as well as those injured in the wild.
Transfer from Pinawella to Habarana.
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.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Habarana.
Breakfast at the Hotel in Habarana.
Transfer from Habarana to Sigiriya.
Climb the 5th century Sigiriya Rock fortress which is a UNESCO world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa(477-495). The spectacular citadel of Sigiriya rises sheer and impregnable out of the plains of the dry zone.
It is the country’s most memorable single attraction, a remarkable archeological site made unforgettable by its dramatic setting. The rock was the innermost stronghold of a 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway.
Transfer from Sigiriya to Minneriya.
P.M. Jeep safari of the Minneriya National Park which is famous for its migrant herd of wild Elephants This Jeep excursion can be booked and paid direct at the hotels travel desk.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Habarana.
Breakfast at Hotel in Habarana,
Transfer from Habarana to Trincomalee.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Trincomalee.
Breakfast at the Hotel in Trincomalee.
Do a City tour of Trincomalee,
Little visited in recent years, the atmospheric city of Trincomalee is set amongst miles of golden-sand beaches, where visitors are few and a warm welcome is assured.
Located on one of the world’s best natural harbors, the city was disputed by Dutch, Portuguese and British powers, and was the headquarters for the Allied forces in World War II.
Now it is one of Sri Lanka’s most pristine tourist destinations, with Buddhist and Hindu Temples set alongside churches and mosques. In the agricultural hinterland rice is the major crop while around the coast undeveloped, palm-fringed beaches are perfect for swimming and scuba diving from May to October.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Trincomalee.
Breakfast at the Hotel in Trincomalee.
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.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The historic city about 480m above sea level surrounded by mountains was known to Sri Lankan as Kanda Uda Rata, which means the hill country.
Kandy was home to Sri Lanka’s last independent Kingdom, which survived two centuries of colonial incursion before finally falling to the British at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Visit the Temple of the tooth, the royal Botanical Gardens, the Peradeniya University campus and catch a panoramic view of the picturesque town from Upper Lake Drive.
Early evening, you will visit a Kandyan Dance performance and be treated to a spectacular fire walking finale.
Kandy is also famous for its shopping, gems and jewelry, handicrafts, batiks, silks etc. And you will have the opportunity of browsing to your heart’s content.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.
Breakfast at the hotel in Kandy
Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya meaning “the city of dawn” is the town at the highest elevation (about 2000m above sea level) in Sri Lanka and its tallest peak, Piduruthalagala (2555m) could be seen from here. The city, established by the British in the nineteenth century, and known as “Little England” and is a popular holiday resort for Sri Lankans & tourists due to its cool climate and quaint colonial feel with its little bungalows surrounded by hedgerows.
Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of the tea country and you can visit a plantation and a factory en route here and witness how the famous “Ceylon Tea” is brewed.
About 1.5km away is Sita Amman Temple, said to be built at the spot where Ravana held Sita captive, as related in the Ramayana. The small temple has a collection of statues, including a couple of Kali images.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Full day at Leisure for own activities.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast at the Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Overnight stay in Colombo.
Breakfast at the hotel in Colombo,
Do a half day 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
Overnight stay in Colombo.
Breakfast at the hotel in Colombo.
Transfer from Colombo to the Airport
