Itinerary
DAY 1:
- Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by Simplifly Sri Lanka Representative.
- Transfer from Airport to Waikkal (Approx. 40 Minutes’ drive)
- Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day leisure at the hotel.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Suriya Resort (Deluxe Room)
DAY 2:
- Breakfast at the hotel and transfer from Waikkal to Habarana. (Approx. 3 Hrs drive)
- On your arrival do a village tour with lunch.
- Make a visit to a village in Sri Lanka. Make a cart ride through the village, rice fields. Later make a short walk (a about 15 minutes) to the tank, to make a boat ride of about 20 minutes to a nearby vegetable field of the village. Enjoy cookery demonstration at local village house.
- Thereafter, proceed to hotel and check in at Cinnamon Lodge
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Lodge (Superior Room)
DAY 3:
- Breakfast at the hotel and leave for Sigiriya Rock fortress.
- (At around 8.30 am – best time to avoid mid-day height)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
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- The marvellous rock fortress of Sigiriya is a rare jewel among the many treasures in Sri Lanka. The site was the domain of King Kashyapa whose aim was to build an impregnable fortress and within it, a heavenly abode. The skeletal layout of the ancient city within the fortress marvels its observers with the grandeur and complexity of 5th century urban-planning of Sri Lanka. On the way to the top one can observe the famous Sigiriya frescoes of the buxom, wasp-waisted maidens bearing flowers, amidst the wilderness and ancient ruins. The smoothly glazed ‘Mirror Wall’ located a few steps away has sealed the expressions of ancient visitors, inspired by the vibrant frescoes.
- Return to hotel, In the evening proceed for Minneriya National Park for 4×4 Safari.
- On completion of the safari, return to hotel.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Lodge
DAY 4:
- Breakfast at the Cinnamon Lodge.
- In the morning transfer Kandy (Approx. 3 H 30 Mins drive)
- Check in at Amaya Hills. Leisure time till evening.
- In the evening visit to The Temple of the Tooth Relic. “Wear White Sarongs / Rap rounds & Carry some Lotus Flowers “to the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
- On completion, witness a Sri Lankan cultural show,
- On completion of the visit, return to hotel.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Amays hills (Superior Room)
DAY 5:
- Breakfast at the Hotel.
- Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (Approx. 3 Hrs drive)
- En route visit Tea plantation and tea factory.
- Arrived to Nuwara Eliya and proceed for city tour.
- On completion, Check in at Araliya Green City.
- Rest of the evening leisure at the hotel.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Araliya Green City. (Deluxe)
DAY 6:
- Early in the morning proceed to Horton Plains National Park.
- Discover Horton Plains National Park by foot, A packet of breakfast will be provided during this excursion.
- Horton Plains -’World’s End” and the beautiful bridal veil ‘Bakers Falls’ Sri Lanka’s highest plateau 7200 ft above sea level in the central mountain country. This ‘Fen” is a very scenic region with an astounding variety of scenery from mountains to grasslands, from marshes to trout streams. Sri Lanka’s best-flavored high grown teas are grown in the surrounding areas. Spectacular view from ‘Worlds End’ where the plateau plunges a thousand feet in a straight sheer drop.
- On completion of the visit, return to hotel,
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Araliya Green City. (Deluxe)
DAY 7:
- Breakfast at Araliya Green City
- Proceed to Yala (Approx. 4 Hours driving)
- Check in at Cinnamon Wild.
- Rest of the day spend at leisure.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Wild (Jungle Chalet Room)
DAY 8:
- Early in the morning do a safari at Yala National Park.
- Collect the packed breakfast from the hotel and proceed for Yala National Park for morning 4×4 safari.
- Yala National Park – Yala National Park is famous for big herds of elephants, large number of leopards, spotted deer, sambar, crocodiles, mongoose, wild boars, wild buffaloes and many other animals. More than 130 bird species have been recorded which include the resident birds and winter visitors. The common birds found here are spot-billed pelicans, cormorants, egrets, spoonbills, herons, storks, ibises, bitterns, Indian moorhens, white-breasted water hens.
- On completion of the safari, return to hotel.
- Rest of the day spend at leisure.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Wild
DAY 9:
- Breakfast at Cinnamon Wild
- Proceed to Beruwala. (Approx. 3 ½ Hrs drive)
- Check in at Cinnamon Bey. Rest of the day relax by the beach.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Bey (Superior Rooms)
DAY 10:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Rest of the day relax by the beach.
- Dinner and Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Bey
DAY 11:
- Breakfast at Cinnamon Bey.
- Proceed to the Airport.
Package Includes
- 10 night’s accommodation in a Double room at the hotels mentioned above or Similar.
- Meals as specified above (HB).
- Entrance fees to all places specified in the itinerary above.
- Safaris at National Parks mentioned above by a 4 X4 private Jeeps
- Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle with an English- speaking chauffer Guide.
- All applicable taxes.
Package Does Not Include
- Additional meals.
- 24 th Dec – Christmas Supplement.
- 31 st Dec – New Year Supplement.
- Early Check-in & Late checkout.
- Kandy Perahera US$40.00 Per Room per night (15 Jul 22 – 31 Aug 22)
- Mineral water, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages.
- Camera permits.
- Tips & porterage.
- Anything not mentioned under “Package Includes”.
General Terms & Conditions
Important
- Check in time at all hotels is 1400 hrs
- Check out time at all hotels is 1200 hrs
Travel Tips
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Airport pick up will be arranged based on your flight details.
- The duration of transfers is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and
traffic conditions.
- You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.