Sri Lanka - The Garden of Eden, "the original paradise, amid scenes as beautiful as the hand of God ever created". Many a traveller before you, from ancient mariners and merchants to modern-day astronauts and business people have been seduced by the tantalizing beauty of the colours and costumes of this land which, according to Mark Twain, were "All harmonious, all in perfect taste".

Today, the tapestry of culture, the rich abundance of nature, so handsomely bestowed, and the old adage of good things come as small packages to make Sri Lanka the ultimate holiday destination.

Colombo is a bustling metropolis of big businesses and small bazaars. Kandy, the last royal citadel, is the cultural centre and home to the legendary temples and spectacular festivals of the perahera. Situated on Sri Lanka's southern coast is Bentota, a stunning beachside location with direct access to the sea. Travel further down to the ancient port city of Galle, a town within a medieval fortress; while in Nuwara Eliya, you can visit the picturesque tea gardens and the dazzling waterfalls. Kandalama is the home to the famous elephant orphanage and is also a bird watcher's paradise.

ITINERARY 2:-05 NIGHTS/06 DAYS ‘INDIAN OCEAN PARADISE TOUR (SRI LANKA MALDIVES)
(COLOMBO / KANDY / MALDIVES / NEGOMBO)

Day 01
Arrival and transfer to Colombo. Afternoon city tour.

* Colombo a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.Dinner & overnight stay at GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL, Colombo

DAY 02
After breakfast proceed to Kandy. En route visit * Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has grown to be a big family today.  A unique experience never to be missed. Afternoon city tour of Kandy, including visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

* Kandy - the hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

* Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic  - ever since 4^th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession. Evening view a cultural show featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka. Dinner & overnight stay at THE SWISS RESIDENCE, Kandy

DAY 03
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect departure flight to Male' .Arrival in Male' and transfer to Fun Island Resort by Dhoni. Dinner & overnight stay at FUN ISLAND RESORT.  

DAY 04
Full day at leisure by the beach. Dinner & overnight stay at FUN ISLAND RESORT.

DAY 05
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect departure flight to Sri Lanka. Arrive in Sri Lanka and transfer to Negombo. Afternoon sightseeing of Negombo.

* Negombo - a famous fishing village North of Colombo, with a Dutch built Canal.  The canal itself is a hive of activity with all the fishermen traveling up and down in their gaily-painted boats.  On the shores of the canal you will find many homes and churches and many species of birds including spectacular Kingfishers and also Parrots. Catamaran trips in the sea and boat trips in canal can be organized.  From November to April, diving facilities are available in this quaint village.  The streets on either side of the Hotels are dotted with Souvenir Shops, Restaurants etc. Dinner & overnight stay at CAMELOT BEACH HOTEL, Negombo

DAY 06
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect departure flight to India.

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QUOTATION:

•   Accommodation on HB basis commencing with dinner & ending with breakfast at the hotels specified or similar.    
• Transportation in an a/c vehicle with English speaking chauffeur guide (Sri Lanka only)
• Return transfers/Meeting + greeting at the airport (Sri Lanka/Maldives by Dhoni)
• Entrance fees where applicable (Sri Lanka)
• Return transfers by speed boat  (Maldives only)

Does not include:

• Lunch
• Airfare, visa charges & airport taxes.
• Cost for air tickets (CMB/ MLE/ CMB)
• Camera/ video permits (Sri Lanka)
• Any expenses of a personal nature  

ITINERARY 2 – 04 NIGHTS/05 DAYS HILL RESORT TOUR OF SRI LANKA

  (NEGOMBO / KANDY / NUWARAELIYA / KATUNAYAKE)

DAY 01
Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by a representative of our Travel agency and transferred to Negombo. Dinner and overnight stay at CAMELOT BEACH HOTEL, Negombo

DAY 02
After breakfast leave for Kandy. En route visit * Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has grown to be a big family today.  A unique experience never to be missed. Afternoon commence city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

* Kandy - the hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

* Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic  - ever since 4^th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.Evening view a cultural show featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka. Dinner and overnight stay at THE SWISS RESIDENCE, Kandy

DAY 03
After breakfast visit * Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, Sixty Seven hectares of exquisite beauty and botanical treasurers containing more than 4000 species, this is haven not only for Scientists but to every nature lover as well. Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya, visiting a tea estate and factory en route.

* Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations.  It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence.  Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.

* Hakgala Botanical Gardens - Four miles south east of Nuwara Eliya is another prominent peak, Hakgala.  At its foot lie the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, and beyond, the Hakgala Strict Natural Reserve. The gardens are smaller and less exotic than those at Peradeniya, but at 5,600 feet (1,707 meters) elevation the species of flora quite different. Opened as an experimental cinchona plantation (for production of the malaria antidote quinine) in 1860, the pride of the gardens is now roses and ferns.

* Seethaeliya – the little Kovil dedicated to Seetha with statue of Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman. Dinner and overnight stay at ST. ANDREWS HOTEL, Nuwara Eliya

DAY 04
After breakfast leave for Colombo via Kitulgala. Afternoon do a city tour of Colombo.

* Colombo a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. Thereafter transfer to Katunayake. Dinner and overnight stay at THE TAMARIND TREE, Katunayake  
 
DAY 05
After breakfast transfer to the airport for departure OR transfer to the preferred beach resort 

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  All rates in US Dollars.

Package Includes: -

• Accommodation on HB basis commencing with dinner & ending with breakfast at the hotels specified or similar.
• Transportation by a/c vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide for 06 pax and a separate English speaking guide for 07 pax onwards.
• Entrance fees to places of interest
•   All applicable jeep hire
•   Valued added Tax

Does not include:

• Lunch on tour.
• Airfare, visa charges & airport taxes.
• Camera/video permits
•   Expenses of a personal nature:

*Please note all the above rates given are in USD and of today’s date rates are subjected to change as per hotel availability & foreign exchange rate.