Sri Lanka (05 Nights & 06 Days) – Exclusive

“Ayubowan” On arrival at the recently refurbished Modern and State of the art International Airport, you will be
blessed to get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from “The Wanderlust Vacations” will
welcome you at the Airport & transfer clients to Kandy.
On the way visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where
an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the
abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of
elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including
Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as the
23 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding
program.
En route visit a Spice garden at Mawanella
KANDY- This lovely city is the erstwhile Hill Capital and
last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings. Encircled by hills,
with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the
renowned “Temple of the Tooth”. Place of interest are the
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the Mahaweli
Diversion Project in their impressive settings. Spice
Garden dot the outskirts of Kandy along with handicraft
centers and the market-place is a hub of activity. Kandy
retains an aura of grandeur which time has not effaced.
Later proceed to City tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake
Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, and Gem
Museum. 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.
Evening witness a Cultural dance performance featuring
various dance types of Sri Lanka- Duration (45 minutes –
01hour)
Temple of the Tooth and Devales, Kandy
Kandy’s Tooth Relic Temple is the most significant
Buddhist holy place in Sri Lanka, venerated by Buddhists
from Southeast Asia as well. There are four shrines for
Gods connected to the Buddha’s Tooth Temple. These
Devales, which play an important role in the processions of the Buddha’s Tooth Temple, are mainly Sinhalese
places of worship, whereas Tamil Hindu temples are called Kovils. But the Devales are closely connected to
Hinduism in many ways. The above mentioned world-famous procession called Kandy Perahara, originates in the
Ratha Yatras held for the Hindu deities.
Check into hotel
Dinner & Overnight at Kandy

After breakfast at hotel, checkout & proceed for the Trip Kandy

KANDY- This lovely city is the erstwhile Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings. Encircled by hills, with
a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned “Temple of the Tooth”. Place of interest are the Peradeniya
Botanical Gardens and the Mahaweli Diversion Project in their impressive settings. Spice Garden dot the outskirts

of Kandy along with handicraft centers and the market-place is a hub of activity. Kandy retains an aura of grandeur
which time has not effaced.
Later proceed to City tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake
Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, and Gem Museum.
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.
Evening witness a Cultural dance performance featuring
various dance types of Sri Lanka- Duration (45 minutes –
01hour).
Temple of the Tooth and Devales, Kandy’s Tooth Relic
Temple is the most significant Buddhist holy place in Sri Lanka,
venerated by Buddhists from Southeast Asia as well. There are
four shrines for Gods connected to the Buddha’s Tooth Temple.
These Devales, which play an important role in the processions
of the Buddha’s Tooth Temple, are mainly Sinhalese places of
worship, whereas Tamil Hindu temples are called Kovils. But
the Devales are closely connected to Hinduism in many ways.
The above mentioned world-famous procession called Kandy Perahara, originates in the Ratha Yatras held for the
Hindu deities.
Check into hotel.
Dinner & Overnight at Kandy

After breakfast depart to Nuwara Eliya, visit
Visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens- 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the
Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers.
En route visit a Tea Factory and a Plantation to witness the manufacturing process of world famous “Ceylon Tea”
and to taste a pure unblended cup of factory fresh tea before being sent to the Tea Auctions in Colombo leading
to Export.
Sightseeing in the city- the important places being the Seetha Eliya, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Golf Course and
Market etc.
Optional: Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Hakgala rock surmounts the Hakgala Botanical gardens, only a few
kilometers away from Ashok Vatika. The Hakgala Botanical Gardens was one of the pleasure gardens of King
Ravana. This garden was expanded during the British period and has a wide variety of flowers including an
excellent collection of orchids.
Check into the hotel
Dinner & Overnight at Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast proceed to Bentota via Galle
Join for City tour in Galle – This southern seaport was the 17th Century centre of Dutch rule. The town is full of
Dutch monuments, ramparts and forts, to bear witness to this fact. Galle is also famous for its ebony carving and
delicate handmade lace. It has a pleasant atmosphere and a fine view of the sea.
Enroute participate for Madu River Boat Ride and turtle hatchery
Check into the hotel
Rest of the day for leisure
Clients can participate for water sports such as diving, snorkeling, surfing and etc
Dinner & overnight at Bentota

After breakfast depart 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
architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and
shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum,
dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling
Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha. Sightseeing
includes:
 Pettah – the busy Bazaar area and Market Place
 Gangarama Buddhist Temple
 Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference
Hall
 New Parliamentary Complex
 The Zoological Gardens
Check into the hotel
Dinner & Overnight stay at Colombo

Proceeds to the Bandaranayke international airport, where you stack all your memories in your eyes & Mind,
allowing this beautiful island Sri Lanka. This experience will leave you astounded. Pampered, enlightened.
Moreover, animated. A country like no other! Visit Sri Lanka… Dependent on the flight departure time, you will be
reassigned to the Airport.