Tour 7 Nights Classical Tour With Yala Adventure

Guide

Service of an English Speaking Driver Guide(below 7 Pax)/National Guide(8 Pax and above) As per client request we can arrange any language speaking guide as per clients request.

Accommodation

We can provide Budget ( 2-3 Star) , Standard (4 Star) , Luxury (5 Star or Boutique)

Others

•Accommodation in the hotels as specified in the itinerary (Subjected to availability upon the confirmation time, in case of non-availability we will offer you a similar good alternative) •Transportation by a private air conditioned vehicle during the tour •All accommodations on Full Board basis as specified in the itinerary (Starting from Day 01 lunch & end from Day 08 breakfast) •Lunches at local restaurants •Entrance fees to : Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandyan Dance Show, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, Mihintale, Dambulla Cave Temples, Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Anuradhapura Ancient City , Yala National Park •Service of an Italian Speaking Driver Guide (below 7 Pax)/National Guide (8 Pax and above) •All gouvernement taxes

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner at same Hotels we use for accomadation. Lunches at Local standard restaurants We can arrange any meal type as per clients request.

Insurance

All the vehicles are insuared under specail tourism catogory.

Transport

Transportation by a private air conditioned vehicle during the tour

Optional

One lunch with cookery Demonstration Indulge in typical Sri Lankan cooking lessons that promise an authentic experience as well as a delicious meal. There is a wide menu to choose from in keeping with the mood and the moment. Get hands-on experience with an experienced and knowledgeable instructor and master finer points that help preserve the nutritive value and authentic taste, making it not only enjoyable meal but also a wholesome one. Spend some time in life of a children orphanage We can take you to spend some time with children at orphanage where they need more love form other people at least for little time. You can see the talents of the children with nice genuine smile of these kids with warm welcome. According to your concern you can give them a generous heart contribution to them at your choice.Over 140 million children under the age of 18 in the developing world have lost one or both of their parents. Although most orphans are cared for by family members or communities in some way, many of these families are living in poverty. Some form of public assistance is required to provide these children with adequate food, health care, clothing, education and psychosocial support. Remarks : This can be arrange free of charge on your request during the stay according to your tour program. Even if youwants to arrange a meal with them OR spend more time with them please coordinate with us in advance in order to fix it to your itinerary. Decide some donation at your choice. Visit school in rural village & donate few needs as clients choic e We will take you to a school at rural area of the country where the children need educational matirials (Stationary, Shoes, School Cloths) for their education.The Knowledge that the rural children gain from rural schools is not practically helpful for them to meet the career demand of the local economy within which they survive. So they loose the trust and interest in education. The worst case scenario is the closing down of such rural schools as there are not enough students. We belive that even with small contribution will help them to continue their education success. Remarks : This can be arrange free of charge on your request during the stay according to your tour program. Please coordinate with us in advance inorder to fix it to your itinerary. Decide some donation at your choice.

Not included:

Flights

Others

•Video and camera permits •Personal expenditures •Compulsory New Year & Christmas gala dinner supplements •Compulsory Perahera supplements during the perahera season during the Knady stay. •Early check-in | Late check-out •Bank Charges on payment. •Drinks | Tips & Visa entry fees to Sri Lanka

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Day 1 Day 1: Sigiriya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Sigiriya

AYUBOWAN! – The traditional greeting of Sri Lanka!! You have arrived to Sri Lanka.A warm and truly Sri Lankan welcome at the Airport, where representative of Unique Paradise Travels. You may wish to take advantage of the several Bank counters in the arrivals lounge who offer currency exchange services. Transfer to your hotel in Habarana. Habarana is the heart of what is referred to as the Cultural Zone featuring Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms. Lunch at a local restaurant, Afternoon at leisure at Hotel On the way we will offer you a chance to buy a local lottery ticket. You can experiece the excitement of Sri Lankan lottery win or lose on the same day night live on the television. If missed you can check the result on the internet. You can be a millioner over a night if you are so lucky. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 2 Day 2: Sigiriya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Sigiriya

After breakfast leave for Sigiriya Rock Fortress. World Heritage giant rock fortress of Sigiriya, built in the 5th century as a bastion and palace of king Kasyapa. The most impressive facets of this unique complex are geometrically laid water gardens, frescoes of beautiful maidens, and the mirror wall with ancient graffiti. The whole face of the hill appears to have been a gigantic picture gallery…. the largest picture in the world perhaps…. wrote John Still. The lion platform and summit of 1.6 hectares, was surrounded by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. It’s around 1200 steps to the summit which yields a spectacular panorama of the surrounding jungle and Sigiriya village. After descending from Sigiriya, the clients will enjoy fresh king coconut at the foot of the rock along with serving of refreshing towels / tissues. King coconut is the water contained in a variety of bright orange colored coconut (cocos nucifera var. aurantiaca) which is “indigenous to the tropical island of Sri Lanka”. Feel the freshness of magical drink in this island. Proceed to Polonnaruwa.In Polonnaruwa, an Exclusive lunch will be arranged by the side of a paddy field located in Polonnaruwa. There you will be given a small cooking demonstration of a typical traditional lunch which includes rice with 05 / 06 authentic curries, fried lake fish and a green salad. After Lunch visit Polonnaruwa Aincint City. A UNESCO World Heritage site that is the second great capital city of Sri Lanka, built during the 11th and 12th centuries. Here, one can still view the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, King Parakramabahu’s statue and the Parakrama Samudraya lake. There are also several sites devoted to worship including the Shiva Temple, Lankathilake, Watadage, Galpotha, and Kiri Vehera. Once you reach to near the aincient city you can have a bycle to start your journey. You will explore Medieval Capital of Polonnaruwa on two wheels. It is 9 – 12 Km ride (2 - 3 hours) and ride in Polonnaruwa archeological sites. You can feel the greatness in this site with a unique experience. It’s also a famous Monkey Kingdom Polonnaruwa has been in the limelight recently with the release of the Disney documentary movie “Monkey Kingdom” in over 12,000 US Cinemas in April 2015. The film documents the life of a troop of wild toque-macaque monkeys locally known as “Rilaw” while the entire set was based around the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 3 Day 3: Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kandy

After breakfast leave for Kandy. The first visit of the day is Dambulla Cave Temple. The World Heritage site & known for its richly painted cave temples. Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that king Valagam Bahu took refuge from invasions in the 1st century B.C., later turning the caves into a rock temple. Some of its frescoes are over 2000 years old. Another highlight is a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha carved out of the living rock, some 15 meters long. The caves have a mixture of religious and secular paintings and sculptures with ceiling frescoes depicting scenes from Buddha’s life and Sinhalese history. After that on the way visit Matale Spice Garden. Sri Lanka is the capital of a rich variety of spices that determined its history, being the cause of many an invasion. Fragrant Clove, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Mace, Pepper, Cocoa and Vanilla amongst others account for a diversity of cooking styles and applications. We learn how different spices are grown during our visit to a private farm along with live cooking stations during lunch. After that come to Kandy Later afternoon, enjoy a panoramic tour within Kandy, via the upper lake drive, stopping at the market square. Take in the local scene and local flavor. After the walk, enjoy a panoramic tuk-tuk ride around the Kandy Lake. Then visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic The famous Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic. Kandy is the most venerated place of worship for Buddhists throughout the world. Built in the 16th century, this temple houses the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. Several buildings have been added to the temple complex by successive rulers, the latest being the Golden Canopy over the inner shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed. Originally the Temple was within the King’s palace complex as it was the symbol of Royal Authority. Late evening view a cultural dance performance featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka Dinner & Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 4 Day 4: Kandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kandy

Proceed to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden The Royal Botanical Gardens, formerly the pleasure gardens of Kandyan kings is very impressive as is the 18 hole Victoria golf course, voted the most attractive in the subcontinent and amongst the hundred most beautiful anywhere. A round of golf can be arranged on this splendid undulating terrain, over which the holes are routed, combined with the backdrop of hills and lakes After the Peradeniya will enjoy a memorable lunch in unique Banglow. It is a place with a vast collection of old books, furniture, manuscripts and photographs. The French professor who love Sri Lanka lot is owns and giving opportunity to give away a good experience to the visitors all the time. After the lunch Visit Lankathilake viharaya It is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Udunuwara of Kandy, Sri Lanka.. It is considered as the most magnificent architectural edifice created during the Gampola era. According to historical reports this temple was built by King Bhuvanekabahu IV. The vihara buildings have been built on a natural rock called Panhalgala Rock. Among the buildings the image house possess characteristically outstanding architectural features, embellished with traditional Sinhalese sculptures. Then move to Embekke Temple Embekka Devalaya was built by the King Vikramabahu III of Gampola Era in Sri Lanka. he carvings, which adorn the wooden pillars of the drummers’ hall, as well as the "Vahalkada" (the entrance porch of the devala, which is said to be older) are some of the best examples of Sinhalese art.The roof itself has significant features. The rafters all slant from above towards the incoming visitor are fixed together and kept in position by a "Madol Kurupawa", a kind of a giant catch pin the like of which we do not find elsewhere. Then come back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 5 Day 5: Nuwara Eliya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya, a retreat for British Civil Servants from the heat of the plains. Also known as Little England, Nuwara Eliya is famous for its spectacularly beautiful approach, picturesque landscape and cool climate. Many of its buildings retain features from the colonial period along with a 117-year-old championship golf course, one of the most scenic in the world, nestled between the town and surrounding forested hills. en route visit Ramboda Falls. The Lunch will arrange near the Ramboda Falls where you can have one of the best view of Rabodafalls. It will definitely add an aditional taste to your lunch with unique loaction. You can experience the beauty of the waterfall at your closest. Don’t forget to get some nice pictures to your collection. On the way experience the Tea plantation. Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest exporters of tea. Since the introduction of tea to Sri Lanka in mid 19the century Nuwara Eliya has been the capital of the tea industry. For many miles prior to reaching Nuwara Eliya from either direction you will find acres and acres of tea plantations, in fact nothing but tea estates. There are many factories open for visitors, which also have tea sales outlets. Take a hike in the Tea plantations witnessing the local life of the tea plucking community. You can pluck some tea leaves and give some hand to the pluckers while experience the way of their lives.Then visit the local factory to understand the process of Tea manufacturing. Visit the Tea Factory and witness how the raw green leaf, which was plucked, is converted to the familiar dark brown product through a process of drying, cutting, rolling and fermentation. At the factory, also learn to “taste” tea and try to identify the subtle differences in flavor produced at the factory Thereafter we enjoy sightseeing at the city of Nuwara Eliya.
Day 6 Day 6: Yala National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Yala National Park

After breakfast leave for Yala. Enroute visit Ella surroundings while having a great view of Rawana Falls. The wide Ravana falls gushes down a height of 82 feet falling from an oval concave rock. It takes the form of a drooping areca flower during the peak season of its water flow, but its size is reduced dramatically during the dry season. Located in the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary in Ella, this waterfall is the source of many legends and secrets. Lunch at a local restaurant Evening leave for game drive in Yala National Park for 4X4 Game drive. You will feel the excitement with experienced Safari game tour of Yala National Park is better for take photos & relaxly see wild animals. Experience “The Gathering,” a name given to the elephants that assemble on the banks of the Minneriya during the dry season. According to wildlife authorities, the Minneriya park gathering is the World largest grouping of wild Asian elephants at any given time. Perhaps you’ll be lucky to spot any of the park’s diverse wildlife, including deer, wild buffalo, pink-faced leaf monkeys, Eagle, owl, peacock assorted birds. After that come back to Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 7 Day 7: Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Colombo

Need to get up early morning to experience the curd making process. Breakfast will have to pack based on the time. Sri Lanka is an agricultural country, hence dairy farming is a main livelihood in most of the villages. The southern part of Sri Lanka is particularly popular for buffalo curd as a home industrial business thereby making it a must see as you explore Sri Lanka’s southern charm. In the early morning you will be engaging in this activity with village dairy farmers. Along with the farmers, you may participate to lead the cows to the lake or their shelters and also engage in the task of milking the cows. This may be your once in a life time experience to drink fresh milk on the spot too! Next, you can help the farmers to take milk pots to their houses to make curd in the traditional way. After that leave to Galle fort ( UNESCO world heritage site) The Galle Fort, or Dutch Fort as it is also known, is a fortification first built by the Portugese on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The initial fortifications, which were built in the late 16th century, were quite basic. However the fort underwent extensive modifications in the 17th century by the Dutch, making it one of the most important archeological, architectural and historic monuments to illutrate the European influence in South East Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. If time goes correct you can enjoy your lunch at the historocal place with lovely view. Then Leave to Colombo. Based on time limits small city tour can be done in the eveing at colombo city. Dinner and Overnight stay at the Hotel
Day 8 Day 8: Colombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Colombo

After breakfast return you by way of a scenic drive to the international airport for your departing flight and a safe journey home.

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Nights Classical Tour With Yala Adventure

Day 1: Sigiriya

Day 2: Sigiriya

Day 3: Kandy

Day 4: Kandy

Day 5: Nuwara Eliya

Day 6: Yala National Park

Day 7: Colombo

Day 8: Colombo

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