Sri Lanka

Despite its fame as a resplendent island and a leading tourist destination, the secret of Sri Lanka’s attraction lies with its people. The spice addicted, cricket crazy and tea drinking people of Sri Lanka are famed for big smiles and a bigger heart. With a culture enriched with three thousand years of knowledge, Buddhism and many a colonial traditions, the Sri Lankan society is a potpourri of religions and races different yet similar in many a ways.

Weather

Situated between six degrees and 10 degrees north, Sri Lanka has a typical tropical climate, which is somewhat modified by the seasonal wind reversal of the southwest monsoon. Most of the country has an abundant or moderate rainfall which is well distributed throughout the year

Currency

The Sri Lankan Rupee is the currency of Sri Lanka.
Average conversational rate 1 LKR = INR 0.4186

Shopping

Sri Lanka offers a wide array of shopping items, the most recognized being gems, batik, tea, and handicrafts. The most popular items among tourists are handloom fabrics, leather products, reproduction antiques, jewelry and ceramics. Ratnapura is the most famous place to find gems, including blue sapphires, the king of Sri Lankan precious stones

Sri Lanka

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ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive / Colombo / Kandy

On arrival at Colombo International airport our representative will pick you up and transfer your to Kandy.

Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, Longest River of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly. Heavily jeweled with a rich and colorful history is witnessed through the numerous shrines and temples as well as frescoes, ancient paintings and stone carvings.

Evening we will be visiting the Kandyan Cultural show at Kandy

Overnight stay at the hotel – Kandy

Day 02: Kandy / Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Later drive to NuwaraEliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of NuwaraEliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “‘Little England” which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create NuwaraEliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of ‘England”.

Overnight in hotel – Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast

Day 03: Nuwara Eliya / Bentota

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Later drive to Bentota and check in to your hotel.

Bentota lies at the finishing end of the “Golden Mile” which is an hour’s drive from Colombo. Famous for its prime beaches Bentota is today one of Sri Lanka’s most sought after tourist destinations. The town of Bentota actually, sits on an estuary, where the river and the sea meet. This makes the area quite famous for water sports activities or just simply relax on the beach.

Overnight stay at the resort – Bentota

Breakfast

Day 04: Bentota

Breakfast will be at the resort.

Today relax on the beach or enjoy water sports activities. (Direct payment)

Overnight stay at resort – Bentota

Breakfast

Day 05: Bentota / Colombo:

Breakfast will be at the hotel

Morning drive to Colombo and check in to your hotel.

Afternoon our panoramic city tour of Colombo will cover visit many of the historical, religious and commercial sites of Colombo including the historic and bustling Fort and Pettah, the elite residential Cinnamon Gardens, the Galle face Green and Viharamahadevi Park

Overnight stay at Colombo.

Breakfast

Day 06: Colombo / Departure:

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Based on your flight timing you will be transferred to airport for homebound flight with everlasting memories of your holiday with “Trip Craft”

An Unforgettable Holiday

Breakfast