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Colombo Galle Colombo Tour
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990 USD
Colombo Galle Colombo Tour
Sri Lanka
05 Nights / 06 Days
 

Package Includes
  • Accommodation for 5 nights on double sharing basis.
  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • Air-condition local transportation with an English-speaking chauffer.
  • Reconfirmation of airline tickets
  • One bottle of minerals water per day per person
  • Entrance fees for Pinnawala and Kandy

Hotels used in our tours itineraries
  • 1st Night - Taj Samudra Hotel – Colombo (5 star hotel)
  • 2nd Night – Mahaweli Reach Hotel – Kandy (5 star hotel)
  • 3rd Night – Grand Hotel - Nuwara Eliya (4 star hotel)
  • 4th Night - Taj Samudra Hotel – Colombo (5 star hotel)
  • 5th Night - Taj Samudra Hotel – Colombo (5 star hotel)

Package Exclusions
  • Air tickets; to be advised at time of booking as per your chosen dates
  • Personal expenses (Telephone calls, laundry etc.)
  • Other beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary

General Terms & Conditions:
  • Prices are net in USD and inclusive of applicable taxes as at date.
  • Rates may change without a notice if a significant currency fluctuation or revision of taxes occurs.
  • Rooms will be on availability & if in case if the said hotels are fully booked due to any reason, similar hotels will be provided in the same vicinity or nearest location

Day 01 - Airport / Colombo D
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from G S T Lanka Travels will Welcome you and transfer to Colombo.
Over Night in Colombo.

Day 02 – Colombo / Kandy B L D
After breakfast leave for Kandy. En route visit the Pinnwala Elephant Orphanage. This elephant Orphanage is setup especially for Abandoned or injured baby elephants. They are reared here and are trained to become working animals. Feeding and bathing in the river provide the best opportunities to see the animal’s close-up (Open from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Daily feeding times- 9.15 a.m.,1.15 p.m. 5.00 p.m. Bathing times – 10.00 a.m., 2.00 p.m., 4.00 p.m.)
Check in to the hotel in Kandy.
In the evening Visit the Temple of the Holy Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, the Gem Museum, and traditional batik-making factory. Late evening experience a colourful cultural show where you can really taste the Sri Lankan culture.
Over Night in Kandy.

Day 03 – Kandy/Nuwara Eliya B L D
After breakfast, visit the Royal Botanical Garden and city tour of Kandy. A stroll in the market place would also be interesting in Kandy. (optional)
Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Witness the Ramboda water fall & en-route you can stop and enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea while enjoying the spectacular scenery. Spend the evening relaxing in the cool climate.
Nuwara Eliya is known as, 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.
Later Visit Hakgala Botanical gardens with exotic trees, hrubs and herbs known to thrive best in hill country. It has an excellent rare collection of roses, orchids, and a carefully ended fernery.
• Evening sightseeing tour of the city.
• Visit the Nuwara Eliya Town, Market place, Golf Course, the Hill Club, and drive around this hill station viewing Lake Gregory.
Over Night in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 04 – Nuwara Eliya /Colombo B L D
Early morning leave the hotel with packetted breakfast for an excursion to Horton Plains by a private jeep. (optional)
Horton plains is a strict nature reserve, the highest plateau in Sri Lanka. Nature lovers will love this wide, Patna-grass covered plain, the haunt of several wild yet harmless animals and the home for many species of birds. Bride paths through the plains will take you to the precipice, popularly referred to as Worlds End, a sheer drop of 1050 metres. The view when it is clear of mist is magnificent.
Then proceeds to Colombo via Kitulgala. Witness the world famous St. Clairs & Devon water falls.
Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 05 – Colombo/Galle/Colombo B L D
After breakfast visit Galle, Sri Lanka’s most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbour. Stroll around the lighthouse and harbour or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carvers and purchase some the finest souvenirs.

The Dutch Fort - Galle - The South Coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord.
Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort’s two half bastion’s overlooking the sea.
The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with brick-lined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day by the high and low tides. The original gate to the fort was by the harbour. It is still there, marked by the British Coat-of-arms on the front and the Dutch V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie) with the Coat-of-arms with a rooster crest, is on the inner side of the Fort.
In the evening, return to Colombo and go on a site seeing and a shopping trip around the busy cities of Colombo. You will be seeing the famous Bandaranaike international memorial hall, Valukarama temple, and the municipal council. You can enjoy fair bargain by shopping at some of the reputed shopping malls such as ODEL, Liberty plaza, Majestic city, Arena, Gem factory etc. pay a visit to the Pettah Bazaar. Optional , to try your luck, step out from the hotel and drop in to a reputed gambling mall such The Ballys, MGM grand club, etc. night life has now become active than it used to be. Night Clubs, pubs are open till dawn so you can drop in at any time.
Overnight stay in Colombo

Day 06 – Colombo/Negombo/BIA B L D
After breakfast transfer to Negombo, En-route you will visit the fishing lagoon of Sri Lanka with second largest fish market of the country and you can see the local colorful fishermen in their outrigger canoes in the tranquil lagoon behind the beach. Your visit will include explore this historical town and gives you the opportunity to un-reveal the ancient fort, Old Catholic churches and Dutch-built canals as the remains of colonization. After dinner you will be dropped at the Airport for the Departure Flight.
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