- 5D/4N
- Colombo
- 5D/4N
About: To describe Sri Lanka in a few words is impossible, but in short, the best things come in small packages. An isle in the midst of the Indian Ocean, this country brags of outstanding white-sand beaches, a dramatic landscape, exotic species of birds and animals in luxuriant rainforests, world-class tea plantations, flavourful and fresh seafood, diverse ethnic groups and beautiful people.
The backpacking tour to Sri Lanka is a kaleidoscope of sights and sounds that will keep you wanting for more. This island nation's heritage is deep-rooted and although the land partly owes and shares its history with the Indian peninsula, it (also called British Ceylon) has an affluent culture of its own.
So, be prepared to experience the transcendent beauty of this tropical province called Sri Lanka.
Duration of the Tour: 6N/7D
Altitude: Average 1895m
Temperature range: Temperature in Sri Lanka ranges from 16C (60F) to 33C (92F), depending on the season and location of different cities. Although there is a cool sea breeze along the coast, humidity is mostly high at 80% all year long. An ideal time to visit Sri Lanka is between December and March.
Meal types: Veg and non-veg
Activities: Walking tour, elephant bathing and feeding, tea plucking, sightseeing, trekking
Difficulty level: Moderate
Duration of activities: 1-5 hours
A colourful and seemingly chaotic cacophony of sights and sounds, Colombo is Sri Lanka’s lively commercial capital. A major trading port frequented by Arab traders in times past, this west coast city also attracted such colonial powers as the Portuguese, Dutch and the British who left their mark on the local culture.
The beauty and charm of this spectacular Colombo city and beyond can now be easily explored with this air plane ride.
About the Activity:
- Escape from the monotony of everyday life and explore the magical beauty of a paradise island with Cinnamon Air Scenic Flights in Sri Lanka.
- Enjoy a bird’s eye view of some of the most iconic cities and towns of the island as you soar with us on a journey to remember.
- Start your trip from Water's edge in Colombo and enjoy the sight of towns of Moratuwa, Panadura, Wadduwa, Kalutara, Ratnapura and Avissawella from up above.
- The Scenic Flights will give you 20 minutes of surreal bliss, covering the places of Colombo.
- End your 20 minutes flight tour with lots of amazing memories.
- You will be flying in a luxury Cessna 208B (8 passenger) Grand Caravan
- Prior to checking-in, a thorough verification process of documents and guest details will be conducted.
- Colombo is the perfect location to continue your underwater education.
- The diving course includes the six dives over the course of five days from the PADI certified experts.
- Start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast, followed by the diving course the whole day.
- All the necessary diving gears will be provided to you at the course location.
- The busy commercial capital of Sri Lanka is one of Asia’s best kept diving secrets. With over 10 wrecks, Colombo offers world class wreck diving.
- Explore the immense cargo holds of intact freighters such as the Pecheur Breton (Cargo Wreck ) and the Medhufaru, play with the friendly lionfish at the Nilgiri Tug.
- Try discovering history on WWI wrecks such as the SS Perseus also while you dive.
- Wide angle enthusiasts can explore current swept outer reefs with soft coral and massive gorgonian sea fans.
- The macro photographers can search for nudibranchs, crabs, shrimps, electric rays, pipefish, sea moths and other critters on the rocky reefs.
- Colombo is the perfect location to continue your underwater education.
- The diving course includes the six dives over the course of five days from the PADI certified experts.
- Start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast, followed by the diving course the whole day.
- All the necessary diving gears will be provided to you at the course location.
- Get picked up from Colombo Katunayake International Airport and reach Kithulgala after two hours drive.
- Enjoy white water rafting for some time and reach to
Hatton where you will be accommodated at the Tea Hills Bungalow.
- Fill your second day with the lovely view of Devon and St. Clair Water falls and trekking is also possible there.
- Reach the Tea Castle to see a demonstration of tea production and enjoy your lunch there.
- Arrive at the famous Kandy Hills for a better shopping experience and enjoy a traditional dance show there and relax yourself at Kandy Hills Bungalow.
- Get driven to the Sigiriya Lion rock and climb up to the top and enjoy the overwhelming views on the top.
- Listen to various tales about Sri Lankan cuisines while you visit the Spice garden and get relaxed with a herbal head and foot massage before you get back to your hotel.
- On the last day visit Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, enjoy an elephant ride too before getting dropped off to airport.