About the Kandy Day Tour:
- After picked up at 8:00 am from the hotel in Kandy, you will explore the most popular places in Kandy, including Bahirwa Kanda hill which has a massive Buddha statue standing upon it.
- Pay a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens and witness the exquisite collection of orchids.
- Set off on an adventurous hike to the Udawattakele Forest Reserve and relish the magnificent vistas on the way.
- Embark upon a spiritual Kandy city tour by visiting Tooth Relic temple situated in the royal palace complex. This temple has preserved Buddha’s sacred tooth since time unknown.
- Head towards Kandy View Point and capture the most panoramic shots with your loved ones.
- Take a break from the Kandy day tour and enjoy the scrumptious meals at a well-known restaurant.
- Learn about the local delicacies and drinks of the city at Mawanella spice garden and Girigama Tea factory. At 4:00 pm approx. you will be drop off to your hotel.
About The Kandy City:
Popular as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy City is known for its alluring temples and numerous sightseeing spots. A typical Kandy day tour is a perfect blend of scenic attractions, religious shrines, food joints, and historical monuments. From relaxing in the Royal Botanical Garden to enjoying the city view from the back of Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, there are a wide array of activities that Kandy city tour offers to its visitors.
If you wish to delve into the rich history of Kandy, don’t forget to explore the iconic temple of Tooth Relic which has held a tooth of Buddha since ages. On your visit to this temple, you can also soak in the beauty of its nearby Kandy lake. This lake is the most sought-after spot in the city which lures the visitors with its isolated surroundings.
Kandy city also encompasses some really popular restaurant which will leave you gaping in awe of its delicious local cuisines. Some of the popular restaurants in this area include The Kandy Garden Cafe, Foodlands, and Licensed To Grill.
About the Sigiriya Rock Fortress:
Embark on a journey of a lifetime at the
stunning Sigiriya rock fortress, locally
known as the eighth wonder of the world. Tucked away between the charming towns
of Dambulla and Habarana and perched on a rocky nearly 400 above the sea level,
Lion’s Rock fortress is a mesmerizing sight that will leave you speechless. The
main entrance is flanked by symmetrical water gardens and tiny islands.
Visit Sri Lanka’s top attraction in one stress-free trip on this half-day tour to Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and gain extra insight into this UNESCO-listed treasures with a guide to provide commentary and reveal the must-sees and history of each site.
About the tour:
-You will be picked up from your hotel by Tuk-Tuk and drive to Sigiriya.
-Enjoy sightseeing at Sigiriya rock fortress.
-As the tour concludes, you will be dropped off to your hotel.
Timings: 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Duration: 3.5 Hours
Starting/Ending Point: Your Hotel from Dambulla
Note:
-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.
-Maximum 8 people are required to book this tour.
Prepare to ‘get wild’ on this day trip in Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park. Scout for elephants, crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage. All national park fees and a jeep safari with a driver-guide are included.
About the tour:
-After picking up from the hotel, you will be head to the Udawalawe national park safari which is a guided safari through one of the most diverse and vibrant national parks in Sri Lanka.
- The safari offers opportunities to spot herds of wild elephants, flocks of water birds, and many other wild species, including leopards, sloth bears, deers, wild boars, etc. in their natural habitats.
- Spread over 30,821 hectares, the national park is also home to some dramatic landscapes.
- You can also spend time fishing at the national park for an added cost.
- The tour also stops at a temple in the vicinity of the national park to give you a glimpse of the religious and cultural history of the place.
- The tour also includes packaged breakfast and lunch along with fishing equipment.
- An English-speaking driver-guide accompanies you throughout the tour. After the tour concludes, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
You can choose a pick-up location from any of these three cities: Colombo, Kandy, and Galle.
Timing: 8 hours between 7 am - 7 pm
- Habarana, located 210 km north east from Colombo is the transit point for the large herds of wild elephants at the National Parks of Minneriya and Kaudulla.
- Get ready for an amazing elephant safari as you enthrall in this 4 hour activity, starting at around 10 AM
- The ride would take you over the main road, the pathways, villages, jungles, swamp and river. Post this embark on a boat ride to visualize local village life.
- Learn the unique ways and the culture of the locals during a village tour.
- Hop onto a boat and reach the river bank - transfer to a village house by a jeep for a scrumptious local village lunch.
- Return with a bag full of memories as your tour concludes at around 2 PM.
About the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Day Tour:
- You will be picked from your hotel at 8:00 am for a tour to Pinnawala elephant orphanage from Kandy where you can enjoy a daylong adventurous expedition.
- Spend a day amid the elephants and explore the largest home of wild Asian elephants in the world.
- Behold the large herds of captive elephants roaming around freely, bathing pleasingly, wading slowly, and cuddling each other affectionately.
- Relish the fun of watching calves playing with each other happily and rushing here and there aimlessly.
- Spend some moments among these elephants and experience the surreal bond between a human and an animal.
- Observe the elephants from the closest proximity and capture this breathtaking vista in your digital lens.
- Play with elephants, caress them, feed them, click snaps with them, and enjoy watching them bathe in a river.
- In your Kandy to Pinnawala elephant orphanage tour, you’ll also get a chance to learn how this orphanage caters elephants, provides them food, and treats the injured ones.
- Also, visit Royal Botanical Garden and witness a huge collection of orchids of numerous varieties. At 4:00 pm you will be drop off to your hotel
About the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage:
Witnessing a large herd of elephants is not a usual thing. So, if you want to make your day unusual by seeing plenty of elephants, visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage from Kandy. Being the largest home of captive elephants in the world, this orphanage has many wonders to throw your way. Pinnawala elephant orphanage is not just an orphanage but also a nursery and the captive breeding earth for the Asian elephants.
The institution was home to nearly 10,000 elephants in 2011. Since then, the number is increasing only. No wonder why it is because Pinnawala elephant orphanage does a lot for the orphaned elephants. Once you’re there, you yourself can see how institution cares, rescues, and treats the elephants.
In this elephant orphanage, you’ll get an opportunity to play with elephants and feed them. You can also delight in the herd of elephants wading, bathing, and cooling them off pleasantly in the riverside. Before finishing your tour, head to Kandy View Point and capture the breathtaking vista of the entire city from the high above. In the end, take a stroll in Royal Botanical Garden and admire the glory of nature.
Opening Hours:
Daily from 8:30am - 5:30pm
Get a chance of a day trip to Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe National Park and spend time with elephants. You can see crocodiles, birds, and more, and take an optional side trip to Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage.
About the activity:
Observe Sri Lanka’s natural wilderness, wildlife and different habitats of animals during this tour and spend some time at Elephant Transit Home. Elephant Transit Home is Asia’s first rehabilitation center for elephants.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Udawalawe and arrive at Elephant transit home. The elephants reside here were found abandoned, orphaned, sick or wounded in the jungle and they are kept and treated at this place. You will witness the feeding time and this is the most interesting thing. Stop at the restaurant for lunch and then start safari to Udawalawe. Enjoy a safari to Udawalawe National Park. Udawalawe National Park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals and it lies on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones. The park is home to elephants, water buffalo, water Monitor Lizards, Sambar Deer, Monkeys, and the occasional Leopard.
Meals:
Light Refreshments & Bottled water and Lunch during the ride will be included.
Minimum occupancy: 2 Pax
Maximum occupancy: 6 Pax
Starting time: 10.00 am
Endtime: 06.30 pm
- 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.