Urbanization to Nature
To allow you totruly appreciate the natural beauty of our motherland, this urbanization tonature tour consists of four days of fun and excitement. Spending two days inKandy, you can drop in at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and spend time withthese magnificent beasts. Enjoy visiting small industries such as batiks,woodcarving and gems and also a cultural show that portrays various art anddance forms of Sri Lanka. A memorable train journey from Peradeniya to NuwaraEliya will enable you to experience the beauty of the central highlands withmist covered mountain backdrops and tall, cascading waterfalls. Spend time inNuwara Eliya, visit a tea factory and then finally explore some of the mainsights of Colombo.
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Urbanisatie naar de natuur (4 dagen)
Urbanisatie naar de natuur (4 dagen)
Urbanization to Nature is a trip for those who appreciate the true beauty of landscapes and the Urban City. You will walk through the last kingdom of Sri Lanka, and hear the stories of times past. Walk among the hills and plains in Nuwara Eliya and experience the natures’ beautiful creations. Witness the tamed nature of the giants of land, elephants in Pinnawala. Explore the secrets among the most Urban City in Sri Lanka, Colombo.
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2 Nights in Kandy
You will visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and experience the majestic Sri Lankan elephants and then enjoy some technical tours exploring the various crafts such as woodcarving and gem crafting. You can watch a cultural show depicting art forms of Sri Lanka and enjoy a train journey to Nuwara Eliya. Explore the highlands and visit a tea factory en-route.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat, located at Pinnawala village in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the best place for an up close and personal experience with the world’s largest land mammals! Today with 70 elephants herein, Pinnawela has become the home to the largest captive group of elephants in the world.
Technical Tours
Go on technical tours related to arts such as gem crafting, woodcarving and batiks. Watch the Kandyan Cultural Show with its colorful traditional dances and delightful music.
Cultural Show
The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour-long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.
Train Ride from Peradeniya Nuwara Eliya
Reach the Train Station in Peradeniya by 8:30 am to catch the train to Nuwara Eliya. Kandy to Nuwara Eliya train journey takes you on scenic ride through some of the most beautiful highland countryside areas in Sri Lanka. Watch the brilliant greens carpets of the tea plantations. See the picturesque villages with misty mountain backdrops pass by. Peer through drizzle and mist to look at the magical landscapes of Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is set in the heart of tea-country is a beautiful town where the British succeeded in creating a replica of the English countryside, with homes in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with hedges, an Anglican church, a famous golf course and beautiful parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 6,200 feet above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Tea Factory
Tea Factory to learn how tea is manufactured in Sri Lanka. You can observe the tea pickers, locally known as ‘tea pluckers’ as they move between the lush green rows along the mountains with their large baskets. Thereafter you will be given a guided tour explaining fermentation, rolling, drying, cutting, sieving and the grading of tea. Finish with a tea tasting process and learn of the history, and why Ceylon Tea is considered among the best in the world.
1 Night in Colombo
We will be visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic before heading to Colombo to experience the urban life style of Sri Lanka. With many historic monuments to view and shopping precincts to visit, you will be busy and having fun. You can end the night partying and get ready for departure the following morning.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Colombo
Experience the colorful lights and bright life ofColombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as theOld Lighthouse,the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green,Gangarama Temple, theNational Museumand more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores Enjoy the nightlife as you party till the morn.
Departure
After the breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.
Includes:
- 03 nights’ Accommodation in hotels as per the above itinerary or hotels of similar standards
- Meals on Bed and Breakfast basis commencing with breakfast on Day 2 and ending with breakfast on Day 05
- Private Transport with airport transfers in an Air-Conditioned Car throughout the tour. (2010 and Above Manufactured)
- Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide
- All applicable current local taxes, but subject to change at the time of booking
Excludes:
- Entry Visa Fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application
- International / Domestic Airfare
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Tips & Portages
- Cost of Beverages
- Meals where not specified
- Entrance fees and other services not mentioned above
Complimentary:
- 1 x 1 Litre Water Bottle Per Person Per Day
- 1 Local SIM Card Per Room