SRILANKA TOUR PACKAGE 6 NIGHTS 7 DAYS

Arrive at Colombo International Airport where you will be met by an airport representative and a designated guide from Esna Holidays. After completing all airport formalities, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed towards Dambulla. En-route you will visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to more than 100 elephant orphans. You can watch them during feeding times at 9:15 am, 1:15 pm and 5:00 pm, and during their bathing sessions from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. After the visit, continue your journey to explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, which consists of five caves filled with 157 Buddha statues and beautifully painted ceilings dating back to the 1st century BC. Later, proceed to visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a 200m high rock citadel known for its ancient engineering wonders, water gardens and world-famous frescoes. After sightseeing, check into your hotel in Dambulla and relax. Overnight stay at Dambulla Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and then proceed to visit the Spice Garden, where you will explore Sri Lanka’s famous spices and healing herbs such as sandalwood, citronella, cocoa, jasmine, coconut, cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron. At the Regent Spice and Herbal Garden, you will also learn about the medicinal properties of these herbs and how they are used in daily Ayurvedic practices. In the evening, you may opt to experience the Kandy Cultural Show, an exciting one-hour performance showcasing traditional Sri Lankan dance forms, fire dancing, sword dancing and vibrant Kandyan drummers. After the visit, check into the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Kandy Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to visit the Kandy Temple, also known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, originally built in 1595 by the Kandyan Kings to enshrine the sacred tooth of Lord Buddha. The temple attracts numerous white-clad pilgrims carrying lotus flowers, and its intricate carvings reflect the rich architectural heritage of Kandy. The city itself is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site largely because of this revered temple. After the visit, return to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Kandy Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to visit the Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda, believed to be the place where Lord Hanuman searched for Sita. The temple houses a tall granite statue of Hanuman, and the nearby Sita Tear Pond is said to have formed from Sita’s tears. Continue to a tea plantation and factory to learn how Ceylon tea is grown and processed, followed by a short tea-tasting session. Visit the Seetha Amman Temple, located beside a stream where Sita is believed to have bathed during her time in Ashok Vatika. The temple features shrines for Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman. Later, explore the beautiful hill city of Nuwara Eliya, known for its colonial-era cottages, scenic gardens, Lake Gregory and charming old post office. Check in to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to visit the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, a long-running initiative focused on protecting sea turtle nesting sites, rescuing eggs, and safely releasing hatchlings into the ocean. Here you will learn about the conservation efforts and see how the hatchery helps increase the survival rate of young turtles. After the visit, continue to Balapitiya for a relaxing boat safari on the Madhu River. Enjoy a scenic cruise through mangrove forests, small islands and rural landscapes. Along the way, you may witness cinnamon cultivation, traditional fishing methods, local temple sites, birdlife, water lilies and butterflies. Check in to the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Bentota Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for a city tour of Colombo, driving through the commercial areas, tree-lined streets of Cinnamon Gardens, Fort area, Sea Street, Pettah Bazaar, a Hindu Temple with stone carvings and the historic Dutch Church of Wolfendhal. You will also visit BMICH, see the Avukana Buddha replica and explore Independence Square. In the evening, enjoy shopping in Colombo at popular spots like Galle Face Green, Cotton Collection, House of Fashion, Odel, Beverly Street, Pettah Market, Noritake Showroom, Barefoot, Laksala, One Galle Face and Colombo City Center. Afterward, check into the hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Colombo Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the airport for your departure flight back home, carrying all the beautiful memories from the island. (Travel time: approx. 1 hour) End of Tour.