DAY 01 AIRPORT / PINNAWALA / KANDY

Reach Colombo airport. Clear Immigrations, Baggage claim and Customs. Your Local guide will be waiting for you are the airport arrival lounge.

Leave Pinnawala, and visit The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage or Millenium Elephant Foundation.

Pinnawala: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (PEO) is an orphanage, nursery and breeding ground for nearly 100 elephants. It was founded in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation to care for and protect the orphaned young elephants that were often found wandering around the forests of Sri Lanka. What began with five
baby elephants grew into a program that now cares for a herd of more than 90 elephants.

Millennium Elephant Foundation: Spanning a 15-acre estate that is located around 10 kilometres to the northwest of the town of Kegalle, the Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) is a charity that rescues and subsequently cares for captive Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. Observe, bathe and ride the elephants.

Preceed to Kandy via Matale visiting a Herbal Spice Garden.

Herbal Spice Garden: fascinating insight into Sri Lankan history, botany, and gastronomy. The fragrant gardens are home to an exotic collection of trees, bushes, and flowers, all of which lend their flavors and spices to the diverse melting pot of Sri Lanka's cuisine. Follow your guide as they lead you through aromatic cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, mace, chocolate, vanilla, and pepper. At the end, you can even buy some of your favorite spices to bring a little bit of Sri Lanka home with you.

Check into the hotel and spend rest of the evening at leisure.

OVERNIGHT IN KANDY.

DAY 02 KANDY

Breakfast at the hotel. City Orientation tour at Kandy.

Kandy A bustling town cradled between towering mountains of lush forest and acres of tea in the central highlands. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are a variety of things to do and places to visit in and around Kandy from scenic strolls through Udawatte Kele Forest Sanctuary and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens to witnessing splendid cultural performances etc.

Visit Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic: The royal palace complex of the ancient Kingdom of Kandy, now the Sri Dalada Maligawa (or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) is a Buddhist temple that is home to the tooth relic of Lord Buddha. The city of Kandy was the last great capital of Sri Lanka’s ancient kings, and the presence of the temple is a major reason that the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The relic that lies within the temple has played a major role in Sri Lanka’s political history, as it was believed that the holder of the relic possessed the right to govern the country.

Visit Gem Museum & Gem Gallery: Throughout history, Sri Lanka has been known as a land of gems. At the Gem Museum, you will have a chance to learn about Gems and how it’s being mined, cut polished given shapes. The relic that lies within the temple has played a major role in Sri Lanka’s political history, as it was believed that the holder of the relic possessed the right to govern the country.

Witness Traditional Dance Show: Kandyan-style dancing is among the most distinctive features associated with the culture. It is an age-old traditional art form that can be a treat to watch when performed. A stimulating evening of dance and music. It is a show that celebrates the traditional arts established long ago during the heyday of the Kandyan Kingdom.

Visit Kandy Viewpoint. Thereafter rest of the day you can visit Kandy City Center for shopping if interested.

OVERNIGHT IN KANDY.

DAY 03 KANDY / AMBULUWAWA / COLOMBO

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave to visit Ambuluwawa Temple.

Ambuluwawa Tower: 3567 meters above sea level and there are 200 plants which belong to 80 species. We know the climb to the top is a bit tough but then again you know the hardest climbs always give the best views. Some of the best views you can admire from this tower is, from South Sri Pada or Adams Peak, North Mountain range of Knuckles, West Bathalegala or Bible Rock, East Piduruthalagala.

Proceed to Colombo and commence a city tour.

City Orientation tour of Colombo.

Visit: Independence Square: Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948.

Gangaramaya Temple -Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most well-known Buddhist temples in Colombo. It's exceptionally beautiful with the Beira Lake on one side and statues & carvings paving the way inside. The main sanctuary has a huge Buddha statue while the ceilings portray his stories.

Old Galle Buck Lighthouse: Old Galle Buck Lighthouse, is situated in the center of the rapidly developing zone of the Colombo Port City. The lighthouse was first opened in 1952 and features stunning views of the Indian Ocean at sunset, set against a backdrop of the urbanized center of Colombo City. The lighthouse is open to the public all year
round but is perhaps best viewed after 5 PM to take in the magnificent views.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct: The Old Dutch Hospital is one of the oldest buildings in the Colombo Fort area, having been built somewhere in the late 17th century by the Dutch. It was constructed to manage the health and welfare of staff serving under the Dutch. But NOW the Old Dutch Hospital is an attractive shopping precinct that also houses several enticing dining establishments within its historic walls, including the Ministry of Crab, Colombo Fort Café and Spa Ceylon Conclude the day by visiting Galle Face Green, and shopping.

OVERNIGHT AT COLOMNO

DAY 04 COLOMBO / AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel checkout and leave for the Airport as per the flight details.