Day
01 :
Arrival and transfer to Kandy, enroute visiting
the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela, which is
a home to about 60 elephants found abandoned or
orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the elephants
to a river close by to see them having their daily
baths. In the afternoon do a city tour of Kandy
- the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. The
name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past,
splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions
lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit
a gem lapidary. In the afternoon visit the temple
of the tooth relic and thereafter witness a cultural
show in Kandy.
Day
02 :
After breakfast proceed to Colombo, enroute visiting
the botanical gardens in Peradeniya, which was
originally the pleasure garden of the royalty.
Nearly 4000 species of plants are found in this
garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli river.
In the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo observing
the old parliament, the residential areas, the
BMICH (Bandaranaike memorial international conference
hall). Also, visit the ceramics corporation showroom,
majestic city shopping complex, House of Fashion,
and the Odel unlimited dress boutique.
Day
03 :
After breakfast, transfer to a beach hotel. Afternoon
at leisure.
Day
04 :
After breakfast at leisure or option of doing
last minute shopping in Colombo. After lunch proceed
to the airport for departure.
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