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This Sri Lanka Heritage and Beach Holiday Package 7 Nights 8 Days is created for travellers who want to experience the island’s ancient history, cultural charm, hill-country beauty, beach relaxation, river safari, and city lifestyle in one smooth journey. The package follows a comfortable route covering 02 nights in Dambulla, 01 night in Kandy, 01 night in Nuwara Eliya, 02 nights in Bentota, and 01 night in Colombo.
The holiday begins with arrival at Colombo Airport and a visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage before moving towards Dambulla. The heritage part of the journey includes Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple, and Matale Spice Garden, giving travellers a closer look at Sri Lanka’s ancient architecture, Buddhist art, and traditional spice culture. Kandy adds a spiritual and cultural experience with the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Garden, and beautiful city surroundings.
The route then moves into the cooler hill region of Nuwara Eliya with Ramboda Waterfall, Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple, tea factory plantation, Seetha Amman Temple, and Hakgala Garden. From the hills, the journey continues to Bentota for beach leisure, Turtle Hatchery, Madu River Safari, and optional water sports. The final night in Colombo offers city sightseeing, local markets, shopping, and a relaxed end to a memorable Sri Lanka holiday.
● Arrive at Colombo Airport and complete your immigration and baggage formalities.
● Meet your driver or guide at the airport and receive assistance for your onward journey.
● Begin your Sri Lanka holiday with a drive towards Pinnawala.
● Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, one of the well-known wildlife attractions in Sri Lanka.
● Spend time observing elephants being fed and bathed as per the centre’s schedule.
● Learn about elephant care and enjoy a pleasant introduction to Sri Lanka’s wildlife.
● After the visit, continue your journey towards Dambulla.
● The drive towards Dambulla offers views of local villages, greenery, and countryside landscapes.
● On arrival in Dambulla, check in to your hotel.
● Spend the evening at leisure and relax after your journey.
● Overnight stay will be arranged at the hotel in Dambulla.
● Start your morning with breakfast at the hotel in Dambulla.
● After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour covering Sigiriya and Dambulla.
● Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the most iconic heritage attractions in Sri Lanka.
● Climb the famous rock fortress and enjoy beautiful views from the top.
● Explore the ancient ruins, pathways, rock paintings, and historical surroundings of Sigiriya.
● Later, visit Dambulla Cave Temple, a famous cave temple complex known for its Buddhist statues and murals.
● Spend time admiring the ancient paintings, Buddha images, and peaceful cave interiors.
● Learn about the religious and historical importance of this sacred site.
● After sightseeing, return to your hotel in Dambulla.
● Spend the evening at leisure and unwind after the day’s exploration.
● Overnight stay will be arranged at the hotel in Dambulla.
● Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Dambulla.
● After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Kandy.
● En route, visit Matale Spice Garden and learn about Sri Lanka’s famous spices.
● Discover how different spices are grown, used in cooking, and valued in traditional wellness practices.
● Continue your scenic drive towards Kandy.
● The journey to Kandy takes around 2.5 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions.
● On arrival in Kandy, proceed for a city tour as per time availability.
● Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka.
● Spend time exploring the temple complex and understanding its religious importance.
● Continue to the Royal Botanical Garden, known for its lush greenery, orchids, trees, and peaceful walking areas.
● Explore the garden and enjoy its natural beauty.
● After sightseeing, check in to your hotel and relax.
● Overnight stay will be arranged at the hotel in Kandy.
● Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Kandy.
● After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Nuwara Eliya.
● The drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions.
● Enjoy the beautiful hill route with tea estates, valleys, greenery, and scenic mountain views.
● Stop at Ramboda Waterfall and spend time enjoying the refreshing natural surroundings.
● Capture photographs at this beautiful waterfall location.
● Visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple, a peaceful temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
● The temple is known for its spiritual importance, scenic setting, and beautiful architecture.
● Later, visit a tea factory and plantation.
● Learn about the tea-making process and see how Sri Lanka’s famous tea is produced.
● Enjoy tea plantation views and a tasting session as per factory arrangements.
● Continue towards Nuwara Eliya, known for its cool weather, colonial charm, gardens, and hill-station feel.
● In the evening, visit Victoria Park and enjoy a relaxed walk, subject to time availability.
● Later, visit Gregory Lake and enjoy the peaceful lake views.
● Check in to your hotel and relax in the cool climate of Nuwara Eliya.
● Overnight stay will be arranged at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
● Start your day with breakfast at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
● After breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing in Nuwara Eliya.
● Visit Seetha Amman Temple, a beautiful temple associated with the Ramayana story.
● Spend peaceful time at the temple and admire its spiritual atmosphere.
● Visit Hakgala Garden, a botanical garden known for colourful flowers, greenery, and scenic surroundings.
● Explore the garden pathways and enjoy the calm natural setting.
● After sightseeing, begin your journey towards Bentota.
● The drive from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota takes around 5 to 6 hours, depending on route and traffic conditions.
● Enjoy the change in scenery as you travel from the cool hill region towards Sri Lanka’s coastal belt.
● On arrival in Bentota, check in to your hotel.
● Spend the evening at leisure by the beach or at the hotel.
● Overnight stay will be arranged at the hotel in Bentota.
● Wake up to a relaxing morning in Bentota and enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
● After breakfast, proceed for Bentota sightseeing and activities.
● Visit a Turtle Hatchery and learn about sea turtle conservation efforts.
● You may see baby turtles and understand how local centres support turtle protection.
● Later, proceed for the Madu River Safari.
● Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through mangroves, river channels, and scenic natural surroundings.
● Spot birds, wildlife, and beautiful river landscapes during the safari.
● Spend the afternoon enjoying optional water sports activities.
● You may try jet skiing or similar water activities at your own cost, subject to availability and safety conditions.
● After completing the activities, return to your hotel.
● Spend the evening relaxing by the beach or enjoying the coastal ambience.
● Overnight stay will be arranged at the hotel in Bentota.
● Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Bentota.
● After breakfast, check out and drive towards Colombo.
● The drive from Bentota to Colombo takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on road and traffic conditions.
● On arrival in Colombo, proceed for a city tour as per time availability.
● Visit the National Museum and explore Sri Lanka’s cultural and historical collections.
● Visit Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most popular temples in Colombo.
● Visit Galle Face Green, a famous seaside promenade known for ocean views and local atmosphere.
● Explore Pettah Market, known for its lively shopping streets and local market experience.
● Enjoy shopping at local markets or modern shopping centres such as ODEL, Colombo City Centre, or similar places.
● You can buy souvenirs, local crafts, tea, clothing, gifts, and Sri Lankan products.
● After sightseeing and shopping, check in to your hotel in Colombo.
● Spend the evening at leisure and relax after the day’s city exploration.
● Overnight stay will be arranged at the hotel in Colombo.
● Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel in Colombo.
● Complete the hotel check-out formalities as per hotel policy.
● Depending on your flight timing, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or short sightseeing.
● Later, proceed towards Colombo Airport for your departure.
● Our driver will drop you at the airport as per the scheduled reporting time.
● Board your flight back home with beautiful memories of Sri Lanka.
● Carry wonderful memories of Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota, Colombo, temples, waterfalls, tea plantations, beaches, river safari, shopping, and Sri Lankan hospitality.
● Your Sri Lanka holiday with SkyHike ends with happy island memories
● Accommodation on HB basis at the hotels specified or similar category hotels.
● Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel as per the package plan.
● Meet and greet assistance at the airport.
● English-speaking chauffeur for groups up to 8 passengers.
● English-speaking national guide for groups of 9 passengers and above.
● Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
● Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary programme.
● All transfers from arrival to departure.
● Airport pickup and airport drop as per the itinerary.
● Vehicle, driver allowance, fuel charges, parking charges, and applicable road taxes.
● V.A.T. or Value Added Tax.
● A memorable Sri Lanka journey covering sightseeing, transfers, accommodation, and guided travel assistance.
● 5% GST as applicable.
● International airfare.
● Sri Lanka visa charges.
● Lunches during the tour.
● Early check-in or late check-out charges.
● Camera and video permits.
● Any entry fees, monument charges, temple tickets, activity charges, sightseeing tickets, or optional activity charges.
● Cultural show charges, garden entry fees, elephant orphanage entry fees, Sigiriya entry fees, cave temple entry fees, turtle hatchery entry fees, boat safari charges, water sports charges, and attraction entry fees, if applicable.
● Compulsory Perahera supplements, if applicable.
● Any expenses of a personal nature.
● Tips and porterage.
● Travel insurance of any kind.
● Personal shopping, laundry, telephone calls, room service, minibar, beverages, and other personal expenses.
● Any optional sightseeing, additional transfer, or extra vehicle usage not mentioned in the itinerary.
● Any cost arising due to flight delays, immigration delays, weather conditions, roadblocks, traffic, local restrictions, political situations, or unavoidable circumstances.
● Any services not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
● Sri Lanka is an international destination, so travellers must carry a valid passport, visa, flight tickets, hotel vouchers, and all required travel documents.
● Passport validity should be checked before travel as per airline and immigration requirements.
● The package follows a stay plan of 02 nights in Dambulla, 01 night in Kandy, 01 night in Nuwara Eliya, 02 nights in Bentota, and 01 night in Colombo.
● Travel time may vary depending on traffic, route, weather, road conditions, sightseeing time, and local regulations.
● Sigiriya Rock Fortress involves climbing, so travellers should wear comfortable footwear and carry water.
● Temple visits require modest clothing, so travellers should cover shoulders and knees at religious places.
● Footwear may need to be removed before entering temples and sacred places.
● Photography may be restricted at some temples, museums, gardens, and cultural sites.
● Entry tickets, camera fees, cultural show charges, safari charges, water sports, and optional activities are payable directly unless included in the package.
● Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visit depends on local timing, elephant activity schedule, and operational conditions.
● Tea factory visit and tea tasting depend on factory timing and local arrangements.
● Turtle Hatchery visit depends on conservation rules, local timings, and operational conditions.
● Madu River Safari depends on weather, water level, boat availability, and local safety guidelines.
● Water sports in Bentota are optional and depend on sea conditions, weather, safety clearance, and availability.
● Swimming at the beach should be done only in safe and permitted areas.
● Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Hakgala Garden, Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave Temple, and other sightseeing visits may be adjusted depending on time and local conditions.
● Carry comfortable walking shoes, light cotton clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, beachwear, and personal medicines.
● Nuwara Eliya has cooler weather compared to other destinations, so carrying a light jacket is recommended.
● Keep local currency handy for tips, entry tickets, shopping, optional activities, and small purchases.
● Hotel check-in and check-out timings will be followed as per hotel policy.
● Follow the instructions of the driver, guide, hotel staff, activity operators, and local authorities during the tour.
● Respect Sri Lanka’s religious places, local culture, wildlife, public areas, beaches, and environment.
● This tour is best enjoyed with flexible timing, patience, and respect for local rules and travel conditions.
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