This tour takes you to discover the enchanting Kandy and its surroundings. Make a stop at a typical tea factory and learn about its process in Giragama. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Walk into the 147-acre Botanical Gardens and visit the spice garden in Mawanella and venture into Kitulgala for white water rafting, the river's clear water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve and tumbles through a rocky gorge.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Giragama: name when it comes to Ceylon Tea, Giragama is always a household.
Kandy: last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings, crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe.
Nuwara Eliya: augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world.
Kitulgala white water rafting: The Kelani River provides adventure seekers a treat with shooting rapids that facilitate white water rafting.
Day 1: BENTOTA/ KALUTARA/ M. LAVINIA – MAWANELLA – GIRAGAMA – KANDY (185km – 4hrs)
After breakfast in your beach hotel, start your adventure to Kandy. On route make a stop at Mawanella and visit the spice garden. Then, visit a tea factory in Giragama for an authentic experience curled around a cup of tea. Watch how tea is being processed before they are graded, and send your taste buds to the edge with a fresh cup of Ceylon Tea just off the estate! Proceed to Kandy for lunch (included) and check-in. In the evening, savour dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Kandy.
Day 2: KANDY: TEMPLE & CULTURAL SHOW
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In the late afternoon, proceed to visit the temple of tooth. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town will feature the Kandy City Centre, bundled with latest and excellent brands, bazaar, an arts and crafts centre, as well as a gem museum and lapidary. Walk in colour as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Upon completion, proceed to witness a cultural show. Fine-tune your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music and drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. On completion returned to the hotel to savour dinner.
Overnight in Kandy.
Day 3: KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA (80km – 2.5hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Nuwara Eliya. On route proceed to visit the tea factory Sri Lanka, Tea and Tourism are words which cannot be separated. Step into a tea factory processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up to date. As you observe the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to end your day in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea. Upon completion, proceed to do a small walking tour around Nuwara Eliya. A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present breath-taking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet. Lunch at Nuwara Eliya (included). Upon completion return to the hotel to enjoy dinner.
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 4: NUWARA ELIYA – KITULGALA – BENTOTA/ KALUTARA/ M. LAVINIA (226km – 5hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Kitulgala for white water rafting. As you progress on the thrilling journey, you will pass the scenic location of the river where the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed. On completion, return to your respective beach hotel.
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
