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A glimpse of Sri Lanka gives you a quick peak in to the beauty, adventure and history that is uniquely Sri Lankan, and is sure to leave you craving for more. These tours are ideal for cabin crew members or visitors who are of short business trips or have short lay-overs.
Head from Colombo by 6.30 am. to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to catch the 9.15 am feeding of baby elephants and stay on to see the elephants bathe in the river at 10.00 am. Enjoy a cup of Ceylon tea from one of the nearby restaurants overlooking the river as you watch these gentle giants gambol about in the water.
After paying a visit to our long-nosed friends head on to Kandy resplendent in all its cultural glory and home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The daily pujas are the most atmospheric times at the temple as devotees flock to the temple with their lotus flower offerings, immerse yourself in this Sri Lankan tradition and visit the temple from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm to experience the evening ‘Tevava’ or service. If you wish for a less crowded experience avoid the following times 5.30 am – 7.00 am, 9.30 am-11.00 am and 6.30pm – 8.00 pm. You may also catch a dance cultural dance show in the evening.
Start your journey back to Colombo with a few exciting stops in between. First stop at the nearby Peradeniya botanical gardens for an early morning stroll amongst the dew laden luscious flora. Enjoy a snack at one of the nearby outlets, and then set off for Kitulgala. Known for the its whitewater rafting, satisfy the adventurer in you as you spend an hour gushing down the rapids in Kitulgala enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan meal of rice and curry afterwards and then head back to Colombo where you will be dropped back at your hotel or at the airport.
Alternately you may consider trekking up Hanthana to enjoy the panoramic windswept vistas atop the mountain. Take a 45-minute hike to the top and have your breath taken away as you overlook the Kandy city and the rolling hill country spread out before you. Have lunch in Kandy town and get some shopping in before you head back to Colombo or the airport.
Head from Colombo early morning to Sigirya and climb the Sigiriya Rock and marvel at the its architectural success. Enjoy the vistas atop the rock and the ancient frescoes on your climb up. A UNESCO protected World Heritage Site, Sigiriya gives you a glimpse of the engineering and artistic genius of bygone eras. In the evening enjoy a safari to the Minneriya Park and be surrounded by majestic elephants in their natural habitats.
Head to Dambulla, and climb the Dambulla cave temple. Beware of the frisky little monkeys you’re sure to encounter along the way, so its best you don’t take any food with you on this particular climb. Then stop at PalWehera for a village safari by bullock cart. Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan village meal known as ‘Hath Maaluwa’ which means ‘seven curries’.
Head back to Colombo or be dropped off at the airport in time for your flight.
Travel to Sri Lanka’s hill country ending your journey at scenic Nuwara Eliya. Make a short stop along the way to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy briefly before you head on to Nuwara Eliya. Known as “Little England” enjoy the vibe and feeling of a quaint English town. Warm yourself with piping hot cup of authentic Ceylon tea, brewed on the very estate from where the tea was plucked.
Immersed in old colonial charm and blessed with a year-round cool cline Nuwara Eliya is sure to take your breath away. Trek through tea plantations and sample the renowned Ceylon Tea on the very plantations from which it hails. Visit a tea factory to see how the tea is processed from start to finish. If you seek a bit of a thrill, you can always go jet ski on Gregory Lake or take a hoke to Worlds End early morning. After you have enjoyed the cooler climes of ‘Little England’ head back down to Colombo or the airport. You may also consider visiting some notable water falls along the way and going for a cool but refreshing dip.
Alternately, you may leave Nuwara Eliya a little early and travel to Colombo via Kitulgala, making a stop there for an hour of white-water rafting.
Head to Kalpitiya to enjoy the sun, surf and beach. If you are more a thrill seeker you can also go kite surfing in Kalpitiya or snorkel some Sri Lanka’s most beautiful coral bar reef or even go scuba diving. After frolicking in the sea all day spend a leisurely evening on the sandy shores as you relax and unwind. Feel a cool breeze upon your skin, and sip an iced cold beer to bring the perfect sun-kissed day to an end.
Kalpitiya is one of the countries sweet spots for Dolphin watching. Head out by boat early morning to begin your day amongst majestic Dolphins. For the more chilled back traveler, sit back on the beach with a cool drink and just soak in the lovely sun and warmth. After spending your day exploring Kalpitiya or simply relaxing on the beach, head back to Colombo or to the airport.
Alternately, head down South and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Galle and Unawatuna. You can stroll along the old Dutch Fort and shop to your hearts content. Visit the jungle beach and Unawatuna beach, sample the local sea food and simply immerse yourself in the tropical beach lifestyle.
If staying overnight in Galle:
Explore Sri Lanka and experience paradise found. A touch of sun, sand and sea along with a hint of culture and history, together with a dash of adventure, makes paradise. Enjoy all the beauty, history, and relaxation that Sri Lanka has to offer with our “Paradise Found” tours.
Dambulla, located in Sri Lanka's famous cultural triangle, is a hotspot of history, culture and a little bit of adventurous excitement. A unique mix of invigorating physical activity with history, climb Sigiriya rock and marvel at its structure and architecture. Visit the Dambulla cave temple and soak up the religious devotion of the past. Alternately, head over for a safari to the Minneriya National Park, and experience an up-close encounter with elephants, that you are sure to remember your whole life.
Kandy is a city oozing with historical significance and is home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Situated beside the vast Kandy Lake and adorned with a gold roof, the temple is a quiet place of solitude amidst the bustling Kandy town. Visit the temple during a ‘tevava’ and find yourself immersed in the raw spirituality of the temple and its rituals. Afterwards head out to the Peradeniya Botanical gardens for a leisurely stroll amidst verdant green plants and trees. You may also indulge in a traditional cultural show and feast your eyes on the quick footed twirling Kandyan dancers.
Enjoy a one-day excursion to cool Nuwara Eliya. Nestled amongst rolling green hills blanketed in tea bushes, this picturesque city oozes old world charm. With unparalleled vistas and panoramic views, make sure to take your camera with you. Along the way stop at a tea factory and see how the famous Ceylon Tea is made, and you may as well enjoy a piping hot cup of Ceylon Tea straight from the factory. Finally. enjoy the city tour through Nuwara Eliya town cloaked in old world charm and colonial style architecture. After a leisurely day in Nuwara Eliya head back to Kandy for the night.
Nestled amongst rolling green hills blanketed in tea bushes, this picturesque city oozes old world charm. With unparalleled vistas and panoramic views, make sure to take your camera with you. Along the way stop at a tea factory and see how the famous Ceylon Tea is made, and you may as well enjoy a piping hot cup of Ceylon Tea straight from the factory. Finally. enjoy the city tour through Nuwara Eliya town cloaked in old world charm and colonial style architecture.
Travel to Bentota and unwind in the sun, sand and surf. Sri Lanka’s water sport capital Bentota is ideal for scuba diving, jet skiing, snorkeling and much more. Relax on the beach and work on your tan or spend a few adrenaline filled hours water skiing, wind surfing or even kite surfing. You may even pay a visit to a turtle hatchery or enjoy a lazy boat ride down the Madhu Ganga (river).
Travel to Yala National Park, known for having the highest concentration of leopards in the world. Enjoy a jeep safaris into the park and trundle along the winding wildernesses and heed the call of the wild. See first-hand the majesty of elephants, the low prowl of the leopard or the wandering amble of the bear. Visitors can also feast their eyes of peacocks, deer, langurs and many other animals as they traverse the wild.
Head to Colombo and enjoy a city tour. Stop by the bustling pettah market for some amazing deals and low prices. But come prepared to haggle. Visit the National Museum, the Gangarama temple and end the day with a leisurely stroll at Galle Face Green. Be sure to sample the local cuisine and enjoy a “isso vade” (prawn biscuit) or faluda along the way. The shopping capital of the country, drop by the many shopping arcades and boutiques to get in some last-minute shopping. After all you wouldn’t want to leave without a few keep sakes to remember your island stay.
Say good bye to the sun kissed shores of Sri Lanka, as you head to the airport. We guarantee that you will leave our shores yearning to return and having enjoyed a leisurely stay in paradise.
Dambulla, located in Sri Lanka's famous cultural triangle, is a hotspot of history, culture and a little bit of adventurous excitement. A unique mix of invigorating physical activity with history, climb Sigiriya rock and marvel at its structure and architecture. Visit the Dambulla cave temple and soak up the religious devotion of the past. Alternately, head over for a safari to the Minneriya National Park, and experience an up-close encounter with elephants, that you are sure to remember your whole life.
Kandy is a city oozing with historical significance and is home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Situated beside the vast Kandy Lake and adorned with a gold roof, the temple is a quiet place of solitude amidst the bustling Kandy town. Visit the temple during a ‘tevava’ and find yourself immersed in the raw spirituality of the temple and its rituals. Afterwards head out to the Peradeniya Botanical gardens for a leisurely stroll amidst verdant green plants and trees. You may also indulge in a traditional cultural show and feast your eyes on the quick footed twirling Kandyan dancers.
Nestled amongst rolling green hills blanketed in tea bushes, this picturesque city oozes old world charm. With unparalleled vistas and panoramic views, make sure to take your camera with you. Along the way stop at a tea factory and see how the famous Ceylon Tea is made, and you may as well enjoy a piping hot cup of Ceylon Tea straight from the factory. Finally. enjoy the city tour through Nuwara Eliya town cloaked in old world charm and colonial style architecture.
Travel to Yala National Park, known for having the highest concentration of leopards in the world. Enjoy a jeep safaris into the park and trundle along the winding wildernesses and heed the call of the wild. See first-hand the majesty of elephants, the low prowl of the leopard or the wandering amble of the bear. Visitors can also feast their eyes of peacocks, deer, langurs and many other animals as they traverse the wild.
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Travel to Bentota and unwind in the sun, sand and surf. Sri Lanka’s water sport capital Bentota is ideal for scuba diving, jet skiing, snorkeling and much more. Relax on the beach and work on your tan or spend a few adrenaline filled hours water skiing, wind surfing or even kite surfing. You may even pay a visit to a turtle hatchery or enjoy a lazy boat ride down the Madhu Ganga (river).
Head to Colombo and enjoy a city tour. Stop by the bustling pettah market for some amazing deals and low prices. But come prepared to haggle. Visit the National Museum, the Gangarama temple and end the day with a leisurely stroll at Galle Face Green. Be sure to sample the local cuisine and enjoy a “isso vade” (prawn biscuit) or faluda along the way. The shopping capital of the country, drop by the many shopping arcades and boutiques to get in some last-minute shopping. After all you wouldn’t want to leave without a few keep sakes to remember your island stay.
Say good bye to the sun kissed shores of Sri Lanka, as you head to the airport. We guarantee that you will leave our shores yearning to return and having enjoyed a leisurely stay in paradise.
