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ITINERARY FOR 6 NIGHTS 7 DAYS EXPLORING SRI LANKA
USD 2250 Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis (Conditions Apply)
Day 1 - Airport to Kandy via Pinnawala

100 Km /  3hour

  • Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.
  • Meet & greet by Kawaiki Tours & Travels representative with garlands.
  • Transfer to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka.
  • En route visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage:
  • Watch baby elephants being bottle-fed.
  • Witness their playful river bathing – a photographer’s delight.
  • Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic:
  • One of the most venerated Buddhist temples in the world.
  • Explore its spiritual ambiance and golden-roofed shrine.
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay: Kandy
Elephants bathing in the river at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka
Day 2 - Kandy – Peradeniya – City Tour

160Km / 4 hours

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Morning visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens – Peradeniya:
  • 147 acres of beautifully manicured gardens
  • Famous Orchid House and rare tropical flora
  • Afternoon city tour:
  • Kandy Market
  • Arts & Crafts showroom
  • Upper Lake Drive for panoramic views
  • University of Peradeniya premises
  • Evening: Witness a vibrant Kandyan Cultural Show, featuring traditional dances and fire-walking.
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay: Kandy
The Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Day 3 - Kandy – Dambulla – Habarana

100 Km / 3 hours

  • After breakfast, proceed to Habarana.
  • En route, visit the Hakgala Botanical Garden (Optional if time permits).
  • Stop at the Dambulla Cave Temple – Golden Rock Temple:
  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Home to 5 stunning cave sanctuaries filled with statues and frescoes
  • Highlights include a 47 ft. reclining Buddha
  • Arrive in Habarana and relax.
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay: Habarana
Day 4 - Habarana to Polonnaruwa

75 Km /  1.5 hours

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Full-day excursion to Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital (11th–13th century):
  • Full-day excursion to Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital (11th–13th century):
  • Discover the ancient irrigation marvels (reservoirs and tanks)
  • Return to hotel and unwind.
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay: Habarana / Polonnaruwa
Watadage structure at Polonnaruwa Ancient City, Sri Lanka, featured in Kawaiki cultural tours
Day 5 - Polonnaruwa – Anuradhapura – Return

100 Km /  1 hour

  • Breakfast and proceed to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first capital (4th century BC):
  • Explore Sri Maha Bodhi Tree – over 2,200 years old
  • Visit sacred sites: Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, Abhayagiri, Isurumuniya, and ancient monastic ruins
  • Marvel at the ancient irrigation systems
  • Return to Polonnaruwa.
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay: Polonnaruwa
Day 6 - Polonnaruwa to Colombo

225 Km /  5 hours

  • After breakfast, drive to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling commercial capital.
  • En route sightseeing and shopping tour of Colombo:
  • Drive through Fort, Pettah Bazaars, Cinnamon Gardens, and Independence Square
  • Visit BMICH, Gangaramaya Temple, and Dutch Church
  • Shop at Odel, Barefoot, One Gallface Mall and Paradise Road
  • Dinner & Overnight Stay: Colombo
Day 14 - Colombo to Airport

50Km /  1 hour

  • Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure
Tour include
  • Meet, Welcome and assist on arrival at the airport and assist on departure to airport.
  • Accommodation sharing double/ triple.
  • Meals on a half board basis (breakfast & dinner)
  • Entrance & Location guide fees at Locations (as per sightseeing mentioned above)
  • Lunch from outside restaurant
  • Air-conditioned private transport.
  • English/French/Russian/Arabic speaking chauffeur-guide.
  • Government tax and service charge.
Tour does not include
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, tipping, etc.
  • Alcoholic and non-Alcoholic beverages at all hotels.
  • Minerals water and other beverages.
  • Gratuities.
  • Any supplement not mentioned above.
  • Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Air fare.
Note
  • Drive times approximate and are for one way, return drives will take roughly double the time
  • All hotels on availability
  • Itinerary can be changed according to arrival and departure time
  • Cost will be changed according to the number of pax.

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