3 Day Wonder Island Tour of Sri Lanka

Wonder Island is a short 3-day tour in beautiful Sri Lanka. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic; a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Highlights

Visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala

Discover how spices such as coriander and cinnamon are grown and harvested at the spice and herbal garden

See arts such as gem crafting, woodcarving and batiks

Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants at The Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya

Enjoy the wobbly suspension bridge and twisty trees

Experience the colourful lights and the bright life of Colombo

Visit boutique shops and designer stores

What's Included

Inclusions

- All prevailing taxes and service charges (Except for Credit Card Charges)
- Service of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide throughout the tour
- Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of all chauffer accommodation, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls
- Meal plan on Bed and Breakfast basis starting with breakfast on day 2 and ending with breakfast on day 3.
- Accommodation on sharing a one double room and occupying a double room at the hotels specified in hotel collection.

Exclusions

- Entrance fees where not specified.
- Meals where not specified.
- Cost of Beverages
- Tips & Portages.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- International / Domestic Airfare.
- Entry Visa Fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application.

Itinerary

Airport > Pinnawala > Kandy

Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport, you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Pinnawala and visit Elephant Orphanage. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat, located at Pinnawala village in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the best place for an up close and personal experience with the world’s largest land mammals! Today with 70 elephants herein, Pinnawela has become the home to the largest captive group of elephants in the world. Thereafter continue to Kandy and check in to the hotel. Do a you learn about spices, such as coriander guided tour of a spice and herbal garden, where, chili, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg; and their uses. Thereafter proceed to Kandy and go on technical tours related to arts such as gem crafting, woodcarving and batiks and thereafter visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art. On completion return back to the hotel.

Kandy > Udawattekele > Peradeniya > Kandy

Early in the morning proceed to Udawatte Kele sanctuary. (Travel Time: 1 ½ to 2 hrs) Visit the historic forest reserve of Udawatte Kele, which lies very close to the centre of Kandy. Follow the trails as you catch glimpses of birds, monkeys, snakes and much other wildlife. Enjoy viewing the secretive Buddhist hermitages and ancient rock shelter dwellings that lie deep within the forest. An especially perfect nature adventure for those staying in Kandy. Thereafter return to the hotel relax, later visit Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya. (Travel Time: 20 to 30 mins) Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms. On completion return to the hotel and relax.