07 Days Hill Country Tour
07 Days Hill Country Tour
Day 01
A Samu Travel & Tour guide will await your arrival at the Colombo International Airport (Flight at your
own arrangement). Thereafter proceed to Dambulla. En route visit the Pinnawella Elephant Orphanage
which is the largest orphanage of its kind and offers visitors close contact with these gentle giants. Your
family will truly enjoy the captivating experiences of watching the elephants march along the roads for
the daily bath in the nearby river. Afterwards visit Sigiriya to discover the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya
Rock Fortress is another fascinating World Heritage site dating back to the 5th century which was once a
stronghold for a king who sought refuge. It remains on a 200-meter-high rock with magnificent views of
the surrounding jungle. Overnight stay in Dambulla.
Day 02
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Travel to Polonnaruwa after breakfast to discover the Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour. Polonnaruwa
ancient city remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony
to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been
declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Enjoy a thrilled 4?4 jeep safari excursion to Minneriya
National Park. The park’s central feature is the ancient Minneriya Tank which was built in the 3rd
century AD by King Mahasena. During the dry season – between June to September – this tank is an
incredible place to observe the elephants who come to bathe and graze on the grasses as well as the huge
flocks of birds (Cormorants and painted stork to name a few) Later proceed back to your hotel in
Dambulla
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Day 03
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Travel to Dambulla after breakfast to discover the Dambulla Cave Tour. Dambulla Cave Temple is the
best-preserved cave temple complex in the country with beautiful statues and paintings. Afterwards visit
Kandy to discover the Royal City of Kandy. Kandy is Sri Lanka’s last royal kingdom and is a World
Heritage site. The tour will take you to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a magnificent golden roofed
temple, Kandy Museum, Market Place and gem & jewelry shops. Later, discover the Kandy Evening
Cultural Dance Show. In the late evening, be escorted to a performance of the energetic traditional
Kandyan Cultural Dance show, accompanied by tumultuous drumming and climaxes with the amazing
fire-walking show Overnight stay in Kandy
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Day 04
Travel after breakfast to discover the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is the
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foremost of its kind in Sri Lanka in both size and splendor. It was created by the Kandyan King for the
enjoyment of the aristocracy. Today the gardens have an orchid house, spice garden, Japanese garden,
picturesque lake filled with water lilies and more. After Proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Labukele. Stop at
labukele & visit a Tea Plantation. We will also stop at some of Sri Lanka’s most scenic water falls on the
way. Arrive at Nuwara Eliya, check-in to Hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
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Day 05
After breakfast Leisurely Proceed to City tour of Nuwaraeliya. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in
Nuwara Eliya
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Day 06
After Breakfast Proceed to Colombo. Thereafter you will witness the major attractions of the city of
Colombo. Other attractions in Colombo worth a visit are the Independence Square, the Gangaramaya
Temple, etc. You will also have some time to visit a few shops and bazaar areas in the evening. Overnight
stay in Colombo.
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Day 07
Checkout of your hotel and transfer to Colombo International airport. If time permits we can visit a few
more popular shopping outlets in either in Colombo. Your journey with Samu Travel & Tours ends here.
Have a nice flight and we forward to seeing you again soon. Note: Hotel stipulates checkout is before
12:00hrs noon time. Late Checkout between 12:00-18:00 requires half of the room rate. Any checkout
after 18:00 will cost one extra night room rate.
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PRICE INCLUDES
• 6 Nights’ accommodation in 4* or 5* Hotels.
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Transfers in an excellent Air Condition vehicle accompanied with a fluent English-Speaking
Chauffeur Guide.
PRICE EXCLUDES
• Transportation, entrance & other Charges for optional visits & activities.
• All government taxes and fees
• Entrance tickets to all mentioned locations and attractions
• Tips for Hotel & Guide / Driver
• Flights to and from Colombo
• Sri Lanka visa fees
• Travel insurance
• All personal expenses such as laundry, drinks not mentioned on itinerary, faxes, telephone calls,
Mini bar expenses, etc.
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