KOLKATA – COLOMBO

Welcome to the world of AVIANA HOLIDAYS – the leisure unit of IATA accredited Aviana Travels Pvt. Ltd, completed “30th Year of Excellence Service” in the space of Travel & Tourism segment. Our experienced and pleasant Tour-Director, who will be with you throughout, will meet & greet you at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport Kolkata 3 hours prior to the departure time. After completing the Airport formalities, Board the flight for Colombo. Colombo – a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square. Upon arrival in Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, transfer to hotel for check in.Dinner and overnight at hotel.

MEALS ON BOARD & DINNER

• Lunch
• Dinner

COLOMBO – SIGIRIYA

Today after breakfast, check out and we will proceed to Dambulla with an enroute visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. At the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage you will see how volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. Walking with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water is a treat to the eyes. Then we will proceed for Sigiriya for an overnight stay. Dinner and check in to the Hotel. Stay overnight hotel in Sigiriya. Optional –Lion Rock Sigiriya (Entrance not included) Sigiriya – Sigiriya is a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colors. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed (The excursion will take approx: 3hrs for climb and decent)

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

SIGIRIYA – DAMBULLA – KANDY

After breakfast, check out and leave for Kandy. Enroute
we pass by the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of god and goddess. The latter four include two statues of Hindu gods, Vishnu and Ganesh. The murals cover an area of 2,100 m². Depictions in the walls of the caves include Buddha’s temptation by demon Mara and Buddha’s first sermon. This cave also holds another history of being the hideout of King Valagamba of the 01st Century B.C who fled from Anuradhapura (The capital city) due to an invasion from South India. Post lunch proceed to Kandy – The last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a world heritage site.

On arrival gear up for a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha – The Holy Temple of the Tooth Relic (SriDalada Maligawa), was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707, but later severely damaged during the 18th-century colonial wars against the Portuguese and Dutch. After the wars, the original wooden structures were restored in stone. Next, we will enjoy a typical Sri Lankan Cultural Show of Drumming, Dancing, Music and Fire Walking. Later you will be taken for check in to hotel. Stay overnight in Kandy

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER]

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

KANDY – NUWARAELIYA

After breakfast, we will proceed to famous Hill Station Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), also known as ‘Little England’, was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. Enroute, we will also visit the famous Sri Lankan Tea Plantation Tea Factory & Ramboda Falls. Post lunch continue to Nuwara Eliya & enjoy the scenic beauty of hill country. Then visit Seetha Amman Temple. It’s located approximately 5 km from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya. This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by king Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. Evening enjoy a boat ride at Lake Gregory .Return safely and spend the night at the hotel at Nuwara Eliya.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

NUWARAELIYA – BENTOTA

Today after breakfast, check out and we will proceed to Bentota. Enroute witness St Clairs and Devon Falls, After lunch proceed to Bentota , Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, located in the Galle District of the Southern Province. The name of the town is derived from a mythical story which claims a demon named ‘Bem’ ruled the tota or river bank. Dinner and overnight in Bentota.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

BENTOTA

Breakfast . Morning free or you can do Mirissa whale watching or water sports activities like Jet Ski, Banana Ride & Tube Ride (Optional).After lunch visit Turtle Hatchery. Overnight in Bentota.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

BENTOTA – COLOMBO

After a top-notch leisurely breakfast we will proceed for Colombo city orientation with Lotus Tower and shopping tour. Dinner and overnight at Colombo/Negombo.

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

BENTOTA – COLOMBO

Check out early in the morning and transfer to Colombo airport to board the flight for Kolkata.

MEALS ON BOARD

• Lunch