Sri Lanka Nature

Por la mañana: Llegada y traslado a Kandy

Llegada al aeropuerto internacional Bandaranaike y asistencia de nuestro representante de Arenatours. Traslado a Kandy y registro en el hotel seleccionado de Kandy.

Por la tarde: Visita a Kandy

Kandy fue la última capital de los reyes de Sri Lanka y es Patrimonio de la Humanidad. El nombre “Kandy” evoca visiones de esplendor y magnificencia. Muchas de las leyendas, tradiciones y folklore permanecen todavía vivos en esta ciudad. Pasaremos alrededor del Lago de Kandy construido por el último rey cingalés Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe en 1798. Representación de un espectáculo cultural por la tarde sobre las 18.00h Kandyan Dance, bailes típicos con las máscaras tradicionales. Visitaremos el Dalada Maligawa, templo del Santo Diente de Buda. También podrán visitar el bazar, un centro de artesanía, un museo de piedras preciosas, etc. Sobre las 19.00h asistiremos a la ceremonia Pooja, tradición religiosa que se realiza diariamente por los Maligawa. Finalmente visitaremos “Raja Wasala”, complejo del Palacio Real cuyo hall de pilares de madera data del año 1784. Cena y alojamiento en el hotel de Kandy.

Morning: visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens

Depart to Nuwara Eliya. En route we will visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. This Botanical Garden was originally built as a garden of enjoyment by a Sinhalese King and was extended  by the British. Its extension is almost a 60-hectare, offering an incredible variety of trees, plants and flowers, around 4000 species. In the middle of the garden, we find one of the largest collections of orchids in the world.

In the afternoon: Tour by the tea plantation of Nuwara Eliya

The route will continue to Nuwara Eliya tea plantations. Nuwara Eliya, due to its healthy climate of mountain and landscape, is the most famous place in Sri Lanka for a mountain holiday. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka tea production; a green mantle completely covers these mountains. You can taste a cup of tea from the very heart of Sri Lanka.

Morning: Breakfast and departure towards Kataragama

Breakfast in the hotel and departure to Kataragama. En route we will contemplate the Ravana falls (8 meters). The falls take their name from a former King who, according to legend, ruled Sri Lanka. On our route to the south we will visit Buduruwagala where you can see a group of 7 colossal Buddhist figures facing the cliff; standing in the middle of the thick jungle, carved into the rock between the 8th and 10th B.c.. Its central figure is 16 meters. Registration at the Kataragama hotel.

In the afternoon: Safari in the National Park of Yala (Ruhuna)

At about 15.00 depart on jeep to enjoy a safari in the National Park of Yala (Ruhuna). Yala is the best preserved natural park of Sri Lanka. There you can see all the flora and fauna of the place, the only place where you can see leopards. There are several families of leopards, large numbers of elephants, wild boar, crocodiles, hippos and a great variety of birds. The peculiarity of its coastal geography makes this park a special place, combining all the uniqueness of the jungle with kilometers and kilometers of uninhabited coastline. The safari will last throughout the afternoon, enabling us to see plenty of animals and wonderful landscapes. Back to the hotel from Kataragama. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.  

In the morning: Visit to Weligama and Galle

Departure to Colombo by the coastal road. Along the way, you will visit Weligama to observe these fishermen’s famous arts. This small town, located in the South of Sri Lanka, with several kilometres of coastline and washed by warm and crystalline waters, is one of those places where time seems to have stopped. In Weligama, we can contemplate the particular way of fishing of these Sinhalese people; they do this standing on some wooden posts planted in the sea and there they spend hours without fish noticing their presence.

In the afternoon: continuation of the route to Colombo

Continuation of the route to Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka. Registration at the selected hotel in Colombo. Accommodation at the hotel.

Colombo city tour (optional) and departure from Sri Lanka

Breakfast in the hotel. If your flight leaves in the evening you can go on a tour around the city of Colombo in the morning. It’s the capital of Sri Lanka and there you will see the Independence square, the Fortress, the Bazaar, the Hindu temple, the Cinnamon gardens and the old Parliament. Colombo, as many capitals of developing countries is changing rapidly; though in some parts you can still enjoy the old world charm. Transfer to Colombo airport to take the flight.