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Day Tours COLOMBO CITY TOUR 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. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. Visit Mlesna exquisite tea boutique, cashew nut shop, readymade garments and all sorts at Majestic City. Visit the Lanka Ceramics Centre, a place where you can buy "NORITAKE SET" or other ceramic items, visit the 'ODEL SHOP’, House of Fashions, Laksala. Visit to “Ape Gama”, (our village) is a replica of traditional old day Sri Lankan village. This is located in Battaramulla, close to “Diyatha Park”. Ape Gama displays traditional industries, village life style and how self- sufficient old day Sri Lankan society functions in those days, dinner at this place with typical Sri Lankan village experience with some Sri Lankan cooking demonstration.

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Page 1: Day Tours · 2019. 9. 5. · The Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. When we arrived in Galle we sightseeing

Day Tours COLOMBO CITY TOUR

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. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at.

Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. Visit Mlesna exquisite tea boutique, cashew nut shop, readymade garments and all sorts at Majestic City. Visit the Lanka Ceramics Centre, a place where you can buy "NORITAKE SET" or other ceramic items, visit the 'ODEL SHOP’, House of Fashions, Laksala.

Visit to “Ape Gama”, (our village) is a replica of traditional old day Sri Lankan village. This is located in Battaramulla, close to “Diyatha Park”. Ape Gama displays traditional industries, village life style and how self-sufficient old day Sri Lankan society functions in those days, dinner at this place with typical Sri Lankan village experience with some Sri Lankan cooking demonstration.

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Pettah Numerous religious monuments – Buddhist & Hindu Temples, Churches and Mosques Colombo Museum Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall The New Parliament Art Galleries Shopping locations

Half Day

01 Pax : US$ 60 per person

02 Pax : US$ 35 per person

03 Pax : US$ 30 per person

04 Pax to 8 Pax : US$ 25 per person

FULLDAY

• Dehiwala Zoo – A large variety of animals reside in this zoo. The zoo is home to many indigenous animals and birds, as well as a diversity of animals from around the globe. • Mount Lavinia – One of the loveliest beach locations in close proximity to the city of Colombo. The focal point here is the Mount Lavinia Hotel, originally built by the second Governor of Ceylon, Sir Thomas Maitland in 1810. • Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya – It is believed that the Lord Buddha visited this temple and preached to his followers, seated on a jeweled chair.

01 Pax : US$ 80 per person

02 Pax : US$ 45 per person

03 Pax : US$ 35 per person

04 Pax to 8 Pax : US$ 30 per person

GALLE CITY TOUR

We leave for Galle the first stop is at Kosgoda where we will visit the turtle hatchery, After that, we continue our journey to Galle, Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and South Asian traditions.

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The Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. When we arrived in Galle we sightseeing the city, visit the Dutch fort, the Galle Museum, an old Dutch church and the British church, We proceed and see the stilt Fishermen sit on sticks while fishing in the traditional way.

Proceed to Ambalangoda to see the Mask Carving. You can find many types of traditional Sri Lankan mask in Ambalangoda. These masks are used in voodoo and other traditional rituals. Carving of wooden Muppets another especially of this locale. Both these types of handicrafts show the marvel of traditional craftsmanship prevalent in Sri Lanka.

We will have a boat trip at the Maduganga River in Balapitiya with his famous 68 islands. After that we can go and visit Bawa Gardens. The gardens at Lunuganga are a rare tropical Eden created by Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s most influential architect. And what started out as an abandoned rubber estate, is now one of the most unique places to stay in the country. Over a span of 50 years, Bawa lovingly made this enchanting house and its gardens his spiritual home, which is known today as his most personal life’s work. The intriguing estate in the coastal town of Bentota has interesting history of evolution.

01 Pax : US$ 130 per person

02 Pax : US$ 65 per person

03 Pax : US$ 50 per person

04 Pax to 8 Pax : US$ 35 per person

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Day Excursion to Kandy

Kandy, affectionately referred to as the Hill Capital of the island, waste he last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings. The city still retains much of its ancient grandeur from time immemorial. Therefore it comes as no surprise that the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is encircled by hills and a tranquil lake sits in the middle of the city. The islands most visited temple – The Temple of the Tooth- serenely sits by the banks of the lake. This temple enshrines the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the tooth is paraded along the streets of Kandy. This procession is believed to be Asia’s most majestic parade. The Temple of the Tooth Royal Botanical Gardens Local handicrafts Kandyan jewelry and gem shops

01 Pax : US$ 130 per person

02 Pax : US$ 70 per person

03 Pax : US$ 50 per person

04 Pax to 8 Pax : US$ 40 per person

Day Excursion to Pinnawala

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Kandy affectionately referred to as the Hill Capital of the island, was Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – set amongst the verdant hills of Kegalle is a unique orphanage, where tiny tots weigh over 60kgs! Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage is the world’s first elephant orphanage established to feed, nurse and house young elephants who are lost or abandoned by their mothers. Elephants that have been displaced due to development projects and wounded elephants have also found refuge at the orphanage. Key highlights during your visit will should include the baby elephants being fed from gigantic feeding bottles or bathed in the river which flows nearby – an unforgettable sight!

01 Pax : US$ 120 per person

02 Pax : US$ 60 per person

03 Pax : US$ 45 per person

04 Pax to 8 Pax : US$ 35 per person

CONDITIONS OF THE TOUR PACKAGES

Rate Includes

Transportation in an Air conditioned vehicle Services of English speaking driver 01 Bottle of Mineral Water per passenger during transfer Current applicable taxes

Excludes

Expenses of any personal nature Tips and porter charges Meals Entrance Tickets Parks Shopping centers and boutique stores

Remarks:

The above rates are Nett and include all government taxes.

Credit card payments (VISA & MASTER) will be charged additional of 3.5% bank charge