Scenic Escapes Tour
Scenic Escapes Tour
In this 07 day curated journey, be prepared to experience Sri Lanka’s most breath-taking sceneries and landscapes as you ascend from the coastline to the central hills to revel in the pure magic of nature’s perfection, and see the true colours of island life.
From ancient royal palaces, misty mountains, waterfalls, protected nature reserves, and a meandering train ride through the misty rolling hills and Ceylon Tea plantations, this tour has a little bit of everything in it to make for a memorable holiday experience.
Join us and be amazed at this little island and the diversity of the environments and climates you will pass through; from hot and humid coastline to the chilly and misty cloud forests of the central highlands, all within a couple of hours drive from each other, be prepared to witness a monumental display of variety and colour!
DAY 01 - AIR PORT – NEGOMBO
Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport to a warm welcome from your chauffeur guide who will transfer you to Negombo, just six kilometres away.
Depending on your arrival time, you could rest and recuperate at the hotel or explore the city’s fishing village for its fresh exotic seafood, and the colonial Dutch Fort to observe the bustling seaside town and its dwellers as they go about their busy daily lives. Alternatively, simply lounge at the beach and enjoy some cold beverages and a special gourmet feast of a complimentary mixed seafood platter.
Overnight Stay in Camlot Beach / Goldi Sands / Paradise Beach Negombo.
DAY 02 – NEGOMBO – PINNAWALA – KANDY
After breakfast, your chauffeur guide will transfer you to Kandy, the seat of the last King of Sri Lanka, with a stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for your chance to get up close with the many orphaned and disabled elephants rehabilitated and cared for at the site. Get there by feeding time early in the morning hours to see baby elephants bottle fed milk, and then bathed in the Mahaweli River.
On arrival in Kandy, take a city tour after lunch and visit the fruit and vegetable markets, gem museums and curio shops, or take a stroll around the picturesque Kandy Lake. Views of the city from the popular Upper Lake Drive are especially nice.
In the late afternoon, be entertained by a colourful cultural music and dance performance before visiting the sacred Temple of the Tooth to pay your respects.
Kandy is the seat of the last King of Sri Lanka, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, with the Temple of the Tooth being the last Royal Palace Complex, hence Kandy has a special sense of culture and history that is evident in its art and traditional dance.
Overnight Stay in Serene Garden / Thilanka Resort / Senani Hotel Kandy.
DAY 03 – KANDY – PERADENIYA – RAMBODA – NUWARAELIYA
After breakfast, depart for Nuwara Eliya and visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens on route – home to over four thousand species of exotic plant specimens, and view the spice gardens, orchid house, the natural pavilion fig tree, and many more beautiful sections.
From here, visit a traditional tea factory and see the tea pluckers at work and learn how to choose just the right tea leaf. Later on visit the famed Ramboda Falls.
Come late afternoon, take a walk around the town and stroll through the park, or visit the picturesque little Anglican Chapel, the horse racetrack, and the beautiful old colonial style golf club for some light refreshment.
Lake Gregory, in the heart of the town, is a great place for a stroll and promises some beautiful picture settings, in addition to the many public leisure activities offered along its banks such as boat rides etc.
Overnight Stay in Heaven Seven / Summer Hill Breez / Season Villa Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 04 – NUWARAELIYA – HORTON PLAINS
Early departure to Horton Plains, and World’s End for an unforgettable trek through a unique biodiversity hotspot with rolling grassy plains and cloud forest, home to a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna including Leopards and the elusive Slender Loris.
Horton Plains lies in the midst of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, an area designated as a World Heritage Site.
Late afternoon you could choose to relax and spend some leisure time at the hotel, or take a stroll through Nuwara Eliya town with its colonial architecture, Public Park, race course, and golf course.
Overnight Stay in Heaven Seven / Summer Hill Breez / Season Villa Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 05 – NUWARAELIYA – ELLA (BY TRAIN)
After breakfast at the hotel, your chauffeur will drive you to the Nanu Oya Train Station to begin a magical train journey through the winding misty hills to Ella, where he will await you for transfer to your hotel.
After lunch, stroll through Ella town, or choose between hiking up Little Adam’s Peak, or up the famous Ella Rock. Other popular sites of interest in Ella are the Nine Arches bridge, and the beautiful Ravana Falls with its mysterious cave.
Overnight Stay in Mountain Heaven / Sky Green / Mount Heaven .
DAY 06 – ELLA – COLOMBO
After breakfast, depart Ella for Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling commercial and financial capital where you can explore the many remnants of its colonial past, do some last minute shopping, and experience its varied dining and entertainment options after sunset.
Overnight Stay in The Ocean / Faiw View / Fair Way Colombo.
DAY 07 – COLOMBO – AIR PORT
After breakfast, your chauffeur guide will drive you to the Airport in time for your connecting flight, with what we hope will be plenty of happy memories. See you again soon!
Tour package Includes
- Meet & Greet Service, Luggage Assistance & Hotel Transfer.
- Shared Double Room Accommodation for the period, as per Tour.
- Meal plan on Half Board basis. (Bed + Dinner + Breakfast)
- Transport in an Air-Conditioned car with English speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- Service charge at hotels and currently applicable Government taxes.
- Departure and Check-out Assistance at Airport
- Food & lodging for the driver .
- Petrol, toll and parking for the vehicle.
- Vehicle insurance up to LKR 500,000 per person.
- 24hrs customer care service.
Tour Package excludes
- Entrance/excursion fees to the places mentioned in our itinerary.
- Air fare/Visa fees.
- Lunch/beverages, and any the other meals not mentioned in the program.
- Sightseeing/visits at any place other than mentioned in the tour program.
- Any extras such as Tips and other expenses of a personal nature, Ayurveda spa treatments, etc.
Relax Lanka’s Extras (Value Plus) on Complimentary Basis:
Complimentary cultural show entrance tickets for 2 pax.
01 local SIM card (data/voice) loaded with USD 03.
Free upgrade to the next room category on availability.
Important
Standard check-in time and check-out time at the hotels 1400 Hrs – 1200 Hrs.
Availability at hotels is subject to confirmation of the tour and travel dates
Payment Policy
Please note we require 30% of the payment on confirmation with the balance settled 15 days prior to arrival, or full payment can be settled on confirmation.
Payment Methods
Bank transfer.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation should be notified in writing, 10 days prior to the arrival date, 40% would be charged , for cancellations made within 7 days , and for ‘No Shows 100 % would be charge.