DAY 01 AIRPORT / KANDY
Arrive at Bandaranayake International Airport, met by "Don Voyage" Representatives and to transfer to Hotel in Colombo.

p.m. at leisure

Overnight stay at Swiss Residence Hotel – Kandy.

DAY 02: KANDY
Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for gadaladeniya.En route visit the Botanical Garden Peradeniya.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Which was a pleasure garden of a Kandyan King of the 16th Century and later made in to a Botanical Garden during the British regime. This gardens; one of the best in Asia is a place of beauty and site for bird watchers.

p.m. Visit
GADALADENIYA VIHARAYA
The temple of Gadaladeniya was built during the Gampola period, which began in 1341. The temple was built by the Ven. Seelavansa during the reign of King Buwanekabahu IV (1341 - 1351). The temple is constructed of stone other than for the octagonal dome, which is of brick. This temple built on the flat outcrop of rock depicts a great touch of South Indian and Hindu influence. On the flat Rock on which the Temple stands is also a large inscription. The 18 foot long Buddha figure is sculptured on granite and even the name of the South Indian sculptor is mentioned.

On the stereobate at the Entrance are figures of musicians and Dancers, and at the foot of the steps at the entrance to the main shrine are a moonstone and two Gajasingha (Mythical dragon like Animal) balustrades.

Next visit Lankatilaka Viharaya
LANKATILAKA VIHARAYA
The Lankatilaka Temple also built on an outcrop of rock comes from the period of king Buwanekabahu IV, and was built by one of his ministers named Senaddhilankara with the assistance of the king. There are two rock inscriptions made by two kings, Buwanekabahu and Vicramabahu III. Apart from the stereo bate most of the structure is of brick. On either side of each entrance on the outer wall are 16 stone Elephant figures. In the image house are many paintings of the Kandyan period. The presence of statues of Hindu Gods in the Image House is evidence of a strong Hindu influence in that period.

Next
THE EMBAKKE DEVALE (SHRINE)
King Vicramabahu III built the Embakke Devale coming from Kandyan period in the year 1360.
Initially a cadjan thatched shrine dedicated to the God Skanda of Kataragama which was maintained by an old Drummer who did so in thanks giving to the God who granted him divine healing of a chronic skin disease, was later developed by the king, Buwanekabahu IV, making it a master piece of the veteran craftsmen of the time.
Of all the wooden structures of Kandyan Period, this is the most attractive. The exquisitely carved pillars with Swans, Creepers, Flowers, Human Figures and other filigree speak of the superior skills of the craftsmen of the time.

Over Night Stay at Swiss Residence Hotel – Kandy.

DAY 03: KANDY / HUNNAS FALLS
Breakfast at Hotel and Leave for Kandy City Tour.
HUNNAS FALLS
25 km from Kandy is a Village called Hunnas Giriya where tea is grown. Hunnas Falls named after the very village I the pride and fame earning factor of this quaint tucked away settlement. By the Water Falls is also a beautiful Hotel names Hunnas Falls Hotel which is certainly a glorious retreat for honeymooner of the one who want to getaway from it all…
Next visit the Victoria Dam.

VICTORIA DAM
Built across the Mahaweli River that begin from the famous Adams Peak, is one of the greatest projects in Power generation of Sri Lanka. The Drive to the view point is an enchanting one which takes you through landscapes of scenic beauty.

Sight seeing of Kandy including Upper Lake Drive and visit to Art and Craft Centers.

p.m. Visit art and craft centre and Gem Bureau where you will be shown a documentary film on how Sri Lankan Gem mining is traditionally done.

Next Sight seeing of kandy including Upper Lake Drive and visit to Art and Craft Centres.

TEMPLE OF THE TOOTH RELIC
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth relic of the Buddha Is the most important temple for the Sri Lankan Buddhists and was built in the 16th Century A.D. by king Wimaladharmasooriya, solely for the purpose of housing the tooth relic.

Next enjoy a typical Sri Lankan Cultural Show of Drumming, Dancing, music and fire walking.

Overnight Stay at Swiss Residence Hotel - Kandy.

DAY 04: KANDY / COLOMBO
Breakfast at hotel and leave for Colombo. En route visit spice garden
SPICES GARDEN
Visit a spice garden at Mavanella, where spices and herbs used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication are grown. Spices of Sri Lanka attracted the early sea faring merchants who made the long voyages to purchase this precious merchandise

Next visit Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala.
ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
The foster – home of elephants of different age and size feeding, bathing, playing together and even mating. These have been found injured or left abandoned in the wilderness. There are even little baby calves born in captivity.

Overnight stay at Grand Oriental Hotel – Colombo.

DAY 05: COLOMBO
Breakfast at Hotel. a.m. at leisure

p.m. City Tour and Shopping
CITY
The City Tour will include places of Tourist interest such as Old parliament, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Buddhist Hindu Temple and Town Hall.

SHOPPING
Shopping at Odel, House of Fashion, Bare foot etc

Overnight stay at Grand Oriental Hotel – Colombo.

DAY 06 : COLOMBO / AIRPORT
Breakfast at Hotel and leave for Leave for Airport.

End of Tour with Don Voyage………………

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Price Includes
v Accommodation as stated above and 01 Double Room on Bed and Breakfast basis.
v Transport private for Sabra and Party by air-conditioned Car with English Speaking chauffeur.
v Meeting arrangements at the airport on arrival and departure.
v All Hotel Taxes

Price does not include
v Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
v Air Port Taxes.
v Video and Camera Permits.
v Entrance fees to the sites. 18 USD Per Person (Kandy - Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Botanical Garden, Temple of the Tooth relic, Cultural Show, Gem Museum, Gadaladeniya, Embekke)
v Lunch and Dinner through out the tour.
v Any other services not specified above.

IMPORTANT
The Official Check in time at all hotels will be 1200hrs.
The Official Check Out time at all hotels will be 1100hrs.