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Memorable Ceylon is a short, single night, 2-day tour in the beautiful hill country of Sri Lanka. Visit the scenic hill country, surrounded by the evergreen valleys and tea estates. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha in Kandy and learn of its rich and elaborate history. Climb the cold, misty peaks of Horton Plains National Park and reach the World’s End, where your view will allow you to see Sri Lanka from thousands of meters above sea level. Explore the beautiful, cozy little town of Nuwara Eliya, deemed ‘Little England’ by the British during their rule in Colonial Ceylon several hundred years ago.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your Hotel in Negombo
Itinerary
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1Negombo
Start your journey at 0700 hrs from your hotel in Negombo. You will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura Travels. After the formalities at the hotel you will be escorted to your air conditioned vehicle and proceed to Kandy and visit Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic.
Admission ticket free -
2Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3
Visit a Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
4Nuwara Eliya
On completion continue to Nuwara Eliys and check in to the hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Horton Plains National Park
Early in the morning proceed to Horton Plains National Park to go on a lovely hike in the National Park. Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, with its montane grasslands and cloud forests. Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World's End and the cooling sprays from Baker's Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic fauna that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archeological finds that were discovered in the area.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included -
6Negombo
On completion of the trek return to the hotel, relax, check out and proceed to your hotel in Negombo.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Negombo > Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya > Horton Plains > Negombo
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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