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Trip Itinerary
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Negombo
Day 1-3
DAY: 01 - (Welcome to Paradise Island! ) Check-in at Villa – by the Beach : Sightseeing Lagoon Lunch/ Rest. Evening: * at leisure (getting familiar with surroundings, a walk by the beach..) * Poolside drinks (Please specify meal preferences : veg or non-veg) DAY: 02 - Morning at leisure/ *Arranged Tour* **CITY TOUR & SHOPPING: ** City Sightseeing, Colombo Ports and Shopping..!! at leisure Tour around city area, boat ride, and fun games 12:00 – Lunch 13:30 - Colombo Ports 16:00 - Tea/ Coffee 17:30 - Games and relaxing by the beach 19:00 - Dinner 21:30 - Rest
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Colombo
Day 3-4
DAY: 03 - (Trip to Kandy) 07:00 am - Check-out & Departure to Colombo 08:00 am - Departure to Kandy by train (optional) 12:00 pm - Lunch with Optional tours in Kandy (Tea factory/ gem shop corporation) and Visit to the waterfalls. Tea & sightseeing tours in Kandy. 19:00 - rest at hotel 20:00 - Relax evening stroll by the lake.
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Island 25 Spice & Herbal Garden
Day 4-5
Day: 04 - 07:00 am - Optional tours in Kandy (Tea factory/ spice garden) and a Visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. 14:00 - Lunch Evening at leisure Spice & Herbal Garden Visit a Spice Garden Where aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, pepper and mace romanticises the air, tantalising the senses – a spice garden is what it is; When visiting a spice garden, you will discover the different types of herbs and spices of Sri Lanka’s pride, its uses and benefits. Highlights * Learn how the spices are produced from its growing methods to its harvest * Try out amazing meals prepared with the spices that you would love to taste * Various products made with the spices are available which can be either natural cosmetics or traditional herbal remedies * Some gardens offer ayurvedic massages with oils made with the herbs and spices. Overview Where aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, pepper and mace romanticises the air, tantalising the senses – a spice garden is what it is; giving every visitor an in depth view of an ancient spice producing industry; which had enticed many Arab and European traders who docked at every port of ancient Ceylon. When visiting a spice garden, you will discover the different types of herbs and spices of Sri Lanka’s pride, its uses and benefits. Learn how the spices are produced from its growing methods to its harvest. With an ambience of solitude and peace, you get close to nature. Since most spices cannot be grown in a single garden due to its different soil and climate requirements, they are grown in separate individual areas. Therefore tour guides are on offer for the guidance and exploration for each garden. Try out amazing meals prepared with the spices that you would love to taste. Opportunities for purchase on various products made with the spices are available which can be either natural cosmetics or traditional herbal remedies. Some gardens offer ayurvedic massages with oils made with the herbs and spices for complete rejuvenation and relaxation which could be ideal for the tired visitor. Many spice gardens exist in and around Kandy such as the New Ranweli Spice Garden in Kandy which is located within the Royal Peradeniya Gardens, New Paradise Spice and Herbal Garden in Mawanella which is on the way to Kandy, Isiwara Ayurvedic Village in Matale which is an hour drive away from Kandy.
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Peradeniya Botanical Garden
Day 5-7
PERADENIYA BOTANICAL GARDENS SRI LANKA This garden was established in 1821 for the receipt and experimentation of plants introduced for economic and environmental development. Currently the garden is engaged in activities related to authentication, ethno-botany, floriculture and primarily ex-situ conservation of plants. However its history dates back to the 14th century when Royalty ruled the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It was a Royal Gardens from 1780 – 1798. The memorial collection consists of trees planted by eminent persons including heads of states, state guests, astronauts and royalty during their official visits to the gardens. The Palm collection is among the best in Asia with about 220 species. Other attractions are the great lawn, spice gardens, Palm avenues, plant house and Cacti display, lake and flowering trees. These gardens receive considerable rainfall both during the South West and North East monsoons and hence are lush and verdant throughout the year. Three seasons are earmarked as April to June, August to September and December when most visitors fill the gardens and flowering is at its peak.
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Bandaranaike International Airport
Day 7-8
DAY: 05 - MORNING – (Departure for BIA) Airport: Breakfast CHECK-OUT: Airport Taxi (Drop @ Airport - Travel Time: 3-4 hours depending on traffic or Highway) ** 03 HRS before Departure: arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) -** Looking forward to meeting you again - Come join me on your next Tour - to the Hill country on the rails of Lanka ... yet once again..!
Trip Summary
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International Flights
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