Galle Fort

Mayon Lanka Travels “Short & Sweet” mini tour itinerary is ideal for anyone planning a short Holiday in Sri Lanka. Our 5 nights 6 days mini highlights tour showcases some of the wonders of Sri Lanka. Staying at premier hotels the tour gives a fascinating insight into some of the wonders that exist today. Discover Sri Lanka on this 6 days short tour and get known wonders of Sri Lanka with Mayon lanka travels.

Tour 1

DAY 01 – Airport / Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage / Kandy

Pick up from the Colombo Airport and depart to Dambulla. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage(74 km’s from Airport).

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The Ticket Counter opens at 08.30 a.m. And You see little baby elephants roaming within the 25 acre land as you enter the premises. Each day 76kg of green matter & a mixture of Rice & Maize around 2kg is been given to each of these giants. The Orphanage provides care to the Baby Elephants who had lost their parents in Jungles due to killing by farmers to protect their crops or by falling into pits.

This was established in 1975 and approximately comprise with 90 elephants which are 39 males and 51 females.

Daily Schedule

• 08.30 – Opening/ 09.15, 13.15 & 17.00 – Bottle Feeding
• 10.00 & 14.00 – Herd goes to the river for 02 hour bath
• 17.30 – Ticket Counter Closes
• 18.00 – Orphanage Closes

Overnight stay at Kandy.

DAY 02 –  Kandy

After breakfast explore the last kingdom of Ceylon.

Kandy Tooth Temple

The complex is enshrined with the left canine tooth of the Buddha which is held in highest esteem. The difficulty of completing this Site is easy and it would take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Folk Show

The Folk Show depicts the rich culture which Sri Lanka resembles within 1 hour and during this time you could witness 12 different Folk dances and a fire walking ceremony.

Overnight stay at Kandy. 

DAY 03 – Kandy / Galle

After breakfast depart to Galle. 

Galle Fort

Constructed in 17th century the Galle Dutch Fort is among one of the best preserved forts in South Asia. The site is in abundance with Colonial Villas and the main tourist attractions are the Dutch Reformed Church, Museum & the Clock Tower.

Overnight stay at Galle.

DAY 04 – Galle / Bentota

Breakfast at the hotel in Galle depart to Bentota.

Moonstone Mines

Meetiyagoda a village near Ambalangoda town you could pay a visit to these mines where you could observe the mining process of this precious stone by going down into the deep into the narrow shafts. The moonstones are only concentrated into an area of one acre of land in Meetiyagoda.

Ambalangoda Mask Museum

Masks are of Sri Lankan tradition running deep into centuries they are hand carved with intricate ex cogitation and painted in vivacious manner which resemble the culture which was passed down to generations. The museum explicate the travelers the tedious process which is behind the scenes to produce such masks and their significance.

Island Hopping Madu River

Madu River is a lagoon which comprise with hundreds of islets which is located in southwest coast Balapitiya. During this compact tour you could witness an Old Buddhist Monastery, how local inhabitants carry out their occupations by Cinnamon cultivation and prawn fishing. The tour would consume approximately 2 hours.

Turtle Hatchery

The Sea Turtle Conservation Project was initiated in 1988 and here the hatchery pays fishermen for turtle eggs and buries them in the sand and upon completion of 50 days Baby Turtles would hatched and released to sea at night. However only one out of thousand would survive to maturity.

Overnight stay at Bentota.

DAY 05 – Bentota / Negombo

After breakfast depart to Negombo.

Negombo a small town by the west coast within close proximity to the Airport is a Fishing Village. Local made Catamarans could be witnessed sailing in the far distance which would be a unforgettable rare view.
Dutch Fort and the Canal are significant as they are the key aspects to testify the presence of the Dutch during late 16thCentury.

Overnight stay at the Hotel in Negombo.

DAY 06 – Negombo / Airport

Depart to Colombo Airport with delightful memories.

Tour 2

Day 01 – Airport / Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage / Dambulla

Pick up from the Colombo Airport and depart to Dambulla. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage(74 km’s from Airport).

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The Ticket Counter opens at 08.30 a.m. And You see little baby elephants roaming within the 25 acre land as you enter the premises. Each day 76kg of green matter & a mixture of Rice & Maize around 2kg is been given to each of these giants. The Orphanage provides care to the Baby Elephants who had lost their parents in Jungles due to killing by farmers to protect their crops or by falling into pits.

This was established in 1975 and approximately comprise with 90 elephants which are 39 males and 51 females.

Daily Schedule

• 08.30 – Opening
• 09.15, 13.15 & 17.00 – Bottle Feeding
• 10.00 & 14.00 – Herd goes to the river for 02 hour bath
• 17.30 – Ticket Counter Closes
• 18.00 – Orphanage Closes

Upon completion depart to Dambulla.

Dambulla Golden Cave Temples

The climbing difficulty is moderate and it would take around 2.00 hours to climb up and down and it towers 160m over the surrounding plains. As you enter the site you see a 30m high gigantic Buddha Statue with Dhamma Chakka Posture. The history of this complex dates back to 1st Century B.C. and there are five caves which contains amazing drawings and which is unique to this era.

Overnight stay at Dambulla.

Day 02 – Dambulla / Sigiriya / Kandy

Breakfast at the Hotel & depart to Sigiriya.

Sigiriya

A rock which stands up as a lone sentinel from the surrounding plane and on its summit is a royal palace. It is 200m in height and there are 1200 steps which would consume 3 hours to complete the whole site. On its rock walls fifth century paintings and the mirror wall is scribbled with ancient poetry.

Upon completion depart to Kandy.

Kandy Tooth Temple

The complex is enshrined with the left canine tooth of the Buddha which is held in highest esteem. The difficulty of completing this Site is easy and it would take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Folk Show

The Folk Show depicts the rich culture which Sri Lanka resembles within 1 hour and during this time you could witness 12 different Folk dances and a fire walking ceremony.

Overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 03 – Kandy / Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the Hotel & depart to Nuwara Eliya. En route view beautiful landscapings & water falls and visit a functioning Tea Factory with its vast Tea Estate.

City Tour in Nuwara Eliya

Visit Golf Course, Race Course, Gregories Lake & Victoria Park as per guests interest.

Seetha Amman Temple
This is the only Seetha Temple in the world and is situated in the exact point where Seetha was held captive by Rawana.

Hakgala Botanical Gardens
The famous botanical gardens was established in 1861 and it was once a experimentation & promotion center for Cinchona cultivation. In 1884 this center was transformed to a garden and different species of Orchids & Roses are visible.

Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 04 – Horton Plains / Yala

Early morning visit Horton Plains National Park.

Horton Plains

Get into a jeep around 5.00 a.m. from Nuwaraeliya to reach the Park entrance and thereafter the 3 hour trek begins. During the 9.5km trek one could witness The Small Worlds End, Big Worlds End, Bakers Falls & Chimney Pool.

Depart to Yala en route take a break at Ella Town if interested.

Overnight stay at Yala.

Day 05 – Yala / Mirissa

Early morning Full Day Game Safari at Yala National Park. One of the foremost National Parks in Sri Lanka where you could witness Leopards, Elephants, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear, Wild Water Buffalo & Crocodiles etc. You would be able to roam around the park leisurely for 10 to 12 hours while having the lunch and refreshments inside the park it self.

Upon completion depart to Mirissa.

Overnight stay at Mirissa.

Day 06 – Whale Watching / Galle / Negombo Beach Hotel or Colombo Airport

Whale Watching

Though now the activity is doable through out the year the main season is from November to April. Indian Ocean is renowned for Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales, and Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and Striped dolphins. The boat leaves the coast around 7.00 a.m. And the tour would consume around 4 Hours.

Galle Fort

Constructed in 17th century the Galle Dutch Fort is among one of the best preserved forts in South Asia. The site is in abundance with Colonial Villas and the main tourist attractions are the Dutch Reformed Church, Museum & the Clock Tower.

Depart to Colombo Airport or to a hotel in Negombo as per departure.

Day One

• Arrival and meet the chauffeur at the Airport. Then transfer to Kandy. On your way visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Check in at hotel and relax a while. In the evening visit Temple of Tooth Relic and ride on a city tour in Kandy. Overnight stay in Hotel Mahaweli Reach – Kandy.

Day Two

• After breakfast check out and visit other important places in Kandy. Transfer to Bentota. Feel the breathtaking view of pristine beach in Bentota.

  Overnight stay in The Surf – Bentota.

Day Three

• After breakfast visit Hikkaduwa Coral Gardens, Turtle Hatchery and if time permits have a boat ride in Madu river. Visit Galle city and famous Dutch fort in the evening.

  Overnight stay in The Surf – Bentota.

Day Four

• After breakfast check out and transfer to Colombo. You will spend your last day in our country, relaxing and enjoying the city life of Colombo. Our chauffeur will take you through all the important places in Colombo and to the places for shopping too.

  Overnight stay in Cinnamon Grand - Colombo

Day Five

• End of the Tour and departure from Bandaranaike International Airport - Colombo

DAY ONE

Day One - Arrival

Arrival and transfer from Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo to Kandy. 
On your way up to Kandy, you will visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala which you will closely see the elephants. Then reach Kandy and check in at Hotel. Relax a while and visit The Temple of Tooth Relic in the evening. Overnight stay in Hotel Mahaweli Reach.