9 Days in Srilanka-Play of Landscapes.

Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by representatives of Red Apple Travels and transferred to Colombo. (Travel time approx: 1hr) *Colombo - a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square. *Shopping in Colombo.......visit *ODEL Unlimited provides ample opportunity indulge, not only in shopping for designer wear apparel for the whole family, but also take taste buds on a voyage of discovery. Overnight stay at a Hotel in Colombo

Breakfast at the Hotel Proceed to Kandy (Travel time approx.: 03 & 1/2hrs) En route visit *Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawela, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts as well as the 23 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme. Best time is feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by. *Pinnawala Open Zoo,*Spice Garden Visit and then Proceed to *Kandy Overnight stay at a Hotel in Kandy

Breakfast at the Hotel Visit *Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue. Visit *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. *Gem Gallery visit The world’s best gems are available in Sri Lanka such as Blue and Yellow Sapphire, Star Ruby and Star Sapphire, Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye, Alexandrite, Topaz, Amethyst, Quartz, Garnet, Aquamarine, Moonstone, Tourmaline When comparing with other countries you will be lucky to buy pure and valuable gems at Sri Lanka for a competitive price. You can get the education about gems, making jewelries and other requests with them. You can buy gold, white gold and silver jewelry at your choice. You can even get them Tailor Made as per your preference. *Kandy Cultural Show Overnight stay at a Hotel in Kandy

Breakfast at the Hotel Today morning you will be going to Nuwara Eliya (Travel time approx: 02 & 1/2hrs) En route witness *Ramboda Falls & Tea Factory *Ramboda Hanumanji Temple Afternoon proceed to Nuwara Eliya & enjoy the scenic beauty of hill country *Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (March to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the “seasons” when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity. On arrival to Nuwara Eliya, leisure at the hotel Overnight stay at a Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the Hotel *Gregory Lake & Boat Ride *Seetha AmmanTemple & Asoka Vatika *Hakgala Botanical Garden *Victoria Park *Gregory Lake & Boat Ride Overnight stay at a Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the Hotel Proceed to Yala (Travel time approx: 06hrs) Evening visit *Yala National Park Safari - The Ruhunu National Park covers 126,786 hectares including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and these blocks were established in 1938. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors. There are 7 Bungalows inside the Park with few Camp Sites. (The excursion will take approx: 2 hrs by Jeep) Overnight stay at a Hotel in Yala

Breakfast at the Hotel Proceed to Bentota (Travel time approx: 05hrs) En-route *Galle fort & beach .Continue to Bentota & leisure @ the hotel Overnight stay at a Hotel in Bentota

Breakfast at the Hotel Commence Bentota sightseeing Maadu River Ride Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery Bentota Water Sports (Jet Ski, Banana Ride & Tube Ride) Overnight stay at a Hotel in Bentota

After a Sumptuous Breakfast at the Hotel , it’s time to say Goodbye to this land closer to Heart and carry bagful of memories from this Unique Island and a promise to keep exploring this beautiful World.