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Arrival, meet greet and proceed to Pinnawala. Spend the rest of the day at leisure

The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, established in 1975, commenced with seven orphans.

Today some of these orphans enjoy the bliss of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing the orphanage inclined more towards tourism but is soon became a conservation and educational center. With the help of local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawela started a scientific captive-breeding program for elephants. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for respective individuals of both sexes to get together and mate.

The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard, and in 1984, the first baby of Pinnawela was born. The success story of Pinnawela has drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. A considerable number of books and research articles on Pinnawela have been published in several languages. The members of the Pinnawela herd have been filmed and photographed thousands of times by professionals.

Thereafter proceed to hotel.

Check into your hotel and relax the rest of the day.

Overnight stay at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana.

After breakfast,

Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress, which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70-hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.

Return to hotel upon completion.

Overnight stay at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

After Breakfast, proceed to Kandy.

Sri Lanka’s second largest city, Kandy was the capital of the last Sinhalese Kingdom and enjoys a scenic setting around a lake surrounded by green hills. Home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, said to house the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Every August the city also hosts the spectacular Perahera festival featuring dancers, firebreathers and lavishly decorated elephants.

Late afternoon you will head to a local hall to watch a show of traditional Sri Lankan music, dance and drumming. Afterwards you’ll visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, known locally as Sri Dalada Maligawa, one of the most sacred temples in Sri Lanka. This important shrine boasts intricate carvings and beautiful Sri Lankan art. During the evening ‘puja’ throngs of pilgrims visit the temple to line up to glimpse the golden casket said to hold the sacred relic and to make offerings of flowers.

Overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

After Breakfast, you’ll visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, known locally as Sri Dalada Maligawa, the most sacred temple in the whole of Sri Lanka. This important shrine boasts intricate carvings and beautiful Sri Lankan art. During the evening ‘puja’ throngs of pilgrims visit the temple to line up to glimpse the golden casket said to hold the sacred relic and to make offerings of flowers.

Overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

After breakfast, begin your journey to Colombo.

Check in to your hotel and relax the rest of the day.

Overnight stay at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

After Breakfast, proceed on a city tour of Colombo.

Like many capital cities in developing countries is rapid in changing its face, almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old-world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar - where one can shop for bargain, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)- an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China, and the Dutch Museum.

Overnight stay at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

After Breakfast, proceed to the Airport in time for your flight to the Maldives

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After Breakfast proceed to the Airport in time for your departure flight, with a slight tan and a bucket full of memories!