Sri Lanka Treasures - Wheelchair Holidays Tour (132978),Holiday Packages to Colombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

Package Overview

Wheelchair Holidays Sri Lanka - see the highlights of this beautiful island, known for its wild Asian elephants & leopards of Yala. Visit Millenium Elephant Foundation, the Bhuddist "Temple of the Tooth" in Kandy, view Sigirya Rock & ancient Polonnaruwa, before relaxing on the Galle coast. English speaking guide, all transfers & sightseeing included. Only suitable for manual wheelchairs, with regular car transfers.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Colombo • Millemium Elephant Foundation • Sigiriya Rock • Polonnaruwa
• Kandy • Temple of the Tooth • Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations • Yala National Park
• Galle Fort • Wheelchair Holidays Sri Lanka

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival

You will be met at Colombo Airport and transferred to your hotel in the commercial, industrial and cultural centre of Sri Lanka.

Check in and relax in this harbour city, situated on an ancient trading sea route.

Note: As all transfers are in a regular saloon car, this holiday is only suitable if you can transfer into the vehicle and travel with a fully collapsible manual wheelchair.
Day 2 : Colombo

Today enjoy an orientation tour of Colombo, which is the commercial, industrial and cultural centre of Sri Lanka. This city was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and today consists of an eclectic mix of grand colonial buildings, modern offices and bustling local shops.

We can visit the vibrant Pettah Market and the National Museum, with its fine collection of antiques and Sri Lankan art. Or we can visit the important Buddhist temples of Gangaramaya and Kelaniya, as well as a Hindu Temple, to experience the diversity of religion and customs of the people of Sri Lanka.
Day 3 : Colombo

This morning your driver/guide will collect you from your Colombo hotel and introduce you to the beauty of central Sri Lanka as we travel 4.5-hours to the Dambulla and Habarana region.

Along the way we stop at the Millenium Elephant Foundation, that works to improve the lives of domesticated Asian elephants. You can interact with the elephants and watch them bathe. As they have only a small number of elephants here, this offers a more personal and humane alternative to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which is full of tourists.

Check into your hotel in the heart of the Cultural Triangle.
Day 4 : Hiriwaduna Village

This morning we travel 30-minutes to Sigiriya - also known as Lion's Rock - a massive 5th century fortress and palace ruins surrounded by extensive gardens and reservoirs. This amazing fortress in the sky is now a World Heritage site. You can view this rock from ground level and visit the small museum, before we continue to Hiriwaduna Village to observe the lives of the local people.

Return to your hotel for lunch, before enjoying an afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya National Park where you can hope to see wild Asian elephants. They are particularly numerous in August and September when they migrate along a corridor from neighbouring parks to feed on the fresh grass on the lake bed - an annual event known as "The Gathering".

Note: You will need to be lifted into the front seat of your game viewing vehicle.
Day 5 : Polonnaruwa

This morning we drive 1-hour to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa - the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th centuries following the fall of Anuradhapura and today a World Heritage site.

Here you can explore these magnificent ruins, which contains some fine examples of Buddah statues and marvel at this ancient civilisation, before returning to Habarana.

The afternoon is free to relax at your hotel, where optional activities include touring the local town in a bull cart or enjoying an Ayurvedic spa treatment.

Note: Not all the ruins are accessible, but your guide will do his best to give you sufficient access to appreciate this historic site. Please dress appropriately when visiting sacred monuments, with shoulders and knees covered.
Day 6 : Kandy

This morning we travel 2.5-hours to the bustling hill capital of Kandy, stopping at a spice garden along the way.

We visit the Royal Palace, before checking into your hotel in this religious and ancient capital of kings. In the evening enjoy a Cultural Show, with dancing and fire walking.

Note: Not all sites are accessible, but your guide will do his best to give you good views.
Day 7 : Temple of the Tooth

Today we visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth, that houses a tooth relic of the Buddha. Religious pooja ceremonies, when the golden casket containing the tooth is revealed, are held daily at 05.00, 09.30 and 18.30 - so this is the best time to visit.

Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage site partly due to this temple. Its principal Buddhist complexes have considerable importance – the high priests of the two best known, Malwatte and Asgiriya, are the most important in Sri Lanka and the Asgiriya Maha Vihara has a large reclining Buddha image.

Afterwards we visit the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens with its rare collection of indigenous tropical flora, including its famous Orchid House. We suggest you ask your hotel to pack a picnic today, so that you can enjoy it in the botanical gardens.

Note: Please dress appropriately when visiting the temple, with shoulders and knees covered. Not all areas of the temple are accessible, but your guide will do his best to give you good views.
Day 8 : Nuwara Eliya

We leave Kandy today and travel 3-hours to Nuwara Eliya, enjoying spectacular views of the countryside with its tea plantations as we wind our way through the hill country.

We visit a local tea factory in Nuwara Eliya, before checking into our hotel.
Day 9 : Yala National Park

Today we leave Nuwara Eliya and travel 4.5-hours to Yala National Park.

Along the way we view the cascading Ravana Waterfalls, with its backdrop of mountains and valleys. In Hindu mythology Sita, the wife of Rama, was hidden in caves behind these waterfalls when she was kidnapped from India and brought to Sri Lanka.

We also detour to visit the ancient Buddhist temple at Buduruwagala, with its amazing seven statues dating back to the 10th century. It is in a very tranquil setting, well off the beaten track.

We continue to Yala National Park, the premier game reserve in Sri Lanka covering an area of nearly 400 sq miles (1,000 sq.km). It is famous for having the highest density of leopards in the world, but sightings of these magnificent animals are not guaranteed and you need to take at least 2 or 3 jeep safaris for a good chance of a sighting.

Note: Take a pair of socks to wear at Buduruwagala Temple, as the ground can get exceptionally hot when you remove your sandals.
Day 10 : Yala National Park

Rise early today to enjoy the wildlife of Yala National Park - home to over 40 different species of mammals and also known locally as Ruhuna National Park. Whilst famous for its over 35 leopards, you can also see water buffalo, elephants, spotted & barking deer, wild boar, sambar, crocodiles, jackals, monkeys and mongoose. Sloth bears are also present but are rarely seen.

Bird life is particularly rewarding including excellent raptor sightings, many aquatic birds, wild peacock, jungle fowl (the national bird of Sri Lanka), hornbills, orioles, pelicans and the rare black-necked stork. Over 200 different bird species can be seen, including many that migrate to escape the northern winter such as white-winged black terns, curlews and pintails.

Early morning and late afternoon is the best time to track leopards, but be aware that it is very difficult to find them in the wild and sightings are never guaranteed. Best viewings are generally at the end of the dry season (January to April), when the leopards search out the waterholes.

Two jeep safaris per day are included - one in the early morning and one in the late afternoon.

Note: You need some upper body strength for this safari, as you will need to be lifted into the front seat of the game viewing vehicle. Yala National Park is closed during September and early October. Please be prepared for some rough roads and be aware that this park can be extremely busy, especially over weekends and festivals.
Day 11 : Udawalawe National Park

Today we travel 2-hours from Yala to Udawalawe National Park.

Along the way we visit the pilgrimage town of Kataragama - sacred to the Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and local Vedda people. Here you can view the Kiri Vehera, an ancient Buddhist stupa (sacred mound containing relics) dating back to the 6th century BC. There is also a multi-faith temple on the site.

On arrival in Udawalawe enjoy a jeep safari in this wildlife reserve that was created to provide sanctuary for animals displaced by the Udawalawe Reservoir and offers the best sightings of wild Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. It is also an important habitat for water birds, water buffalo, spotted & barking deer, wild boar, sambar, jackal, mongoose, leopard, jungle and fishing cats - although these nocturnal animals are rarely seen.

Note: You need some upper body strength for this safari, as you will need to be lifted into the front seat of the game viewing vehicle. Please be prepared for some rough roads.
Day 12 : Galle Coast

This morning we visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home that cares for orphaned calves and re-introduces them into the wild, where you can observe these youngsters coming in to feed.

We then travel 3.5-hours to your hotel on the Galle Coast in the vicinity of the fortified town of Galle.

Galle Fort has a colourful history, as it was originally built by the Portuguese and later heavily fortified by the Dutch. It is today a World Heritage site, with a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population living within its walls. After visiting the town, continue to your hotel situated on this beautiful coast.
Day 13 : Day at Leisure

At leisure to relax at your hotel on the beautiful Galle Coast or explore further with your guide (pay any entrance fees locally).

You can explore more of fascinating Galle Fort, with its many shops and markets, and view its ramparts. Prominent landmarks include the natural harbor, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests and an important Shiva temple.

From October to May you can hope to see whales in these waters and from December to April sea turtles hatch on the beaches.
Day 14 : Galle

Transfer 3.5-hours from Galle to the fishing town of Negombo, conveniently situated near Colombo Airport.

Check into your hotel and relax in your warm tropical surroundings.
Day 15 : Departure

Transfer to Colombo Airport for your flight home.

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Price & Rates

No of pax	Age Limit	Price per pax (Rs)
Adult	Above 12 years	$ 3784 / Adult

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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