{"id":2498,"date":"2019-11-25T13:16:48","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T07:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relaxlanka.com\/?page_id=2498"},"modified":"2020-01-07T13:06:36","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T07:36:36","slug":"the-heart-of-the-island-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.relaxlanka.com\/offers\/the-heart-of-the-island-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The Heart of The Island Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row fullwidth=”true” visibility=”hidden-sm” css=”.vc_custom_1575471641294{margin-top: -50px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1575471595129{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2594″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” visibility=”visible-sm” css=”.vc_custom_1575471646237{margin-top: -50px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1575471556194{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2594″ img_size=”768X400″ alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”THE HEART OF THE ISLAND TOUR” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”A TOLL OF NATURE, WILDLIFE AND SEA – 11N\/12D” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”STARTING FROM – 990 USD PER PERSON” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23f97352″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574668889288{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Unwrap the tropical delight of this island which boasts of a vibrant contrast of places, climates, religions and cultures. Dwell on the mesmerising beginnings; the heart of buddhism and the sights that capture your breath. The array of ancient locations as the golden temple of Dambulla, the royal city of Kandy, the world renowned elephant orphanage to the spice gardens of Matale will enthrall you just as the botanical garden of Peradeniya to the blue-green cold mountains of Nuwaraeliya does. Your journey will then amaze you as you tread to Yala national park where the vividness of wildlife, flora and fauna is simply breathtaking while your next stop Galle, the Southern capital with its richly curated Dutch architecture , historical Fort to the most beautiful beaches will capture your imaginaton enduringly. The sunny southern beaches is a culinary cum peace haven to indulge in. Your tour will invite you to a whole world of relaxation but with a gest of last minute shopping and a tour of the capital, Colombo.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780689097{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 01: COLOMBO AIRPORT – NEGOMBO” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to the fishing village” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578372846762{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Upon your arrival in Colombo, you will be warmly greeted by our chauffer cum guide who would take you to the beach haven of Negombo for your well-deserved relaxation. You may visit the vibrant fishing village and the town of Negombo during this afternoon and enjoy a sizzling hot plate of fresh sea food served by our staff.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1578372858008{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner in Goldi sands Beach Hotel \u2013 Camelot Beach Hotel<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2519″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780646783{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 02: NEGOMBO – HABARANA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”In to the cultural center of the island” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578372870689{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Upon a delectable breakfast, you will travel to Habarana, a city that gallantly rises with its legendary forests, waterways and wildlife with a splendid array of interesting places around. The afternoon can be spent in relaxation at the hotel and its wellness centre or enjoy a forest safari to sightsee the herds of elephants or indulge in an unforgettable village tour and be treated to a tropical lunch from the villages (optional).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1578372887920{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Royal Retreat hotel \u2013 Kassapa Lion Rock \u2013 Saunter Paradise<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2520″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780698005{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 03: HABARANA – SIGIRIYA – POLONNARUWA – HABARANA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Wonders of Sri Lanka” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574772437979{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and be transferred to Sigiriya, known as the best preserved royal city center in Asia since the first millennium. You will be enchanted by the prestigious rise of the 200-meter rock fortress, with its combination of buildings, trees, pathways, water gardens built gallantly by King Kashyapa (477AD \u2013 495 AD). Surrounding the mighty rock is the Royal Garden which is one of the 7 world wonders and is also a popular tourist destination.<\/p>\n

After a delectable tropical local lunch, you will experience Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, which rests on the banks of the lake Parakrama Samudra. You will be amazed by the ancient ruins of spectacular Royal Palaces and many monuments preserved as a UNESCO site. Return to Habarana and as an option you can enjoy the safari to Minneriya to witness wild elephants.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1578372999762{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Royal Retreat hotel \u2013 Kassapa Lion Rock \u2013 Saunter Paradise<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2521″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780711312{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 04: DAMBULLA – MATALE – KANDY” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Discover the spice land and Kandy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574772500811{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Upon having breakfast, you will be escorted to Dambulla, infamous for its golden rock temple located on the cliff of hundred meters formed by 5 sanctuaries that entwine many caves. From Dambulla we would proceed to the hillside royal city of Kandy and en route pay a visit to the spice garden that would allow you to encounter a spectrum of spices.<\/p>\n

Upon your arrival in Kandy, you would be delighted to venture on a City tour and visit the temple of tooth and enjoy the sights and sounds of cultural show in evening.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1578373012537{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Topaz Hotel \u2013 Grand Kandyan \u2013 Serene Grand<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2522″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780720599{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 05: KANDY – PERADENIYA – PINNAWALA \u2013 KANDY” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”A day with Elephants and Orchids” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574772618955{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]After Breakfast you will enjoy an excursion to Peradeniya which houses the famous botanical gardens endowed with spices, trees and plants renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and also indulge in the orchid house with more than 300 varieties of orchids. You will then travel to Pinnawela, where you can visit the elephant orphanage. After lunch, you may return to Kandy for shopping with a visit to a batik and semi-precious stone factory.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1578373025944{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Topaz Hotel \u2013 Grand Kandyan \u2013 Serene Grand<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2523″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780728703{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 06: KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Scape to little England” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578373039680{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]After breakfast, you will be escorted to Nuwara Eliya, also defined as \u201cthe little England\u201d for its magnificent heights and beautiful scenery that surrounds it. Take a stroll amidst the fresh smell of tea bushes before you are driven to Ramboda falls and a tea factory alongside a lush tea plantation before the lunch. You can enjoy a lot more of Nuwara Eliya in the span of this afternoon.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1574772759826{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Galway Height – Heaven Seven – Season Villa<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2524″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780736007{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 07: NUWARAELIYA – ELLA – YALA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”In to the wildlife” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578373058861{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Post breakfast, you will depart to Yala National Park via Ella, situated amongst the gorgeous highlands of Sri Lanka. Upon arrival in Yala you will enjoy an adrenaline pumping experience with an energetic jeep safari in the park and return to the handpicked hotel. Yala is an enigmatic site of many wonderous species, including the Sri Lankan Leopard, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes with a wide array of migratory birds.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1578373069632{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Chaarya Resort and Spa \u2013 Tamarind Tree \u2013 Oakray Wild<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2525″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780743551{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 08: YALA – SOUTH SEA. MIRISSA OR BENTOTA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Love the beach” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578373100424{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You will enjoy breakfast in the hotel and be escorted to the south coast of the island for another peak of your leisurely rejuvenation. We have provided a splendid array of hotels in Mirissa and Bentota in which you can decide on the place you really love for your beach stay. We would also provide you with alternatives if you prefer other resorts\/ hotels.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1574773575861{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Garton\u2019s Scape \u2013 Paradise Club \u2013 Pandanus Beach Resort<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2526″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780751565{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 09: YALA – SOUTH SEA. MIRISSA OR BENTOTA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”A moment with Whales” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574773702454{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Upon having breakfast, you will continue to dwell in your leisurely holiday in the south coast. The good choice of hotels we have handpicked for you in Mirissa and Bentota would give you the best of experiences in the south coast. We would also provide you with alternatives if you prefer other resorts\/ hotels.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1574773727690{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Garton\u2019s Scape \u2013 Paradise Club \u2013 Pandanus Beach Resort<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2527″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780758509{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 10: YALA – SOUTH SEA. MIRISSA OR BENTOTA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Let’s save the Turtles” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578373120400{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]After breakfast, you holiday will continue amidst the sands of the southern coast. We have offered you a choice of hotels from Mirissa or Bentota, but you can decide on the most preferred place in the southern part of the island, as per your taste and we are willing to make a change in booking.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1574773787051{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Garton\u2019s Scape \u2013 Paradise Club \u2013 Pandanus Beach Resort<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2528″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780765829{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 11: YALA – SOUTH SEA. MIRISSA OR BENTOTA” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Relax till the end” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578373137066{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Upon breakfast, you will enjoy the seas and the sands of the southern coast on another day of sheer relaxation. The choice of hotels in Mirissa or Bentota that we have provided you with, would give you the best holiday, but in case you need to opt for another hotel or resort, please let us know as we know you want the best for your tantalising beach stay.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1574773853619{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Overnight dinner Garton\u2019s Scape \u2013 Paradise Club \u2013 Pandanus Beach Resort<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2529″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1574780772765{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”DAY 12: TANGALLE – GALLE – COLOMBO – KATUNAYAKE” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Love Sri Lanka” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574773891319{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]After breakfast, we will escort you to the country capital of Colombo whilst en route you can pay and exciting visit to the ancient Dutch fortress in Galle. You would arrive in Colombo shortly and take a city tour with Pettah (the bazaar of Colombo), the Fort (so called because it was the seat of the Portuguese, Dutch and English garrisons) being few of the main sites to visit. After your stay, you will be transferred to Katunayake for your departure to Italy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1574773927187{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]END OF YOUR TOUR<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2530″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”white”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1574671079475{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n