Colombo Trip Overview
This is a Unique Tour Package, Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids, and Overnight the Hill Capital of Srilanka, Visit Historical Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy (where Lord Buddha’s tooth relic is housed) and Royal Botanical Gardens and Explore Colombo Major Tourist attractions
Package Includes
Hotel Pick ups and drop off with driver guide (Colombo or Negombo area only)
One Night accommodation at Kandy
Admission Tickets to Water rafting
Admission Tickets to Temple of the Tooth Relic
Admission Tickets to Royal Botanical Gardens
Meals during the tour
All applicable Government taxes
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This is a Unique Tour Package, Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids, and Overnight the Hill Capital of Srilanka, Visit Historical Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy (where Lord Buddha’s tooth relic is housed) and Royal Botanical Gardens and Explore Colombo Major Tourist attractions
Package Includes
Hotel Pick ups and drop off with driver guide (Colombo or Negombo area only)
One Night accommodation at Kandy
Admission Tickets to Water rafting
Admission Tickets to Temple of the Tooth Relic
Admission Tickets to Royal Botanical Gardens
Meals during the tour
All applicable Government taxes
Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo- Kitulgala Water Rafting – Kandy
Stop At: Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Hospital Street Galle Fort, Colombo 00001 Sri Lanka
Dutch Hospital
Amongst the busy commercial trade zone of the Colombo Fort region in Sri Lanka are some of the oldest structures of the city. The Old Dutch Hospital with its tropical colonial-era architecture is one of them. The old structure; with its boxy pillars, red clay roof tiles and large central courtyards; was built in the late 17th century by the Dutch. They were influenced by the tropical requirements and the local building style in Ceylon at the time, as is evidenced by the design, which is quite different from European structures of the era. While the building may seem comparatively dull overall; it’s important to feel the echoes of its history while visiting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Parliament Building, Fort, Colombo Sri Lanka
Old Parliament
The Neo-Baroque-style building was built during the British colonial era to house the Legislative Council of Ceylon, and was an idea of Sir Henry McCallum. This was subsequently included in a proposal made by a committee to construct the new building for the Secretariat, Council Chamber and Government offices on reclaimed land at the northern end of Galle Face, which was approved by the Government in 1920. Austin Woodeson, chief architect of the Public Works Department of Ceylon, was tasked with the building’s design; his initial estimate of 400,000 rupees for the scheme was later revised by the Public Works Advisory Board to 450,000.
The building was opened on 29 January 1930 by Governor Sir Herbert Stanley; a year later it was taken over by the State Council of Ceylon for its use, who were tenants of the building until 1947, when the House of Representatives was formed with the onset of self-rule.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sivasubramania Swami Kovil, Kew Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
Sivasubramania Swami Hindu Temple
Sivasubramania Swami Kovil hindu temple has a long history of about 125 years and was built to worship Lord Muruga, otherwise known as God Kataragama. This is of great importance to the Hindu people as well as the Buddhist people who are found travelling in great numbers to devoutly worship at the shrine of Kataragama on the south of the island.
The most outstanding sight is the tower known as raja gopuram. This tower was built in 1994 fully embellished with colourful statues of Hindu deities. It is also accompanied by two smaller towers and a clock house.
The construction of this tower was followed by a celebration called Kumbabishekam which is a traditional ceremony that is held after rehabilitation or a reconstruction of a temple
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
Gangaramaya Temple
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century. The temple’s architecture demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kitulgala, Sri Lanka
Kitulgala White Water Rafting
Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KMs. The river and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience during your White Water Rafting Tour in Kitulagala.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Oak Regency Hotel Kandy
Day 2: Kandy – Colombo
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) .
Temple of Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.
You will spend the night at the hotel in Kandy.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
