
DAY 1
On arrival in Sri Lanka you will be escorted to the car park for your transfer to Kandalama Hotel - 3 hour journey to the famous eco-friendly hotel that has won the prestigious Green Globe award!!
On arrival in Kandalama you will be greeted by ladies dressed in traditional saree bearing a "nelum" (lotus) flower and a cold towel. Wear off the tiredness with a quick dip in one of the cool freshwater swimming pools that surround the hotel or have a short nap to refresh yourself after the long journey!!
Optional excursions which could be organized at the hotel directly by contacting the reception staff;
1. Get ready for the Jungle Trek - an interesting walk into the jungles surrounding the Kandalama tank, where you will be able to see several species of birds and pre-historic caves which date back to the 1st century BC. A hat, bottle of water and a stout stick are recommended for this journey (you could pick up the stick from the jungle). Return to the hotel.
2. Take a conducted tour of the areas around the hotel and observe how they preserve the natural balance and ecology of the area, how they re-cycle their used water and waste.
3. Elephant ride around Kandalama tank
Overnight at The Heritance Kandalama Hotel Dambulla 4+* more |