Sri Lanka Halal (Islamic) Tour
A Muslimfriendly tour that helps you relax away from your busy schedule, we have evenintroduced a Halal friendly concept. Starting off from Negombo and its GrandMosque we head towards Sigiriya to explore the Rock Fortress and experience therural village life. Then we go on a safari to the Minneriya National park. We then spend two days in Kandy and visit theMeera Makam Mosque there. Enjoy a longstroll in the Royal Botanical Gardens and head to the cool climes of NuwaraEliya where we explore the city and its scenic landscapes. Heading to Colombowe visit the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque and then experience a city tour of thecapital city with some shopping options available.
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Sri Lanka Halal (Islamisk) Tour (10 Dage)
Sri Lanka Halal (Islamisk) Tour (10 Dage)
This is a Muslim Friendly trip to Sri Lanka for people who wish to have a relaxing holiday, and have a break from their stressful lifestyle. Taking you through the central highlands of Sri Lanka, at a perfect pace where you could explore the culture and heritage of our beautiful island leisurely.
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1 Day in Negombo
Welcoming you to sunny Sri Lanka, where people are friendly and warm, you will be taken to the sea side resort town of Negombo to start off your holiday. You can visit the Negombo Grand Mosque upon arrival and enjoy a city tour where you can witness a fishing village, fish market and even historical landmarks of days gone by
Negombo City Tour including a visit to Negombo Grand Mosque
The Negombo Fishing Village also known as the Lellama by the locals is located across the lagoon bridge, near the Old Dutch Gate. The large open-air fish market is the second largest in the country. It gives you an unpretentious insight into the local fisher community. The market is loud, vibrant and smells like fish! You will be able to witness the fishermen in hundreds of boats bringing in their day’s catch. See how the wholesalers and restaurateurs trade and watch the packing and loading of fish for distribution across the country as well as for export – worldwide. The retail area is a bustling hive of activity – with customers negotiating prices with mom and pop fish vendors.
2 Days in Sigiriya
Moving towards Sigiriya, you can join in on exploring the Sigiriya Rock Fortress if you are up for the challenge of climbing the edifice. You can walk through the entrance of the Lion Paws and witness the beautiful murals. The tour will consist of a village experience and a home cooked meal and a safari at the Minneriya National Park.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ‘ the Lion Rock’. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Sigiriya Village Tour
Hiriwaduna is a little village that retains its authentic traditions and culture. Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.
Go on a safari in the Minneriya National Park
This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.
2 Days in Kandy
En-route to Kandy, you can visit the Grand Mosque in Matale and a beautiful tourist attraction, the Sembuwatta Lake. Situates adjacent to a forest reserve, this is a manmade lake which also has a natural swimming pool. You can also visit the Meera Makkam Mosque in Kandy, the Royal Botanical Gardens and then finally a Kandy City Tour
Sembuwatta Lake
Sembuwatta Lake is a tourist attraction situated at Elkaduwa in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, adjacent to the Campbell’s Lane Forest Reserve. Sembuwatta Lakeis a man-made lake created from natural spring water. Alongside the lake is a natural swimming pool. Sembuwatta Lake is believed to be 9 m (30 ft) to 12 m (39 ft) deep. Currently the lake belongs to the Elkaduwa Plantations and produces electricity for the nearby villagers
Visit Meera Makkam Mosque Kandy
Meera Makam Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Sri Lanka’s hill city Kandy. The land for the mosque was gifted to a Muslim Courtier who served the King of Kandy, Keerthi Sri Rajasinha and was completed in 1864 by a society of Muslims living in the city
Kandy City Tour
You will jaunt through the lively streets of Kandy with their bright colors, delicious foods and deep history. Explore Kandy’s most important monuments. Try out yummy Sri Lankan street food in stalls. Enjoy watching garland makers ply their trade. Visit a beautiful Hindu Temple. Go on a short but fun three wheeler ride
Royal Botanical Garden
Visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms
2 Days in Nuwara Eliya
You can witness the stunning Ramboda Falls on the way to Nuwara Eliya which is a city centre of the central highlands. A thorough city tour of Nuwara Eliya awaits you while you will feel awestruck with the gorgeous landscapes you find here. A premium holiday resort town, loved for its salubrious climate, you can feel relaxed during your stay
Ramboda Falls
Ramboda Ella is the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and located by the Pussellawa. Ramboda falls consists of three sections. You will get a good view of the middle section from the A5 highway, just above the bridge. This is very small in size with compared to other parts. You can get a far view of the top part from the main road, but not the complete view of the fall. You need to climb up to see the top part of the Ramboda falls and there is a pathway just before the bridge. You may find the climbing bit difficult, but you will be compensated with the great view of the top fall and the surrounding
Nuwara Eliya City Tour
Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked post office as you purchase an inexpensive and colorful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.
2 Days in Colombo
Heading towards Colombo, you can visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and spend sometime up-close with the elephants. In Colombo, a visit to the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque will keep you at peace while an exciting Colombo City Tour also awaits you. You can visit some important landmarks in Colombo including the Galle Face Green while shops are available right throughout.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Learn more about Elephants than you ever have before. Get a chance watch the mahouts bathe them and maybe even help out. This is an experience that takes you closer to Elephants.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as the Red Mosque (not to be confused with the Red Mosque of New Delhi), is one of Colombo’s oldest mosques. The Arabs arrived for the first time in Sri Lanka for trade in the 7th century AD. As olden day Ceylon was a hub for trade and was right in the middle of the spice and silk routes; they maintained a constant presence in Sri Lanka since that time by either migrating or intermarrying with the locals. Most Islamic communities settled in Colombo or Galle where the main ports were located; and to this day their descendants continue their lives in these areas.
Experience the colorful lights and bright life of Colombo, the capital City of Sri Lanka. Visit historic monuments such as the Old Lighthouse, the Old Parliament, Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, the National Museum and more. Enjoy the malls of Independence Square or the Race Course. Visit boutique shops and designer stores.
Departure
On completion proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.
Includes:
- Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
- Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- All prevailing taxes and service charges.
- 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Excludes:
- Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
- Entrance fees to the respective sites.
- Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Visa and Related Expenses.
- Tips & Portages.
Complimentary:
- 1 x 1 Litre water bottle per person per day.
- 1 x Local SIM card per room.