DAY 01 - DAMBULLA
Highlights of the Day
- Meet & be welcomed by Our Representative.
- Proceed to Dambulla.
- Safari at Minneriya National Park.
After Arrival to CMB Airport, be Welcomed By Our Chauffer Guide and proceed to Your first destination of the tour-Dambulla
In evening enjoy a 4WD Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park.
Which is situated in dry zone of Sri Lanka and receives an average rainfall of 1,500–2,000 millimetres. Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the Minneriya reservoir. Elephants gathered here in numbering around 150–200. Some reports account number of elephants to as high as 700. Tourists visit Minneriya largely because of this herd of the elephants.
After the safari check in to hotel for overnight stay at Dambulla.
DAY 02 - DAMBULLA
Highlights of the Day
- Anuradhapura Ancient City Visit
- Mihinthale Visit
After Breakfast and leave for Anuradhapura Ancient City.
Anuradhapura is the birthplace of Sinhala civilization & one of the world’s largest archeological sites. It is considered as the greatest monastic city of the ancient world, & was found in the 5th century BC.
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of the meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.
Discover & witness 2500 years old ancient remnants, Buddhist Monastic Complexes, Largest Stupas and ruins of Ancient Anuradhapura.
DAY 03 - DAMBULLA
Highlights of the Day
- Sigiriya Rock Visit
- Polonnaruwa Heritage Site Visit
Wake up to a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and then we will take you to Sigiriya.
The 5th century rock citadel which was built by Sri Lankan King Kashyapa in 477-495AD, is not only famous for its remarkable engineering and urban planning supremacy, but is also said to be quite famous for its unique art and culture.
This beautiful monument is also known as the ‘Lion Rock’ and is a citadel of unusual beauty in Sri Lanka. It stands 200 meters tall and was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. Step through the huge ‘Lion Paws’ to witness the beautiful surroundings that once dominated this rock fortress. The walls are covered in beautiful frescos paintings that are said to resemble the Gupta style paintings in the Ajanta cave in India. As you walk along – you will come across a mirror wall that faces the western side of Sigiriya.
Here you can learn about the wonders of the irrigation systems back in the day, where water was pumped straight to the summit through an ingenious hydraulic system that remained a mystery for several centuries.
After Sigiriya you will move to Polonnaruwa.
This city rose up after the decline of Anuradhapura and was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka during the reign of King Parakramabahu I from 1153-86 B.C.
Enjoy a long walk in this city and observe beautiful stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals, and beautifully carved Hindu sculptures. You could even observe the Relic House that contains beautiful stone carvings here. If you look closely you will see the resemblance of Hindu architecture and statues found in Polonnaruwa. You could even sit by the side of the ‘Galviharaya’ and observe the beauty of the huge Buddha statues from there.
The Nissankamalla Council Chamber is another attraction that you could visit here, these are the famous stone pillars of Polonnaruwa and rests beside the Parakkrama Samudraya – which is the man-made water reservoir – built by the famous King Parakramabahu during his reign.
You will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at Dambulla.
DAY 04 - KANDY
Highlights of the Day
- Village Safari
- Dambulla Cave Temple Visit
- Herbal & Spice Garden Visit
After the breakfast at hotel we will Take you to a Village Safari by a Bullock cart. It will be a great opportunity for you to observe the traditional way of life of local community as well as a cooking lesson.
Then it will be time to proceed to Kandy and our first stop will be Dambulla Cave temple.
This is a place that has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. The Dambulla rock temple is an icon in Sri Lanka and houses some of the most unique paintings and statues of Lord Buddha. There are 150 statues of Lord Buddha- the tallest being over 14 ft, carved of rock.
There is also a gigantic gold Buddha statue that glitters as you descend the caves that overlooks the entire area. This area is said to be an important junction in the country’s economic and cultural uplifting.
Our next stop of the day would be Matale.
Matale is in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and is an agricultural zone due to its remarkable contribution of main crops to the Island. From tea & vegetables to rubber and spices, Matale is the main city these crops are cultivated in. Today, Matale has many stories woven around spices. Step into the spice world, where you will be warmly welcomed by staff at the spice garden.
Observe the way of spices processing and also learn about their therapeutic values while enjoying a refreshing cup of herbal tea at there.
Check in to hotel for your overnight stay at Kandy.
DAY 05 - KANDY
Highlights of the Day
- Kandy City Tour
- Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic Visit
- Gem Museum Visit
- Cultural Show
After your breakfast at hotel, proceed to the tour of Kandy city. This city holds an array of culture and history as UNESCO has designated as heritage site in 1988.
Visit The Word Famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The relic was historically held by Sinhalese kings. The temple of the tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic.
While you are in the Kandy city tour have an opportunity to witness a traditional Wood carving work shop and The Gem museum and work shop as well.
Your 4th day in Sri Lanka will come to an end with a beautiful cultural show , that showcases the traditional music and drumming of Sri Lanka.
Check- in to hotel at Kandy and enjoy your delicious dinner.
DAY 06 - BENTOTA
Highlights of the Day
- Tea Factory Visit
- Proceed to Bentota
Have your breakfast at hotel and proceed to Bentota.
On the way you could visit a Tea factory where processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up to date. As you observe the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to have a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea.
DAY 07 - BENTOTA
Highlights of the Day
- Galle Dutch Fort Visit
- Madu River Boat Safari
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Bentota. on the way you will stop at Galle Dutch Fort.
The fort has a colorful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population. The Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of “an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
At the Evening you will take to the Madu river boat House for a 1.5 hour boat safari Through the mangroves in Madu river. Which is a miner watercourse, originates near Uragasmanhandiya in Galle district of Sri Lanka. The river then flows for further 4.4km before draining in to the Indian Ocean.
It has high ecological, biological and aesthetic significance, being home to approximately 303 species of plants belonging to 95 families and 248 species of vertebrate animals. Meet the inhabitants of its, who traditionally produce peeled cinnamon and cinnamon oil.
The Madu river wetland was declared in 2003, in terms of The Ramsar Convention.
Check in to hotel at Bentota for your Overnight stay.
DAY 08 - Departure
Highlights of the Day
- Colombo City Tour
- Departure
After breakfast at the hotel you will take for Colombo city tour. There you can witness the Independents square, BMICH, Old Parliament, Lotus Tower, Galle face green, Port city and British colonial Buildings in Colombo Fort. It is around 2 hours’ drive through the busy urban roads. Don’t forget to click some selfies with those backgrounds.
After the Colombo city tour you will drop to Bandaranaike International Airport for your safe fly to home.
TOUR END
Package Inclusions
- Hotels & meals as per your selection
- Private basis transfers on Air-conditioned Vehicle
- English speaking chauffeur guide
- Mineral water bottle per day, per pax
- All Parking Fees
- Highway Charges
- All related government taxes & service charges
Package Exclusions
- Flight tickets /Visa charges/Travel Insurance charges
- Lunch
- Entrance fees, Optional activity charges, Safari Jeep/Boat hire costs, (can purchas eat sites and locations according to the itinerary)
- Expenses of a Personal Nature (Laundry, Tips etc.) Early check-in & Late check-out charges
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above
Complimentary
- Spice garden Visit
- Tea Factory, Tea Plantation Visit
- Wood carving workshop Visit
- Gem Museum and Lapidary Visit
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