9 Days 8 Nights
Duration
Car/Van/Coach
Transportation
Ancient Ruins
Ancient Ruins
UNESCO
UNESCO
Sigiriya Rock
World Wonder
Tour code: DLT-901-1
Duration: 9 Days 8 Nights
Tour route: Airport – Negombo – Anuradhapura – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya – Kandy – Colombo – Airport
Transportation: Private A/C Car or Van with English speaking chauffeur guide.
Accommodation type: Budget to Luxury
Meal: Only Breakfast
Basic Package: Accommodation below 2 Stars on TripAdvisor
Silver Package: Accommodation above 2 Starts on TripAdvisor
Gold Package: Accommodation above 3 Starts on TripAdvisor
Platinum Package: Accommodation above 4 Starts on TripAdvisor
TOUR DESCRIPTION
This is a carefully crafted expedition through Sri Lanka’s Heritage and Ancient Ruins, perfect for those who interested in History, Ruins, UNESCO Heritage Sites and World Wonder.
Any part of this itinerary can be tailor-made to fit your needs, e.g. tour length, activities, destinations.
Please note depending on Arrive and Departure time, first day and last day activities could change.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) or Any Requested Locations. | ||||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | On Arrive at CMB | ||||||||
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 2 hours or more before departure time. | ||||||||
| WEAR | Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket, and sunscreen. | ||||||||
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1
Day 1
Arrival, Negombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”! On arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your private chauffeur-guide and be driven to your hotel in Negombo, a seaside town which is only 20 minutes away from the airport. Rest of the day is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Select your Room Type
2
Day 2
Negombo – Anuradhapura
In the morning, start your exploration of Negombo, this historical commercial center surrounded by a fascinating network of canals teeming with rural life. Wake up early and catch the action at the Negombo fish market. Afternoon, head for one of the best-preserved ruins of ancient Ceylon – the UNESCO World Heritage City of Anuradhapura (approx. 5 hrs), known as one of the ancient cities in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. Check in at your Anuradhapura hotel.
Accommodation: Select your Room Type
Meal: Breakfast
3
Day 3
Anuradhapura – Sigiriya
Today, you will visit the ancient sites which dot the towns of Anuradhapura and Mihintale, which is famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. From the 4th century BC, Anuradhapura was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over 16 square miles.
Accommodation: Select your Room Type
Meal: Breakfast
4
Day 4
Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
Start the day with an excursion to Polonnaruwa (2 hours drive away from Sigiriya), the second ancient capital of Cultural Triangle. It well preserves ruins of palaces, bathing pools, stupas, and religious rock sculptures. Return to Sigiriya after your tour in Polonnaruwa.
Accommodation: Select your Room Type
Meal: Breakfast
5
Day 5
Sigiriya
In the morning, start your Sigiriya trip with a visit to the 5th-century legendary sky citadel of “Lion Rock” – the Landmark of this country, also the highlight of your cultural triangle tour; although a steep climb is requested, the story behind the monument and the panoramic view of Dambulla seen on the top is definitely worth the effort.
In the afternoon, continue your exploration in the rural village of Hiriwadunna. Travel into the lush Sri Lankan countryside by a jeep or a Tuk Tuk. Hop into a bullock cart alongside paddy fields and rural vegetable plantations. At dusk, take a boat ride and sail to the other side of a lake, enjoying the fantastic sunset view, and looking out for birds, butterflies, as well as the villagers fishing or washing clothes at the periphery of the lake.
In the afternoon, continue your exploration in the rural village of Hiriwadunna. Travel into the lush Sri Lankan countryside by a jeep or a Tuk Tuk. Hop into a bullock cart alongside paddy fields and rural vegetable plantations. At dusk, take a boat ride and sail to the other side of a lake, enjoying the fantastic sunset view, and looking out for birds, butterflies, as well as the villagers fishing or washing clothes at the periphery of the lake.
Accommodation: Select your Room Type
Meal: Breakfast
6
Day 6
Sigiriya – Kandy
Today, get started with the famous Dambulla Cave Temple, home to many magnificent Buddha images and rock painting dating back to 2nd century BC. Then head for Ceylon’s old capital of Kandy, en route stop for an interesting visit to learn a wide range of spices at one of the spice gardens.
After arriving in Kandy (approx. 3.5 hrs by road), appreciate a vivid and traditional cultural dance (Kandyan Dance) before walking to the nearby Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic – Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist shrine, the Puja Ritual held in the temple with all the fanfare, drums, trumpets, and brightly colored Monks definitely shows you how special and spiritually important the temple means to Sri Lanka.
After arriving in Kandy (approx. 3.5 hrs by road), appreciate a vivid and traditional cultural dance (Kandyan Dance) before walking to the nearby Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic – Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist shrine, the Puja Ritual held in the temple with all the fanfare, drums, trumpets, and brightly colored Monks definitely shows you how special and spiritually important the temple means to Sri Lanka.
Accommodation: Select your Room Type
Meal: Breakfast
7
Day 7
Kandy
In the morning, take an interesting visit to Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya which boasts 300+ varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees at. The afternoon is at your leisure. You could either rest at your lovely hotel or explore the city with your chauffer-guide, like walking around Kandy Lake, city center or doing some shopping in the downtown markets.
Accommodation: Select your Room Type
Meal: Breakfast
8
Day 8
Kandy – Colombo
Ceylon tea is known as one of the best teas in the world and is crucial to the Sri Lankan economy. Today you will take a morning half-day excursion to Tea Estate, where you could visit see the tea plantation, visit a tea factory and view a presentation of intricate steps that tea leaves are processed into tea.
After enjoying a cup of estate grown and processed tea, on the way to Colombo (approx. 3.5 hours). visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which is located on the banks of Mahaoya. Most of the elephants in the orphanage are raised to maturity after having been found abandoned or injured in the country’s jungles. It is interesting to visit during the feeding and the bathing time. head back to Colombo.Check in to your hotel upon arrival and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
After enjoying a cup of estate grown and processed tea, on the way to Colombo (approx. 3.5 hours). visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which is located on the banks of Mahaoya. Most of the elephants in the orphanage are raised to maturity after having been found abandoned or injured in the country’s jungles. It is interesting to visit during the feeding and the bathing time. head back to Colombo.Check in to your hotel upon arrival and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Select your Room Type
Meal: Breakfast
9
Day 9
Colombo, Departure
following activities are depend on departure time. The morning after breakfast, take a guided city tour to explore Colombo’s colonial legacies including the Independence Square, Gangarama Temple of Colombo, the mile-long promenade of Galle Face Green and Colombo’s National Museum. Stop for taking pictures when driving by the former British Administrative Center. In the late afternoon, you will be escorted to CMB airport (1 hour’s drive from Colombo city) for your onward flight. Return to Bandaranaike International Airport 2 hours prior to your departure time.
Meal: Breakfast
Have a nice and safe flight home
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