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Overview
Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka's cultural wonders on a 7-day classical tour. Explore ancient cities like Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Kandy, a center of Buddhism. Witness elephants at an orphanage, trek through scenic hills, and discover the secrets of Ceylon tea. This unforgettable journey unveils the best of Sri Lanka's heritage.
What's included
1 Bottle of 500 ML Mineral Water daily (Per person)
Services of an English-speaking driver guide.
Dinner
Breakfast
Airfares & Visa. (Visa can be obtained by applying online http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/)
Lunch
Expenses of a personal nature.
Gratuities
Christmas Eve & New Year Eve supplement at the hotels
What to expect
Day 1: Airport to Colombo
Colombo
Pass by
Welcome at the airport & proceed to Colombo for check-in ( Standard check-in time: 14.00 hrs).
Day 2: Colombo - Sigiriya/Dambulla/Habarana
Sigiriya Lion Rock
3h · Admission ticket included
Sigiriya is a magnificent rock fortress built in the 5th century A.D. This majestic Citadel in the sky was the refuge of King
Kasyapa and was ranked as the 8th UNESCO world heritage site to explore. What to expect: – The water gardens, Bolder
Garden, Mirror wall, Frescos, Lions paw & summit
Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
Polonnaruwa
3h
It would take you awhile to fathom that such a city every existed many years ago and after you return to your true
senses the journey through this colossal city would be nothing less than magical. Polonnaruwa is Sri Lanka's second
oldest kingdom and features a plethora of ruins and places of religious worship. Some of the many interesting places
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to visit in Polonnaruwa include the Gal Viharaya (Stone temple), Lankathilake, Tivanka Image House, Nissanka Latha
Mandapaya, the Audience Hall and the Vatadage.
Day 4: Sigiriya - Dambulla - Kandy
Dambulla Cave Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
Designated as a world heritage site, the Dambulla Temple is located on a gigantic rock towering more than 160 m
above the surrounding area. The Rock itself is more than 1.5 km around its base and summit is at 550 km. What to
expect – Deva Raja Viharaya – The cave lord of gods,Maha Raja Viharaya – The cave of ‘Great kings’, Maha Alut
Viharaya – The cave of ‘Great new temple’ , Paschima Viharaya – The cave of ‘Western temple’ , Devana Alut Viharaya
– The cave of ‘ Second new temple’, Difficulty level – moderate.
Kandy
2h
Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese Kings from 1592 to 1815, fortified by the terrain of the mountains and the
difficult approach. The city is a world heritage site declared by UNESCO, in part due to the temple. What to expect
during the city tour: - Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy bazzar, lake & explore the atmosphere.
Evening witnesses a cultural show
Day 5: Kandy - Peradeniya - Nuwara Eliya
Royal Botanical Gardens
2h · Admission ticket included
The history of the Royal Botanical Gardens dates as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaweli Ganga. Later, in the reign of King Kirti Sri Rajasinghe from 1747 to 1780 this was made a Royal Garden and from 1780 – 1798 King Rajadhi Rajasinghe resided therein, where a temporary residence was erected for him.
Nuwara Eliya
40m
Nuwara Eliya is also known as 'Little' England', was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create
Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. What to expect during the city tour: - The old brick post office, Grand
hotel, English church, Golf course & Hill club, old town, central market, Gregory Lake & racecourse.
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya - Ella - Tissamaharama
Ella
3h
The mystical train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella
The train journey from Nanu Oya to Ella in Sri Lanka is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary and visually stunning
experiences in the world. Spanning approximately 25 kilometers (15.5 miles), this scenic route traverses the captivating
landscapes of Sri Lanka's hill country. As the train ascends gradually into the mountains, passengers are treated to breathtaking
panoramic vistas of verdant tea plantations, ethereal valleys veiled in mist, captivating waterfalls, and dense forests teeming
with life.
Day 7: Tissamaharama – Galle – Bentota
Yala National Park
4h
The Yala National Park in southern Sri Lanka has the world's highest concentration of leopards. Much of the nature
reserve is parkland, but it also includes jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes, rivers and scrubland. In addition to leopards
the Yala National Park is also home to substantial numbers of elephants, crocodiles, wild boar, water buffalo, grey
langurs and many more varieties of large animals. But that’s not all; the park is also home to birds of prey such as the
white-bellied sea eagles, waders, painted Storks, the Indian peafowl and the Sri Lanka jungle fowl.
Galle Dutch Fort
2h
Galle is a town situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km (74 mi) from Colombo. Galle was known as
Gimhathiththa (although Ibn Batuta in the 14th century refers to it as Qali) before the arrival of the Portuguese in the
16th century, when it was the main port on the island. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century,
before the arrival of the British, who developed the harbor at Colombo.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The driver/guide that will go on tour with you will be present at the airport with your name board.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
