8 days 7 nights Srilanka Private Tour by Car for 2

Day 1: Colombo airport-Dambulla-Sigiriya

1. Dambulla Cave Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   arrived at Colombo BIA airport leave for Sigiriya (approx.3.5 hours)spend the rest of the day at leisure. overnights at Sigiriya, on the way, climb Dambulla Rock temple, which was built by King Walagambahu during the 1st Century B.C. Dambulla is a UNESCO world heritage site. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding and the paintings are done on the ceiling. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses.

Day 2: Sigiriya-Anuradhapura-Mihintale

1. Anuradhapura Stupas Scenic Point
   6h · Admission ticket included
   you will be visiting Anuradhapura, the city is founded in the 5 century BC archeological data puts that date back to far as the 10 century BC. However, it was King Pandukabhaya who planned the layout of the city and made it his capital in the 4th century BC. He constructed many reservoirs and shrines. The city reached its highest magnificence by the beginning of the Christian era. The city boasted some of the most complex irrigation systems in the ancient world. Anuradhapura city has three main ruins classes of buildings they are. Dagobas (bell-shaped masses of masonry), Monastic Buildings, Pokunas ( bathing tanks/ tanks that supply water for drinking) whatever it is they're major tourist attraction places they are, Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwalwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Jethavanaramaya, Abhayagiri Dageba, Mirisawati Stupa, Lankaramaya.
   Mihintale is the Birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
   According to legend, it was at Mihintale.

Day 3: Sigiriya- Polonnaruwa -Minneriya national

1. Polonnaruwa Vatadage
   4h · Admission ticket included
   You will be able to see the ruins of Royal Palace king Parakramabahu, Audience Hall, the statue of King Parakramabahu, Watadage, the Galpotha, Parakrama Samudraya (Sea of Parakrama) which was built by King Parakramabahu I, covers an area of 5940 acres and the elegant Lotus pond was built in 12th century.The Gal Vihara also known as Gal Viharaya, is a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in north-central Sri Lanka. It was constructed in the 12th century by Parakramabahu 0I. The central feature of the shrine is four images of the Buddha, which have been carved into the face of a large granite rock. The images consist of a large seated figure, another, smaller seated figure inside an artificial cavern, and standing figure and a reclining figure. These are considered to be some of the best examples of ancient Sinhalese sculpting and carving arts, and have made the Gal Vihara one of the most visited monuments in Polonnaruwa.
2. Minneriya National Park
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   8,890-hectare park within a few square kilometers of the Minneriya Reservoir.

Day 4: Sigiriya-Matale- Kandy

1. Kandy District
   4h
   Climb Sigiriya rock fortress
   Sigiriya is treated as one of the most remarkable creations in the world, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). A path through the gardens along Stone stairways comes to the Lion Gate. Only the rock carving and the brick structure is evident today of the lion’s mouth through which millions of people have walked to admire the beauty of this magnificent citadel.
   leave for Kandy en-route Exposure to Indigenous Industries – Ayurveda Herbal Gardens & Wood Carving, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Evening Cultural Show thereafter witness a cultural show sounds of traditional drumming (Kandy dance) Overnight stay at Kandy

Day 5: Kandy- Nuwara eliya

1. Nuwara Eliya
   2h
   After breakfast, the city tour Kandy and go souvenir shopping. Then visit the Royal Botanical Garden
   Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. leave for Nuwara Eliya, Travel through scenic mountains to the tea-producing town of Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a traditional tea plantation in the central highlands to gain insight into the process of growing tea and its effect on the Ceylon region. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya -Ella-Tissa

1. Nine Arches Bridge
   4h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, depart from Nuwara Eliya, an optional scenic train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, pick up from Ella railway station leave for Udawalawe national park or Yala national on the way to Rawanafalls & Evening safari by jeep. Overnight sleep at Tissa.
2. Ella Rock
   2h · Admission ticket included
   according to time availability visit nine arch bridge & little Adams peak,

Day 7: Tissa-Yala national park -Galle-Hikkaduwa,

1. Yala National Park
   6h
   Early morning safari by jeep at Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s premier eco-tourism destinations, lies 24km northeast of Tissamaharama and 290km from Colombo on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, spanning a vast 97,878 hectares.
2. Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
   45m
   Leave for Colombo. En route, Galle Dutch Fort Portuguese built the first fort to withstand attack from the Sri Lankan kingdoms to the north. The Dutch entrance to the fort with its VOC with 1669 carved in the inner archway is still in use.
   Dutch Museum: For a peep into life in the days of the Dutch East India Company, look into this small museum at 31 Leynbaan Street.

Day 8: Hikkaduwa-Bentota -Colombo- airport

1. Moonstone Mines and Gem Palace
   3h
   Ambalangoda is a city along the south coast road that is the home of devil dancing and mask making. Visit the mask museum & factory. Also visits Moonstone mine. Moonstones are beautiful stones that are white and give a blue shimmer when watched from an angle.
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Colombo city by tuk tuk, Colombo is the commercial and business center of Sri Lanka located on the west coast. The city blends together with old colonial-type buildings, high-rise commercial buildings, and hotels. It is filled with shopping malls the Pettah bazaar – where one can shop for bargains. Finally, transfer to the airport,

Pickup details

any hotel at Negombo and Mount Lavinia

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking