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8-Day Trip To Highlights Of Sri Lanka From Sigiriya

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, Adventure Sports, Sightseeing

  • Duration

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, English, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian, Spanish

Description

Sign up for this exciting vacation to the highlights of Sri Lanka, where you will be taken to ancient city ruins, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and prominent tourist sites. Explore spice garden, Sigiriya Rock, Tooth Relic Temple, Kandy Temple, Ramboda Waterfalls and the old Dutch Museum. Lastly, enjoy several fun activities like water rafting in Kitulgala and cave exploraton in Colombo.

Highlights
  • Offer your prayers at the Kandy Temple and Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
  • Visit the sacred Sigiriya Rock and Tooth Relic Temple
  • Explore the ancient kingdoms of Polonnaruwa
  • Admire the beauty of nature at Kandy lake and Royal Botanical Gardens
  • See the alluring Gregory Lake and Ranboda Falls
  • Tour across the old Dutch Museum, Colombo City Hall and Clock Tower
  • Enjoy water rafting in Kitulgala
  • Engage in jungle walking and cave exploration activities in Colombo
  • Day 1- Arrival in Sigiriya expand_more

    • Meet and greet your tour guide at the airport. Thereafter, proceed to Sigiriya with a stop at a spice garden-route to witness how the traditional spices are grown (Mawanella).

    • Head to Sigiriya via Yapahuwa. 

    • Reach Sigiriya and check-in at the hotel.

    Overnight at hotel in Sigiriya.

  • Day 2- Sigiriya expand_more

    • Have breakfast at the hotel and visit the Sigiriya Rock.

    • Proceed to Polonnaruwa Ancient City.

    Overnight at the hotel in Sigiriya.

  • Day 3- Sigiriya - Kandy expand_more

    • Have breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Kandy via Dambulla.

    • Reach the Kandy city area.

    • Do shopping in Kandy - the place is known for exotic arts and crafts and world famous gemstones.

    Overnight at the hotel in Kandy.

  • Day 4- Kandy expand_more

    • Have breakfast at the hotel and head to visit the Kandy temple [Sri Daladha Maligawa].

    • Next, go to the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. 

    Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 5- Kandy - Nuwara Eliya expand_more

    • After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Falls.

    • Worship at the Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Ramboda.

    • Then, continue towards Nuwara Eliya.

    Overnight at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

  • Day 6- Nuwara Eliya expand_more

    • Eat breakfast at the hotel. Then, go to the Botanical Garden in the Nuwara Eliya.

    • Do optional visit to the Gregory Lake.

  • Day 7- Nuwara Eliya - Colombo expand_more

    • Have breakfast at the hotel. Then, proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala. 

    • Engage in Kitulgala Water rafting.

    • Do adventure activities in Colombo such as Bird watching, jungle walking, visiting prehistoric caves, bathing in the river, trekking to waterfalls, Adventure jumps and slides in natural ponds.

    • Then, continue towards Colombo.

    • Check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Day 8- Colombo expand_more

    • Have breakfast at the hotel and go for a city tour of Colombo, commencing with a visit to the Fort and Pettah, a commercial hub with offices and shopping areas located amidst the oldest colonial hotel of GOH. It has a fantastic view of the Colombo harbour, the lighthouse with a clock tower (older than Big Ben in London), and is close to the President’s house and the Old Parliament.

    • Afterwards, proceed to the main street passing by the old Dutch Museum, Belfry and the old City Hall, which houses puppets of earlier governors of Sri Lanka.

    • Make a stop at the Old Dutch hospital, with shops and restaurants facing Sri Lanka’s twin tower buildings. Continue to the old racecourse with a maze of buildings with colonial architecture, restaurants and a shopping arcade passing through the Colombo City Hall (a mini replica of the White House in Washington, DC).

    • Then indulge in some shopping fun at Colombo.

    • Thereafter, proceed to the airport to board your return flight.

What's Included

  • Entrance Fees Included – Yapahuwa Temple, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla, Cave Temple, Kandy Tooth Relic Temple, Kandyan Dance Show and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens only

  • Accommodation at above mentioned hotels with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner for 7 Nights [Lunch supply by Local Restaurant]

  • Transportation in A/C Vehicle 

  • English/Arabic speaking Sri Lankan guide

  • Meet and assist at the Airport on arrival and departure transfers

  • All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges

What's Excluded

  • Usage of a vehicle beyond the given route drives after 06.00 pm, usage of guide beyond mentioned timings or anything beyond the itinerary

  • Porterage, laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus

  • Camera or Video permits

  • Any tours to cities not mentioned above

  • Any other services not mentioned above

Know before you go

IMPORTANT

  • The consumption of alcohol during “Poya Days” at bars, clubs and other public areas of the hotel and operation of similar forms of entertainment establishments is prohibited by law in Sri Lanka. It is recommended that clients contact the Reception to obtain their respective formalities during their holiday.

  • All transfer times mentioned above are subject to variations depending on traffic flow and road conditions.

REMARKS

  • All “Optional” activities are suggestions and are presented for informational purposes only. You may choose to do one or all of them and time permitting, we will be happy to accommodate your requests.

Other info:

  • Sigiriya: Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.

  • Polonnaruwa: Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s splendid medieval capital was established as the first city of the land in the 11th Century, A.D. It replaced Anuradhapura, which was plundered, made desolate and laid hopelessly bare to the invading armies from South India. Three Kings dominate the chronicles of the city and the period. The city reached a dazzling but pitifully brief zenith in the 12th century and though ravaged by invasion in the centuries that followed, much evidence remains of the old grandeur and glory. The ruins of the ancient city stand on the east shore of a large artificial lake, the Topa Wewa Lake, or Parakrama Samudraya.

  • Dambulla Rock temple: Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings.

  • Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high and the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawaarea, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It was formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. The altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.

  • Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is 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 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. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.

  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres.

  • Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple: Gawp at the tall statue of Hanuman, and enjoy the incredible views from the top of Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple. Built and maintained by the Chinmaya Mission, and devoted to Lord Hanuman, legend has it that the great Hindu god once visited the site of the temple. Inside, you can admire the famous 4.8 m (16 ft) tall statue of Hanuman, carved into a striking figure from black granite. Step outside to admire the small surrounding shrines and enjoy sweeping vistas over Kotmale Reservoir Lake. Reward yourself with a traditional Indian meal at the onsite restaurant. A visit to Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Nuwara Eliya online travel route planner to plot your vacation.

  • Botanical Garden, Nuwara Eliya: The garden has a cool temperate climate because of its altitude at 5,400 feet above sea level. The mean annual temperature ranges between 16°C to 30°C during the course of a year. From December to February, it has a cold climate.

Meeting Point

Sigiriya Airport Runway, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
3-Star Accommodation
1 To 4 USD 750 Per Person
4-Star Accommodation
1 To 4 USD 800 Per Person
5-Star Accommodation
1 To 4 USD 1000 Per Person

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