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Sri Lanka · Religious & Spiritual
The journey
Sign up for this 8-day tour through Sri Lanka's major tourist attractions and explore the cities of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, and Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Mihintale Buddhist Temple, and Dambulla Cave Temple, and cover the Three Temple Loop while exploring the religious side of Sri Lanka. Also explore the "Lion's Rock" in Sigiriya and the historical cities of Polonnaruwa and Yapahuwa.
After breakfast, line up to climb and explore "Lion's Rock" in Sigiriya.
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Day by day
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, transfer to Negombo.
Check in at the hotel.
Depending on the time of day, you have the option to go on a boat trip in the Negombo Lagoon.
Relax, unwind, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Dinner and overnight stay in Negombo.
After breakfast, depart for the city of Anuradhapura.
En route, stop at the ancient city of Yapahuwa, a 300-foot fortified wonder dating back to the 13th century.
Explore nearby areas in Anuradhapura.
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
On this day, observe several historical remains of the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
Later in the day, visit the Mihintale Buddhist Temple.
Head back to the hotel for the night.
On the way to Sigiriya, stop to visit the Aukana Buddha Statue and the Dambulla Cave Temple.
Arrive in Sigiriya for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, line up to climb and explore "Lion's Rock" in Sigiriya. This activity is quite doable for most people.
Later in the day, visit the ancient and historical city of Polonnaruwa and return to Sigiriya for the night.
This morning, begin the journey towards the hill capital of Kandy.
En route, visit the Matale Alu Viharaya Buddhist Temple and the Matale Hindu Temple.
Upon arrival in Kandy, enjoy an evening cultural dance show by the Kandyans.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
In the morning, visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and obtain blessings from the Buddhist monks there.
Next, continue to the Three Temple Loop, known as the Gadaladeniya, Embekke, and Lankatilaka Temples. These are Hindu-Buddhist temples from the 14th century.
Towards the evening, return to the hotel in Kandy for a night stay.
Depending on the departure flight time, explore the city for a few hours before transferring to the airport.
End of tour.
The route
The fine print
Meet, greet, and pick up at Katunayaka International Airport
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, with the service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide
All fuel, insurance, license fees, and toll charges for the vehicle
Guest lunch, dinner, and beverages
Charges
Entrance fees at all visiting sites as per the given itinerary
Safari tickets/fees or whale-watching charges
Tips
This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to be booked.
The itinerary can be prepared according to your wishes, but you may need an extra night depending on your flight arrival time.
If you wish to stay longer at any of the lavish holiday resorts, you can extend your stay accordingly. Charges apply.
If you wish to hire a vehicle for a tour, the cost is Car - $60 per day; Van - $70 per day.
Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Canada Friendship Rd.
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