10-Days Classic Tour with driver, vehicle and. Luxury H/B accommodations
Highlights
Colombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Tissamaharama, Mirissa, Galle
Locations Covered
Colombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Tissamaharama, Mirissa, Galle
safari, shopping, historical, sightseeing, Dolphin
Tour Type
safari, shopping, historical, sightseeing, Dolphin
Group Tour
10 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the highlights of Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia, situated on the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea and separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Visit Colombo, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the remains of ancient kingdoms in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Discover the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple and enjoy a shopping tour in Kandy. Spot whales and dolphins in the warm waters of the Sri Lankan coastline in Mirissa.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Colombo-Sigiriya
- Pick up from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo by the tour guide.
- Pass through Habarana and arrive at Sigiriya.
- Check-in at the hotel at Sigiriya and spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2: Sigiriya-Anuradhapura-Sigiriya
- Pick up from the hotel in Sigiriya and travel to the sacred city of Anuradhapura, the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries.
Discover the well-preserved ruins of an old Sri Lankan civilization in this ancient capital of Sri Lanka. - Visit Thuparamaya, the first pagoda built in Sri Lanka, which enshrines the collarbone of the Lord Buddha.
- Continue to Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace, located between the Ruwanvaliseya and Sri Maha Bodhiya.
- Discover Mihintale, a mountain peak near Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, believed to be the site of meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.
- Pick up from the hotel in Sigiriya and travel to the sacred city of Anuradhapura, the centre of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries.
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Day 3: Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa
- Pick up from the hotel and travel to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
- Continue to Polonnaruwa, the second most ancient Sri Lankan kingdom.
- Discover the remains of this ancient city that is said to be one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sigiriya.
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Day 4: Sigiriya-Dambulla Rock Cave Temple-Kandy
- Pick up from the hotel in Sigiriya and travel to Kandy.
- Stop by Dambulla Rock Cave Temple on the way.
- Explore a spice garden and a batik factory before arriving in Kandy, where you’ll check-in at a hotel.
- Enjoy a performance of Kandyan dance at the hotel and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy.
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Day 5: Kandy City Tour
- Pick up from the hotel and start the sightseeing tour of Kandy.
- Walk through the city's ancient streets and discover the architectural highlights of the city.
- Shop for some souvenirs at a local shop.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kandy.
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Day 6: Kandy-Nuwara Eliya
- Pick up from the hotel in Kandy and travel to Nuwara Eliya.
- Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens on the way.
- Pass through Victoria Park, Gregory Lake and a tea factory en route.
- Arrive at Nuwara Eliya and check-in at the hotel.
- Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
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Day 7: Nuwara Eliya-Tissamaharama
- Pick up from the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and travel to Tissamaharama.
- Visit the Ravana waterfalls on the way.
- Arrive at Tissamaharama and check-in at a hotel.
- Freshen up and then leave for a jeep safari tour in Yala National Park.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Tissamaharama.
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Day 8: Tissamaharama-Mirissa
- Pick up from the hotel in Tissamaharama and travel to Mirissa.
- Visit Hambantota Salt Pans and interact with the stilt fisherman at Weligama en route.
- Discover the Galle Dutch Fort.
- Arrive at Mirissa and check-in at a hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mirissa.
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Day 9: Mirissa Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour
- Pick up from the hotel in Mirissa and go on a whale and dolphin watching tour.
- Spot blue whales, Bryde´s whales, sperm whales, fin whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, killer whales along with spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins, and striped dolphins in the warm waters around Sri Lanka.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mirissa.
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Day 10: Mirissa-Bandaranaike International Airport
- Pick up from the hotel in Mirissa and travel to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.
- Depart from Colombo.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 8 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 8 | /person |
This is a group tour |