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Description
Explore some of the greatest world heritage sites in Sri Lanka, such as the cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, the site of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. Enjoy a scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya and a wildlife jeep safari at the Minneriya National Park. Visit a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda and ride on the calm waters of the Madu Ganga River.
Highlights
- Climb the marvellous Sigirya Rock Fortress
- Pay your respects at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Sri Mahabodhi Tree
- Visit a spice garden and a batik factory in Kandy
- See the beautiful beach of Bentota
- Enjoy a jeep safari at Minneriya National Park
- Explore Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Colombo Arrival - Anuradhapura expand_more
- AM: Welcome at the Airport on arrival, then transfer to Anuradhapura World Heritage City.
- PM: Visits to Sri Mahabodhi Tree, Ruvaweli Mahasaya, Thuparamaya, Abayagiriya, Jethwana and etc.
Overnight stay at HERITAGE HOTEL Anuradhapura.
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Day 2: Mihintale Monastery Complex and Polonnaruwa expand_more
- After breakfast, leave to visit the Mihintale Monastery complex, where Buddhist missionary Arahath Mahinda Thero met local King Devanampiyatissa in the 4th century BCE.
- Have lunch at the restaurant, and in the afternoon, visit Polonnaruwa World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay at SIGIRIYA VILLAGE HOTEL.
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Day 3: Sigiriya Rock Fortress expand_more
- After breakfast, leave to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, known as the 8th wonder of the world.
- After going for a Village tour (Local lunch at village house).
- Enjoy an afternoon Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park.
Overnight at SIGIRIYA VILLAGE HOTEL.
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Day 4: Dambulla Cave Temple - Matale - Kandy expand_more
- After breakfast, leave to visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, a world heritage site.
- Then, visit a spice garden and a batik factory at Matale.
- Have lunch at the restaurant and then drive to Kandy, visit the Gem museum and lapidary workshop, later witness a cultural dance show and then pay respect to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha.
Overnight stay in a THILANKA HOTEL.
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Day 5: Nuwara Eliya expand_more
- After breakfast, catch a train to Nuwara Eliya, one of the best train rides in the world.
- You may have to take packets for lunch or have lunch late at Nuwara Eliya.
- Enjoy the city of Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight at ALPINE HOTEL or Similar.
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Day 6: Bentota expand_more
- After breakfast, leave for Bentota, down the south coast, visiting a Tea Estate and a Factory en route.
- Have lunch at a restaurant, and then, stop at local fruit shops and for the King coconut man on the roadside.
- Enjoy the drive from Nuwara Eliya.
Overnight stay at THE PALM at Beruwala.
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Day 7: Kosgoda - Balapitya expand_more
- After breakfast, leave to visit a Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda (Conservation project of Sea turtles).
- Do a boat safari in the beautiful river Madu Ganga at Balapitiya.
- Return to the hotel and enjoy the beach.
Overnight at THE PALM at Beruwala.
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Day 8: Departure expand_more
- Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy some leisure time at the hotel.
- Leave the hotel according to the time of your departure flight.
- Get dropped off at the airport.
End of the tour.
What's Included
- Professional Private Guiding Services
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (2pax = car / 4-6pax =van / 7-12 = mini coach)
- Accommodation HB basis including Dinner & Breakfast at up to 3-star category hotels *(The selected Hotels in the Itinerary are subject to availability)
- Private care for all passengers
- Expressway toll fee, parking fees, fuel for the total trip
- Gem Lapidary & Museum, Spice Garden, Batik Factory, Wood carving, and tea factory
- All taxes
What's Excluded
- World Heritage sites entrance tickets
- Anuradhapura 25 USD, Sri Maha Bodhi Tree 750 LKR, Mihintale 750 LKR
- Polonnaruwa 25 USD
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress 35 USD
- Dambulla Rock cave temple 2000 LKR
- Temple of the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha 1500 LKR
- Other sites & activity entrance tickets
- Minneriya National Park is approximately 50 USD
- Village tour Lunch included 4000-6000 LKR
- Turtle Hatchery 1000 LKR
- Boat Safari Madu River 8000 LKR per boat up to 6 pax
- Lunches
- Any expenses for your personal needs
- Tips and gratitude
- Anything other than mentioned in what is included
What to bring
- Suitable clothing for hot weather
- Light/white colour full cover dress for temple visits
- Some cash for personal expenditure
- Entrance fees
- Food & Drinks, etc
- Shopping
- Your medicines and some paracetamol in case you may need
Know before you go
- Obey the local customs in certain places like temples
- Barefoot
- Decent dress to cover shoulders and knees
- Not to take photographs in a way like one can assume that you are insulting Buddha & other Gods. Ex: like making poses backing yourself to the statues
- Sri Lanka is hot during the day, average from 25-34 centigrade, so prepare yourself
- Explore some greatest ancient cities of South Asia. Walkthrough ruins and imagine the incredible civilization they had on this small island. The culture of Sri Lanka is enriched by Buddhist philosophy and all the traditions attached to their faith. Documented history goes back to the 6 century BCE, while the Epic Ramayana tell us a story much older about 6000 years old war between King Ravana & Rama. In addition, the Island is full of natural beauty, most travellers say a living paradise after their first visit to the country. Come and explore my country. I will tell you more stories about my country.
Meeting Point
Katunayake International Airport (CMB), Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 2 | USD 1225 Per Person |
| 3 To 4 | USD 905 Per Person |
| 5 To 6 | USD 797 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 1225 / person