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Cultural Inheritance Of Sri Lanka - 6 Days With 3 Star Hotel On HB Basis
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, Adventure Sports

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Japanese

Description

Explore the most famous tourist attractions of Sri Lanka in just 6 days, starting with the magnificent Lion Rock fortress, and continue to the incredible stone carvings of Galviharaya at Polonnaruwa. Pay your homage to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Not only that, but also feel the beauty and the tremendous diversity of cultures and nature, and feel the adventures of white water rafting at Kitulgala.    

Highlights
  • Marvel at the unique Lion Rock Fortress 
  • Admire the stone carvings of Galviharaya Polonnaruwa 
  • Offer your prayers at the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha 
  • Visit a Tea factory, a spice garden and attend a Gem lapidary workshop 
  • Enjoy White water rafting in the Kelaniya River at Kitulgala 
  • Day 1: Arrival at the Airport - Sigiriya expand_more
    • Meet and greet with your tour representative on arrival at the airport.
    • Drive to Sigiriya.
    • Afternoon, head for a Jeep safari at Minneriya or Kawudulla National Park. 

    Dinner & overnight at SIGIRIYA VILLAGE hotel.

  • Day 2:Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Polonnaruwa expand_more
    • After breakfast, visit the Lion Rock Fortress (world heritage)
    • Enjoy a village safari.
    • Visit Polonnaruwa World Heritage Site.

    Dinner and overnight at SIGIRIYA VILLAGE hotel.

  • Day 3: Matale - Kandy expand_more
    • After breakfast, leave to visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.
    • Then, leave for Kandy.
    • En route, visit a spice garden and batik factory and a wood caring craftsman 
    • In Kandy, visit Gem lapidary workshop.
    • Take a stroll around the Kandy lake.
    • Witness cultural dance performances.
    • Visit the temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha to witness the Pooja ceremony and pay your respect to Buddha.

    Dinner & overnight at THILANKA Hotel or Similar 

  • Day 4: Nuwara Eliya expand_more
    • After breakfast, leave for Nuwara Eliya. 
    • En route, visit Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya.
    • Continue to a Tea factory and Estate.
    • Enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains on the way to Nuwara Eliya.
    • Do a city tour of Nuwara Eliya.

    Dinner & overnight stay at ALPINE Hotel or similar 

  • Day 5: Kitulgala - Colombo expand_more
    • After breakfast, leave for Kitulgala.
    • Do white water rafting in the Kelaniya River at Kitulgala.
    • Then, head to Colombo.
    • G on a city and shopping tour in Colombo.

    Dinner and overnight at Earl's Red Hotel or Similar 

  • Day 6: Departure expand_more
    • After breakfast, spend your time at leisure or make some visits around Colombo depending on the departure flight time 
    • Get ready and leave for the airport departure.
    • End of the tour.
What's Included
  • Professional guide service during the tour 
  • Private care for the travelers 
  • Airconditioned vehicle including fuel for total tour 
  • Up to 3 star category hotels including Breakfast & Dinner (HB Basis)
  • 500ml water bottle per person every day 
  • Spice Garden, Batik Factory, Wood carving and Gem Lapidary workshop 
  • All taxes 
What's Excluded
  • World Heritage sites entrance tickets ( All rates are per person) 
    • Polonnaruwa 25 USD
    • Sigiriya Rock Fortress 35 USD
    • Dambulla Rock cave temple 1500 LKR
    • Temple of the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha 1500 LKR
    • Royal Botanical Gardens 2000 LKR 
  • Other sites & activity entrance tickets 
    • Minneriya or Kawudulla National Park is approximately 50 USD
    • Village tour Lunch included 3000 - 4000 LKR
    • White water Rafting in Keleni River 6000 - 8000 LKR
  • Extra food and beverages including water  (Except Breakfast & Dinner at Hotels) 
  • Lunch 
  • Any expenses of 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 the 8th wonder of the world "Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress" and witness the mighty rock carvings of Lord Buddha in Polonnaruwa, get ready to pay your respects at the Holy Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and the Rock Cave Temple in Dambulla.  By visiting the such 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 the Buddhist 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

Bandaranaike 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
Adult
1 To 2 USD 835 Per Person
3 To 4 USD 615 Per Person
5 To 6 USD 541 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 USD 0 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 835 / person