Day 1 : Arrival colombo – Sigiriya
Today Arrival at Colombo , Meet & greet at Airport , Tranfer to sigiriya , rest of the day at leisure . Overnight will be at hotel . .
Day 2: Sigiriya / Anuradhapura / Sigiriya
After Breakfast , transfer to anuradhapura. Overnight will be at hotel
Anuradhapura - The capital of Sri Lanka from the 05th Century B.C. to the end of the 10th Century A.D. was the most celebrated of Sri Lanka’s ancient ruined cities. The city’s greatest treasures are its dagobas constructed of bricks and hemispherical in shape. The most notable of these dagobas are the Ruvanveliseya which dates back to the 2nd Century B.C. and is 300 feet in diameter, the Jetawanarama is 370 feet and the Thuparama Dagoba enshrines the collarbone of the Buddha. The city’s most renowned relic is the sacred Bo Tree, which is said to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha gained Enlightenment. It was planted 2250 years ago and is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world.
Day 3: Sigiriya & Dambulla
Dambulla Cave Temple (also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla) is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 km east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy. It 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. These paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square meters. Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara and Buddha's first sermon.
Sigiriya – is a “UNESCO World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colours. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed.
Day 4: Sigiriya - Kandy
You will drive south towards the hill country, stopping en route to see the atmospheric cave temples at Dambulla. After your arrival in Kandy you will attend an early evening performance of traditional Kandyan dance followed by a visit to Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist temple to witness the evening puja ceremonies.
Day 5: Kandy
You will have an early start in order to visit the Pinnewala elephant orphanage in time for the feeding of the baby elephants and the spectacular river bathing of the herd. Before returning to Kandy you can relax in the peaceful Botanical Gardens.
Day6: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
You will take the morning train through fantastic mountainous scenery to the hill station town of Nuwara Eliya, where you can stop for lunch at one of its very British-style colonial establishments. You will then continue to classic tea planter's bungalow for a day at leisure. En route you will visit one of the tea factories in the area.
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya
Today you will have the day at leisure.
Day 8: Nuwara Eliya - Colombo Departure
Today you will drive to Colombo to board the flight to home .
Hotel Used - 3 star
Elephas Resort, Sigiriya ( 03N )
Swiss Residence Hotel, Kandy ( 02N )
Galway Forest Lodge, Nuwara Eliya ( 02N )
Hotel Sapphire, Colombo ( 01N )
»Cost details are based on minimum 02 pax
US$ 582 Per person sharing DBL room on BB basis
Hotel Used - 5 star
» Heritance Kandalama, Kandalama ( 03N )
» Earl’s Regence Hotel, Kandy ( 02N )
» Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya ( 02N )
» Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo ( 01N )
Cost details are based on minimum 02 pax
US$ 925 Per person sharing DBL room on BB basis
Value added services on Complementary basis
» Discount voucher to shop at ODEL dress boutique in Colombo.
» Discount voucher to shop at MONDY / COTTON COLLECTION in Colombo
The above prices include:
» Accommodation at the above mentioned Hotels or similar.
» 08 Breakfasts at the hotel itself
» Transport in an A/C Car with the service of an English-speaking chauffeur Guide.
» Sightseeing as mentioned above.
» Value added tax.
Entry Fees of Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kandy Temple ,Cultural show,
Peradeniya Botanical Garden ,Hakgala Botanical Garden ,Dambulla Cave Temple
Sigiriya Rock, Anuradhapura
- Meeting and Assistance at the airport.
The above prices exclude:
- All entrance fees / Boat Ride / Jeep Safari cost.
- Early check in & late check out.
- Lunch & Dinner on Tour.
- Camera & video permits.
- Visa & other charges (Entry Visa Fees, please visit www.eta.gov.lk for more details / submit your individual visa application)
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other expenses not mentioned above.
- Tips & Portages.