Highlights of Sri Lanka 8 Days Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Airport - Anuradhapura
1 stop
1
Anuradhapura Stupas Scenic Point
Explore Anuradhapura Ancient City. Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. Its is the capital of North Central Province. It is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka which ruled by kings and founded in 380 BCE by King Pandukabhaya. Anuradhapura is well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala Civilization .It was the first Capital in Sri Lanka. During the tour you can see the ruins and restored buildings from those Eras.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Anuradhapura - Sigiriya
2 stops
2
Ritigala Forest Monastery
Visit Ritigala Forest Monastery. The Ritigala Forest Monastery is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries, situated in mountain range consisting of four peaks. Considered as an engineering marvel at such a time, the first paved path to walk in Asia and the man made reservoir that covers a circumference of over 500 metres. The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BCE.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Minneriya National Park
Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park Minneriya National Park is one of the best places in the island to see wild elephants which are usually present in large numbers. According to reports, the world's largest gathering of Asian elephants could be seen here.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Sigiriya - Kandy
3 stops
4
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Explore Sigiriya Lions Rock Fortress Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress was built by King Kassapa in the 5th century and it is included as a World Heritage site. One of Asia's major archaeological sites. Sigiriya presents a unique concentration of fifth-century urban planning, architecture, gardening, engineering, hydro technology and art.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Dambulla Cave Temple
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka. With over 150 Buddha statues and paintings visible in 5 interconnected caves. The surfaces of the caves are also covered in murals depicting various stages in the life of Lord Buddha. According to archaeologists Dambulla Cave Temple is an art gallery of Buddhism.and Museum of iconology.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Kandy
Kandy City Tour Kandy, the second largest city in Sri Lanka, is the gateway to the central highlands and its tropical plantations. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
4 stops
7
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic Temple of the tooth relic is one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in the world. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Royal Botanical Gardens
Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya is the most visited botanical garden in Sri Lanka.It is near the Mahaweli River, the longest river in the country. It is renowned for its greater vegetation and the collection of orchids. Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden in Slave Island, Colombo,
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Ramboda Waterfall
Visit Ramboda Water Falls Ramboda Falls is 109 m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m above sea level.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Damro Labookellie Tea Centre and Tea Garden
Visi Tea plantation and factory Damro Labookellie Tea Estate is located in the Nuwara Eliya District with a salubrious climate and falling within the Dimbula growing region. Visitors can experience tea plantation and a tea factory tour at this place. Visitors will come to know how the well-known world class Ceylon Tea is made
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Nuwara Eliya - Ella
3 stops
11
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya City Tour Nuwara Eliya or Little England is a city in the hill country with a cool climate and elevation of 1,900 metres above sea level. Nuwara Eliya is the country's tea production capital. Galway's Land National Park is a small 27 ha national park, consisting of dense montane forest. It is located within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka, approximately 2 km east of the city centre. It was formally
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Little Adam's Peak View Point
Hike to Mini Adam's Peak Reaching an imposing 1141 meters in the air, Mini Adam’s Peak lets thrill-seekers scour stunning sceneries that are made up of densely covered jungle and cliff drops. The best time to pay a visit to Mini Adam’s Peak would be either during early morning or late evening. Mini Adam’s Peak is very similar to Adam’s Peak (near Nuwara Eliya) nature and hence got its name from the villagers constantly calling it this name.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Nine Arches Bridge
Visit Nine Arch Bridge The Nine Arches Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. This was built entirely out of rock, brick and cement without a single piece of steel. The contrasting tones of the brick and cement relic against the lush greenery of the hillside make it a must- see tourist destination for both locals and foreigners.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Ella - Mirissa
2 stops
14
Ravana Ella Falls
Touring the idyllic town of Ella would be incomplete if one misses out on experiencing the wonder of Ravana Falls. Renowned for being one of Sri Lanka’s widest waterfalls, this 82 ft. the cascading body of water is nestled within the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Elephant Transit Home (ETH)
Visit Elephant Transit Home Udawalawa Elephant Transit Home is the Asia's first rehabilitation centre for elephants. This was established in 1995 to help injured or abandoned baby elephants to transition smoothly back to the wild at a suitable stage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Mirissa - Galle
4 stops
16
Whale watching Mirissa with Geeth
Whale watching tour in Mirissa Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is the best place for whale and dolphin watching tour in Sri Lanka.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
17
stilt fishermen Sri Lanka
Watch Stilt Fishermen in action Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka. Stilt fishermen who spend hours perched on a wooden cross - bar in shallow waters.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
18
Sea Turtle Farm and Hatchery - Habaraduwa
Visit Turtle Conservation Centre Southern coastal area of Sri Lanka has become a safe haven for Turtles and turtle hatcheries alike. Turtle Hatchery is a conservation centre for sea turtles that works on increasing the rate of survival of baby turtles and ensuring the safety of turtles who come to shore to lay eggs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Galle Dutch Fort
Explore Dutch Fort in Galle Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The fort is considered a prime example of a fortified city.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Galle - Colombo - Airport
1 stop
20
Colombo
City Tour in Colombo City The " Garden City " of the east in the 19th century and today the " cleanest city " in South Asia is on the western coast of the island. Colombo was proclaimed the capital of crown colony and served until 1978. Elegant tree lined avenues, architecturally significant colonial era classical buildings, green gardens, temples, churches, mosques, sprawling street markets are adding much more beauty into the city.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

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• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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