5-Day in Cultural Heart of Sri Lanka

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Pickup - Sigiriya
1 stop
1
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
You will be warmly greeted by your personal chauffeur guide and set out into quiet green inland to explore island’s ancient highlights in Cultural Triangle where there are some UNESCO – World Heritage Sites.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sigiriya - Anuradhapura - Sigriya
1 stop
2
Anuradhapura
After breakfast, you will be driven to Anuradhapura. En route visit Aukana Buddha Statue, the tallest ancient Buddha statue in Sri Lanka. Thereon, proceed with your guide to have your first taste of Sri Lanka’s illustrious history in Anuradhapura. The city houses the oldest historically documented tree on earth, grown from a branch of the very tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment 2500 years ago. It was also the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The relic chambers like Ruwanveliseya, Abhayagiriya and Jetavanaramaya, stand as the largest manmade brick structures in the world. Th Brazen Palace, Twin Ponds, Samadhi Buddha Statue, Isurumuniya temple with finest rock carvings in the country, The Moonstone, The Guard stones and Thuparama and Lankaramaya Dagobas are the other important attractions that you cover during this city tour.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya
2 stops
3
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
Today, you will make the trip to its second capitol, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, for a look at some of the island’s most dazzling ruins from its next significant era. An important royal capital with its well-preserved 12th century ruins & impressive stone culture recalls an inspired past.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
In the afternoon, visit a royal invitation to explore a majestic 5th century fortress in the sky – Sigiriya. This gigantic column of rock, rising up 200 meters (660ft) into the heavens was once a royal palace.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Sigiriya - Sigiriya
2 stops
5
Hiriwadunna
After breakfast, proceed to a Tropical Village for a memorable lunch experience together with a live cookery demonstration to be introduced to the fine culinary arts of Sri Lanka. Before having your lunch, enjoy with a small walk before starting bullock cart ride; experience an unforgettable traditional catamaran ride and visit a chena farm and explore how the chena cultivation is done by the villagers.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Dambulla Cave Temple
Visit Dambulla Cave temple, one of the most impressive and well-preserved cave temples in Asia.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Sigiriya - Drop off
1 stop
7
Dambulla
As all good things come to an end, you will be safely driven to the airport for your flight back home or dropped at your next destination (Additional charges may be applied for the drop off).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Hotel pickup is available from most of the centrally located hotels in Colombo, Mount Lavinia and Negombo.
• Airport pick up will be arranged based on your flight details.
• You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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