Car and Driver in Sri Lanka 8 Days Tour with Accomodations

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Colombo – Sigiriya
1 stop
1
Sigiriya
Meeting and greeting upon your arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, you will be met by our tour representative and then proceed to Sgigiriya, overnight stay at Sigiriya.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa
2 stops
2
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
after breakfast climb Sigiriya rock fortress or Pidurangala rock. The Sinhalese king Kassyapa (reigned 477–495) built a palace in the shape of a monumental lion on several acres of ground at the summit, intending it to be a safeguard against his enemies. However, the king was defeated in 495, and the palace fell into ruin. The site soon became a pilgrimage destination, however, and it is now a popular tourist spot. Visitors begin the final ascent to the top through the open paws of the lion, one of the few remaining portions of the palace that are still intact. Also notable are 21 rock paintings of Apsara (celestial singers and dancers).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Polonnaruwa
after lunch leave for Polonnaruwa royal city. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. evening return to Sigiriya.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Sigiriya -Dambulla -Kandy
3 stops
4
Kandy
after breakfast leaves for Kandy on the way visit Dambulla rock cave Temple. Ceylon spices garden at Matale. overnight sleep at Kandy. Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site and the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometers east of Colombo, There are five caves inside, each with a different interior and statues, though many people at a quick glance would assume they are pretty similar. The monastery dates back to the first century (BC) when it is believed the caves were converted. It has been added to over the years and has been home to many different religions. The caves you can visit today were restored and re-painted as they stand now by the Kingdom of Kandy in the 18th century.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Matale Herbal and Spice Garden
visit gardens at Matale, The spices from Sri Lanka mainly include Ceylon Cinnamon, Ceylon Pepper, Ceylon Cloves, Ceylon Cardamom, Ceylon Nutmeg, as well as mace, and Vanilla. Ginger Essential Oil.Clove Essential Oil.Cardamom Oil.Ceylon Citronella Oil.Ceylon Cinnamon Oil.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
Cultural show in the evening The Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic is one of the most important Buddhist religious sites in Sri Lanka. The sacred Tooth of the Buddha is enshrined in this magnificent temple. The Kandy Lake, also called Kiri Muhuda or the ‘Sea of Milk’, in the heart of the city is an artificial lake that was built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. The Royal Palace situated toward the north of the Temple of the Tooth was the royal residence of the Sinhalese monarchy of the Kingdom of Kandy. The ‘Magul Maduwa’, a finely carved masterpiece in timber is where the king met his ministers and carried out his daily administrative tasks. Many historic events have taken place at this location and it was here that the British handed over the death sentence to the Sri Lankan national heroes Keppatipola Disave and Madugalle Disave. A replica of the Royal Audience hall of Kandy was constructed in granite in Colombo in 1948 to commemorate Sri Lankas Independence from the British.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Kandy -Nuwara Eliya
4 stops
7
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
The Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic is one of the most important Buddhist religious sites in Sri Lanka. The sacred Tooth of the Buddha is enshrined in this magnificent temple. Kandy, the charming hill capital of Sri Lanka and the second largest city on the island is located at an altitude of 465 meters above sea level and 129 km northeast of Colombo. Nestled between the low hills of the Hantana mountain range and the meandering Mahaweli River, Kandy is also the country's religious and cultural center. Take a fascinating walk through the sacred city of Kandy, which is a UNESCO-declared World Heritage City, and discover amazing sights and breathtaking sceneries. The city was developed in the 14th century and became the capital of the Kingdom of Kandy in the 16th century. Kandy continues the living tradition of arts and crafts, music and dance, and song which flourished continuously in the island nation for centuries.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Kandy City Center
Kandy shopping, mix with locals, Gemlogicael museum,
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees Explore It is renowned for its collection of orchids.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
10
Nuwara Eliya
Travel through scenic mountains to the tea-producing town of Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a traditional tea plantation in the central highlands to gain insight into the process of growing tea and its effect on the Ceylon region. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Nuwara eliya -Ella
2 stops
11
Ella
Leave for Ella, an optional train ride from NanuOya to Ella, the most scenic train ride. visit nine arch bridge and little Admspeak overnight sleep at Ella.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Nine Arches Bridge
The Nine Arches Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. It is located in Demodara, between Ella and Demodara railway stations.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Ella-Tissa (Yala national park )
1 stop
13
Yala National Park
leave for Tissa, evening safari at Yala overnight sleeps at Tissa
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Tissa-Hikkaduwa
1 stop
14
Hikkaduwa
leave for Hikkaduwa, on the way visit stilt fishermen, Galle dutch forte, overnight sleep at Hikkaduwa
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Hikkaduwa-Colombo-Airport BIA
3 stops
15
Tsunami Photo Museum
visit tsunami photo museum, Muhudu Maha viharaya Seenigama,Moonstone mine at Meetiyagoda.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Colombo City Centre
Colombo city tour
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
according to the flight time transfer from Colombo to the airport.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• A maximum of 2 people per booking

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