7-Day Tour of Ancient Heritage and Wildlife of Sri Lanka
Highlights
Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura
Locations Covered
Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura
safari, architectural, Wildlife
Group Tour
7 Days
Easy
English
Description
Go for an incredible cultural and historic tour of Sri Lanka and discover its wildlife and ancient heritage. Dive into the beautiful architecture of Dambulla (one of the most extensive caves in Sri Lanka), visit the world heritage site of Sigiriya fortress, and observe the birthplace of Sinhala Civilization from a closer perspective.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Airport-Dambulla-Sigiriya
Meet your chauffeur/guide at the airport, and proceed towards Sigiriya.
View the 2,000 years old frescoes in the rock cave temple of Dambulla, the biggest cave in Sri Lanka.
Take a breather and relax on an elephant ride or add some excitement with a wildlife safari.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 2: Sigiriya-Kandalama
After an early breakfast, proceed to the world heritage site of Sigiriya rock fortress, built in the fifth century by King Kashyapa.
Explore the amazing archaeological site.
Look at the wildlife on an elephant back safari and wild jeep safari.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel. -
Day 3: Kandalama-Anuradhapura-Kandalama
After a wholesome breakfast, head off to Anuradhapura, the sacred town of Sri Lanka, and the birthplace of Sinhala civilization. It served as the capital of Sri Lanka during ancient times.
Walk-through the – Aukana Buddha, Thuparamay guard stone, Isurumuniya Temple, Ruwanwelisaya, Jethawanaya Monastery, Abayagiriya monastery, and the museum.
Visit Mihinthalaya and Ritigala temple as well.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 4: Kandalama-Pinnawala-Kandy-Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, proceed to Kandy.
En route, visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnawala, established to feed, nurse, and house abandoned young elephants.
Visit the lake in the center of the city, the grand Kandyan bazaar, and finish with a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha.
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya. On the way, see waterfalls, rice fields, and vegetable gardens.
Get an opportunity to visit a working tea factory, and learn how to become a tea expert. While here, taste the renowned Ceylon Tea.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 5: Nuwara Eliya-Kithulagala
After breakfast, drive through the colonial architecture of Nuwara Eliya.
Visit the busy market where tea plantation workers get their supplies from.
- Enjoy the cool climate for a while before continuing down the hill to Kithulagala along with one of the most scenic roads passing the St. Clare’s and Devon Waterfalls.
- Experience the exhilaration of white water rafting adventure down the Kalani River in central Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 6: Kithulagala-Colombo
After lunch, proceed to Colombo.
Go for a city tour of Colombo in the evening.
Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 7: Colombo-Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Colombo international airport.
The tour comes to an end.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.