CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS STADARD

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CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS STADARD

Duration : 6 Days 5 Nights
The Price : $1,744.00
Max People :   20
Start Location :  Your Hotel Or Airport
Total Seats : 41/41

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Overview

Program

CULTURE HIGHLIGHTS STADARD TOUR – 06 DAYS – 05 NIGHTS

Per Person – 872 $

MINIMUM 02 PERSONS MUST BE BOOKED

 

Tours start at the Airport or Hotel in Bentota, Aluthgama, Beruwala, Kaluthara, Kosgoda, Ahungalla, Balapitiya and Hikkaduwa.

 

 

DAY 01 – AIRPORT – DAMBULLA

 

Arrive in Sri Lanka. Clients will be met by our representative on arrival and transferred to Dambulla.

En-route visit Dambulla Cave Temples.

Dambulla is famous for the five cave Temples on a rock, which is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. The first 03 caves are better, older, and larger than the other two. Some caves date to 1st C.B.C. All 5 cave walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues, statues of Gods and Kings are also found here.

 

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB) in Dambulla, or similar

 

 

DAY 02 – DAMBULLA – ANURADHAPURA – HABARANA – DAMBULLA

 

After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura to commence a city tour.

Anuradhapura is the first capital of Sri Lanka from 5th C.B.C to 10th C.A.D. The remains of 15 centuries as a capital are found in a vast area. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. From smaller monuments such as Thuparama and Lankarama to gigantic, 400 foot high Jetawana Dagaba, Abhayagiriya and Ruwanweliseya and the most sacred Bo-tree, (Ficus Religious) well-guarded up to this day, are found here. There are statues, remains of Palaces, Ponds, Temples, Shrines, Alms Halls, Meditation Centres, Old statues, Monasteries, Pleasure gardens, and a large number of other monuments are found at Anuradhapura.

Afternoon leave for Habarana & commence a 02-03 hours Village walk in Habarana.

Walk through typical dry zone villages and paddy (rice) fields & experience the traditional Sri Lankan lifestyles. Clients will be given fresh king coconuts straight away from the coconut tree. Experience a traditional Bullock Cart ride & a Catamaran (Double-paired authentic fishing Catamaran) safari at the scenic Hiriwadunna Lake.

 

 Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB) in Dambulla, or similar

 

 

DAY 03 – DAMBULLA – TRINCOMALEE – DAMBULLA

 

Commence a city tour of Trincomalee including the Fish Market, seven hot water wells & The swami rock.

 

Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The city is located on a peninsula, which divides the Inner and outer harbors. Trincomalee is an anglicized version of the Tamil word Tirukonamalai (which This means “lord of the sacred hill”); it is a hill situated at the end of a natural land formation that resembles an Arc. It is one of the main where Tamil is spoken on a large scale. Historically referred to as Gokanna or Gokarna It is a sea port that has played a major role in the maritime and international trading history of Sri Lanka.

 

Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB) in Dambulla, or similar

 

 

 

DAY 04 – DAMBULLA – POLONNARUWA – MINNERIYA SAFARI – DAMBULLA

 

After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa & commence a city tour.

Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th – 13th C.A.D Great revival was achieved in the country, politically, economically, and socially during the period of Kings Vijayabahu Parakramabahu and Nissankamalla of the Polonnaruwa period. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Afternoon a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park.

Minneriya National Park is a national park in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of the Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in the third century AD. The park is a dry-season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts.

 

 Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB) in Dambulla, or similar

 

 

 

DAY 05 – DAMBULLA – MATALE – KANDY – DAMBULLA

 

After breakfast proceed to Kandy visiting a Spice Garden in Matale.

Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious, Cinnamons, Cardamoms, Pepper plants, etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. Kandy, the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keep alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. Commence a city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Ever since the 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orison princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Thereafter visit the Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya.

The Royal Botanical Gardens – 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Kandy. There are more than 5000 species of trees and plants. Some rare and endemics as well as flora from the tropical World. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists.

Afternoon return to Dambulla.

 

 Dinner & overnight stay in (3* HOTELS HB) in  Dambulla, or similar

 

 

 

DAY 06 – DAMBULLA – SIGIRIYA ROCK – AIRPORT

 

After breakfast climb Sigiriya Rock.

Sigiriya today is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka. King Kassapa (477-495 A.D) who shifted the Capital from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya made a fortress to surround his palace, which was constructed on the summit of a 500ft high rock, with the necessary facilities. The Palace was surrounded by an outer moat and wall and Inner – moat and Wall, a pleasure garden, a Mirror-wall, and light-colored and dark-colored damsel’s frescoes, to cover the western wall and a beautiful staircase through the body of a Crouching Lion some of the attractions here. The boulder garden consists of caves where Buddhist Bhikkus lived and meditated. After Kassapa Sigiriya was given back once again to the Bhikkus.

 

Thereafter leave for the Airport or the beach resort. (Up to Hambantota or Chilaw)

 

 

*** End of Program ***

 

 

 

GROUP TOURS

 

All vehicles are fully insured each passenger up to LKR 5, 00,000 and all modes of transportation are air-conditioned and will vary according to the size of the group as follows

1  – 2  – Pax – Car
3  – 8  – Pax – Micro Commuter
9  – 12 – Pax – Mini Coach
13 – 15 – Pax – Mini Long Coach
16 – 40 – Pax – Large Coach

There will be an English or German-speaking professional guide allocated to each group. We provide you with air-conditioned luxury vehicles with experienced English or German-speaking Chauffeur Tourist Guide lecturers or National Tourist Guide lecturers.

Package Included

  • Air condition luxury vehicles.
  • 3* HOTELS HB
  • Expressway tickets
  • Fully insurance up to LKR 500000.
  • Each Person 01 table water bottles
  • Fresh sir Lankan tropical fruits.
  • All entrance tickets
  • All Tax
  • INCLUDED 7.5% FOR CARDS PAYMENTS
  • B- breakfast, D- Dinner

What's Included

  • Air condition luxury vehicles.
  • Airport Transfer
  • All entrance tickets
  • Breakfast
  • Each Person 01 table water bottles
  • Fully insurance up to LKR 500000.
  • Guide
  • Hotel Rent
  • Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Outing Ticket
  • Transport

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