Upon your arrival, transfer to a hotel close to the Airport
Upon your arrival, transfer to a hotel close to the Airport
Day 02 Travel to the cultural triangle, on route visit the The Golden Temple of Dambulla, the largest and best preserved cave Temple in Sri Lanka. Though there are approx. 80 documented caves in the surrounding area, it is the main 5 caves that house the statues of Lord Buddha and the Bodhisatta as well as the painting.
In the evening, relax in the swimming pool or experience an Ayurevdic massage (optional)
Early morning excursion to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, deemed to be the 8th man made wonder of the world. The palace atop the rock was built during the reign of King Kashyapa during the 5th century and is adorned with beautiful frescoes of cloud maidens. Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is amazing.
Proceed to the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa , one of the great urban centres in South Asia. Today, the well preserved ruins give you the chance to experience the grandeur of this period and marvel at the artistry of the island’s early craftsmen. “The Sea of King Parakrama”, this man made reservoir is vast and was built during the reign of King Parakramabahu the Great.
Experience the nature and culture of the real Sri Lankan village. Tour starts with a bullock cart ride, experience a boat ride to the next side of the village. After a short walk through the paddy field and vegetable cultivation, you reach to a village house where you can see a village woman making ‘roti’. At the end, you will be taking a tuk tuk ride.
Proceed to Kandy, on the way visit a spice garden in Matale.
Explore the city of Kandy including The Sacred Temple of the Tooth known as “The Sri DaladaMaligawa: one of the two most important Buddhist Temples in Sri Lanka. Located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kandyan Kingdom, it houses the relic of the Tooth of Lord Buddha. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Witness the Cultural show
Take the train from Kandy to the land of tea plantations in Hatton.
Your driver will be at the Railway Station to collect you and will transfer to your hotel by vehicle. On the way, visit Christ Church Warleigh, a tiny church perched on a hill above the Castlereagh Reservoir. This Anglican church was built in 1878 by British planters (for British planters), and its stone exterior exhibits a typical, colonial style church.
Experience the surroundings of tea plantations by walk or by bicycles.
Explore a functional tea factory, where you will be on a guided tour. You can see the processes, and will be introduced to the machines and demonstrated how each of them works.
Transfer to your favorite parts of the island, Southern Coast or Southern West Coast. Perfect place to relax on the beach.
There is a range of outdoor activities.
Whale watching (November to April), surfing, diving, snorkeling
Visit Galle Fort, a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument built first in 1588 by, then the Portuguese extensively fortified by the Dutch. The main landmark in Galle is the beautifully preserved 36-ha (90 acre) Dutch Fort. Its gateway’s 14m (45 ft) thick walls were built to withstand enemy cannonballs.
Departure transfer to the Airport
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