Sri Lanka Historical Tour
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the local fish market in Negombo
- Admire the UNESCO-listed sites of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya
- Walk around the remnants of Lion Rock and learn about Sri Lanka's past
- Step into the magnificent Dambulla Cave Temple
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Trip includes
- Entrance fees for the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private transfers and guide for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
Itinerary
Overnight: Negombo Welcome to Sri Lanka, the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean! On arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you're welcomed by your private chauffeur guide and transferred to your hotel in Negombo, a seaside town that is only 20 minutes away from the airport. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Anuradhapura Meal: Breakfast In the morning, enjoy leisurely time at the hotel or you can partake in some optional activities, such as early morning fish market visit or take a boat ride to discover the water wildlife on the Muthurajawela Marsh. Later, head...
Overnight: Sigiriya Meal: Breakfast Today you will visit the ancient sites which dot the towns of Anuradhapura and Mihintale, which are famous for the well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. It was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 4th century BC till the...
Overnight: Sigiriya Meal: Breakfast Start the day with an excursion to Polonnaruwa (2 hours drive away from Sigiriya), the second ancient capital of the Cultural Triangle. It well preserves ruins of palaces, bathing pools, stupas, and religious rock sculptures. Return to Sigiriya after your tour in Polonnaruwa.
Overnight: Sigiriya Meal: Breakfast In the morning, start with a visit to the Landmark of Sri Lanka, the "Lion Rock". It's the 5th-century legendary sky citadel and is said to be the most impressive site in this country. The story behind the monument and the panoramic...
Overnight: Kandy Meal: Breakfast
Today, get started with the famous Dambulla Cave Temple, home to many magnificent Buddha images and rock paintings dating back to the 2nd century BC. Then head for Ceylon's old capital of Kandy, en route stop for an interesting ...
Overnight: Colombo Meal: Breakfast In the morning, tour the stunning Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya renowned for its fine collection of orchids along with other 4000+ species of plants like spices, medicinal plants, royal palm trees, and fruit trees. After the tour, head for Colombo city by vehicle (approx. 3.5 hours). Check in to your hotel upon arrival and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Meal: Breakfast After breakfast, start a wonderful city tour of its colonial sites, including the Independence Square, the Gangarama Temple, the Galle Face Green, and the Colombo National Museum. Stop by the former British Administrative Center for photography. At the appointed time, your guide will escort you to the airport for your departure flight.
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- International flight arrival or departure from Colombo
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- Gratuities to the guides and drivers
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- Personal Expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary
- Excess Baggage Charge for flight
- Optional Activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests
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