Sri Lankan Heritage - 11 Days Cultural & Historical Tour

تراث سريلانكا - 11 يومًا

جولات ثقافية وتراثية

$2100.00/

للشخص الواحد
  • 1 أيام / 0 ليالٍ
  • الحد الأقصى للأشخاص: 6
  • Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy, Pinnawala & Polonnaruwa

Day 1: Airport arrival and transfer to Kegalle / Pinnawala. Witness elephant bathing and milk feeding at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Overnight stay in Kegalle. Day 2: Transfer to Kandy. Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, spice gardens, Kandy Lake, and a traditional cultural dance show. Day 3: Explore Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens (147 acres, orchid house, historical royal trees). Day 4: Travel to Dambulla via Ridee Viharaya monastery. Tour Dambulla Golden Cave Temple and Kandalama reservoir birdwatching. Day 5: Climb 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala Rock. Experience traditional Habarana village tour with bullock cart ride and river safari. Day 6-7: Explore ancient Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage city (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweliseya, Atamasthana). Next day, explore Polonnaruwa medieval capital and Parakrama Samudraya boat ride. Day 8: Full-day wildlife safari in Minneriya National Park / Kaudulla, famous for the largest wild Asian elephant gathering. Day 9: Visit Ritigala ancient Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountain cloud forest. Day 10: Transfer to Colombo. City sightseeing tour of Kelaniya Temple, National Museum, Lotus Tower, Galle Face Green, and Dutch Hospital precinct. Day 11: Leisurely morning breakfast and private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for departure.

أبرز معالم الرحلة

  • Warm welcome by representative at Colombo airport
  • Transfer to Kegalle hotel
  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for bathing & milk feeding
  • Complimentary first night accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Kegalle
  • Transfer from Kegalle to Kandy
  • Visit spice garden & wood carving center
  • Explore Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Evening Kandyan Cultural Dance Show & Kandy Lake walk
  • Overnight stay in Kandy
  • Morning tour of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Explore the Orchid House and National Herbarium
  • View historical trees planted by global dignitaries
  • Kandy Viewpoint photography
  • Overnight stay in Kandy
  • Transfer to Dambulla via Ridee Viharaya monastery
  • Guided tour of Dambulla Golden Cave Temple
  • Birdwatching trip on the banks of Kandalama Wewa
  • Check-in at Habarana / Dambulla hotel
  • Overnight stay
  • Challenging climb up Sigiriya Lion Rock & Pidurangala Rock
  • Explore ancient water gardens and frescoes
  • Traditional Sri Lankan village tour with bullock cart ride
  • Catamaran lake safari and paddy field tractor ride
  • Overnight stay in Habarana / Sigiriya
  • Transfer from Sigiriya to Anuradhapura UNESCO Heritage City
  • Visit sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree
  • Tour Atamasthana (Ruwanweliseya, Thuparamaya, Isurumuniya)
  • Evening boat ride on Kala Wawa reservoir
  • Overnight stay in Anuradhapura
  • Transfer from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
  • Guided tour of Polonnaruwa ancient royal city ruins
  • View Gal Vihara stone-cut Buddha statues and Vatadage
  • Sunset boat ride on Parakrama Samudraya lake
  • Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa
  • Early morning departure for Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park
  • Full-day 4x4 jeep safari tracking wild elephant herds
  • Birdwatching and wetland wildlife observation
  • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch in the park
  • Overnight stay in Habarana
  • Morning hike through Ritigala ancient monastery ruins
  • Explore 70 rock caves, stone courtyards, and bathing pools
  • Discover rare cloud forest flora and fauna
  • Afternoon leisure and overnight stay in Habarana
  • Transfer from Habarana to Colombo
  • En route visit Kelaniya Temple
  • Colombo city sightseeing tour (Galle Face Green, Lotus Tower, BMICH)
  • Visit National Museum & Gangaramaya Water Temple
  • Overnight stay in Colombo
  • Leisurely breakfast at hotel
  • Private airport transfer to Colombo BIA
  • Tour END

برنامج الرحلة

Airport Arrival & Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Kegalle

Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet your representative. Transfer to Kegalle via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to witness baby elephant milk feeding and river bathing. Free first-night hotel accommodation.

  • Warm welcome by representative at Colombo airport
  • Transfer to Kegalle hotel
  • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage for bathing & milk feeding
  • Complimentary first night accommodation
  • Overnight stay in Kegalle

Transfer to Kandy & Temple of the Tooth Relic

Drive to the last royal capital Kandy. En route visit a spice garden. Explore the sacred Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy Lake, and watch a traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show.

  • Transfer from Kegalle to Kandy
  • Visit spice garden & wood carving center
  • Explore Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Evening Kandyan Cultural Dance Show & Kandy Lake walk
  • Overnight stay in Kandy

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens Tour

Spend the morning exploring the 147 acres of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Discover over 4,000 species of plants, the famous Orchid House, historical royal trees, and palm-framed pathways.

  • Morning tour of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Explore the Orchid House and National Herbarium
  • View historical trees planted by global dignitaries
  • Kandy Viewpoint photography
  • Overnight stay in Kandy

Kandy to Dambulla via Ridee Viharaya

Travel to Dambulla. En route visit Ridee Viharaya (Silver Temple), an ancient 2nd-century BC Buddhist monastery. Tour Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (157 Buddha statues) and Kandalama reservoir birdwatching.

  • Transfer to Dambulla via Ridee Viharaya monastery
  • Guided tour of Dambulla Golden Cave Temple
  • Birdwatching trip on the banks of Kandalama Wewa
  • Check-in at Habarana / Dambulla hotel
  • Overnight stay

Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb & Village Safari

Climb 200m to the summit of the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress (8th Wonder of the World) and Pidurangala Rock. Afternoon traditional Habarana village tour with bullock cart ride and catamaran river safari.

  • Challenging climb up Sigiriya Lion Rock & Pidurangala Rock
  • Explore ancient water gardens and frescoes
  • Traditional Sri Lankan village tour with bullock cart ride
  • Catamaran lake safari and paddy field tractor ride
  • Overnight stay in Habarana / Sigiriya

Sigiriya to Anuradhapura Heritage City

Drive north to Anuradhapura, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Tour Atamasthana, Ruwanweliseya Dagoba, Samadhi Buddha Statue, and the 2,300-year-old Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree.

  • Transfer from Sigiriya to Anuradhapura UNESCO Heritage City
  • Visit sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree
  • Tour Atamasthana (Ruwanweliseya, Thuparamaya, Isurumuniya)
  • Evening boat ride on Kala Wawa reservoir
  • Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa Ancient City Ruins

Explore the medieval UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Polonnaruwa (Royal Palace, Gal Vihara, Vatadage, Lankathilaka). End the day with a serene boat ride on Parakrama Samudraya.

  • Transfer from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
  • Guided tour of Polonnaruwa ancient royal city ruins
  • View Gal Vihara stone-cut Buddha statues and Vatadage
  • Sunset boat ride on Parakrama Samudraya lake
  • Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa

Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park Elephant Safari

Full-day wildlife safari in Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks, renowned for hosting the largest wild Asian elephant gathering in the world alongside 170+ bird species.

  • Early morning departure for Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park
  • Full-day 4x4 jeep safari tracking wild elephant herds
  • Birdwatching and wetland wildlife observation
  • Traditional Sri Lankan lunch in the park
  • Overnight stay in Habarana

Ritigala Ancient Monastery Mountain Hike

Visit the mystical Ritigala ancient Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountain cloud forest. Explore 70 rock caves, stone bridges, ancient bathing pools, and rich microclimate biodiversity.

  • Morning hike through Ritigala ancient monastery ruins
  • Explore 70 rock caves, stone courtyards, and bathing pools
  • Discover rare cloud forest flora and fauna
  • Afternoon leisure and overnight stay in Habarana

Transfer to Colombo & City Highlights Tour

Drive south to commercial capital Colombo via Kelaniya Buddhist Temple. City tour visiting the National Museum, Lotus Tower, Galle Face Green terrace, Gangaramaya Water Temple, and Dutch Hospital.

  • Transfer from Habarana to Colombo
  • En route visit Kelaniya Temple
  • Colombo city sightseeing tour (Galle Face Green, Lotus Tower, BMICH)
  • Visit National Museum & Gangaramaya Water Temple
  • Overnight stay in Colombo

Colombo BIA Airport Departure Transfer

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before your comfortable private transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 hours prior to your scheduled departure flight.

  • Leisurely breakfast at hotel
  • Private airport transfer to Colombo BIA
  • Tour END

يشمل

  • • Stelaran tour guide service (English/Hindi/Arabic/French chauffeur guide & expert site guides) • Accommodation for 10 Nights in luxury star & boutique hotels on HB basis (Breakfast & Dinner included) • Free first-night arrival supplementary accommodation courtesy of Stelaran Holidays • Free access to Spice Garden.
  • Gem Museum.
  • Wood Carving Center.
  • Tea Factory & Plantation • Air-conditioned luxury vehicle with fuel.
  • Wi-Fi.
  • baby seats.
  • driver allowance.
  • highway tolls.
  • and local taxes • Special COVID-19 insurance cover / vehicle passenger insurance • Airport Pick-up & Drop-off transfers.

لا يشمل

  • • Entrance & activity tickets (temples.
  • botanical gardens.
  • national parks.
  • ancient monuments) • Safari Jeep rentals and elephant rides ($85 half-day / $140 full-day) • International/Domestic flight tickets and Visa fees • Personal shopping.
  • laundry.
  • minibar.
  • and telephone charges.

ملخص أيام الرحلة

  • 1 Airport Arrival & Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Kegalle
    Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and meet your representative. T...
  • 2 Transfer to Kandy & Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Drive to the last royal capital Kandy. En route visit a spice garden. Explore the sacred T...
  • 3 Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens Tour
    Spend the morning exploring the 147 acres of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Discover...
  • 4 Kandy to Dambulla via Ridee Viharaya
    Travel to Dambulla. En route visit Ridee Viharaya (Silver Temple), an ancient 2nd-century...
  • 5 Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb & Village Safari
    Climb 200m to the summit of the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress (8th Wonder of the Worl...
  • 6 Sigiriya to Anuradhapura Heritage City
    Drive north to Anuradhapura, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world....
  • 7 Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa Ancient City Ruins
    Explore the medieval UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Polonnaruwa (Royal Palace, Gal Vihara,...
  • 8 Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park Elephant Safari
    Full-day wildlife safari in Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks, renowned for hosting th...
  • 9 Ritigala Ancient Monastery Mountain Hike
    Visit the mystical Ritigala ancient Buddhist monastery nestled in the mountain cloud fores...
  • 10 Transfer to Colombo & City Highlights Tour
    Drive south to commercial capital Colombo via Kelaniya Buddhist Temple. City tour visiting...
  • 11 Colombo BIA Airport Departure Transfer
    Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before your comfortable private transfer to Colombo B...