DAY 01 : Airport / Polonnaruwa
Transfer from Airport to Polonnaruwa
Visit Polonnaruwa the second capital of Sri Lanka from 1017 A.D to 1235 A.D. Polonnaruwa is also a UNESCO world heritage city. You will be able to see the ruins of Royal Palace king Parakramabahu, Audience Hall, the statue of king Parakramabahu, Watadage, the Galpotha, Parakrama Samudraya (Sea of Parakrama) which was built by King Parakramabahu I, covers an area of 5940 acres and the elegant Lotus pond was built in 12th century. There are also famous monument of worship such as the Gal Viharaya which has 4 magnificent carved Buddha statures, Kiri Vehera (the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic) and Shiva Temple.
Dinner & Over night stay at Deer Park Hotel.
DAY 02 : Giritale / Anuradhapura
Transfer from Giritale to Anuradhapura
Visit Anuradhapura the first capital of Sri Lanka which is a UNESCO world heritage city. Anuradhapura was once a very wealthy monastic city which created a unique culture and a great civilization. British explores discovered this lost city in 19th century. Visit many historical and archeological important places at Anuradhapura such as Sacred Bo-Tree (Sri Maha Bodhi), the right branch of the secret Bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment and one of the oldest historical documented tree in the world, Ruwanweliseya which was built by King Dutugemunu (one of the most greatest stupas in the world). This magnificent huge Dagaba which is 103 meters in height and 287 meters in circumference was built in 2nd century B.C, the Brazen Palace (dated back to 2nd century B.C) a magnificent multi storied residence built for monks, Samadhi Stature (A stature in the position of deep meditation) which is the most famous stature at Anuradhapura and Isurumuniya which is the most famous beautiful rock carvings
Transfer from Anuradhapura to Giritale.
Dinner & Over night stay at Deer Park Hotel.
DAY 03 : Giritale / Sigiriya / Dambulla
Transfer from Giritale to Sigiriya
Climb the citadel of Sigiriya which was built in 5th century. Sigiriya is treated as one of the most remarkable creations in the world, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). Path through the gardens along Stone stairways come to the Lion Gate. Only the rock carving and the brick structure is evident today of the lions mouth through which millions of people have walked to admire he beauty of this magnificent citadel.
Transfer from Sigiriya to the cave Temple of Dambulla.
Dambulla Rock temple was built by King Walagambahu during the 1st Century B.C. The major attraction of Dambulla is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex which covers an area about 2,100 m˛. Dambulla is a UENESCO world heritage site. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding and the paintings are done on the ceiling. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues 3 statues of srilnkn kings and 4 statues of god and goddess.
Transfer from Dambulla to Giritale.
Dinner & Over night stay at Deer Park Hotel.
DAY 04 : Giritale / Sigiriya / Matale / Kandy
Transfer from Giritale to Matale.
Visit a spice garden in Matale to see different spices for which Sri Lanka is famous for. Clients will be able to see different spices and how some of these spices are grown and processed. Witness Cookery demonstrations as well.
Transfer from Matale to Kandy.
Kandy was the last capital of Sinhala Kings. The valley of Kandy is surrounded by magnificent hills which made it as the last bastion. Today Kandy offers its visitors rich collection of art and craft and historical buildings. It includes a collection of ancient temples buildings, handicrafts, souvenirs, bazaar and gem museum and the temple of tooth relic which houses the most sacred Buddhist relic in the world, the Tooth of Lord Buddha. Thereafter witness a cultural show.
Over night stay at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel.
DAY 05 : Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is located at the heart of the hill country 6182 feet above from the sea level. The town is situated at 74 km away along Kandy-Nuwara Eliya road and this was rediscovered by British in 1827. It is still very much like an old English town with styled Bungalows and buildings. The cool calm climate, gorges rolling tea plantation which makes the best “Ceylon tea” and the breathtaking beautiful waterfalls makes Nuwara Eliya one of the most beautiful town in the world. Nuwara Eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia.
Dinner & Over night stay at the Tea Factory Hotel.
DAY 06 : Nuwara Eliya / Yala / Yala
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Yala.
Do a Jeep safari at Yala National Park.
Stated about 309 km from Colombo Yala National Park is treated as one of the most premier tourist destination of Sri Lanka. The park is very popular for Jeep Safaries among local and foreign tourists Park is home to elephants,spotted deer, barking deer, sloth bear, Wild buffalo, wild boar. More than 120 species of birds are living in the park.
Dinner & Over night stay at the Yala Village.
DAY 07 : Yala / Airport
Transfer from Yala to Airport
Please Note:
The above rates are nett and include all government taxes.
These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event government change the tax policy.
Discount for children from 2-12 years sharing parents room : 30% on the per person sharing double room rate
Discount for the 3rd person sharing a triple room : 10% on the per person sharing double room rate (Please note that the extra bed in a triple room will be foldable and rolling bed)
The above prices include :
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.In case you are deviating from the original itinerary & visiting the sites which aren’t mentioned above there will be a charge of Rs.30.00 ( US$0.30) per km for the extra milage.
- Services of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- Accommodation at Mahaweli Reach Hotel on BB basis
- Accommodation at The Tea Factory Hotel & Yala Village on HB basis
Above prices does not include :
- Video and Camera permits.
- Accommodation at The Deer Park Hotel.
- Lunch throughout the tour.
- Entrance fees Christmas and New Year’s eve supplements at hotels.
- Supplement for accommodation in Kandy during Kandy Esala Perahera period. (31.07 – 10.08)
- Cost of ticket to view the Kandy Esala Perahera which will be held in Kandy
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other services not specified above.
Note:
Visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk. The jeeps available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of the vehicle, which will be used on the tour)
Cancellation Charges:
- 5 days or less - 100% cancellation charge.
- Between 5 days and 7 days - 50% or the equivalent of the first two days charges.
- Above 7 days - No cancellation charges provided no commitment or advances are made to 3rd parties.
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