Culture & Heritage tour in Sri Lanka 10 Days 9 Nights

On the second day after the breakfast you will be proceed to the Anuradapura ancient city.

Highlights

• Proceed to Anuradhapura city tour
• Visit Thisavava Lake and Srimaha Bodhi temple
• Mahamewna sightseeing
• Visit Jethawanaramya sightseeing

Anuradhapura City

Anuradhapura is the ancient capital of Sri Lanka that possesses the crudest monuments. And all of them exhibit the ancient city’s magnificence. It is evident that the city was belonged to one of the civilizations of the primal world who were technologically more advanced in all the ways. You will see the pagodas which are sky high just like Egyptian Pyramids. While witnessing Aukana Buddha statue, the thuparama temple, and the Isurumuniya rock carvings you will lose yourself in amazement.

Overnight stay at Anuradhapura

Highlights:

• Mihintalaya Sightseeing
• Kaludiya Pokuna and souroounding arifacts exploring

After breakfast we will head to explore Mihintale and other heritage sites. It is named as world first wildlife sanctuary. It was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 247 BC by King Devanampiya Tissa.

Overnight stay at Anuradhapura

After the breakfast you will be proceed to Polonnaruwa.

Highlights:

• Cover Polonaruwa heritage sites & city tour

Explore the second ancient of kingdoms in Sri Lanka. Today will guide you to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, remains one of the best planned archeological relic sites in the country. The Gal Viharaya rock temple, Watadage, majestic King’s Council Chamber, the Lotus Bath, the Lanka Thilaka Viharaya, and the statue of one of Polonnaruwa’s great kings, Parakramabahu, are a few of Polonnaruwa memorable sights. Parakrama Samudraya or the Sea of Parakrama is considered one of the greatest ancient man made irrigation systems in the world. You will be mistaken this for the ocean cause it’s a tank that much vast. In the evening you can visit the Parakrama Samudraya.

Then You will be proceeded to Sigiriya Hotel.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya

After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya Lion Rock.

Highlights:

• Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Traditional Village Visit

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, considered one of the amazing wonders of the Ancient World that truly needs to be witnessed to be believed. Located in the interior of Sri Lanka and The magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya is visible for miles from all directions and dominates the surrounding plain. Sigiriya which was an ancient castle built by King Kasyapa during the 5th century AD is both a palace and fortress. The climb up Sigiriya is a challenge and takes about 90 minutes. You will pass by many peculiar parts of the fortress like The Mirror Wall, world famous Sigiriya Frescoes and the entrance to the Lion Gate. Sufficient ruins remains to provide the visitor with a stunning perceptivity into the genuineness and creativeness of its builders. Ancient Sri Lankan architectural tradition is well displayed at Sigiriya which is the best preserved city centre in Asia from the first millennium.

In the evening proceed to a village of Sigiriya. In there you can enjoy the tradional way of life of Sri Lankans and engage with their day to day activities and feel authenticity of Sri Lankan

Proceed to Hotel and Overnight stay at Sigiriya

After the breakfast you will be proceed to Kandy

Highlights:

• Golden Cave Temple
• Temple of Tooth
• Cultural Dance

En route visit Dambulla cave temple. Dambulla Golden Cave Temple Complex takes the first place out of all and it’s still remaining very much preserved. A lot of archeological discoveries were made here and all the caves were formed in 3rd century B.C. usually, the rock climbs 160 feet over the surroundings plains. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves which contain both statues and paintings related to the life of Lord Buddha and his life.

Proceed to Kandy

Kandy is one of the most ancient cities in Sri Lanka and this city is known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka as well as it represents the rich cultural heritage of the country. Additionally, the city is beautiful in all aspects and lies in the hills. It’s more suitable for relaxing and reflecting. Kandy gives shelter the tooth relic of the Lord Buddha, in the famous ‘Dalada Maligawa’ or ‘Temple of the Tooth.’ Every year, thousands of visitors are attracted by these temples and these visitors include devotee as well. In the evening you can enjoy with Sri Lanka Cultural Dance.

Overnight stay at Kandy Hotel

After breakfast your can enjoy the Kandy city.

Then proceed to Peradeniya Botanical garden which was consider as Royal Flower Garden in Kandyan Era.

Then proceed to Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala which was founded to care and protect the many orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka.

Then Proceed Galle and overnight stay at Galle Hotel

After breakfast your can visit Galle Fort.

Highlights :

• Explore the the Dutch Fort of Galle

Galle City is famouse old ancient city because of largest fortress in the Asia This Fort was built by the Dutch in 1663 and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Leisurely spend the day in this beach destination. And as your choices free for optional water sport activities, a full day you can enjoy with the beach sunbathing, swimming, Taste Sea foods and shopping.

Spend the evevning at Galle Beach.

Overnight stay at Galle Hotel

After breakfast proceed to Colombo

Highlights

• Gangarama Temple
• National Museum
• Natural history Museum
• Independece Square
• Galle Face

The commercial capital of the country with fascinating blend of the past and present give colorful and vivacious enough to attract the visitors in big number. Remains of Portuguese, Dutch, and British settlement, interesting sights and also modern way of life, technologies, buildings can be explored throughout the city.

Overnight stay at Colombo Hotel

After breakfast Enjoy colombo Leisurly and shooping.

Then proceed to Air port

Departure

• Hotel or resort with Breakfast and Dinner
• Transfers by an Air-conditioned car
• Sightseeing tours with service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide
• Parking and toll
• GST/VAT/ Service Charges
• Price per person on Double sharing basis