Discover the charm of Sri Lanka: 9 days tour

Trip summary

Travel style Tailor-made travel
Departure Colombo
End Colombo
Countries
- Sri Lanka
City
- Dambulla
- Anurādhapura
- Polonnaruwa
- Sigiriya
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
- Colombo
Theme Art, history and cultural trips
Accommodation Standard
Flight Excluded
Guide Included

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1
Colombo - Dambulla
Day 1 Transfer by car
Upon arrival in Colombo, transfer to the hotel in Dambulla. Rest of the day available for relaxation.

Included: Accommodation, Transportation
Visited places:
- Colombo
- Dambulla
2
Dambulla - Anuradhapura - Mihintale - Aukana - Dambulla
Day 2 Transfer by car
In the morning dedicated to the excursion to Anuradhapura, the first Sinhalese capital, from the 4thcentury BC to the 10thcentury,

In the afternoon visit of Mihintale, one of the sacred places for Sinhalese Buddhism because it is believed that from here it developed on the whole island (the visit is quite challenging because you have to climb up a steep climb, but the effort is rewarded by the splendid view enjoyed from above!): visit of the ruins of the hospital (considered one of the oldest in the world), of monastery, refectory, of the stupa Kantaka Cetiya.

Then visit the giant Buddha statue in Aukana and return to the hotel.

Included: Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Visited places:
- Dambulla
- Anurādhapura
3
Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Minneriya National Park - Dambulla
Day 3 Transfer by car
In the morning visit of Polonnaruwa (also declared a world heritage by UNESCO), second ancient capital of the Sinhalese kingdom between the XI and the XIII century AD, whose temples and sculptures are among the best preserved in the country. In the afternoon, jeep safari in the Minneriya Park (or Kaudulla or Eco Park, depending on the period).

Included: Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Visited places:
- Dambulla
- Polonnaruwa
4
Dambulla - Sigiriya - Dambulla
Day 4 Transfer by car
In the morning with a short catamaran ride on Lake Kandalama you will reach a point where one or two elephants go to bathe together with their "Mahouts": it will be possible to participate in the exciting bathing experience, playing with elephants in the water and rewarding them in the end with delicious fruit!

You will then return to the main road with another typical means of transport, the tractor, and from there you will continue by car to Sigiriya. Visit the imposing fortress (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), built on the rock in the fifth century. And over 600 feet high (the climb will take about a couple of hours, because there are more than a thousand steps!).

Included: Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Visited places:
- Dambulla
- Sigiriya
5
Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
Day 5 Transfer by car
In the morning visit the beautiful temples carved into the caves at Dambulla (the temples are located on the top of a hill with 400 steps; the climb takes about 40'). Then proceed to Kandy: stop along the way and at a spice plantation at Matale.

Included: Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Visited places:
- Dambulla
- Kandy
6
Kandy - Peradeniya Botanical Garden - Kandy
Day 6 Transfer by car
In the morning, visit the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, the Embekka Devale, a temple famous for its precious finely carved wooden columns, and an ancient and aristocratic Dutch-style house, now transformed into a real museum house where it will be you can learn more about the extraordinary Singhalese culture. In the afternoon, visit the most sacred city of Sri Lanka, as well as the third capital of the Sinhalese kingdom: the Temple of the Sacred Tooth (Dalada Maligawa), the lake, the market square.

Included: Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Visited places:
- Kandy
7
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Day 7 Transfer by car
In the morning departure for Nuwara Eliya, a suggestive mountain station already known at the time of the British colony (1889 meters above sea level). Along the way, stop and visit a tea plantation and some fascinating natural glimpses.

Included: Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Visited places:
- Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
8
Nuwara Eliya - Colombo
Day 8 Transfer by car
In the morning departure for Colombo. Transfer to the hotel.

Included: Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees.
Visited places:
- Nuwara Eliya
- Colombo
9
End of the tour
Day 9 Transfer by car
After breakfast, departure transfer to the airport.

Included: Breakfast, Transportation.
Visited places:
- Colombo

Prices and conditions
Price includes
- Accommodation in shared Single/ Double or Twin/ Triple room with private bathroom.
- Meals are as stated in the program.
- Transfers and tours with local Italy/ English - speaking chauffeur guide in private air-conditioned Vehicle.
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the program.
- 500ml x 2 Water Bottle per day per person.
- Airport Assistance.
Price does not include
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme.
- Flights.
- Anything not explicitly mentioned.

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