8 days 7 nights
Specific Tour
14 people
English
Sri Lanka has enough to keep even the most bored traveller captivated. For several weeks. For those with a shorter time frame, this trip will take you to the most important points of interest. The island is brimming with Buddhist cities with fragrant spice gardens, old fortresses, and a myriad of temples that set the lush vegetation that only tropical climates can create. A bike ride and visits to temples and cities and temples; this is a full itinerary but with plenty of time to Relax and take in some sun and tropical breeze.
The group flight lands at the Colombo Bandaranaike Airport and transfers to our hotel in Wattala on the coastline. The remainder days are yours to relax in the hotel and recuperate after the trip. Those not Traveling with the group will meet us on the way to our hotel.Â
Today, we head to Giritale and will make a stop at one of three parks, either Kaudulla or the Giritale Minneriya National Park, for a game drive. We will use jeeps to explore in the park to observe the elephants in their natural habitat. Then we continue to Giritale, where we Stay for the night. The hotel is situated right next to the Giritale Tanks, which is where the island's first inhabitants worked out The dual issue of lack of heat and water in this area by building these huge tanks that can serve as reservoirs and assist in cooling the air.
Today, we pedal at a steady pace through a number of small villages before arriving at Dambalawewa Lake. You can expect to see a variety of birds, which includes Egrets, Brahmany Kites, Kingfishers, and Bulbuls. We will stop for Lunch in a village that will break the journey. In the afternoon, we will return to our hotel.
After breakfast, we take an easy drive to Polonnaruwa, The capital of the ancient Sinhalese. for Sinhalese. There are numerous Buddhist remains and relics dating to a thousand years ago in the Sinhalese culture was in full swing. The city reached its peak. Polonnaruwa was a thriving city in the 12th century after the decision was taken to transfer the capital away from Anuradhapura to a position away from the incursions of the south. India. We go to many temples, palaces, huge dagobas and stunning Buddhist sculptures. After lunch, we travel to Sigiriya just over an hour's drive. The impressive fifth-century fortress of rock is awe-inspiring.
180m from the plains that overlook the countryside that surrounds it. It offers expansive views. Used as The place is a safe haven from intruders, and the way to the summit is some steep stairs and ramps. From the base, a moat, is surrounded by impressive water gardens. We then climb 200m and pass by an overhanging rock that is covered with stunning pictures of native maidens holding flowers and temple. The remains of the offerings are still visible on the wall of the rock. Over the flat-topped peak on the wall are traces of the King's Summer Palace from where there are stunning views of the countryside.
Today we will head towards the hills towards the beautiful city of Kandy. We make a stop at Dambulla, Famous due to its Cave Temple, which is one of Sri Lanka's most stunning tourist attractions. There are vibrant, well-maintained caves. Of the paintings and statues that have been preserved of the Buddha inside, a few are as early as the 1st Century BC. Kandy is situated on a small lake. We can spend a lot of time in the area in the vicinity of the town. It is worth visiting Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, which houses Sri Lanka's most valuable Buddhist treasure. It is the Tooth of Buddha, which was removed from the funeral altar at the time of 543 BC and was only discovered on its route through Sri Lanka in the 4th century AD. We will drive to a gorgeous spot to enjoy a stunning perspective of Kandy and the surrounding area, which are obscured by a massive Buddha, and visit a museum to see the items produced by the old techniques of extracting gems. In the evening, we could be able to see an athletic performance, Kandian dancing and fire walking.
Today, you're free to wander around Kandy at your own pace or join an optional excursion to Knuckles Mountain Range. This mountain range was named because of its shape, which resembles the knuckles of a fist that is clenched. They tower over 1860m in that of the Dumbara Valley. The area surrounding them has been declared a strict natural reserve. An extensive variety of native plants can be located in the area. Returning to Kandy at night. Knuckles Hike Optional Hiking near Kandy City We provide a thrilling Knuckles Mountain Range day hike starting from Kandy as an option. The reasons to consider including this excursion in your travel plans:
An early departure for Colombo because the journey takes about 4 hours. We will stop on the way at the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, with its many varieties of orchids that are native to Sri Lanka. The lunch stop will be the traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry. Arriving in Colombo, our walking tour begins with Colombo's Galle Face Green area, focussing on the colonial architecture of Colombo. It covers the old Parliament, the Old Fort City area, and The Old Dutch Hospital. There will be time for exploring the market before heading back to the hotel for a quick get ready. In the evening, there will be a farewell meal at a seafood restaurant located in the Mt Lavinia area.
The trip concludes with breakfast. Participants on group flights will be transferred to the airport in time to catch their flight back home.
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