Culture Tour Sri Lanka - Leisure World Tours
12 Nights / 13 Days
Overview
A cultural journey that takes you back to 2500 years of history. An era when Buddhism was introduced to this Island and its peoples, still practised today by a majority 80% of the population. Enjoy this cultural journey through heritage listed sites of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya & Dambulla. Relax unwind and indulge yourself in the refreshing golden beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
A cultural journey that takes you back to 2500 years of history. An era when Buddhism was introduced to this Island and its peoples, still practised today by a majority 80% of the population. Enjoy this cultural journey through heritage listed sites of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya & Dambulla. Relax unwind and indulge yourself in the refreshing golden beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
DAY 01: ARRIVAL NEGOMBO
AYUBOWAN, WELCOME TO SRI LANKA
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Program for the day
AIRPORT GARDEN GATEWAY MEALS: BREAKFAST |
DAY 02: SIGIRIYA/DAMBULLA
SIGIRIYA FORTRESS
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Program for the day
AMAYA LAKE HOTEL MEALS: BREAKFAST |
DAY 03: POLONNARUWA
POLONNARUWA DAGOBA
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AMAYA LAKE HOTEL MEALS: BREAKFAST |
Polonnaruwa, a City of monasteries and Dagobas was the capital of ancient Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century. There is a wealth of remarkable information here. Polonnaruwa was a key settlement even during the medieval period. It was King Vijayabahu I who established Polonnaruwa as the capital of his kingdom in 1055. Visitors who travel to the city from the south to the North will find the many monuments of great interest.
DAY 04: DAMBULLA/KANDY
DAMBULLA CAVE TEMPLE
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SUISSE HOTEL KANDY MEALS: BREAKFAST |
Dambulla stands as an isolated rock mass 500ft high and a mile around the base. This rock temple dates back to the First Century BC. The caves of Dambulla sheltered the King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne he built the most magnificent of Rock Temples in Sri Lanka, at this site
DAY 05: PERADENIYA/KANDY
SACRED TEMPLE KANDY
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Program for the day
SUISSE HOTEL KANDY MEALS: BREAKFAST |
Kandy was once a separate Kingdom until it finally fell to the hands of the British Colonialists in March 1815. This kingdom withstood many attempts of capture by the invading Portuguese and Dutch Colonialists. This is a sacred city with a sacred temple in which is housed the tooth relic of the Buddha. It is a picturesque town in a lakeside setting.
DAY 06: RAMBODA/NUWARA ELIYA
TEA PLUCKER AT WORK
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GALWAY HEIGHTS MEALS: BREAKFAST |
DAY 07: HORTON PLAINS
WORLD'S END LOOKOUT
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GALWAY HEIGHTS MEALS: BREAKFAST |
DAY 08: ELLA
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ELLA JUNGLE RESORT MEALS: BREAKFAST |
DAY 09: UDAWALAWE
WILD ELEPHANTS AT UDAWALAWE
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GRAND UDAWALAWE MEALS:BREAKFAST |
DAY 10: GALLE/UNAWATUNA
GALLE DUTCH FORT
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THAPROBAN PAVILION MEALS: BREAKFAST |
DAY 11: UNAWATUNA
UNAWATUNA BEACH
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THAPROBAN PAVILION MEALS:BREAKFAST |
DAY 12: UNAWATUNA
UNAWATUNA BEACH
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THAPROBAN PAVILION MEALS:BREAKFAST |
DAY 13: DEPARTURE HOME
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GOODBYE! HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT HOME
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End of Tour Please note: Travellers having a late night departure can request for a day room reservation closer to the airport. You may make a reservation request with your travel agent. Extra charges will apply. |
PRICE PER PERSON
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Accommodation on twin share basis
- Meals as per the tour itinerary
- Incredible sightseeing as per the itinerary (Sigiriya/ Polonnaruwa/ Polonnaruwa bicycle ride/ Dambulla cave temple/ village tour / Kandy Tooth temple/ Kandyan dance/ Peradeniya garden/ Tea factory/ Horton Plains/ Hill country train journey / Nine arch bridge/ Little Adams’ peak/ Rawana fall / Udawalawe wildlife safari / Galle fort/ Stilt fishing / tuk safari/ Colombo city tour)
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking chauffeur guide service
- All Porterages and all government Taxes
Notes
- Transport price includes accommodation for the driver
- All prices are inclusive of tax and service charges
- Transport times are approximate and subject to change due to road conditions and weather.
- All reservations subject to availability at time of booking.
- The standard, hotel check-in time in Sri Lanka is 1300 hours and check-out at 12noon
- Sri Lanka Visa - please go to http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ to apply online. It is an easy process and the visa will be stamped on the passport upon arrival.
NOT INCLUDED
- International airfare, Visa fee and Travel Insurance
- Expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips
- 24th night Christmas supplement & 31st December New Year supplement in hotels
- Kandy Perahera period compulsory hotel supplements
- Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional tour prices
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Sigiriya Lion rock
- Polonnaruwa ancient city
- Dambulla cave temple
- Village tour
- Kandy tooth temple
- Kandyan dance
- Peradeniya Garden
- Tea factory visit
- Ramboda falls
- Horton plains
- Hill country train journey
- Nine arch bridge
- Little Adams’ peak
- Rawana fall
- Udawalawe wildlife safari
- Galle fort
- Stilt fishing
OPTIONS FOR FREE
- Taste street foods
- Dambulla wholesale market
- Taste local fruits and king coconut
- Gem museum
- Try traditional costumes
- Tea plucking and tea tasting experience
- Nuwara Eliya city tour including Gregory Lake and Victoria Park
- Ella gap
- Dalawella swing
- Rumassala Japanese peace pagoda
- Mirissa coconut tree hill view point
- Sea side train journey
CANCELLATION POLICY
Travellers may cancel up to 30 days before the experience start date to receive a full refund, and between 15-07 days to receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after that time period.
CHILD POLICY
Child Policy:
- Children between 3-11.99 years 60% will be charged from the adult per person rate. (Only if share the room with adults)
- Children are below 3 years free of charge.
ROUTE MAP
Price Inclusions
- 12 nights’ accommodation per person sharing 1 double room
- Meals on bed & breakfast basis.
- Air-conditioned, luxury car transfers for the tour as per the above itinerary
- Airport transfers: Pickup and drop-off.
- Services of an English Speaking, professional chauffeur guide.
Notes
- Transport price includes accommodation for the driver
- All prices are inclusive of tax and service charges
- Transport times are approximate and subject to change due to road conditions and weather.
- All reservations subject to availability at time of booking.
- The standard, hotel check-in time in Sri Lanka is 1300 hours and check-out at 12noon
- Sri Lanka Visa - please go to http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ to apply online. It is an easy process and the visa will be stamped on the passport upon arrival.
Price Exclusions
- Entry tickets to sites mentioned and not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Meals other than specified above.
- Any deviation off normal transfer routes (other than mentioned in the itinerary) is possible on request and can be paid directly to the driver. Rs 60 will be charged per extra Km.
- Tipping and baggage handling (Tipping is solely on your discretion. Driver tipping usually approx. USD 10 - 15 per day)
- Any other expenses not specified above.
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