Sri Lanka Buddhist Tour 9 days

An enchanting tour of most of Sri Lanka's buddhist pilgrimage sites. An insight into Buddhism in Sri Lanka. This is a low budget tour. You are welcome to inquire for 4 & 5 star accommodation.

Sri Lanka BUDDHIST TOUR 9 DAYS

An enchanting tour of Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka. Get up close to the culture and practice of Buddhist in Sri Lanka. Visit historical sites where Buddhism arrived in Sri Lanka 2500 years ago. Partake in the ceremonies and rituals at temples very sacred to Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Visit a buddhist hermitage or monastery. Get inspired by buddhism in Sri Lanka.

DAY 01 - ANURADHAPURA

On arrival at airport, you will be met by our representative George Steuart Chauffeur Guide. You will then be transferred to the historical Buddhist town of Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura is the most renowned of Sri Lanka’s ancient ruined cities. This historic City's dome shaped dagabas constructed of small sun-dried bricks and still reminiscent of its past glory. The Ruvanveli dagaba which dates back to the 2nd Century BC is 300ft in diameter is the most prominent. The Jetawanarama is 370ft and the Thuparama enshrines the collarbone of the Buddha. The city’s
most revered relic is the sacred Bo-Tree which is said to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment. This Bo-tree is the oldest historic tree in the world dating back 2500 years.
Overnight stay and dinner at hotel in Anuradhapura.

RUWANVELISEYA DAGOBA

JETAVANARAMA DAGOBA

SACRED BO-TREE ANURADHAPURA

Your Hotel: The Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Room Type: Standard 3 star

dAY 02 - ANURADHAPURA

After Breakfast do a city tour in Anuradhapura & proceed to Mihintale.
Mihintale is a mountain peak in close proximity to Anuradhapura. This site (believed by Buddhists) is a meeting place between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa who later spread the message of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. You will see several religious monuments and abandoned structures in the area.
Lunch from a local restaurant.
Overnight stay and dinner at hotel in Anuradhapura

Pilgrims visiting Mihintale Temple

Mihintale Buddha image

Your Hotel: The Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Room Type: Standard 3 star

day 03 - sigiriya/polonnaruwa

After Breakfast at hotel Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Start your Climb up the fortress.

Sigiriya - The 5th century rock fortress is a world heritage listed site, built by King Kashyapa in
(477-495 AD). The 'Lion Rock' as it is called is a citadel of great beauty rising 200
meters from amidst the scrubs. Sigiriya was once a 70-hectare established town. A
moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens
surround the base of this rock. You will see the world-renowned frescoes of the
'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, sheltered along the rock wall which is approachable via
a spiral stairway. These frescoes are believed to be painted in earth pigments plastered on the wall. After decent continue your journey to Polonnaruwa.
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MAIDENS SIGIRIYA

SIGIRIYA FORTRESS

LIONS PAW SIGIRIYA

Polonnaruwa - the capital of Sri Lanka dates back from 11th -13th century A.D. The monuments at Pollonaruwa have been well preserved. The circular relic house (Vata- da-ge) Lankathilaka, Thuparama, Royal Palace, Rankoth vihara and Galvihara with the beautiful rock-cut Buddha statues are amazing works of art.
Overnight stay at hotel in Polonnaruwa.

GAL VIHARAYA

VATADAGE

ROCK TEMPLE CARVINGS

Your Hotel: Sudu Araliya Polonnaruwa
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Room Type: Deluxe 3 star

day 04 - dambula/kandy

After Breakfast proceed to Dambulla and visit the cave Temple.
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.
Later proceed to Kandy.
In the evening proceed to Kandy & visit the temple of the tooth.

Dambulla Cave temple carvings

Dambulla Cave temple carvings

Dambulla Cave temple carvings

Kandy - Sri Lanka's hill capital. Once a stronghold of the Sinhala Kings, is a very beautiful town. It is 488 meters above sea level and next to Colombo is Sri Lanka's most visited place. The main attraction of this town is without doubt the golden roofed Sacred Temple where the Tooth Relic of the Buddha is enshrined. There are many shrines and temples in and around Kandy, showcasing rare paintings, frescoes, wood and stone carvings.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

Kandy Lake View

Kandy City View

Sacred Temple Kandy

Your Hotel: Serene Garden Kandy
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Room Type: Deluxe 3 star

DAY 05: KANDY

After breakfast from the hotel commence sightseeing as below.
The mornings are quite cool and comfortable. This is the cultural capital and sacred city of Senkadagalapura, now called Kandy.
Visit the Temple of the Gadaladeniya, Maha Vishnu devalaya, Bambaragala Viharaya, Embekke Devalaya & Bahiravakanda vihara Buddha statue.

Galadeniya Temple

Maha Vishnu Devalaya

Bambaragala Viharaya

Embekke Dewalaya Kandy

Bahirawa Kanda Devalaya

Your Hotel: Serene Garden Kandy
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Room Type: Deluxe 3 star

DAY 06: ADAMS PEAK

After Breakfast check out leisurely and proceed to Nallathanniya (Adams peak). Leisure in the evening.
Overnight stay a guesthouse which offers very simple accommodation.

Your Hotel: Punsisi Resort, Nallathanniya-budget
Meals: Breakfast 
Room Type: Standard Budget hotel

DAY 07: ADAMS PEAK/COLOMBO

Packed breakfast and Begin the climb of the sacred mountain ‘Adams Peak’. Climb through the night in order to reach the summit by dawn for a once in life time sunrise, if not cloudy. Approx climb to the top up and come down: 12 hours
Adam’s Peak - Adam’s peak – standing 7,360 ft. (2,243 meters) high is the country’s holiest mountain. Its name derives from a claim by the early Muslims, that it is the place where Adam first set foot on earth, thus indirectly claiming that Sri Lanka is theoriginal Garden of Eden, however the more popular name is ‘sripada’ or the sacred foot print, in the belief that Buddha’s foot print is found at the summit. The ideal climb should be at night so as to reach the top early morning and see the almost supernatural spectacle of the magnified triangular shadow of the peak, superimposed on the countryside.
Later proceed to Colombo. Overnight stay in Colombo.

ADAMS PEAK

ADAMS PEAK LOOKOUT

Colombo view

Your Hotel: The Ocean Hotel Colombo
Meals: Breakfast 
Room Type: Deluxe

DAY 08: KELANIYA TEMPLE

After breakfast from the hotel afternoon spend the time at leisure. Evening you can go for a pooja ceremony at Kelaniaya Raja Maha Viharaya.
Buddhists believe this temple to have been hallowed during the third and final visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka, eight years after gaining enlightenment. Its history goes back to before 500 BCE.
Overnight stay in Colombo.

Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

Your Hotel: The Ocean Hotel Colombo
Meals: Breakfast 
Room Type: Deluxe

day 09: departure airport

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Airport in time to connect with your departure flight.

INCLUSIONS

COST INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation on BB basis (Bed & Breakfast Basis) as mentioned above.
• Transportation with an English speaking chauffeur
• 02 Pax – A/C Car 02 pax – 06 Pax – A/C Van
• 07 Pax – 10 Pax – A/C Mini Coach with English Speaking National Guide

COST EXCLUSIONS

• Tips and gratuities.
• Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.)
• Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Video and Camera permits.
• Lunch, Dinner & Mineral water or other beverages.

• Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.).
• Tips and gratuities.
• Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Video and Camera permits.
• Lunch, Dinner & Mineral water or other beverages throughout the tour.

Booking Conditions:
• Hotel availability is subject to change at the time of confirming this booking.
• Booking process will begin after 100% payment of the total invoice value is made to George Steuart Travel. Once the payment is realized in the company accounts, our agents will be in touch with you for the rest of the booking proceedings.
• In the case the above hotels are not available, an alternative option or the next best available option will be offered.
• Full payment should be settled prior to arrival date.
• Up 100% Cancellation charges will be applicable 45 days prior to arrival date.

• Child rates – child from 1 - 2.9 years will be FOC, child from 3 – 11.99 year will be charged 50% from the adult rate & child of 12 years and above will be considered as an adult.
  
• George Steuart Travel/ Steuart Holidays will not be held responsible for any shopping done in Sri Lanka. Any purchase is the sole decision and responsibility of the client.
  
• No amendments to confirmed bookings will be accommodated. Any amendment to a booking which is confirmed is subject to additional fees/ charges.
  

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