Leisure Travel Sri Lanka has on offer this special tailor made tour for those who would like a bit of adventure in trekking & hiking, camping, water rafting and cave exploration. Visits to remote villages, hill Country, tea plantations, pristine forests, ancient cities, sacred temples, wildlife safaris at Minneriya and a nature walk at Gal Oya National Park..
DAY 01: ARRIVAL COLOMBO
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Program for the day
Budget: Cinnamon Red Standard: Cinnamon Lakeside Luxury: Shangri-la MEALS: B |
DAY 02: KITHULGALA/NALLATHANIYA
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Program for the day
Budget: PUNSISI RESORT Standard: THE ARGLE Luxury: DICKOYA BY JETWING Meals: BREAKFAST/DINNER |
DAY 03: ADAMS PEAK/KANDY
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Program for the day
BUDGET: HOTEL SUISSE STANDARD: CINNAMON CITADEL LUXURY: GOLDEN CROWN DELUXE TENTS: ECO LODGE CAMPING MEALS: BREAKFAST/DINNER |
DAY 04: KNUCKLES
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Program for the day
Budget: Knuckles Barefoot Inn/Misty Bungalow Standard: Victorian Golf Resort/Serendib Signature Luxury: Simpson's Forest Hotel Meals: Dinner/Breakfast |
Knuckles mountain range The name says it all. The mountain range looks like closed fists when looking from a distance. If you like tough trails then this location will please you. It is more exotic and less crowded. The knuckles range is virtually pristine and untouched. As you get closer you will notice the scenery changing from tropical conditions to cooler cloud forest, pigmy forests and verdant plateaus. A guide will accompany you depending your group size. During the rainy season the track can be slippery. Beware of blood sucking leeches lurking lurking around. As you trek you will pass through grasslands and tea plantations until you reach the plateau where you will be awe inspired by spectacular panoramic views of the valleys below. There is a hidden waterfall where you can bathe in crystal clear cool water.Your campsite is set in a pre-historic shelter in the thick jungle.
DAY 05: GAL OYA/HABARANA
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Program for the day
Budget: Sorowwa resort Standard: Habarana Village Luxury: Heritance Kandalama Meals: Dinner/Breakfast Meet with indigenous people (Optional) |
The Buddhangala Monastery situated 7 km off Ampara remains hidden in the deep jungles in the kingdom of Digamulla during the reign of Prince Dighayu in the 4th century BC. You will see a new stupa built over the original stupa which held the remains of the two deciples of the buddha - Sariputha thero and Moggalana thero.
DAY 06: POLONNARUWA/SIGIRIYA
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Program for the day
Budget hotel: Sigiriya Village Standard hotel: Amaya Lake Luxury hotel: Heritance Kandalama Explore wildlife & a village trek |
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.
DAY 07: DEPARTURE HOME
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INCLUSIONS
Cost Inclusions
Cancellation Policy (Based on hotel cancelation policy)
45 days prior to arrival, no cancellation is allowed.
Important!!!!!!
The above Star classification is based on local industry standard & it’s not based on the International standards.
Need to Extend your stay. We can pre- arrange hotel reservations for you.
- Accommodation on HB basis (Breakfast & Dinner)
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- (White water rafting/ Kithulgala trekking / Belilena cave / Tooth temple / Kandy dance/Full day Knuckles trekking / Galoya national park / Polonnaruwa ancient city / Minneriya wildlife safari / Village tour / Sigiriya lion rock / Dambulla cave temple)
- Transportation (02 Pax – A/C Car with English Speaking Chauffeur Guide)
- Local taxes
- Tips and gratuities.
- Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.)
- Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Video and Camera permits.
- Lunch & Mineral water or other beverages.
- Optional extras on pay as you go basis
Cancellation Policy (Based on hotel cancelation policy)
45 days prior to arrival, no cancellation is allowed.
Important!!!!!!
The above Star classification is based on local industry standard & it’s not based on the International standards.
- Price is based on 02 Pax.
- Prices are net in USD/AUD/NZD and inclusive of applicable taxes as at date
- Rates may change without a notice if a significant currency fluctuation , Fuel
- Increase or Revision of taxes occurs
- Rooms will be on availability & if in case if the said hotels are fully booked similar category accommodation will be reserved in the same location.
Need to Extend your stay. We can pre- arrange hotel reservations for you.
TOUR MAP
SIGIRIYA/DAMBULLA
Sigiriya - According to archaeological excavations Sigiriya and its surroundings had settlements dating back to more than 4000 years. During the 3rd century BC Sigiriya was known to have been used as a monastery and 8 centuries later this rock was occupied by King Kasyappa who constructed his royal palace as a fortress to avoid being invaded by his brother King Moggalana and his army.
This fortress has its entrance built in the shape of 2 gigantic Lion’s paws and stands to a height of 349 metres above sea level. You will see a moat and water gardens some paintings of an apsara, frescoes of maidens and a mirror wall displaying faintly ancient 8th century Brahmi inscriptions on the drip-edged cave wall. The frescoes depict nude paintings of the king's maidens or concubines. There are 18 frescoes that have survived the wrath of the elements so far has has great historical significance and heritage of an ancient era.
Early history of the palace relates to several bitter disputes between the two royal brothers namely King Kasyappa and Moggalana.
Moggalana was the legal heir to the throne but when King Kasyappa illegally took the throne and built the fortress naming it Lion Rock during the period between 477 – 495 A D, Moggalana was forced to escape to India and moved the capital to the central province.
Kasyappa was later killed in battle with his brother’s army. Moggalana destroyed the palace and Sigiriya became a Buddhist monastery once again.
Approximately a thousand years later sometime in the 14th century the monastery was abandoned by the monks. Sigiriya remained hidden in the jungles until it was discovered by European explorers in 1831 and subsequently Jonathan Forbes, a major of the British army discovered Sigiriya on his way from Polonnaruwa.
Later the site became an attraction to historians and archaeologists and major excavations took place in the 1980s. The royal palace, parks and the 1500 years old frescoes seemingly remained intact.
To this day Sigiriya remains a UNESCO declared heritage site and a popular tourist destination.
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. You will see 157 statues and mural paintings.
This fortress has its entrance built in the shape of 2 gigantic Lion’s paws and stands to a height of 349 metres above sea level. You will see a moat and water gardens some paintings of an apsara, frescoes of maidens and a mirror wall displaying faintly ancient 8th century Brahmi inscriptions on the drip-edged cave wall. The frescoes depict nude paintings of the king's maidens or concubines. There are 18 frescoes that have survived the wrath of the elements so far has has great historical significance and heritage of an ancient era.
Early history of the palace relates to several bitter disputes between the two royal brothers namely King Kasyappa and Moggalana.
Moggalana was the legal heir to the throne but when King Kasyappa illegally took the throne and built the fortress naming it Lion Rock during the period between 477 – 495 A D, Moggalana was forced to escape to India and moved the capital to the central province.
Kasyappa was later killed in battle with his brother’s army. Moggalana destroyed the palace and Sigiriya became a Buddhist monastery once again.
Approximately a thousand years later sometime in the 14th century the monastery was abandoned by the monks. Sigiriya remained hidden in the jungles until it was discovered by European explorers in 1831 and subsequently Jonathan Forbes, a major of the British army discovered Sigiriya on his way from Polonnaruwa.
Later the site became an attraction to historians and archaeologists and major excavations took place in the 1980s. The royal palace, parks and the 1500 years old frescoes seemingly remained intact.
To this day Sigiriya remains a UNESCO declared heritage site and a popular tourist destination.
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. You will see 157 statues and mural paintings.
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