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Experience a Luxury Tour Around Sri Lanka In 10 days

Experience a Luxury Tour Around Sri Lanka In 10 days

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Experience a Luxury Tour Around Sri Lanka In 10 days

10 Days

Visiting: Sri Lanka

Tour operator:

Ceylon Travel Dream

Tour code:

374634

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Luxury

From:

$1200

$1146 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$54

NB: Prices correct on 06-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This is a Luxury tour around Sri Lanka for the visitors who would like to spend their holiday on this beautiful island, you can visit most famoust attraction as possible on this 10 day trip. undoubtedly this tour will be a unforgettable experience for you .

Highlights

This is a Luxury tour around Sri Lanka for the visitors who would like to spend their holiday on this beautiful island, you can visit most famoust attraction as possible on this 10 day trip
undoubtedly this tour will be a unforgettable experience for you

Itinerary

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Day 10 : Experience A Luxury Tour Around Sri Lanka In 10 Days

Day 01 - Airport to Polonnaruwa

Meet and greet at the Airport

Take directly to ancient Polonnaruwa city.

En route, you can have lunch

Arrive at Polonnaruwa,

Another UNESCO world heritage site, according to the chronicles, during the 12th century a prince of great metal and physical vigour hailing from the Rohana (Southern part of Sri Lanka) forced his way to the throne of Sri Lanka as King Prakrama Bahu the great. Establishing himself in Polonnaruwa, a capital worthy of authority and ambition of the ruler, he proceeded to show himself as a successful warrior and a great administrator, during which time he, through a medium of a dam nine miles long created the Sea of Parakrama” harvesting rainwater to be used in the dry period of the year for cultivation purposes, carving the irrigation brilliance of Sri Lankan’s in stone, when most of Europe where still in darkness. In a period of prosperity with the objective of storing food many such projects were undertaken some of which function even today. Today vast ruins stand sentinel bearing witness in Polonnaruwa to his power and glory.

So the first day of your journey after sightseeing on Polonnaruwa,

checking into the hotel.

Have dinner and overnight stay at Deer Park Hotel or Similar

Day 02 - Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya

Breakfast at the hotel

Take a 2 hour guided bike tour of Polonnaruwa city.

After Polonnaruwa take driving for about 45 minutes,

you can have lunch and we take you a 30-minute drive to Minneriya National Park.

Start the safari at 2: 30pm and take you on a safari tour

Minneriya national park is located 182 km away from Colombo, in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. The major city closest to Minneriya National Park is Polonnaruwa. The recently renovated, the ancient Minneriya Rainwater Reservoir irrigates a considerable area of the district of Polonnaruwa and is the focal point of the Minneriya National Park. May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the famous Gathering of the wild elephant herds. The gathering is documented as the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During the dry season of August to September each year, herds up to 300 elephants are seen within a few square kilometers of the vast Minneriya Reservoir. This Elephant Gathering is a thrilling spectacle that would be remembered for the rest of the life of all those who were fortunate enough to witness it. 24 species of mammals and over 170 species of birds have been recorded here and out Of the 25 species of reptiles recorded in the park 8 are endemic.

After the safari, we take you to Sigiriya

check into the hotel.

Have dinner and overnight stay at Habarana Village Hotel or Similar

Day 03 - Sigiriya to Kandy

In the morning after breakfast

We take you on a 2-hour hiking tour to explore the ancient sites of Sigiriya.

On top of the rock, we will have a great view of the surroundings.

Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock, he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. Sigiriya, also called Lion Rock Situated in central Sri Lanka consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold that was built in the late 5th century on a remarkable monolithic rock pillar. Sigiriya was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982. The rock, which is so steep that its top overhangs the sides, rises to an elevation of 1,144 feet above sea level and is some 600 feet above the surrounding plain. The Sinhalese king Kashyapa built a palace in the shape of a monumental lion on the several acres of ground at the summit, intending it to be a safeguard against his enemies.

You can have lunch after trekking.

After lunch in Sigiriya, we take you a 45-minute drive to Dambulla Cave Temple.

Dambulla cave temple is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site(1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings.

After Dambulla 1.5 hour drive you will be able to see Sri Muthumariamman Temple, in Matale.

Then Finally, you'll be taken a 1-hour drive to Kandy,

check into the hotel.

Have dinner and stay overnight at The Golden Crown Hotel or Similar

Day 04 - Kandy to Adam’s Peak.

In the morning after breakfast

start the day with a tour The Temple of the Tooth.

Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world, which was built to protect the sacred tooth relic thought to belong to Lord Buddha, which has been enshrined in Sri Lanka for hundreds of years As well as a host of other temples, visitors to the city can wander along Kandy Lake

After we take you to Kandy’s second most popular attraction, the Royal Botanical Gardens.

The garden is famous for its countless (4000+) species of plants and trees. It is situated a 15-minute drive west of Kandy, and is a great escape from the city, Royal Botanic Gardens attracts around two million visitors annually. The garden includes more than 4,000 species of plants, including spices and palm trees.

After lunch. We take you a 2-hour walking tour around Kandy town.

Finally, we take you a drive to Adam’s Peak.

En route, we pass through the breathtaking tea plantations surrounding the district of Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is home to arguably the greatest landscape in the country. The tea plantations in the countryside are absolutely gorgeous to look at

Check into the hotel

Have dinner and stay overnight Lalan leisure Villa or Similar

Day 05 - Adam’s Peak to Ella

Breakfast at the hotel

Starts the day with a hike up Adam’s Peak.

It is a 2,243 meter (7,359 feet) tall conical mountain located in the center of the country. Seeing from atop the sunrise and the surroundings, this is a hiker’s fantasy. Note that views from above the mountain may be obstructed due to fog. There really isn’t much that can be done about it. Hopefully, it will be a clear morning.

Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) is also known as the “butterfly mountain”. At an elevation of 2,243 meters (7,359 ft) it is a stunning tall conical mountain. In the Buddhist tradition, it is held to be the footprint of the Buddha. There is probably no mountain anywhere more famous than Adam’s Peak for reasons that are cultural and spiritual. The climb takes approximately three and a half hours and the trail is flanked by the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary one of Sri Lanka’s highest protected forest reserves. Views from the top are stunning, especially early morning as the warmth of dawn lights up the country in an endless vista of forests, valleys, mountains, and lakes. The season to climb is from December to April where pilgrims begin their climb shortly after midnight in order to summit at sunrise. Year-round climbs during the day are possible, although sporadic rainy weather and mist are to be expected.

After the hike, return to the hotel and check out.

We then take you to Nuwara Eliya.

Then, we'll have lunch.

Next for today is a visit to a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya. It is called Damro Labookellie Tea Center and Tea Garden. The guided tour there. Lastly for the day, we take you 2-hour drive to the town of Ella.

This is where your hotel check-in.

Have dinner and stay overnight at Ella Flower Garden Hotel or Similar

Day 06 - Ella to Yala

Breakfast at the hotel

Today starts with a 20-minute drive to Ravana Falls.

These falls measure approximately 25 meters (82 feet) in height, featuring water falling from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. Its cave lies 1,370 meters (4,490 feet) above sea level on the foundation of a cliff. Excavations undertaken in the cave uncovered evidence of human habitation dating back 25,000 years.

There you are to be provided with a 45-minute guided tour.

Next via a 15-minute drive is Ravana Cave Temple.

We will provide you with another 45-minute guided tour.

We take you back to Ella via a 15-minute drive. We park in town and then walk for 1 kilometer until we reach the base of Little Adam’s Peak.

The guided tour from the bottom to the top and back down takes a little under 2 hours.

Next to Little Adam’s Peak is the Nine Arch Bridge, which you should be passing by.

We should be back in town a little after 1:00 pm.

After lunch, we take you a 30-minute drive to Dhowa Rock Temple.

Then, you'll have another 45-minute guided tour. Then take a drive near Yala National Park.

This is where your hotel.

Check into the hotel

Have dinner and stay overnight at Yala Adventure or Similar

Day 07 - Yala to Hikkaduwa

Starts with an early-morning, 4-hour Jeep safari at Yala National Park.

Yala is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. It is best known for its variety of wild animals, such as elephants, leopards, and aquatic birds. After the tour On the way, you can have breakfast

After the safari, we drive you to Tangalle.

There you can have lunch.

Drive away from Tangalle is the town of Weligama, home to the tradition of stilt fishing. 30 minutes is a good amount of time there.

Next is a 45-minute drive to the somewhat colonial city of Galle. Galle has a handful of worth-seeing monuments built during European colonization, such as its fort. The guided tour in Galle takes about 1 hour. Lastly for today is a 45-minute drive to Hikkaduwa.

This is where the hotel is located. Hikkaduwa was once a hotspot for hippies but is now better known for its relatively nice resorts.

Check into the hotel

Have dinner and stay overnight at Cinnamon Bay or Similar Hotel

Day 08 - Hikkaduwa

Breakfast at the hotel

Today we take you to snorkel near Hikkaduwa

We are to get onto a boat leaving for Coral Garden. Near this area, specifically at the coral sanctuary, we can go snorkeling. It features approximately seventy varieties of multi-colored corals.

We are then to take you for lunch nearby.

Afterward, take back to your hotel.

And relax at the hotel

Have dinner and stay overnight at Cinnamon Bay or Similar Hotel in Hikkaduwa

Day 09 - Hikkaduwa to Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel

Today we take you to Nevertheless, this wetland boat cruise is definitely a highlight when visiting the country.

Madu Ganga might be one of the last remaining tracts of untouched mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. What’s more, the inhabitants of its islets produce peeled cinnamon and cinnamon oil. The guided tour there takes about 2 hours.

A 30-minute drive away from Madu Ganga is a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda. The guided tour there takes about 45 minutes.

Next is lunch in the coastal town of Bentota.

After our meal, we take you a 1.5-hour drive to the Raja Maha Vihara Temple in Kelaniya. This is arguably Sri Lanka’s most beautiful religious monument. The guided tour there also takes about 45 minutes.

We drive you to Colombo, specifically to see its national museum. It features the throne and crown of the Kandyan monarchs as well as many other exhibits telling the story of ancient Sri Lanka.

After taking you to the hotel.

Check into the hotel

Have dinner and stay overnight at Marino Beach Hotel or Similar in Colombo

Day 10 - Colombo to Airport

Breakfast at the hotel

The end of your tour of Sri Lanka.

Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Colombo.

What's Included

Mineral Water Bottle
Transportation in a A/C Vehicle
Spanish/English speaking guide for the entire tours
All Govt. Taxes and Surcharges

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Any tours to cities not mentioned above
Any other services not mentioned above

Check out our Q&As

How long has the tour company been trading?

5 years
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

yes
What documents will I receive before I travel?

yes

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