Historical Significance of Sri Lanka
Explore the Historical Significance of Sri Lanka, a land rich in ancient heritage and cultural legacy. Discover the island’s storied past through its well-preserved ruins, majestic temples, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. From the awe-inspiring Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the sacred city of Kandy to the culturally rich region of Matale, delve into the remarkable history that has shaped Sri Lanka’s identity. This journey offers a profound insight into the island’s diverse cultural influences, architectural marvels, and historical narratives, providing a deep and enriching experience of Sri Lanka’s illustrious past.
Day 1 Arrival – Transfer to Negombo (west coast)
Day 2 Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Dambulla Cave Temple
Day 3 Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Spice Garden – Kandy City Tour
Day 4 Hill Country - Nuwara eliya
Day 5 Tea Experience - Bentota (south coast)
Day 6 Colombo and Transfer to airport
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25% of adults rate sharing a room with parents excluding extra bed
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Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Welcome by a Sunway Holidays representative, transfer to beach hotel in Negombo (a beach resort around 15 Kms north of the airport) Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel in Negombo.
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Dambulla. Make a visit to the Elephant orphanage at Pinnawala. Visitors can view the care and daily routine of the elephants, such as bottle-feeding of elephant calves, feeding of all other elephants, and bathing in the Ma Oya River. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple and yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sri Lanka’s greatest cave-temple complex, the walls and ceiling of this Buddhist site are resplendent with frescoes and there are hundreds of statues of Buddha, Hindu kings and deities. The history of these five caves’ embellishment dates from the first century BC and changes and additions have been made right up to nowadays Stay overnight at Dambulla.
Recommended Activities: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Dambulla Cave Temple
Enjoy an early breakfast and visit the UNESCO-listed 5th century site of Sigiriya. Accessed by a steep 600 feet hike up to the ancient natural rock fortress that dominates the surrounding landscape. Marvelous views across the countryside of the Cultural Triangle are your reward for the haul to the top. The ruins of Sigiriya King Kassapa's Sky Fortress dominate the landscape of the Cultural Triangle. A series of steep staircases and catwalks climb to the summit of the great inselberg. Along the way you’ll pass wall paintings of curvaceous apsaras, or ‘heavenly nymphs’, delicately painted frescos believed to have been modelled on the real-life queens and princesses who once lived in the palace above, tucked beneath an overhanging rock. Make a pause at the huge lion paws carved in to the rock, the original gateway to the fort. Depart for Kandy via Matale visiting a Spice Garden to see how the local Spice including cinnamon, cardamom, pepper creepers and other spice trees grow, their numerous forms of use. Kandy, is the island’s cultural capital and the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy, Kandy is encircled by jungle-covered hills. Located in the refreshing highlands, Kandy is easy to fall in love with. Stop at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the island’s most revered Buddhist shrine. Pilgrims dressed in white clothes come to worship throughout the day, carrying lotus blooms and frangipani flowers to present at the shrine. Later make a city tour of Kandy, the island’s cultural capital and the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy, Kandy is encircled by jungle-covered hills. Located in the refreshing highlands, proceed exploring Kandy’s colorful Bazar, Upper Lake, arts centers, museums etc. Later attend a cultural dance performance with fire dancing. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.
Recommended Activities: Tour Of The Spice Garden The Temple Of The Tooth Relic, Kandy Sigiriya Rock Kandy City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel. Optional : those who prefer a morning activity can make a short walk in the Udawatta Kele sanctuary. A 103-hectare Udawatta Kele eco-tourism site is located north of Kandy Lake. Making the Bird watching & trekking in Udawatta Kele Sanctuary extraordinary this garden is blessed with exclusive collections of avifauna also recognized as one of the most beautiful bird sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. Visit the Kandy’s Royal Botanical Gardens famed for the world-class collection of orchids, palms and, the real showstopper, a giant Javan fig tree. Leave for Nuwara eliya, known as “Little England” of Sri Lanka. En route see the mountains covered with tea bushes and cascading waterfalls. The drive is scenic, nature rich, with mountains covered with tea bushes etc. The town is set against a beautiful backdrop of mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea gardens. Nuwara eliya is one of the coldest places in the island, with a weather of almost like a spring day in England. The temperature will drop at night and taking a warm cloth is recommended. Later make a sight-seeing tour of Nuwara eliya. Explore the city center to see the colonial buildings, Race Course, Hill Club Hotel, Gregory Lake and Sita Amman Kovil. Overnight stay in Nuwara eliya.
Recommended Activities: Royal Botanical Gardens Chasing Waterfalls
After breakfast leave for the south coast of Sri Lanka. On the way visit a tea factory and a plantation to learn how the region’s most fragrant brews are produced. The Tea experience starts with a guided tour of a local tea factory, where you’ll be shown how the top best leaves are picked and processed. Taste a cup of freshly brewed pure Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Tea. You can also buy fresh tea from the factory outlet. Leave for the south coast. Travel through a beautiful landscape & see the widest water fall of Sri Lanka, “St. Clair’s”. Enjoy the rich nature. Make a stop at the Tea Kiosk passing the “Devon” waterfall. Drive through Kithulgala where the Oscar winning movie “Bridge on the River Kwai” was filmed..Optional – For those who love adventure, white water rafting could be arranged at Kitulgala, down river Kelani, Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest. On the way at Induruwa visit a Sea Turtle Hatchery. Later in the day enjoy a relaxed stay at your beach hotel in Bentota south coast of Sri Lanka by the Indian Ocean. Overnight stay in Bentota, south coast.
Recommended Activities: Bentota Beach Colombo Tea Factory Tour Tea Plucking
Enjoy the breakfast and the morning is at leisure. In the afternoon make a sight-seeing tour of Colombo. Visit a Buddhist Temple, Pettah, Colonial era remainings, Fort, Galle Face Green, Independence Square, BMICH, a replica of the tallest standing Buddha statue at Aukana, etc. Discover the city & explore one or more of the shopping malls, such as House of Fashion, Odel, Arena, One Galle Face, etc. Evening transfer to Airport for onward flight.
Recommended Activities: Shopping Spree At Urban Malls – Colombo
