Sri Lanka a Wonderful Tapestry of Sensations
Be charmed by the fascinating insight of the geography, history and culture of Sri Lanka. Explore the surf beaches, ancient ports & cities, lush tea plantations in the mountains, spice plantations, lush jungles and plentiful wild life in national parks.
Price includes of:
- Meals-breakfast & dinner
- Air fares fully inclusive with taxes
- Per person twin share basis
- Guaranteed Departures from SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE & PERTH
- With a minimum of four passengers on this tour
- We also welcome solo travellers on our group tours
Provide a copy of Passport Bio Page., Your place on tour is confirmed upon payment of AUD300pp deposit. For tour inclusions, price,
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Price includes of:
Air fares fully inclusive with taxes
Guaranteed departures from sydney melbourne brisbane adelaide & perth with a minimum of four passengers on this tour
Meals-breakfast & Dinner
Per person twin share basis
Welcome solo travellers
Highlights
* Observe daily life in Negombo at the daily fish market * Discover the amazing rock fortress Sigiriya * Tour the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. * Explore the stunning cave temples of Dambulla
- Day 1Departure Australia-Arrive Negombo
- Day 02Negombo-Sigiriya
- Day 03Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa
- Day 04Day 04. Dambulla-Kandy
- Day 05Kandy-Colombo
- Day 06Colombo
Welcome to enchanting Sri Lanka! - meet, greet and transfer to Hotel in Negombo.
After breakfast we begin our sightseeing tour at the City Tour of Negombo including a Fishing Village, Old Dutch Fortress from 1678 converted to a prison, the Hamilton Canal which was built by the Dutch for transportation of Cinnamon; the Old Dutch Cemetery and naturally the famous Negombo Fish Market.
Overnight stay at Negombo
After breakfast, this morning, we leave Negombo and travel north into the dry zone of Sri Lanka.
On the way to Sigiriya we will Visit the Elephant Orphanage to see the world's largest herd of domestic elephants including babies going about their daily life; feeding, playing and bathing in the local river.
Afternoon Climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, a Royal Citadel for 20 years in the 5th Century AD built by King Kasyapa, contemporary with the paintings of Ajanta and Ellora Caves in India, highlights being the Frescoes, Mirror Wall and the Lion's Paw, considered as the 8th Wonder of the modern world, thought to be equivalent to the "Alakamanda" - Celestial Palace of God Kuvera.
Overnight stay at Dambulla/Sigiriya
After breakfast, we begin our journey to Polonnaruwa - “The Medieval Capital of Sri Lanka-11th Century AD”. We will discover the many sites of archaeological and historical treasures some of which depict the influence the Hinduism had on the Buddhist Civilization during that period of history; well preserved ruins of palaces, stupas, bathing pools, The Museum, amazing rock sculptures of Lord Buddha, etc.
Later in the afternoon we tour the Minneriya National Park to undertake a Jeep Safari to see wild life.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya/Dambulla
After breakfast our journey continues to Kandy – “Former Hill Capital of Ceylon”
Our day at Sigiriya begins at Dambulla Cave Temple considered to be the largest painted caves in the world with more than 22,000sq feet painted surfaces with many paintings, sculptures, statues of Lord Budda, His disciples, Kings, Gods etc.
In the evening watch a Cultural Performance by traditional Kandyan Dancers and Drummers including devotional “Fire Walking”. We will then walk across in the star lit night to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha –By far the most important place of worship for Buddhists world over.
Overnight stay at Kandy
After breakfast leave for Colombo.
En route visit a Tea Factory and a Plantation to witness the manufacturing process of world famous “Ceylon Tea” and to taste a pure unblended cup of factory fresh tea before being sent to the Tea Auctions in Colombo leading to Export.
Undertake a City Tour of Colombo including a Dutch Wolvendhal Church, a Hindu Temple, Town Hall, BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), Cinnamon Gardens – Prime residential area, the “Nelum Pokuna” – the newly opened Performing Arts Theatre, the recently developed New Parliament Area and shopping etc.
Overnight stay at Colombo
Transfer to the Airport for the departure
(All passengers should be at the departure lobby of the Airport before 03 hours of their departure flight)
