Cultural Tour 08 Day
With this in-depth cultural tour Splendors of Sri Lanka, you have an 8 day tour package taking you from Negombo to Colombo and through many other culturally diverse and important destinations in Sri Lanka. Our culture is very much rich with heritage that comes from centuries long proud history. You will witness the remaining proof as ruins and some as well-preserved artefacts. This tourcan be taken as a private tour or as small group tour. Go through the detailed plan to see what it really has for you.
After arrival welcome by our English-speaking driver and proceed to Sigiriya. On the way visit Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage and Dambulla Golden Cave Temple.Evening Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco nation parks 4x4 safari according to Elephant's availability. Minneriya National Park is located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Clean forest encompasses the ponds and contains many animals, but activity watching is usually inadequate - except for the amazing periodic members of monsters (Elephant) .The 'gathering' occurs in Minneriya during the month of September and October, when more than 300 monsters come together on the bed of Minneriya. Cave Temple Dambullais a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 km east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy. 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.
Overnight stay in Sigiriya
Earlier morning Sigiriya Rock climb with packed breakfasts. Before sun become rough which is good for pictures and climbing to the top and back to hotel for a wash. Then start the journey to Kandy on the way, NalandaGedige, Mathale Spice garden (only for visit), Gem Museum and Workshop, & Hindu temple later Kandy city tour and Evening View the traditional Kandyan Cultural dance Performance and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Spice Garden Spice and Herbal Garden you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day to day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurvedicconcoctions. Sigiriya Rock is possibly the most spectacular sight in Sri Lanka. This magnificent, massive monolith rises 600 feet (183m) from the lush jungle and was one of the most beautiful royal cities that ever graced the earth, today the "Lion Rock" is one of the best preserved and most elaborate surviving urban sites in Asia and frequently referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast, drive to Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya(Kandy). Later to Nuwara Eliya on the way Ramboda Falls, Hanuman Temple, Tea Plantation, and Tea Factory later Nuwara Eliya City Tour. Relax the evening at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
After Breakfast, drive to Visit Gregory Lake and Victoria Park Garden. Thereafter take the most amazing train ride to Ella through the very beautiful panoramic view.Our chauffeur driver will be waiting for you in Ella railway station. Thereafter proceed climbing Little Adam's peak in Ella. Check in to the hotel and enjoy a cup of tea while enjoying the breathtaking mountain peaks through the magical mist in the evening
Overnight stay in Ella.
After Breakfast Drive to Tissamaharama on the way visiting Rawana waterfall and Buduruwagala Rock Temple. By afternoon reach to Yala and take the 4x4 Safari in the Yala national Park (most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean). Make sure to keep your cameras ever ready as you would not know which wild creature would come up from the wild bushes to your sight.
Overnight at Tissamaharama(Yala).
After breakfast drive to Mirissa. On the way visit Hummanaya Blow Hole and Snake Farm. Evening enjoy at beach while saying goodbye tothe sunset. You can request for a BBQ dinner by the beach from the hotel.
Overnight stay inMirissa.
Get up in theearly morning and get ready to be there at the deck by 6.30 AMfor whales watching in Mirissa. The boat will leave by 07.00AM and you will be able to witness those giants coming out and jumping off the water for few seconds. It's your responsibility to capture beautiful shots from your camera within that time. The entire boat ride will go on about 4,5 hours. Come back to hotel and visit Galle Dutch Fort (Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards) after Back to Mirissa Leisure at beach resort.
Overnight at Mirissa.
Wake up to a freshly-prepared breakfast at the hotel and then get ready to check out as it's time to say 'Goodbye' to Sri Lanka. Proceed to Colombo and en-route visit turtle hatchery and take Madu River boat ride if you're interested and time allows. You will be transferred to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey back home.