Sri Lanka: 7-Days Heritage Tour Sri Lanka: 7-Day Heritage Tour
ID: GYG780358-1251536
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
7 days
Description
Discover Sri Lanka's rich history and natural beauty on a 7-day tour. Visit the ancient cities of Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa, explore the Dambulla Cave Temple and see the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Sri Lanka on a 7-day tour. Visit the ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy, and see the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple and see elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Day 1: Arrival in BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport) to Anuradhapura
Travel Duration: 4-5 hours
En Route Visit Wipattu National Park for Wild elephants, leopards, sloth bears and other animals.
Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura
Day 2: Anuradhapura Exploration
Sightseeing in Anuradhapura Archeological site.
Day 3: Anuradhapura to Sigiriya
Travel Duration: 1.5-2 hours
En Route Visit Mihintale: Known as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, it features ancient monastic buildings.
Sightseeing in Sigiriya:
Day 4: Sigiriya Exploration
Sightseeing in Sigiriya:
Day 5: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
Travel Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Sightseeing in Polonnaruwa Archeological site.
Day 6: Polonnaruwa to Kandy
Travel Duration: 3-4 hours
En Route Visit Dambulla Cave Temple: A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient cave paintings and Buddha statues.
Sightseeing in Kandy:
Day 7: Kandy to BIA
Travel Duration: 3-3.5 hours
En Route Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: Visit the orphanage to see elephants being cared for and bathed in the river.
Departure: Drop-off at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
Highlights
- Discover the ancient city of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and see the elephants being cared for
- Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred Buddhist temples
- Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions.
Respect local customs and dress modestly at religious sites.
Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Keep your belongings secure at all times.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
