Sri Lanka Adventure 2
Price per person from 815 €

Sri Lanka Adventure 2

From
815 €
Price per person
From
815 €
price per person

Description

HIGHLIGHTS


Negombo Fish Market


Ridi Viharaya Temple


Visit the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress


Explore the ruined cities of Anuradhapura


Spice Garden visit


Visit Temple of the Tooth, home to one of the holiest Buddhist relics


Kandy Cooking Class in a Local Home


Scenic Train Ride


Kandy to Nanu Oya


Tea Factory visit


Colombo Panoramic City Tour


German Speaking Chauffer / Guide

Visiting

Negombo
Negombo

Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, You will be met by our chauffer and transfer to Negombo


(Approximately 30min) Checking to hotel and relax.


Accommodation


Overnight stay in Negombo

Sigiriya
Sigiriya

Rise early this morning for a visit to the Negombo fish market. Morning is the best time to visit the market

your leader will help you navigate the organised frenzy of vendors displaying delicacies like crab, lobsters, and squid.


Say goodbye to Negombo and make the drive to Dambulla where you'll spend the next two nights.


On the way visit Ridi viharaya Silver Temple , Kurunegala Ridigama.


Ridi Viharaya which is also known as Silver Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka. This unique


temple is situated near a small village called Ridigama in Kurunegala district. It is a Theravada Buddhist temple that


is believed to built in the 2nd Century by King Dutugamunu. This temple has provided silver ore to complete the


Ruwanwelisaya which is the largest stupa in Sri Lanka.


In the evening explore the Wholesale Market and dodge the trucks and people piled high with every type of


produce imaginable. Boasting an incredible array of fresh food, much of which is subsequently transported to


Colombo for sale, this is the perfect place to get a sense of Sri Lanka's agricultural diversity.


Included Activities


Negombo fish market


Ridi viharaya


Silver Temple


Dambulla


Wholesale Markets tour


Optional Activities


Minneriya National Park


Wildlife Safari

Entrance $ 36 Per person + Jeep Hire $ 55 per jeep


Accommodation


Overnight stay in Dambulla

Sigiriya
Sigiriya

After breakfast proceed to World heritage site Anuradhapura.


The city of Anuradhapura is one of the country’s most historically significant places and its first ancient capital.

Take a step back in time as your leader guides you through the giant stupas of Ruwanweliseya and

Jetawanaramaya, and ponder the rise and fall of ancient civilisations as you explore crumbling temples and ruins.

Pay a visit to the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Temple home to a sacred bodhi tree planted in 236, believed to be the

oldest human planted tree in the world. Stop by the ancient temple of Isurumuniya and see its beautiful carvings that tell stories that are thousands of years old.


Thereafter proceeds to Dambulla.


Included Activities


Anuradhapura


Siri Maha Bodhi (Bo Tree)


Anuradhapura World Heritage Site


Temple of Isurumuniya


Optional Activities


Village Tour


USD 20 per person


Accommodation


Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka or Similar


Special Information


Today's total driving time is approximately 4.30 hours.


Overnight stay in Dambulla

Kandy
Kandy

In the morning you climb the many steps up “Sigiriya”, which is known as the ‘Lion Rock’ and is a UNESCO world heritage site. The feats of artistry, architecture and engineering at Sigiriya continue to impress visitors with their utter magnificence, even thousands of years on. Intricately landscaped pleasure gardens sprawl out below the rock, giant lion paws hewn in stone mark the entrance to the fortress at its foot and a highly polished mirror wall still carries the scrawled writings of ancient poets.


Start your journey to Kandy. Along the way, stop off in the city of Matale where you will visit a local spice garden and learn about the spices that have played such an important role in Sri Lanka’s

cultural heritage. Continue on to Kandy where you’ll have a free evening to explore. Though it’s the second largest city in the country, Kandy maintains a laidback atmosphere. Perhaps take a peaceful stroll around the city’s centerpiece lake.


Included Activities


Sigiriya


Matale


Spice Garden


Accommodation


Overnight stay in Kandy


Special Information


Today’s total driving time is approximately 2.5 hours.


The visit to Lion Rock takes around 3.5 hours in total. From the Lion's Paw there is a steep, 30 minute climb over often narrow walkways and steps to reach all of the points of interest at the site. Those who do not want to climb can wait at the Lion's Paw until the rest of the group return. You must climb in order to access sites like the water garden, boulder garden, frescoes and the mirror wall.

Kandy, Dalada Maligawa
Kandy, Dalada Maligawa

Encircled by verdant hill country and home to a picturesque lake, bustling market, old shops and some great

restaurants, Kandy is one of Sri Lanka's most pleasant cities. It was at one time also home to Sri Lanka's last king,

who managing to resist European control long after the coastal areas had surrendered.


This morning you’ll visit Dalada Maligawa (the Temple of the Tooth), which houses the country's most sacred relic:

a tooth said to be the Buddha's. Pilgrims have been coming to pay homage at this site since the 16th century.


Next up, witness the cultural show.


In the early evening, join a Local family to spoil your sweet tooth with a Kandyan sweet filled Sri Lankan dinner and cooking class.


Included Activities


Kandy


Temple of Tooth


Cultural Show


Gem Museum Visit


Kandy Cooking Class in a Local Home


Optional Activities


Kandy Botanical Gardens USD 12 per person


Accommodation


Overnight stay in Kandy


Special Information


When visiting the Temples you have to take your hats

and shoes off, do not leave your shoes at the side of the

road or the monkeys will run off with them. Store them with the ‘shoe keepers’ for a small charge or put them in

your rucksack.

Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya

Depart Kandy and board a morning train bound for Nuwara Eliya. Nestled even deeper into tea plantation country,


Nuwara Eliya sits at an elevation of 1800 metres, making it one of the coolest regions in Sri Lanka. Favoured by the


Scots and English during the colonial era, remnants of the past can be seen in sculpted gardens and manor homes decorating the city today.


In the evening head to the sky scraping Single Tree temple and embark on a short 40 minute hike, taking in spectacular views of the surrounding hills and tea fields.


Included Activities


Train Ride


Kandy to Nanu Oya


Accommodation


Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya


Special Information


Today’s train journey is approximately 3.5 hours. Train tickets from Kandy to Nanu Oya are in very high demand, especially over high season (December , April, and August).


While we always try our best to secure tickets, on the rare occasion that we cannot you will be provided with a private vehicle.

Colombo
Colombo

Make a morning visit a Tea Estate. You’ll have a new appreciation for your humble morning brew after learning about the production process and discovering how the finest tea leaves are transformed into Ceylon black tea. If touring the factory inspires a thirst, you’ll have the chance to sample some of the final product yourself.


Thereafter proceeds to Colombo and checking to hotel and relax.


Evening do Colombo Panoramic City tour.


Included Activities


Tea Estate


Colombo Panoramic City tour


Accommodation


Overnight stay in Colombo


Special Information


Today’s total driving time is approximately 5.30 hours.

Colombo, Departure Day
Colombo, Departure Day

After breakfast proceed to airport. (Approximate Duration 1hrs) 

Day 1: Negombo
Day 2: Negombo, Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya, Kandy
Day 5: Kandy
Day 6: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya, Colombo
Day 8: Colombo


Accommodation on Half board.


Transportation by air conditioned vehicle as per the above itinerary


German Speaking Chauffer driver and German Speaking Guide.


Entrance fees :


Ridi viharaya , Silver Temple , Dambulla , Wholesale Markets tour , Anuradhapura


Sigiriya , Matale , Spice Garden , Kandy , Temple of Tooth , Cultural Show , Gem Museum Visit


Kandy Cooking Class in a Local Home , Train Ride Kandy to Nanu Oya Tea Estate


Value Additions


One 500ML bottle of water per day per person.


Free upgrades on availability.


Complimentary Head & Shoulder massage in the Spice Garden.

International flights


Expenses of personal nature


Any other services not specified above


Cost for Optional site - seeing, excursions and activities


Tipping not specified


Local flights not specified


Meals not specified


Video /Camera permits

Possible accommodations

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