Day 1: Sigiriya
Our guide will pick you up at Bandaranayake International Airport upon your arrival and take you to your hotel in Sigiriya. On the way to Sigiriya you will visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnawella and able to spend over night at Sigiriya
Day 2: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa
You will have to spend this whole day to discover the Sigiriya rock fortress which is a World heritance place. And you can visit the Habarana village by the bull cart, where bull cart was the first vehicle in Srilanka.
Day 3: Polonnaruwa
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel at around 8.00 am and take you to visit the Polonnaruwa city which will include place like Archeological museum, bathing pool, Buddha seema prasada, Gal viharaya, king’s council chamber, Kirivehera, Lankathilaka which will give you a big picture about the ancient SriLank. After exploring this compact of archeological heritage, this is going to remark as an unforgettable memory for in your life.
Day 4: Polonnaruwa – Anuradhapura
Wake up early morning and it’s the time to visit the places you missed yesterday. Now our guide will take you to the next destination which is the heritage city of Anuradhapura. And in the evening you can visit the sacred Bodhi tree, the central of Anuradhapura in both spiritual and physical sense. It is also considered as the geographical heart of SriLankan Buddhism.
Next you can see the ruins of the brazen place which stand close to the bodhi tree. This place was originally built by “King Dutugamunu” more than 2000 years ago. Then after you will visit the Ruwanvellseya Dagabawhich was built in 140 B.C and then spend over night at Anuradhapura.
Day 5: Anuradhapura
This whole day you can spend visiting places like Abayagiriya Dagaba, Abayagiriya museum, Isurumuni temple, Jethawanarama museum, Buddhist railing, Royal palace, Royal pleasure garden and other historical places in this area. And in the evening you are free to enjoy walking by yourself.
Day 6: Anuradhapura to Kandy
After the breakfast, we can start the journey heading to Kandy and on the way you can stop and visit the two cave temples at Dambulla and Matale. These cave temples are special due to their extra-ordinary painting works of art. You can also visit the ayuruveda center (Sri Lanka medicine) and discover Sri Lanka medicine, spices and herbs before reaching Kandy. In the evening you can visit the temple of tooth relic which has a rich history. And then after all you will get a chance to enjoy a Kandy cultural show, the master piece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity.
Day 7: Kandy to Hill Country
We will spend the first half of our 7th day exploring the beauty of the Peradeniya botanical garden. This was reserved exclusively for Kandyan loyalty. And in the afternoon we can head to Nuwara Eliya which will take about 2-3 hours in car. On the way you can visit the tea plantations and word famous tea factory. And don’t forget to buy the best tea in Sri Lanka to present your friends and relatives. After reaching this beautiful town, check in your hotel and spend overnight there.
Day 8: Horton Plains Heritage Tour
Our guide will come to pick up you at around 5.00-5.30am early morning in the 4*4 Jeep with the chauffer. Exploring this world heritage place will add an unforgettable memory into your entire lifetime. We will assure you that this place is going to give you a feeling of heaven which nature gifted us. After returning back you can relax for some time and even get a massage therapy (local) if need. Then after you are free to discover this small charming city and also visit the lake Gregory but don’t forget to carry your camera with you to photograph some beautiful scenarios. You can spend overnight at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya to Sinharaja
After breakfast you will get in the car and head to Sinharaja which is about 200km from Nuwara Eliya. On the way to Sinharaja you will get chance to stop by places like Rawana falls, Buduruwagala temple, Elephant transit home and like in Pinnawela elephant orphanage you can’t get close with elephants but feeding time is still lot of fun. Upon the arrival in the afternoon our guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel and spend night at Sinharaja.
Day 10: World Heritage Rain Forest- Beloved Galle
Start your 10th day with a soft breakfast before attending our next half day, discovering one of the last remaining slabs of dense montane rainforests in Sri Lanka, which is also a dream of a bird watcher. And in the afternoon, we will spend about 3-4 hours in car heading to Galle, the colonial town. On the way you can see marvelous picturesque scenes in south. And spend overnight in Galle.
Day 11: Galle
During the morning hours you can relax, do sun bathing or take some rest in the Southern golden beach. A sense of romance and wonder brings up all the visitors to this coast line. In the evening you are going to discover the final heritage of this tour. Man and nature have joined forces in Galle fort to produce on architectural work of art. This enchanting fort town has a historical value.
Overnight in Galle.
Day 12: Back to Airport
In this last morning of the journey you will be free and relaxed. And depending on your departure time you can head to Bandaranayake International Airport via the southern express way. This is a very picturesque interesting road for visitors. And finally we say you goodbye at the airport marking the end of the “discovery tour Sri Lanka” the country of world heritages.
Summary;
This fascinating discovery tour offers you a good insight of Marvelous world heritage’s from the southern central highlands to the ancient cities of Sri Lanka. While exploring the eternal beauty of Sri Lanka you also can discover the cultural and spiritual lives of people living with the vibrant of history, culture and tradition.
So join and experience an unforgettable moment with us.
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