Extended Tours | 10 Nights & 11 Days
Spirit of Paradise
Colombo, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Bentota
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Spirit of Paradise
Colombo, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Bentota
Tour Details
Day 01
Arrival Transfer / Colombo
Arrival at the Bandaranayke International airport, Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, will be met and garland by representative of Classic Lanka Travels and you will be driven to Colombo.
Later start your Colombo City Tour.
During the city tour you will visit and Photo stop at:
- Independent Square
- Galle Face Green
- World Trade Centers
- Sri Lanka Old Parliament
- Dutch Hospital
- BMICH
- Avkana Buddha
- Town Hall
- Vihara Mahadevi Park
- Lotus Tower (outside)
- Nelum Pokuna
- Seemamalakaya (Temple)
- Sir Ponnambam Vaneshwar Kovil
- Red Mosque
- Kings House
- Arcade Independence
- Art Gallery
- Central Point Building
- Prison Cell of Sri Lankas last king Sri Vikrama Rajasighe
- Sri Lanka Parliament
- Tour in Diyatha Park
Next visit modern shopping malls, One Galle Face, Colombo City Center etc.
Overnight stay at Colombo.
Day 02
Colombo / Dambulla
After having breakfast proceed to Dambulla.
Next climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built by the young King Kasyapa in 5th century. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. Combining baffling architectural features and sensual artistic values, the Lion Rock is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .as well as nominated to be the eighth wonder of the world- along with the Grand Canyon and Ancient Pyramids.
The king’s fortress complex was built on the flat top of the rock formation, extending to almost an acre, and the extensive ruins are still visible. The central fortress takes the form of a lion figure with gigantic paws. In English, it translates to ‘Lion Rock’, alluding to the time when travelers could climb through the open throat, “giriya”, of a lion, “sinha”. Today, the only remains are the lion’s gigantic paws, sculpted into the side of a 600-foot-tall rock rising above lush, green jungle.
Next visit Dambulla Cave Temple.
Dambulla cave temple is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.
Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka’s most important and evocative religious art. Sri Lanka has a long history of the presence and practice of Buddhism. The Dambulla cave temple represents one of the oldest sites for Buddhist monasticism, with a history as a pilgrimage site for twenty-two centuries. The massive cave temple complex is unique in Southeast Asia because monks carved the caves out from rock.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
Day 03
Dambulla / Anuradhapura
After having breakfast proceed sightseeing at Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala civilization. It was the third capital of the kingdom of Rajarata, following the kingdoms of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.
The city, now a World Heritage site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. The city lies 205 km (127 mi) north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu River. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
You will visit following sites which are most important in Anuradhapura ancient city.
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya
- Ruwanweli Maha Seya
- Thuparamaya
- Lowamaha Paya
- Abayagiriya
- Jetthawanaramaya
- Mirisawatiya
- Lankaramaya
- Kala Wawa
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
Day 04
Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa
After having breakfast visit for sightseeing at Polonnaruwa.
Poḷonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
Visit Following Sites:
- Royal Palace
- The Vatadage
- Shiwa Dewala No 2
- Pabalu Wehera
- Rankot Wehera
- Buddha Figure at Gal Viharaya
Overnight stay at Polonnaruwa.
Day 05
Polonnaruwa / Kandy
After having breakfast proceed to Kandy.
On the way visit Spice Garden.
You will get knowledge about various plants and spices native to Sri Lanka.
In the evening visit the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy, and the museum at the temple.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
After Visit Gem Museum, a museum exhibits rare minerals in the world which are found in Sri Lanka. The museum also gives its visitors detailed knowledge in how Sri Lankan minerals and gems outshine the ones found around the world Late in the evening watch a cultural show with traditional Fireworks.
Late in the evening watch a cultural show with traditional Fireworks.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 06
Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
After Breakfast you will drive towards Nuwara Eliya with a stop to visit Kandy viewpoint.
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka.
Next visit tea plantations, a tea factory & waterfall.
At the tea plantations & a tea factory you will get an opportunity to learn more about Ceylon Tea & see tea manufacturing process.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 07
Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast at the hotel and visit Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka.
While in your city tour at Nuwara Eliya you’ll visit Victoria Park. Victoria Park is a place to relax and enjoy the natural sights and clean mountain air.
In the evening leisure at Gregory Lake.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
Day 08
Nuwara Eliya / Ella
After breakfast the train tour from Nanuoya to Ella to see the most beautiful scenery.
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 meters (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich biodiversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
On your tour in Ella you can see 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak & Ravana waterfall.
Visit Flying Ravana.
Flying Ravana Adventure Park is one-of-a-kind experience available in Sri Lanka, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella. Completed with its pride, Sri Lanka’s first-ever Mega zip-line. The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer, slides at 80kmph, and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island.
The adventure park is exclusively designed for adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies who prefer a not-so-ordinary hillside experience, offering ATV/quad bike rides, Abseiling, Archery, and Air rifling for a gripping outdoor experience.
Flying Ravana is truly Ella in all its glory.
Overnight stay at Ella.
Day 09
Ella / Bentota
After breakfast at the hotel leave for Bentota.
Bentota is delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the Southwest coast, and an ideal location to relax your mind with the Golden sandy beaches.
Spend your evening at leisure watching the waves as they bounce off the sun-kissed sands.
Overnight stay at Bentota.
Day 10
Bentota
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and you will visit Mask making shops.
Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, South Western and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the South Western coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans.
After that you’ll visit Turtle Hatchery. The Turtle Care Centre at Kosgoda beach is one of 18 turtle hatcheries along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The center is located in the South Western coastal village of Kosgoda and was established in 1981. It is also very popular as all five species of turtles that visit Sri Lanka nest in Kosgoda. This is not so with many of the other hatcheries around the island whose beaches host only some of the species.
Then you can join a Madu river boat safari. A mangrove lagoon joined to the sea by a narrow canal and containing 15 islands of varying size, some of which are inhabited. It is formed of two shallow water bodies, Maduganga and smaller Randombe Lake, connected by two narrow channels. On the islands and shores relatively undisturbed mangrove vegetation contains a rich biodiversity qualifying the wetland for 7 Criteria of International Importance. Many globally/nationally endangered, endemic and rare.
Visit Diyakawa Water Sports center for water sports (Available: Surfing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, body boarding, banana ride, tube ride, Jet-ski, Snorkeling, diving).
Overnight stay at Bentota.
Day 11
Bentota / Departure Transfers
Enjoy Breakfast at the Hotel.
Leisure till check-out time.
Next you will be transported to the airport in time to catch your flight back home.
Take home with you an inspiring experience unlike any other, which will strengthen your bond and provide you with memories for life.
Hotels Offered
If in case if the said hotels are fully booked due to any reason, similar hotels will be provided in the same vicinity or nearest location.
| City | Hotel Option 01 | Hotel Option 02 | No of Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
Colombo |
The Kingsbury (5*) |
01 | |
Dambulla |
Sigiriyana Resort by Thilanka (4*) |
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana (5*) |
01 |
Anuradhapura |
Rajarata Hotel (4*) |
Rajarata Hotel (4*) |
01 |
Polonnaruwa |
Sudu Araliya (4*) |
Sudu Araliya (4*) |
01 |
Kandy |
Thilanka Kandy (4*) |
Cinnamon Citadel (5*) |
01 |
Nuwara Eliya |
Araliya Red (4*) |
Araliya Green City (5*) |
02 |
Ella |
Hotel Alta Vista (4*) |
01 | |
Bentota |
Joes Resort Bentota (4*) |
Cinnamon Bey (5*) |
02 |
Rates
| 02 Adults, 01 Double Room | Option 01 | Option 02 |
|---|---|---|
Per person cost Sharing a Double Room on BB (Bed & Breakfast) Basis |
$ 875 USD |
$ 1,045 USD |
Per person cost Sharing a Double Room on HB (Breakfast & Dinner) Basis |
$ 960 USD |
$ 1,150 USD |
Entrance Fees
Per Person Rate
| Location | Amount in USD |
|---|---|
Sigiriya Rock Fortress |
$35 USD |
Dambulla Cave Temple |
$10 USD |
Anuradhapura All the Sites |
$35 USD |
Polonnaruwa All the Sites |
$35 USD |
Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic |
$07 USD |
Gregory Lake |
$03 USD |
Victoria Park |
$03 USD |
Haggala Botanical Garden |
$10 USD |
Train Ticket (Nanuoya to Ella) – Bit difficult to Book |
$25 USD |
Flying Ravana – Ella |
$15 USD |
Turtle Hatchery |
$05 USD |
Boat Safari |
$35 USD |
Water Sports |
Depends on activities |
Special Notes
Departure Flight Schedule:
- Need to book an evening departure flight from Sri Lanka to cover above mention activities for the last day.
Above rates includes:
- Accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels or similar on BB or HB Basis.
- Transportation in an Air-conditioned Latest Car.
- An English-speaking chauffeur guide.
Above rates excludes:
- Snacks, Drinks & Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities & Tips
- Early check in & Late check out
- Visa
- Activity fees for watersports.
- Entrance fees where the entrance fees are applicable.
Free Offer:
- One Water bottle per day per person
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