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.
Next start your Colombo City Tour.
During the Colombo City Tour, you will visit and enjoy photo stops at Independence Square, Galle Face Green, World Trade Centre, Old Parliament, Dutch Hospital, BMICH, Avukana Buddha, Town Hall, Vihara Mahadevi Park, Lotus Tower (outside), Nelum Pokuna, Seema Malaka Temple, Red Mosque, Sri Ponnambalam Vaneshwarar Kovil, King’s House, Arcade Independence, Art Gallery, Central Point Building, the Prison Cell of Sri Lanka’s last King Sri Vikrama Rajasinghe, Sri Lanka Parliament, and Diyatha Park.
Next visit Modern shopping malls like 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 proceed 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.
Next 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 Kandy Lake and 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.
Later 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 proceed to Ella to see the most beautiful sceneries.
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.
While your tour in Ella you can see 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak & Ravana water fall. Visit Flying Ravana. (Optional)
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
After breakfast visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery – located 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Bentota, is a community-based turtle hatchery and turtle watching project set up by the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) in association with the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka.
Then you will visit mask manufacturing 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.
Alos you can join a boat safari at Madu River. The Madu River area surrounding the river are all swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is interesting to note that mangroves play a huge part in preventing erosion. There are also over 50 kinds of butterflies and 25 kinds of molluscs found in the Madu River zone. While on your boat ride you can see those.
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 |
01 | ||
Dambulla |
01 | ||
Anuradhapura |
01 | ||
Polonnaruwa |
01 | ||
Kandy |
01 | ||
Nuwara Eliya |
02 | ||
Ella |
01 | ||
Bentota |
02 |
Rates
| 02 Adults, 01 Double Room | Option 01 | Option 02 |
|---|---|---|
Per person cost Sharing a Double Room on BB (Bed & Breakfast) Basis |
1,085 USD |
1,305 USD |
Per person cost Sharing a Double Room on HB (Breakfast & Dinner) Basis |
1,190 USD |
1,410 USD |
Entrance Fees
Per Person Rate
| Location | Amount in USD |
|---|---|
Sigiriya Rock Fortress |
35 USD |
Dambulla Cave Temple |
10 USD |
Anuradhapura All the Sites |
30 USD |
Polonnaruwa All the Sites |
30 USD |
Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic |
9 USD |
Gregory Lake |
03 USD |
Victoria Park |
04 USD |
Haggala Botanical Garden |
12 USD |
Cultural show ( if you get gem museum you will get complimentary tickets) |
08 USD |
Flying Ravana – Ella |
30 USD |
Turtle Hatchery |
05 USD |
Boat Safari |
35 USD |
Water Sports |
Depends on activities |
Special Notes
Free Offer:
- One Water bottle per day per person
- 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.
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