RICH CULTURE OF SRI LANKA

OVERVIEWS

SRI LANKA SIGIRIYA/DAMBULLA: Cinnamon Hotel Lodge/ similar KANDY: Earsls Regency Hotel/ similar NUWARA ELIYA: Black Pool Hotel/ similar BENTOTA/KALUTARA/BERUWALA: Cinnamon Bey Hotel/ similar COLOMBO: Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel/ similar

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival Colombo and Kandy

• Arrive in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka
• Visit the Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most important temples in Colombo, known for its eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture
• Drive to Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the cultural capital of Sri Lanka
• Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha
• Watch a cultural dance performance in the evening

Day 02: Kandy and Sigiriya

• Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy, home to more than 4,000 species of plants and trees
• Drive to Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress that dates back to the 5th century AD
• Climb the rock fortress and admire the frescoes and gardens on the way up
• Visit the nearby Dambulla Cave Temple, a series of cave temples and statues that date back to the 1st century BC

Day 03: Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura

• Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the second capital of Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage site
• See the ancient ruins of the city, including the Royal Palace, the Gal Vihara rock temple, and the ruins of the city’s ancient irrigation system
• Drive to Anuradhapura, another ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site

Day 04: NUWARA ELIYA – GALLE – BENTOTA

• Breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to Galle & via Kithulgala Enroute to Colombo optional visit to Kitulgala to experience white water rafting Visit Galle Fort Afterwards head to the hotel.
• Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing & leisure by the beach. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: BENTOTA – COLOMBO

• Breakfast at the hotel, Proceed to Colombo.
• Enroute to Colombo visit to Kosgoda Turtle Farm & Balapitiya Boat Ride.
• Optional Water Sports in Bentota Proceed to Colombo & Enjoy a City Tour.
• Overnight stay at Hotel + Indian Dinner at Restaurant in Colombo.

Day 06: COLOMBO – AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport 03 hours prior to connect your departure flight