HERITAGE OF CEYLON - Starting Price from 534 USD.
8 days & 7 nights
01.10.2025 - 30.04.2026
Itinerary
DAY-1- ARRIVAL AT BANDARANAYAKE AIRPORT-TRANSFER TO NEGOMBO
- ARRIVAL AT BANDARANAYAKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
- MEET & GREET BY LET’S SEE ASIA REPRESENTATIVE AT THE ARRIVAL LOBBY
- TRANSFERRED TO NEGOMBO.
- CHECK IN TO NEGOMBO HOTEL
- IN THE AFTERNOON NEGOMBO CITY TOUR
- DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT NEGOMBO HOTEL
DAY -2-TRANSFER TO ANURADHAPURA
- BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
- TRANSFERRED TO ANURADHAPURA.
- DO THE CITY TOUR IN ANURADHAPURA- ANCIENT RUINS & SACRED CITY
- CHECK IN TO ANURADHAPURA HOTEL
- DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT ANURADHAPURA HOTEL
DAY-3 - VISIT MIHINTALE ROCK TEMPLE AND AUKANA BUDDHA STATUE.
- BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
- TRANSFER TO MIHINTALE TEMPLE & EXPLORE IT.
- AFTER COMPLETION, ON THE WAY, VISIT AWUKANA STATUE
- TRANSFER TO HABARANA.
- CHECK IN TO HABARANA HOTEL
- DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT HABARANA HOTEL
DAY-4 -TRANSFER TO POLONNARUWA.
- BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
- AFTER BREAKFAST, TRANSFER TO POLONNARUWA
- DO THE POLONNARUWA CITY TOUR WITHIN ANCIENT RUINS.
- TRANSFER TO HABARANA.
- CHECK IN TO HABARANA HOTEL.
- DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT HABARANA.
DAY-5- TRANSFER TO KANDY VIA MATALE VISIT SPICE GARDENS, ALUVIHARE CAVE TEMPLE
- BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
- PROCEED TO KANDY VIA MATALE. EN ROUTE VISIT SPICE GARDEN /ALUVIHARA CAVE TEMPLE
- ARRIVAL KANDY AND DO CITY TOUR – BATIK FACTORY/TEA FACTORY/GEM FACTORY
- CHECK IN TO KANDY HOTEL.
- EVENING VISIT TO THE TEMPLE OF THE SACRED TOOTH RELIC & WITNESS A TRADITIONAL SRI LANKAN CULTURE SHOW.
- DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT KANDY HOTEL
DAY-6 -VISIT ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN & TRANSFER TO ELLA VIA NUWARA ELIYA.
- BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
- PROCEED TO PERADENIYA BOTANICAL GARDEN AND EXPLORE IT
- AFTER COMPLETION, TRANSFERRED TO NUWARA ELIYA.
- ON THE WAY, YOU CAN VISIT- SRI BHAKTHA HANUMAN TEMPLE, RAMBODA WATER FALLS & LABUKELLE TEA FACTORY.
- UPON ARRIVAL TO NUWARA ELIYA - VISIT OLD POST OFFICE/ VICTORIA PARK/ GREGORY LAKE/ SITA AMMAN HINDU TEMPLE.
- FURTHER TRANSFER TO ELLA.
- DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT ELLA HOTEL
DAY-7- SENIC TRAIN RIDE /TRANSFR TO MIRISSA
- BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
- TRANSFER TO HALI ELLA RAILWAY STATION TO CATCH THE TRAIN "CALIPSO".(This special train runs over the iconic 9 Arches Bridge and will stop for approximately 10 minutes on the bridge for you to take in the beautiful views.)
- YOU DRIVER WITH A VEHICLE AWAITING YOU AT THE ELLA RAILWAY STATION TO PICK YOU.
- TRANSFER TO MIRISSA.
- ON THE WAY, STOP AT THE RAWANA WATERFALLS AND ENJOY THEM.
- UPON ARRIVAL TO MIRISSA - VISIT COCONUT HILLS/ PARROT ISLAND/ SECRET BEACH
- CHECK IN TO MIRISSA HOTEL
- DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT MIRISSA.
DAY-8- DEPARTURE VIA COLOMBO
- BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL
- ON THE WAY, VISIT GALLE DUTCH FORT & EXPLORE IT.
- THEN, VISIT THE AHUNGALLE SEA TURTLE FARM AND ENJOY IT.
- FURTHER TRANSFER TO COLOMBO.
- UPON ARRIVAL, DO THE COLOMBO CITY TOUR. ( It includes Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the Old Parliament area, Town Hall, BMICH area, and Galle Face Green. Colombo Light House, Lotus Tower, Red Mosque)
- AFTER COMPLETION, TRANSFERRED TO COLOMBO AIRPORT
- DROP TO DEPARTURE LOUNGE.
- END OF THE TOUR.
Recommendations: Purchase a departure flight from Colombo Airport for late evening.
THIS PROGRAM CAN BE SLIGHTLY CHANGED, AS PER YOUR ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIME.
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SUNGREEN HOTEL - HABARANA
4
EARL'S REGENT NEGOMBO
3
HERITAGE HOTEL -ANURADHAPURA
3
KANDY HILLS -3***
3
MIRISSA GATE
3
88 ELLA
Overview
ANURADHAPURA CITY TOUR.
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, renowned for its well-preserved ruins that reflect the rich history of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. This city, now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, served as the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. It is not only one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, but also one of the eight World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. The ancient city, which holds sacred significance for the Buddhist community, is surrounded by monasteries and spans an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²).
MIHINTALE TEMPLE
Mihintale is a mountain peak located near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankans believe it to be the site where the Buddhist monk Mahinda met King Devanampiyatissa, marking the beginning of Buddhism's presence in Sri Lanka. Today, Mihintale is a significant pilgrimage site featuring various religious monuments and remnants of abandoned structures.
AWUKANA BUDDHA STATUE
The Avukana statue is a remarkable standing statue of the Buddha located near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. This impressive statue stands over 40 feet (12 meters) tall and was carved from a large granite rock face during the 5th century. It features a variation of the Abhaya mudra, and its intricately designed robe showcases elaborate carvings. The statue was constructed during the reign of King Dhatusena. The height of the statue itself measures 38 feet 10 inches (11.84 meters), and with its pedestal included, the total height of the Avukana statue reaches 42 feet (13 meters).
POLONNARUWA ANCIENT CITY
Polonnaruwa is the main town in the Polonnaruwa District, located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The Kaduruwela area serves as the Polonnaruwa New Town, while the other part of Polonnaruwa preserves the ancient royal city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been designated as a World Heritage Site.
DAMBULLA GOLDEN TEPLE & CAVE TEMPLE COMPLEX.
The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1991) located in the central part of Sri Lanka. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in the country.
ALUVIHARE ROCK TEMPLE
The Aluvihare Rock Temple, also known as Matale Alu Viharaya, is a sacred Buddhist temple located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka. The history of the Aluvihare Rock Temple dates back to the 3rd century B.C., during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa. This temple is historically significant as it was the location where the Pali Canon was first completely written down on ola (palm) leaves. Additionally, many monastery caves, some adorned with frescoes, can be found near the temple.
TEMPLE OF TOOTH RELICS
Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a prominent Buddhist temple located in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Kandy is recognized as a World Heritage Site, largely due to the significance of this temple. Rituals are conducted three times a day. On Wednesdays, a special ceremony takes place during which the relic is symbolically bathed with an herbal preparation made from scented water and fragrant flowers, known as Nanumura Mangallaya. His holy water is thought to have healing powers and is given to the attendees.
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS.
Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya, attracts 2 million visitors annually.
The garden is famous for its extensive collection of orchids. It features over 4,000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. Additionally, it houses the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The botanical garden spans a total area of 147 acres (0.59 km²) and is situated at an elevation of 460 meters above sea level, with an annual rainfall of 200 days.
NUWARA ELIYA CITY TOUR
Nuwara Eliya is a city located in the hill country of the Central Province in Sri Lanka. Its name translates to "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light." Nuwara Eliya serves as the administrative capital of the Nuwara Eliya District and is renowned for its picturesque landscape and temperate climate. Situated at an altitude of 1,868 meters (6,128 feet), it is considered the most significant location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in the country, and is known for having the coolest climate in Sri Lanka
GALLE DUTCH FORT TOUR
Galle Fort, located in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was originally built by the Portuguese in 1588 and later extensively fortified by the Dutch starting in 1649. The fort has a rich and colorful history. UNESCO has recognized its cultural significance, designating it a World Heritage Site for its unique representation of the interaction between European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
COLOMBO CITY TOUR
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo has a population of 5.6 million in the metropolitan area, and 752,993 in the City proper. It is the financial center of the island and a popular tourist destination. Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. Famous landmarks in Colombo include Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Beira Lake, Colombo Racecourse, Planetarium, University of Colombo, Mount Lavinia beach, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo Lotus Tower(is being constructed) as well and the National Museum.
Inclusions for the rate
- Accommodation in standard rooms on a half-board basis at hotels specified or of similar standard.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up at the airport to drop off in Colombo
- All transfers are on a Private basis in a comfortable, dual A/C minivan.
- Service of a professional English-speaking Driver
- Hotels, as mentioned above, with daily breakfast and dinner.
- Toll/Parking fees.
- Government TAX/VAT (Kindly note that this is subject to change in the event the government changes its tax policy
- Minimum 4 Pax need to apply the above rate.
Value added services
- Bottled water during the tour.
- 1 SIM Card 15 GB
- Gift Souvenirs.
Exclusions for the rate
- Visa fees –
- Entrance Fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Licenced National Guide.
- Kandy Perahara Supplements.
- New Year and Christmas night Supplements
- Peak Period Supplements ( 20.12.2025- 10.01.2026)
- Cost of beverage throughout the tour.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Tips and Porterage
- Any other services not specified above
- Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which we will charge additionally.
- Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's own risk.
Hotel rules & Regulations
- The official check-in time at all hotels will be 1400hrs.
- The official check-out time at all hotels will be 1200hrs.
