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• ​Explore one of oldest Botanical gardens in the world, in the evening enjoy the culture dance show.
  

• Minneriya National Park - Game safari in search of the largest Elephants gathering Asian elephants 
  

• Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization and one of UNESCO World Heritage Site

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• Guided sightseeing at Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Anuradhapura and Colombo
  

• Service of Local qualified Chauffeur guide 
  

• Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park
  

Sri Lanka Highlights | Wildlife | Culture | Safari & Colombo

PRIVATE TOUR: Discover Sri Lanka's most famous UNESCO heritage sights, rare wildlife experiences in Minneriya National park with the opportunity to spot hundreds of Asian elephants, go on to explore the popular Sigiriya Rock fortress to witness remarks of early civilisation and the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, the iconic Dambulla Cave temple and the last Sri Lankan kingdom - Kandy Temple of Tooth, Remarkable Anuradhapura stupa. 

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS   

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Tailor-Made Holidays 

Explore this beautiful, tropical country with our tailor made holidays for you

We know that when comes to holidays it's a personal choice, that's why with Visit Sri Lanka tours, you can tailor make your holiday based around your needs. Just pick up as much or as little you would like from the above Sri Lanka Highlights list and we will can draft an itinerary for you to discuss.  

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CULTURE | TEMPLE AND COLOMBO | GROUP  8 DAY TOUR 

FROM: £749 pp

• Dambulla - Explore this UNESCO world heritage site, the cave temple, witness inhabited by forest dwelling Buddhist monk since the 3rd Century BC 
  

• Sigiriya Rock Fortress - Climb this 180m high, gigantic Place caved by King Kassapa during 3rd Century

• Polonnaruwa - Visit the remarkable ruins of the ancient capital of Sri Lanka.
  

• Kandy is known to be the last falling kingdom of Sri Lanka, famous Kandy Temple of Tooth
  

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​WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 7 night Accommodations in 4 star rated hotels
  

• Daily buffet Breakfast including Continental and local dishes 

• Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and 8
  

• All relevant transfers in private Air-conditioned tourist coach
  

NOT INCLUDED

• ​International Flights

• Visas
  

• Entrance fees: Approximately USD $75 paid in local currency
  

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Colombo - Dambulla – Sigiriya
Upon your arrival at Colombo airport you will be met with our representative and transferred to Dambulla, En-route visit Dambulla Cave temple, after exploring the complex of Golden Cave temple at Dambulla and Museum then continue to your hotel and spend the rest of your evening at leisure.
Overnight stay Sigiriya/Dambulla | 4 star rated hotel |Breakfast included
 

Dambulla - Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa
This morning visit Sigiriya Rock fortress, climb this 200m high UNESCO world heritage stated rock dating back to the 12th Century. Take in the incredible view on the top of the rock. While climbing up the spiral staircase, take your time to see the famous painting. In the afternoon, proceed to Polonnaruwa medieval capital of Sri Lanka; explore the remarkable ruins and statues. The Royal palace belongs to the 11th and 12th century BC, return to Dambulla and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight stay Dambulla | 4 star rated hotel | Breakfast included
 

Sigiriya - Anuradhapura
This morning go for game safari at Minneriya National park and then drive to the one of well-preserved ancient city in Sri Lanka. The city is now one of UNESCO heritage site in Sri Lanka and it’s believed that from the fourth century BC until the beginning of the 11th century AD, it was the capital of Sri Lanka. The ancient city consider sacred to the Buddhist world and its today surrounding by well-preserved monasteries covering as area of sixteen square miles.
Overnight stay Dambulla | 4 star rated hotel | Breakfast included
 

Anuradhapura local sightseeing
Today you will continue to visit rest of the sights in Anuradhapura, including, Mihintale, Dagaba, Ruwanweli stupa, kuttum Pokuna (one of the best specimen of bathing tanks “Pools” were built ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura. The Boo tree (planted in 288 BC) believed to be the one of oldest tree in the world
Overnight stay Dambulla | 4 star rated hotel | Breakfast included
  
 
Anuradhapura - Kandy
this morning after breakfast, we leave for Kandy, en-route visit Matale Kovil. After arriving at Kandy we will checked you in to the hotel to refresh yourself before we take you to evening walking tour to explore Kandy city centre and the famous Kandy Lake 
Overnight stay Kandy | 4 star rated hotel | Breakfast included
 

Day 6 Kandy Local sightseeing 
This morning Visit (Sri Dalada Maligawa) Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy which houses the relic, the tooth of the Lord Buddha. Kandy was the last capital of Sri Lankan Kings and is a World Heritage Site and evening Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya which is one of the oldest Botanical Gardens in the World. The Garden includes more than 4,000 species of plants. The origins of the Garden dates backed to the 13th Century.
Overnight stay Kandy | 4 star rated hotel | Breakfast included 
 

Day 7 Kandy - Colombo 
After breakfast, travel back to Colombo for guided tours of the city, explore the colonial building around the fort, visit Pettah floating market, impressive Gamgarama temple overlooking the lake and enjoy ice cream on the popular Galle face beach front or take quick glance at the shopping bazaar in Galle face hotel, one of the oldest hotels in Sri Lanka founded in 1864. After exploring the city return to the hotel. 
Overnight stay Colombo | 4 star rated hotel | Breakfast included

Day 8 Colombo – Airport
Sadly, your Sri Lanka holiday concludes today with a departure transfer to Colombo International airport or any nearby hotel if you are extending your stay in Sri Lanka. 

We hope that you enjoyed your Sri Lankan holiday with us, Thank You!iday with us, Thank You!

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IN BRIEF

TOUR TYPE   : Group tour
START          : Colombo or nearby
END             : Colombo or south
DEPARTS      : Every Friday

GROUP SIZE : Min 6 / Max 16
TRANSPORT  : Air-conditioned tourist                        vehicle
HOTEL TYPE  : 4 star rated hotels
MEALS          : Breakfast

VISITING      : Colombo, Dambulla                            Cave Temple, Sigiriya                        Rock Fortress,                                    Polonnaruwa ruins,                            Kandy Temple of tooth                        Safari at Minneriya                              National Park,                                    Anuradhapura

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