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  • Private Transport (under post COVID 19 regulations)
  • 13 Night / 14 Days
  • Colombo/Dambulla  /Ella/Galle/Kandy/Negombo/Nuwara Eliya/Pinnawala/Polonnaruwa/Sigiriya/Tissamaharama/Yala | Kumana

Unread Recto & Verso

Sri Lanka is highly deep-rooted in heritage and culture which has a comprehensive discipline from more than 2500 years. Mainly the culture and heritage are affiliated with Buddhism which spread through every aspect of human life and the has let the other religions too to influence the culture and heritage.
Not a minor the major in-depth recognition of heritage, the UNESCO has declared six archeological sites and an ecological site as World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. They are the sacred city of Anuradhapura, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the golden temple of Dambulla, the ancient city of Sigiriya, the sacred city of Kandy, the old town of Galle and its fortifications.
It is inseparable culture and heritage. The tangible and intangible components of Sri Lankan culture and also the heritage is inseparable. Enormous those components’ a tiny fingertip touch writes a 2500 and beyond texture.
The wider range expedition over Cultural, Nature & Beach areas along two weeks. The best selection if you love to explore real spirits of the destination and get good knowledge of it.

Day 01 - Negombo upon arrival

Arrival- Pick up |Negombo

Welcome to the wonder of Asia. In the coming few days, you will be discovering this beautiful paradise island rich in heritage, thrill, scenic, pristine and hospitality in abundance with team WanderlustAsia.
 
Arrival in Colombo (CMB), Sri Lanka International Airport, meet with local representative of Wanderlust-Asia and continue to Negombo.
 
Check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxed at vibrant Beach Negombo

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Negombo or similar

Day 02 - Elephants Orphanage & Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla  |Pinnawala

Following breakfast, transfer to Sigirya. En-route visit Pinnawala and Dambulla cave temples.
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to young elephants found abandoned by their mothers in the jungle, those displaced or wounded, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage located in Kegalle-Rambukkana Road is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Bath time at Pinnawala
 
Following Pinnawala you will be heading to the world famous Dambulla rock temple.  A vast isolated rock mass, on a gentle slope. As you climb, you will enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding. An ancient King on exile is said to have taken refuge here. Inside the cave you find a large collection of Buddha statues and the roof which is a beautiful canvas of Buddhist paintings –some 2000 years old.

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Sigiriya / Dambulla area or similar

Day 03 –Lion rock and Polonnaruwa ruins

Polonnaruwa|Sigiriya

Following breakfast, visit the Sigiriya rock fortress
Imagine you in the middle of a massive 200 meter rock fortress of 5th Century AD… A royal palace built on a colossal rock using the most sophisticated technology; having unique frescoes dating back to over thousand years - a place that has intrigued many archeologists and historians, let alone the tourists, all over the world.
How do you feel?  Enthralled right?
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
The remains of the citadel on a massive rock, the unique Lion Gate, the mirror wall, moats, ponds and archeological ruins of Sigiriya rock makes it the Eighth Wonder of the World.  Well, you have to see it to believe it!
We suggest you visit the museum outside at the main entrance on your way down or before you climb up the summit for a little familiarization to make the most of your tour.
Following the Climb proceed to Polonnaruwa
Ready to find out what you would explore in this 11th & 12th Century medieval capital during your travel journey?
Polonnaruwa is a grandeur unsurpassed. An interesting mix of Buddhism, ancient craftsmanship, arts, architecture and South Indian Hindu culture spread across around 122 hectares - an experience that would forever be etched in the traveler’s mind.

Within this walled citadel you would find the significant monuments best preserved to date such as the flora stone pillared pavilion called Nissanka Latha Mandapaya; the Royal Citadel and the ponds; the impressive  Vatadage relic house; Tuparamaya image house; the circular relic house; the golden pinnacled stupa- Rankoth Vehera; the extravagant moonstones; guard stones and sculpture; Kirivehera dagoba; the glorious Polonnanru Gal Viharaya with breathtaking rock sculptures; Menik Vehera- a Lotus shaped stupa; the statue of King Parakramabahu the Great carved on a rock (during this King’s reign Polonanurwa reached its golden era) and the mammoth manmade inland Lake - Parakrama Samudraya which irrigates the city and the farmlands even today.

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Sigiriya / Dambulla area or similar

Day 04 - Kandy Heritage city & Mask devil show

Kandy

Following Breakfast, transfer to Kandy.
Kandy is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic- a supreme place of Buddhist worship. A place that gets illuminated with all the glamour during Perahera time.
 
The first on the agenda is a visit to the majestic Tooth Relic Shrine (Dalada Maligawa) which has preserved its ancient splendor –adorned with Kandyan architecture and spectacular interior. On your way there you will walk past the beautiful Kandy Lake. A walk around the place you will witness the traditional drumming during morning, noon and evening, learn the ritual and honors accorded to the Relic, the history, custodians of this iconic heritage.
 
Once the city tour is done, check into your hotel and get freshened up before you head back to the Kandy town to finally enjoy a cultural performance show – get a taste of the aesthetic heritage of our Kandyan Kingdom
A Masked devil at the Kandyan Cultural Show

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Kandy or similar

Day 05 - Drive through Tea Plantation

Nuwara Eliya

Following breakfast, you will be heading further up the misty mountains to Nuwara Eliya. You are in the Land of Ceylon Tea so this part of the country shouldn’t be missed. 
View of the drive to Nuwara Eliya
The picturesque Nuwara Eliya – also known the world over as ‘little England’ has wonderful tea estates. Get into the car and get ready to explore these heavenly highlands! The tour will take you on a scenic drive through acres of lush tea estates; here you will see tea pickers, mostly females clad in sarees, carefully picking the tender two leaves and a bud which are essential to making fine tea. You will have the opportunity to visit a tea factory to witness the process of making your cuppa. May we also remind you not forget to indulge in the pleasure in fine Ceylon Tea- Black Tea, Green Tea, Oolong Tea, or silver Tips whatever your choice is;

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Nuwara Eliya or similar

Day 06 - Nine arch bridge

Ella

Following breakfast – proceed to the Ella
 
First visit the Ella Rock also known as Little Adam’s peak, which is named after its big brother, the Holy Mountain Adam’s Peak – because of their similar shape. The beginning of the path goes through beautiful green tea plantations, it is an easy path to hike and the scenery is to die for!
 
Following the climb head back to the Ella town for some refreshments and in the afternoon head to the famous Demodara Nine Arch Bridge one of the highlights of Ella.
It’ll be about a walk of half an hour through a jungle before you reach this amazing masterpiece hidden in the middle of greenery. This has been known to be a MUST DO in Srilanka for all adventurous or pretty much every traveler!

Overnight Accomadation
Ella or similar

Day 07 - Game drive at Yala NP

Tissamaharama|Yala | Kumana

After the breakfast leave for Yala.
Continue to Yala,one of the most popular tourist attractions in Srilanka and Srilanka’s biggest national park!
This is a tour that is bound to bring ample fun and photo delights. Yala National Park’s incredible wild life has made this vast area of forest, grassland and lagoons a world famous safari park.
We know that the safari ride in this wildlife kingdom is what you look forward to the most. An unexpected “elephant on the road!” moment , the mating dance of a peacock, a wild buffalo  trying to defend itself from an intruder, the deer and the leopards -Nature tourism and adventure- you are going to have it all there.
Yala is a heaven of Birds too. Thousands of water birds that have migrated to the Yala lagoons as well as the residing forest birds makes Yala a bird lover’s paradise. 
You can go on an afternoon game drive upon arrival and a full day game drive both to capture the best of Yala!
No matter whatever you do; how long you hangout, please this national asset with all your love!

Overnight Accomadation
Yala / Tissamaharama or similar

Day 08 - UNESCO Heritage

Galle

Following breakfast proceed to Galle
 
Spend time in a beautiful fortified city, down south. Galle-a UNESCO Heritage site. Discovering the old and the new. Discovering people amidst a wonderful mix of architecture and culture. Taking a stroll down the old town with interesting street names would be like a walk down memory lane, reminiscing Ceylon in the Colonial days. Impatient to find out what you will explore here? Here you go!
Streets at the Dutch Galle Fort
Portuguese constructed and Dutch fortified majestic Galle Fort and the landmarks within the premises such as the Galle National Museum depicting history and the life of the Galle inhabitants; the Fort Library - the treasure trove of rare books; Galle maritime Museum, heritage houses in the narrow alleys and the mix bag of boutiques and shops in every nook and corner selling antiques, souvenirs, jewelry, arts and crafts; eateries and art galleries. 
This excursion will have you walking quite a bit. Still you would have plenty to see a second time around too.

Overnight Accomadation
Galle or similar

Day 09 to 12 - Beach stay

Galle

Relax at the amazing south Beach

Overnight Accomadation
Galle or similar

Day 13 - Colombo

Colombo

Following breakfast, Leave for Colombo and enjoy a  Colombo city tour. Bet you are going to love the diversity of this destination. Full of fun and frolic. Colombo; Sri Lanka’s commercial capital brings varying options be it leisure, dining, shopping or accommodation; marked with diverse colonial and cultural influences from Dutch and British colonial style architecture to Islamic mosques, Anglican and Catholic churches.
Some of the landmarks you tour will include - the President’s House and Chatham Street Clock Tower, Old Dutch Hospital now converted to a shopping and dining complex, Galle Face Green, the colorful Pettah shopping bazar, the Gangaramaya Temple housing Buddhist artefacts from all over the world, National Museum depicting Sri Lanka’s historical and cultural heritage, the Independence Memorial Hall designed in the typical style of a medieval Kandyan audience hall, the Independence Museum and the iconic Town Hall Building.

Overnight Accomadation
Colombo or similar

Day 14 - Departure

Colombo

After the breakfast transfer to the airport for onward flight.

 

 

THINGS TO DO

  • Sunset at the vibrant Negombo Beach
  • Must see Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa
  • Cave Temples at Dambulla
  • Historical Kandy
  • Green lush - Nuwara Eliya
  • Adventure heaven
  • Nine arch bridge
  • Game drive at Yala NP
  • Relax in Tissamaharama
  • UNESCO heritage in Galle
  • Stay & Relax in a would famous beach

INCLUSIONS

  • A personalized welcome at the Colombo international airport
  • The service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide on tour (or you may request your Language)
  • All transfers in an air-conditioned superior grade Vehicle
  • 3*Star accommodation
  • Daily dinner and breakfast
  • Guided excursions and activities with entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • All applicable taxes

EXCLUSIONS

  • Air fares and Visa fees
  • Travelers insurance
  • Meals not specified
  • Detours and optional excursions
  • Camera and video charges if applicable
  • Tips, porterage and expenses of any personal nature
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