• Overview
• Itinerary

Overview

Towering Dagobas of Anuradhapura, Granite carvings in Polonnaruwa, Extreme Engineering in Sigiriiya, Murals at Dambulla, and the tooth Relic in Kandy.

The Sri Lanka cultural holiday provides a glimpse into the historical and cultural diversity of Sri Lanka. The tour features UNESCO world heritage sites such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy. The holiday is recommended for those who require indepth information on the sites. Specialist guides are included at Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya for this holiday.

What makes this trip responsible ?

93% of all money generated by this holiday stays in Sri Lanka. We tend to use locally owned establishments for eating and staying and this ensures money makes it's way to the grass roots. This holiday is part of a pilot project for poverty alleviation in Sri Lanka through homestays.

Itinerary

Day 01	Arrive in Sri Lanka. Drive about 1 hour and arrive in Colombo. (D)
Day 02	Drive to Anuradhapura – enroute visiting the Yapahuwa rock fortress. Overnight in Anuradhapura. (B,D)
Day 03	Explore ancient city of Anuradhapura. Elephant ride in the afternoon. Overnight in Giritale. (B,D)
Day 04	Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Afternoon visit the Dambulla cave monasteries. Overnight in Dambulla (B,D)
Day 05	Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the morning. Travel to Kandy. Witness Cultural dance show in the evening featuring fire walking, drummers etc. Overnight in Kandy. (B,D)
Day 06	Spend day exploring Kandy. Visit Peradeniya Gardens, Museum, Kandy city etc. Overnight in Kandy (B.D)
Day 07	Travel to Colombo and spend the day shopping or resting at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 08	Travel to airport or your next destination. (B)

Extensions

This holiday may be extended as required. Popular options are additional nights on the beach with Diving, Watersports and/or Trawling or an Ayurvedic Package.

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