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Cultural Tour

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Colombo

    You'll touch down at Colombo airport where someone from the hotel meets you and handles the transfer. Spend the rest of your first day settling in at whatever pace feels right - maybe grab something to eat, walk around the property, or just rest after your flight.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Oriental Hotel)
  2. Day 2

    Colombo to Sigiriya

    An early pickup from your hotel gets you to Dambulla Rock Temple, a 2,000-year-old UNESCO site with five caves holding Buddha images and painted walls that go back centuries. From there you'll head to Polonnaruwa to see the ruins of this 1,000-year-old city - royal palace, temples, and old irrigation systems are still standing. Later you travel to Sigiriya where you'll have dinner and sleep for the night.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Polonnaruwa), Dinner (Delicious dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Weva Addara)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dambulla Rock Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site with five caves and 150+ Buddha images
    • Polonnaruwa city tour - explore ancient ruins including royal palace, temples, and administrative buildings
    • Lunch in Polonnaruwa
    • Dinner at hotel in Sigiriya
    Landmarks/POIs
    Dambulla Rock Temple
    Polonnaruwa
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  3. Day 3

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    After breakfast you tackle the Sigiriya fortress, a fifth-century rock formation that shoots up nearly 200 metres above the rainforest. You'll walk through what's left of King Kashyapa's citadel, pass through the lion's belly carved into the rock, and get views from the top. Then it's on to Kandy with a spice garden stop along the way. Lunch happens in Kandy, followed by an afternoon city tour that includes the Temple of the Tooth Relic. You'll catch a cultural show and have dinner before evening winds down.

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    Breakfast (Tasty breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Delectable lunch in Kandy), Dinner (Savoury dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Senani)

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya fortress (fifth-century Lion Rock)
    • Visit spice garden en route to Kandy
    • Kandy city tour including Temple of the Tooth Relic
    • Cultural show in the evening
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Lunch in Kandy
    • Dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Photography and video permits at Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
  4. Day 4

    Kandy to Colombo

    Starting with breakfast at the hotel, you'll check out an arts and crafts centre, gem museum, and tea factory in Giragama. After lunch in Pinnawala where you can take things slow, you head back toward Colombo for a late evening drop-off at the airport or your departure point.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delightful breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch in Pinnawala)

    Included Activities

    • Visit arts and crafts centre in Giragama
    • Visit gem museum in Giragama
    • Visit tea factory in Giragama
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Lunch in Pinnawala
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  • EA
    · February 16th, 2019
    It was a very hectic but very well organised. Our tour guide certainly made it very interesting. In kilometres the distances are not far but traffic and roads mean long time in the car.
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    Dear Eve, Many thanks for your wonderful feedback! Thank you so much for taking out your valuable time to give us your opinion about the tour! We look forward to have you in Sri Lanka soon! Warm Regards, Aitken Spence Team
    Trip date: February 2019

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