Culture,Wilderness and Nature

Sri Lanka isknown for its wilderness, natural beauty and colourful culture that depict aheritage which has been passed through centuries. This tour brings you anamalgamation of all these aspects allowing you to enjoy your holiday in SriLanka to the fullest. Heading towards the centre of the cultural triangle ofSri Lanka, you can explore ancient capitals, manmade monuments, rockfortresses, and also experience the local village culture. You can even enjoy ajeep safari at the Minneriya National Park to witness the elephant gathering. Weexplore the hill capital and the central highlands that are home to manybeautiful locations perfect for sightseeing. You can experience the thrill ofwhite water rafting while in the hills.

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Inventarna številka:LK10892011

Culture,Wilderness and Nature (8 Days)

€528,95 EUR

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Explore the Culture, Wildlife and Nature in one trip. Drive through the Wilderness in Minneriya in an evening. Explore the masterpieces of Ancient Architecture such as the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Wander around the city of Ruins in Anuradhapura. Witness the Sri Lankan Culture in its birthplace, Kandy through Dance, Music and Arts. Walk among the Hill Country and explore the plain in Nuwara Eliya. Get a touch of Adventure among the tides in Kithulgala. Enjoy a warm cup of tea a sip of King Coconut and get the true sensation of a vacation in Sri Lanka.

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3 Days in Dambulla

Enroute to Dambulla, you can make a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Historical places of interest include the caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla the Mihintale Rock, the sacred city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. While here you can enjoy a local village experience and also a jeep safari at the Minneriya National Park with herds of Elephants.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the home for young Elephants who have been displaced or lost from their natural habitat, located at Pinnawala village in Sabaragamuwa province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is the best place for an up close and personal experience with the world’s largest land mammals! Today with 70 elephants herein, Pinnawela has become the home to the largest captive group of elephants in the world.

Dambulla Cave Temple

Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.

The Mihintale Rock

Visit the place where Buddhism began in Sri Lanka. See the spot where the meeting of King Devanampiyatissa and Monk Mahinda took place. View the monastic ruins at the foot of the mountain. Walk in the footsteps of Mahinda as you visit the cave where he resided. View historic stupas, Ambasthala Dagoba and the Maha Stupa. Enter the ruins of an age long past to understand its impact on the history of Sri Lanka.

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

Walk through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings, and ponds that are scattered all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka’s history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ‘ the Lion Rock’. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.

Local Village Experience in Sigiriya

Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride, and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home-cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.

Minneriya Safari

This safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.

1 Day in Kandy

Heading to Kandy, you can drop in at the Matale Spice Gardens and learn about the many Sri Lankan spices and its uses. Enjoy some technical tours to learn about the local craft industries such as batiks and wood carving while you can also enjoy a cultural show that highlights various dance and art forms of Sri Lanka including sword play.

Matale Spice Gardens

Do a guided tour of a spice and herbal garden, where you learn about spices, such as coriander, chili, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg; and their uses. Take part in a traditional cooking demonstration that shows you how to make Sri Lankan cuisine while making full use of spices. Learn to make roti or create curry powder from scratch in one of the workshops.

Technical Tours

Go on technical tours related to arts such as gem crafting, woodcarving and batiks. And watch the Kandyan Cultural Show with its colorful traditional dances and delightful music.

Cultural Show

The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.

2 Days in Nuwara Eliya

Enroute, you will pay a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and then drop in at a tea factory to check out the process of manufacturing Ceylon tea. More sights include the Ramboda Falls and the city of Nuwara Eliya itself and its beautiful surroundings. A hike exploring the Horton Plains National Park will be the perfect challenge.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.

Tea Factory Visit

Tea Factory to learn how tea is manufactured in Sri Lanka. You can observe the tea pickers, locally known as ‘tea pluckers’ as they move between the lush green rows along the mountains with their large baskets.Thereafter you will be given a guided tour explaining fermentation, rolling, drying, cutting, sieving and the grading of tea. Finish with a tea tasting process and learn of the history, and why Ceylon Tea is considered among the best in the world.

Ramboda Falls

Ramboda Falls is the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and located by the Pussellawa. Ramboda falls consists of three sections. You will get a good view of the middle section of the A5 highway, just above the bridge. This is very small in size with compared to other parts. You can get a far view of the top part from the main road, but not the complete view of the fall. You need to climb up to see the top part of the Ramboda falls and there is a pathway just before the bridge. You may find the climbing bit difficult, but you will be compensated with the great view of the top fall and the surrounding.

Nuwara Eliya

Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked post-office as you purchase an inexpensive and colourful postcard to take home or send to your friends. Relax at Queen Victoria Park or on the shores of Lake Gregory.

Horton Plains National Park

Visit the beautiful, scenic, cloud-kissed forests and grasslands of Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya, Enjoy the majestic views from the precipice of World’s End and the cooling sprays from Baker’s Falls. Catch glimpses of the many endemic faunae that make their home in the plains. Get to know more about the archaeological finds that were discovered in the area.

1 Day in Colombo

Heading back to Colombo, you can take part in some high adrenalin adventure as you experience some of best rapids in a small 5km stretch in one of the most famous rivers in the country - Kelani. However, there are safety measures that you have to adhere to when engaging in such turbulent water sports.

White Water Rafting

Enjoy the thrill of adventure as you whitewater raft down the rapids of a 5km stretch of the Kelani River. Bounce through the turbulent white-waters with the confidence and protection offered by proper safety measures. Let you adrenaline rise as you are whirled through the foamy rapids in an experience you will never forget.

Departure

After the breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.

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