On arrival in Sri Lanka you will be assisted by our airport representative and transfer to the hotel.
Late afternoon, drive through the commercial and city center known as the Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and Colombo City Tour.
Afterwards leave for Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, a buddhist temple located 7 miles from Colombo. Buddhists believe the temple to have been hallowed during the third and final visit of the Buddha eight years after gaining enlightenment. Offer flowers and water to Lord Buddha.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast set off to Anuradhapura, and check in to your hotel on arrival. After a short rest, visit the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage Site). It has the largest number of ancient monuments of the great Sinhala civilization.
You will visit the tallest stupas of Sri Lanka, the ruins of ancient royal palaces and the Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred Bo tree which is over 2200 years old grown from a branch of the very tree under which The Buddha attained enlightenment. Evening practice meditation under the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, leave for Mihintale. Visit the ancient remains of Mihintale, a sacred place which is regarded as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. A grand stairway of 1840 steps made of granite slabs leads to the summit with its splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
Afterwards leave to Aukana to see the statue of the Aukana Buddha. This is undoubtedly the most magnificent undamaged ancient image in the island.
After sightseeing leave for Habarana. Check in on arrival and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, begin the morning by climbing the 200 meters high rock fortress of Sigiriya (UNESCO World Heritage Site). See the famous frescoes of the Heavenly maidens of Sigiriya and the 10 foot high Mirror Wall.
Then continue to Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage City), a well-planned medieval city defended by enclosing 5 km walls, graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions, parks, ponds and irrigation lakes. The Gal Vihara which consists of statues of the recumbent, standing and seated Buddha have been cut from a single granite wall. Practice meditation session and return to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, leave for Kandy. On the way visit Dambulla Cave Temple. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings.
Also visit Spice garden Matale is one of the most popular places among tourists to see indigenous spices such as cinnamon, pepper, cardamom etc as well as herbal plants used in Ayurveda.
Upon reaching Kandy, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After an early breakfast, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic offer flower and witness Dalada Ceremony. Rituals are performed three times daily: at dawn, at noon and in the evenings. On Wednesdays there is a symbolic bathing of the Sacred Relic with an herbal preparation made from scented water and fragrant flowers, called Nanumura Mangallaya. This holy water is believed to contain healing powers and is distributed among those present.
On completion leave for Nuwara Eliya, a beautiful town set in the heart of tea country and situated 1890 meters above sea level. En route visit to tea factory and tea plantation. On completion leave for Negombo and check in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the Colombo International Airport, in time to board the flight back home with happy memories of your Tour in Sri Lanka with SAZY Lanka Tours.
