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Sri Lanka - Royal Heritage Tour

12 days
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From Anuradhapura to Galle
5.0 (1 review)
  • Interior of a cave temple with statues and colorful ceilings.
  • View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress with people walking towards it.
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  • View of Sigiriya rock fortress and lush surroundings.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Airport to Anuradhapura

    Airport to Anuradhapura
    Start point
    Katunayake, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Katunayake international airport)
  3. Day 2

    Anuradhapura

    Anuradhapura
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura (3 hours)
    • Visit Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
    • Visit Ruwanweliseya Dagaba
    • Visit Isurumuni Rock Temple
    • Visit Thuparama Dagaba
    • Visit Mihinthale mountain peak
    Landmarks
    Sri Maha Bodhi Tree
    Ruwanweliseya Dagaba
    Isurumuni Rock Temple
    Thuparama Dagaba
    Mihinthale
  4. Day 3

    Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa

    Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Polonnaruwa city
    Landmarks
    Polonnaruwa
  5. Day 4

    Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya

    Polonnaruwa to Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sigiriya (Lion Kingdom)
    • Village tour in Sigiriya
    • Bull cart ride
    • Catamaran boat ride
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya
  6. Day 5

    Sigiriya/Dambulla to Kandy

    Sigiriya/Dambulla to Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit cave temple in Dambulla
    • Visit spice garden in Matale
    • Shop traditional handcrafts
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temple
    Matale
  7. Day 6

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kandy city tour
    • Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
    • Visit Royal Botanical Garden
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Tooth Relic
    Royal Botanical Garden
  8. Day 7

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

    Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit tea plantation
    • Visit tea factory
    • Visit Ramboda Falls
    Landmarks
    Ramboda Falls
  9. Day 8

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella

    Nuwara Eliya to Ella
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Horton Plains National Park
    Landmarks
    Horton Plains National Park
  10. Day 9

    Ella to Tissamaharamaya

    Ella to Tissamaharamaya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ella sightseeing
    • Visit Mini Adams Peak
    • Visit Nine Arch Bridge
    • Adventure hike from Mini Adams Peak
    • Visit Ella Gap
    • Visit Ravana Falls
    Landmarks
    Mini Adams Peak
    Nine Arch Bridge
    Ella Gap
    Ravana Falls
  11. Day 10

    Tissamaharamaya to Galle

    Tissamaharamaya to Galle

    Included Activities

    • Jeep safari at Yala National Park
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
  12. Day 11

    Galle

    Galle
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Galle city tour

    Optional Activities

    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort
  13. Day 12

    Galle to Airport

    Galle to Airport
    End point
    Katunayake, Gampaha, Sri Lanka (Katunayake international airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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