Polonnaruwa
In the same vein as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa is an ancient city occupying a pretty lakeside location offering visitors views of temple and palace remains dating back to the Indian Chola dynasty of the 11th century. The remains are remarkably well preserved and as the city is somewhat smaller than Anuradhapura, its attractions can be experienced on an overnight trip. Polonnaruwa is 135 miles from Colombo.
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Tours That Go to Polonnaruwa
Eleve Days Tours
Tour 1
DAY 01 – Airport / Pinnawala / Dambulla
Pick up from the Colombo Airport and depart to Dambulla. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage(74 km’s from Airport).
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
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DAY 01 – Airport / Pinnawala / Dambulla
Pick up from the Colombo Airport and depart to Dambulla. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage(74 km’s from Airport).
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Ticket Counter opens at 08.30 a.m. And You see little baby elephants roaming within the 25 acre land as you enter the premises. Each day 76kg of green matter & a mixture of Rice & Maize around 2kg is been given to each of these giants. The Orphanage provides care to the Baby Elephants who had lost their parents in Jungles due to killing by farmers to protect their crops or by falling into pits.
This was established in 1975 and approximately comprise with 90 elephants which are 39 males and 51 females.
Daily Schedule
- 08.30 – Opening/ 09.15, 13.15 & 17.00 – Bottle Feeding
- 10.00 & 14.00 – Herd goes to the river for 02 hour bath
- 17.30 – Ticket Counter Closes
- 18.00 – Orphanage Closes
Upon completion depart to Dambulla.
Dambulla Golden Cave Temples
The climbing difficulty is moderate and it would take around 2.00 hours to climb up and down and it towers 160m over the surrounding plains. As you enter the site you see a 30m high gigantic Buddha Statue with Dhamma Chakka Posture. The history of this complex dates back to 1st Century B.C. and there are five caves which contains amazing drawings and which is unique to this era.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
DAY 02 – Dambulla / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya
After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa upon completion of site visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress and return back to Dambulla.
Polonnaruwa Historical Site Cycle Tour
The World Heritage Site comprise with Buddha Statues in different postures, Ancient Complexes, Hindu Sculptures and Irrigation canals where the main source is Parakrama Samudra(Lake). Due to Indian invasions the relics of the site is imposed by hindu influence where you could witness temples which are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The site is on a flat plain and could be completed within 2.30 hours.
Sigiriya
A rock which stands up as a lone sentinel from the surrounding plane and on its summit is a royal palace. It is 200m in height and there are 1200 steps which would consume 3 hours to complete the whole site. On its rock walls fifth century paintings and the mirror wall is scribbled with ancient poetry.
Village Safari
An insight peep to the village rural life the tour comprise with a Bullock Cart Tour, Canoe Boat Ride and a Tuk Tuk Ride through the remote interior pathways into the village. While traveling village type lunch is arranged by villagers and also you could witness their crops and cultivation lands which is surrounded by lush greenery.
Overnight stay at Dambulla.
DAY 03 – Dambulla / Kandy
After breakfast depart to Kandy the last kindom.
Hot Air Ballooning
Surge among the bluish clouds above Golden Cave Temples, Kandalama Reservoir & Sigiriya Rock Fortress is an famous event that trends among the tourists which lasts between the months from November to April due to gentle winds and clear sky.
Kandy Tooth Temple
The complex is enshrined with the left canine tooth of the Buddha which is held in highest esteem. The difficulty of completing this Site is easy and it would take approximately 2 hours to complete.
Folk Show
The Folk Show depicts the rich culture which Sri Lanka resembles within 1 hour and during this time you could witness 12 different Folk dances and a fire walking ceremony.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
DAY 04 – Kandy / Kitulgala
After breakfast depart to Kitulgala. En route view beautiful landscapings & visit a functioning Tea Factory with its vast Tea Estate.
White Water Rafting
Kitulgala a famous terminus for Rafters adorned with Kelani River and Boulders creates tier 3/4 rapids conveying elating & tantalizing atmosphere. The voyage initiates with a bouldery defile before Kitulgala then passing the place where the film ‘The Bridge On the River Kwai’ was shot and ultimately ending the trip near Kitulgala Rest House.
Overnight stay at Kitulgala.
DAY 05 /06 – Kitulgala / Sinharaja Rain Forest
Breakfast at the hotel in Kitulgala and depart to Sinharaja Rain Forest.
Sinharaja Rain Forest
Located in the wet zone the vegetation and greenery is enshrouded with nimbus clouds recrudesce a shivery ambiance thus making the trek more interesting. Announced as a World Heritage Site in 1989 this reserve is margined by Koskulana River & Gin Ganga and amidst is the dazing flora, wild life & birds which most of them are endemic to Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay near Sinharaja Rain Forest.
DAY 07 – Sinharaja Rain Forest / Udawalwe National Park
After breakfast depart to Udawalawe. Evening Half Day Game Safari at Udawalawe National Park.
Udawalawe National Park
Nourished and sustained on Udawalawe Reservoir the park is home to elephants, wild baffalo, sambar deer, crocodiles, sloth bear, jackals and leopards. The park distinguish itself with other parks in Sri Lanka due to less vegetation as this enables travelers to witness wild life without obstructions.
Overnight stay at Udawalawe.
DAY 08 – Udawalawe / Mirissa
After breakfast depart to Mirissa.
Overnight stay at Mirissa.
DAY 09 – Mirissa / Galle
Early morning Whale watching Safari at Mirissa.
Whale Watching
Though now the activity is doable through out the year the main season is from November to April. Indian Ocean is renowned for Blue whales, Bryde´s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales, sometimes Killer whales, and Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and Striped dolphins. The boat leaves the coast around 7.00 a.m. And the tour would consume around 4 Hours.
Galle Fort
Constructed in 17th century the Galle Dutch Fort is among one of the best preserved forts in South Asia. The site is in abundance with Colonial Villas and the main tourist attractions are the Dutch Reformed Church, Museum & the Clock Tower.
Overnight stay at Galle.
DAY 10 – Galle / Bentota
Breakfast at the Hotel & depart to Bentota.
Moonstone Mines
Meetiyagoda a village near Ambalangoda town you could pay a visit to these mines where you could observe the mining process of this precious stone by going down into the deep into the narrow shafts. The moonstones are only concentrated into an area of one acre of land in Meetiyagoda.
Ambalangoda Mask Museum
Masks are of Sri Lankan tradition running deep into centuries they are hand carved with intricate ex cogitation and painted in vivacious manner which resemble the culture which was passed down to generations. The museum explicate the travelers the tedious process which is behind the scenes to produce such masks and their significance.
Island Hopping Madu River
Madu River is a lagoon which comprise with hundreds of islets which is located in southwest coast Balapitiya. During this compact tour you could witness an Old Buddhist Monastery, how local inhabitants carry out their occupations by Cinnamon cultivation and prawn fishing. The tour would consume approximately 2 hours.
Turtle Hatchery
The Sea Turtle Conservation Project was initiated in 1988 and here the hatchery pays fishermen for turtle eggs and buries them in the sand and upon completion of 50 days Baby Turtles would hatched and released to sea at night. However only one out of thousand would survive to maturity.
Overnight stay at Bentota.
DAY 11 – Bentota / Airport
Depart to Colombo Airport with delightful memories.
CULTURE TOUR - 5N 6D
Day 01
Destination : Habarana.
On arrival to our beautiful isle you will be assisted by our Airport Representative who will introduce you to your chauffeur. You’ll be transferred to Habarana – a location of spectacular sceneries, where you'll be checked in at the hotel. You may spend the rest of the evening at leisure.Overnight Stay in Habarana.
Day 02Fuelled by a hearty breakfast the day begins by exploring one of the best kept ruins of ancient Ceylon - the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa. This was the Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, which was a well-planned medieval city defended by enclosing walls, graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions, parks, ponds and irrigation lakes. Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in a resplendent state of preservation.
The 'Gal Vihara' which consists of statues of the recumbent, standing and seated Buddha have been cut from a single granite wall and rank among the true masterpieces of Sri Lankan Art. Overnight Stay in Habarana.
Day 03Day three begins by heading towards the city of Dambulla to explore the famous Golden Rock cave temple, which is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.Being a sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery is a vast isolated rock mass with its five caverns recorded as the largest best preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka.The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 sq. meters) are of particular importance as are the 157 statues including a 47 foot long statue of the recumbent Buddha.
Destination : Sigiriya.
The next in line would be Sri Lanka's famous fallen kingdom - Sigiriya The Rock Fortress. Climb the 5th Century "Fortress in the Sky", built by King Kassapa. The fortress was a Royal Citadel for more than 18 years. The lion rock (A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE) is a citadel of unusual beauty, rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The base of the rock is ringed by a moat and rampart and the extensive gardens are a glorious splendour pumped by advance plumbing techniques that baffles the historians to this day. The majestic Lion's Paw picturesquely guards the stairway of the palace on the summit. See the famous frescoes of the "Heavenly maidens" of Sigiriya in a sheltered pocket of the rock and the 10 foot high Mirror Wall.
Destination : Kandy.
The day would continue on to the bustling hill capital of Kandy. En route you will visit the spice garden in Matale. You will be checked in at the hotel, and relax in the wonderful ambience of city of Kandy. In the Evening you will visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, and later enjoy the Kandyan Cultural show at the Kandyan Arts & Cultural Centre. The show features the graceful and rhythmic dancers and drummers culminating in an impressive fire walking display. Overnight Stay in Kandy.
Day 04Day 04 begins with a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This project was initiated by the Government of Sri Lanka to take care of baby elephants that are lost or abandoned in the wild. Now it has become one of the hottest tourist destinations in the isle, where anyone can witness the innocence of the second largest land animal without a fear. While you are here, you will be offered the rare opportunity to observe the feeding of the elephants. Bath time is enjoyed by all elephants, young and old alike and it is a good time to closely observe their tightly knit family structure, which is also a marvellous photo opportunity. Daily feeding times - 9.15 am, 1.15 pm, and 5.00 pm. bathing times 10.00 am, 2.00 pm, and 4.00 pm.
Destination : Nuwara Eliya.
On completion, we will be leaving for Nuwara Eliya, En route visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, where a rare collection of tropical exotic and indigenous flora including the famous Orchid House could be viewed.Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful town, set in the heart of hill country and situated 1890 meters above sea level. It is where the British succeeded in creating an English countryside with charming homes inspired by Georgian to Queen Anne. Overnight Stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 05After breakfast we will be leaving for Kitulgala - a small town perched on the hills that slope down to the flowing waters of the Kelani River. The main attractions include white water rafting, trekking and the Kelani Forest Reserve, renowned as a bird watching location.
Destination : Colombo.
On completion we will be leaving for City of Colombo. Once you are checked in at the hotel you may spend the rest of the evening in leisure or drive around the city of Colombo, where the colonial remnants creatively fuses with the modern architecture.Overnight Stay in Colombo.
Day 06Now that you are at the end of your journey with us, after breakfast your chauffeur will comfortably take you to the international airport in time for your departure flight.We hope your adventure with us was enjoyable and wish you a safe and pleasant flight home!
INCLUDED
- All Transfers in Air Conditioned Vehicles
- English Speaking Chauffeur
- Airport Pick Up & Drop
- Drinking Water
- All Government Taxes and Parking Fee
- No Hidden Cost
EXCLUDED
- Expenses Personal Nature
- Any Other Services not specified above
- Lunch Throughout the Tour
- Telephone Calls & Laundry
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