Ecstatic 7 Days Colombo to Sigiriya Anuradhapura Vacation Package

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Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by a representative and transferred to Negombo. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Negombo

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After breakfast, leave for Sigiriya. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a unique experience never to be missed where volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphanned, abandoned and injured elephants within park. On completion transfer to Sigiriya via Dambulla. Sigiriya is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Overnight stay at Sigiriya.

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After breakfast, leave for Polonnaruwa and proceed for the sightseeing. Polonnaruwa the capital of Sri Lanka from 11th – 13th century, contains some splendid and spectacular statues. Lankatileke, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest shrine ruins and Tivanka has the best example of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. Rankot Vihara and Kiriwehera are well preserved large stupas, and Gal Vihare – a rock shrine, has four Buddha statues, two seated, one standing and one reclining and Parakrama Bahu statue are examples of Sinhalese stone carver. The Vata-da-ge is a unique creation of the Sri Lankan artists. On completion transfer to Anuradapura. Overnight in Anuradapura

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After breakfast, proceed for Anuradapura sightseeing, the most celebrated of Sri Lanka’s ancient ruined cities. The city’s greatest treasures are its dagabas constructed of small sun-dried bricks & hemispherical in shape. The most notable of these dagabas are the Ruvanveli which dates back to the 2nd Century BC and is 300ft in diameter, the Jetawanarama is 370ft and the Thuparama which enshrines the collarbone of the Buddha. Thereafter leave for Kandy. En route visit a spice garden at Matale, see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamons, Pepper plants and visit Batik Factory, where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints. Overnight in Kandy.

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After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. Thereafter proceed to Bentota for overnight. Overnight in Bentota

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After breakfast, proceed to Galle for a sightseeing tour, the most historically interesting town. Built on a premonitory rock in the south of the Island. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbour. Stroll around the Light House and harbour or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and carvers and purchase some the finest shell-craft souvenirs in the world. On completion return to Colombo & in the afternoon proceed for the city tour of Colombo. Take a drive through the busy commercial areas of the city. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, the historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. Overnight in Colombo.

After breakfast, free time until your transfer to the airport for your departure flight