Destinations Summary
Anuradhapura > Sigiriya > Kandy > Airport
Tour Details
Day 1
- Route :
Airport > Anuradhapura
- Drive :
4 hours
- Overnight :
Anuradhapura
- Highlights :
Mihintale temple
At the airport you will be well come & greeted by our amazing travels representative and move to Anuradhapura. Once at the comfort of your hotel relax and recover from over tiredness.
In the afternoon your chauffeur guide will take you to Mihintale temple. Mihintale is now a key pilgrimage site for Sri lankan Buddhists, and is home to several majestic religious monuments including a magnificent 40ft stupa which dates back to the 1st century BC.
There are many caves which were earlier used by monks for meditation in a quiet surrounding away from the main city of Anuradhapura.
Day 2
- Route :
Anuradhapura city tour
- Overnight :
Anuradhapura
- Highlights :
Visiting ancient city of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is the first capital of Sri Lanka. Its greatest monastic city of the ancient world that dates back to 5th century BC remained the majestic seat of the kingdom of Sri Lanka until the 11th century AD.
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. One of the most notable events during the Anuradhapura Kingdom was the introduction of Buddhism to the country. A strong alliance existed between Devanampiya Tissa (250–210 BC) and Ashoka of India, who sent Arahat Mahinda, four monks, and a novice to Sri Lanka.
They encountered Devanampiya Tissa at Mihintale. After this meeting, Devanampiya Tissa embraced Buddhism and the order of monks was established in the country. Devanampiya Tissa, guided by Arahat Mahinda, took steps to firmly establish Buddhism in the country.
Day 3
- Route :
Anuradhapura > Sigiriya
- Drive :
3 hours
- Overnight :
Sigiriya
- Highlights :
Jeep safari in Minneriya or neighboring Kaudulla national park
In the afternoon take an exhilarating jeep safari in Minneriya or neighboring Kaudulla national park. The vast century is home to about 250 wild elephants, wild buffaloes, sambar deer, crocodiles, sloth bears and more.
Day 4
- Route :
Sigiriya city tour
- Overnight :
Sigiriya
- Highlights :
Sigiriya rock fortress , elephant ride, village tour, ayurvedic massage, Pidurangala rock
Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and place built by the King Kashyapa during the reign of 473 – 495 which is standing majestically 660 feet straight up. The word Sigiriya or Sinhagiri means the lion’s rock. Where you have to climb up 1200 steps before you reach the lion’s rock fortress on top of Sigiriya. Sigiriya is about 200 meters height.
Day 5
- Route :
Sigiriya > Kandy
- Drive :
3 hours
- Overnight :
Kandy
- Highlights :
Spice garden, Temple of the Tooth Relic, cultural dance show
en-route, we recommend you make a stop at the Matale spice garden to learn about Ceylon’s finest spice.
Today you will arrive in the hill capital of Kandy. As the center of Buddhism and the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. To step up the tempo attend a dance performance featuring traditional dances from the different regions of Sri Lanka along with a fire walk show.
Day 6
- Route :
Kandy city tour
- Overnight :
Kandy
- Highlights :
Enjoy Kandy city tour, royal botanical garden, cultural dance show, gem factory
Spend the day at hill capital of Kandy , as the center of Buddhism and the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom. Kandy is an administrative commercial cultural and attracts many pilgrims and tourists, a heritage site pretty in a valley surrounded by rings of mountains.
Visit the botanical garden which includes more than 4000 species of plants.
Day 7
- Route :
Kandy > Airport
- Drive :
4 hours
As all good things must come to an end. Your chauffeur guide will comfortably take you back to the international airport for a safe return journey.