Heritage of Ceylon

“AYUBOWAN”

Welcome at the Airport

Your Ceylon Dream Holidays – Sri Lanka representative will meet you personally on arrival, and you will be introduced to your chauffeur guide.

They will transfer you to Jetwing Lagoon for the 1st night’s stay in Negombo.

Travel time: 20 minutes

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Anuradhapura.

(The 1st ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka)

Visit Dambadeniya & Yapahuwa heritage sites en route.

(The 3rd & 4th ancient Kingdoms of SL)

Arrive at your preferred hotel and overnight in Anuradhapura.

Travel time: 3.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel, and proceed with;

The tour of the 1st ancient Kingdom of SL – Anuradhapura.

(UNESCO World Heritage Site – 1982)

Visit Mihinthale monastery and surroundings after Lunch

(The cradle of the Sinhalese Buddhist civilization)

Overnight stay in Anuradhapura

Travel time: 2 hours
Meals included: Breakfast

A late breakfast at the hotel, and travel to Sigiriya.

Visit Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple en route.

(UNESCO World Heritage Site – 1991)

Arrive at your preferred hotel or resort in Sigiriya for an evening of leisure and overnight stay.

Travel time: 2 hours
Meals included: Breakfast

Early breakfast at the hotel, and proceed to climb Sigiriya rock fortress with your specialized guide.

(a UNESCO World Heritage inscribed in 1982. “The enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka’s single most dramatic sight to visit” – Lonely Planet)

Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa with a cycle ride in your own pace.

(The UNESCO World Heritage site was the 2nd Kingdom of Sri Lanka.)

Travel back to Sigiriya for overnight stay.

Travel time: 3.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel, and travel to Kandy.

(The last stronghold of Sinhalese Kingdom of SL which is now known as the hill capital)

Check in to your hotel and plan your lunch.

Afternoon visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (UNESCO – 1988), followed by the cultural show at 4:30 pm.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Travel time: 3.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast

Start travelling to the charming town of Galle after a late breakfast.

(One of Sri Lanka’s most alluring seaside retreats in down south.)

Visit Embekke Temple, Lankathilake Viharaya, and Gadaladeniya Temple en route.

(The magnificent architectural structures built during the Gampola Kingdom with rich Sinhalese art.)

Check in to your beach resort and enjoy the rest of the evening in Galle.

Travel time: 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast

Early breakfast at the hotel and proceed to experience a traditional Sri Lankan cookery class.

(Your personal guide will take you to the market. You will buy your own choice of vegetables and cook your own lunch in traditional Sri Lankan style.)

Galle Fort visit in the evening with your specialized guide.

(First built in 1588 by the Portuguese and then fortified by the Dutch the UNESCO World Heritage monument boasts a rich history and archaeological treasures for you to explore.)

The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the Fort, beaches, and the hotel.

Travel time: 1.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel, and start travelling to Colombo.

(One of Asia’s oldest commercial hubs, and current financial capital of Sri Lanka.)

Arrive at your preferred hotel in Colombo and spend some time in leisure.

Your specialized guide will take you to explore the wonders of Colombo and its historical sites in the evening, including the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya temple.

Our special complementary dinner and treats in the evening.

Travel time: 2.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

It’s your Last day in Sri Lanka. Though it’s hard to say goodbye, every good thing will see an end.

Proceed with last bit of packing and organizing after the breakfast.

Our representative will meet you at the hotel for a final goodbye and initiate your journey back to the airport.

Travel time: 1-hour
Meals included: Breakfast