Cultural Hill Country Colombo Tour : 7 Days 6 Nights
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Embark on a seven-day cultural and scenic journey through Sri Lanka, starting with a restful day in the coastal town of Negombo. Explore the historical treasures of Anuradhapura, the island’s ancient capital, known for its significant religious and archaeological sites. Next, visit the well-preserved ruins of Polonnaruwa, and climb the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, adorned with the famous frescoes of the “Heavenly Maidens.”
Continue your adventure to Kandy, en route visiting the impressive Dambulla Rock Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its extensive cave paintings. In Kandy, explore the Temple of the Tooth Relic and enjoy a traditional cultural show. Wander through the lush Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, and later, head to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s tea country, where you will visit a tea plantation and factory, and admire the picturesque landscape, including the island’s highest peak, Pidurutalagala.
Your journey concludes in Colombo, via the scenic route through Kitulgala, famous for the filming of “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” Witness the beauty of Devon and St. Clare’s waterfalls along the way. In Colombo, take a city tour to see key landmarks such as the old Parliament, BMICH, and the Fort area. Enjoy some leisure shopping at Majestic City and ODEL before your departure, making this tour a perfect blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty.
Arrival and transfer to a hotel in Negombo. Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay in Negombo.
After breakfast, proceed to Anuradhapura to visit sites of religious and archaeological significance.
Dinner and overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
Leave for Polonnaruwa after breakfast and explore religious and archaeological sites. Continue to Sigiriya to climb the Rock Fortress built by King Kasyapa (473 – 491 AD). Marvel at the world-famous frescoes of the “Heavenly Maidens.” Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sigiriya or Dambulla.
After breakfast, proceed to Kandy, stopping at the Dambulla Rock Temple, a world heritage site with impressive cave paintings. Also, visit a Spice Garden in Matale. In the evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and witness a cultural show.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast, explore Kandy, the last capital of Sri Lankan kings, and visit a Gem lapidary. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and continue to Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a Tea Plantation and Factory. Nuwara Eliya is home to one of Asia’s finest 18-hole golf courses and Sri Lanka’s highest mountain, Pidurutalagala.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast, proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala, where the famous film “Bridge on the River Kwai” was shot. See the waterfalls Devon and St. Clare’s. Lunch at Kitulgala Rest House. Afternoon at leisure in Colombo.
Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo.
After breakfast, embark on a Colombo city tour to see the old Parliament, residential areas, BMICH, Fort, and shopping stops like the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City, and ODEL. Lunch at hotel, then transfer to the airport for departure.
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- Pick and Drop Services
- 1 Meal Per Day
- Cruise Dinner & Music Event
- Visit 7 Best Places in the City With Group
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