On arrival at the Bandaranayke International Airport, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to Sigiriya. Check in at the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at Sungreen Hotel Sigiriya - Standard Room or Similar
Breakfast at the hotel and then it's off to Sigiriya. Sigiriya is situated in the central province of Sri Lanka close to Dambulla. It is a fortress complex and a treasured historical monument in Sri Lanka. The most interesting features of the fortress are the frescoes and its mirror wall. Every step from the entrance to the top is a marvel on its own, and the interesting surroundings makes the climb to the top easy.
In the evening, enjoy a safari at the Minneriya National Park located in the north central province of Sri Lanka. The park is a dry-season feeding ground for the elephant population. Sri Lankan leopards and sloth bears also inhabit this area. The park was declared a wild life sanctuary in order to protect the watershed of Minneriya Tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is historically important for the country as it was built by King Mahasen in the 3rd century AD. After the safari, return to the hotelrelax.
Overnight stay at Sungreen Hotel Sigiriya - Standard Room or Similar
After breakfast, transfer to Kandy. Along the way, you will visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. Dambulla is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. The popular cave temple complex in Dambulla dates to the 2nd century BC. There are over 80 caves in Dambulla, some of which are used for meditation by monks. The famous Rock Temple has five separate caves containing 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan monarchs and 4 Hindu deities. The Iron Wood Forest (Namal Uyana), an ancient garden with a wide variety of plants, that built in the 10th century and Rose Quarts Mountain Range, which is 500 million years old, should not be missed while in Dambulla. After Damubulla, you will transfer to Kandy.
Kandy is the charming capital of Sri Lanka, surrounded by hills, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. It is the cultural center of the island and a UNESCO heritage city. The Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined at the Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Tooth. While in Kandy, a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens is a must where you can see around 4000 species of plants. The arts and crafts center in Kandy, the main Buddhist monasteries Malwatta and Asgiriya Monasteries are also places that should be visited. Kandy is a great place for souvenir shopping and to learn about its rich culture and history. Setoff on a brief city tour of Kandy.
Overnight stay at Hotel Thilanka Kandy - Deluxe Room or Similar
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Kithulgala. Arrive in Kithulgala and enjoy a White Water Rafting session.
This thrilling adventure on the white water section of the Kelani River is suitable for amateurs, as well as professionals alike. During the run, you will experience the thrill of shooting rapids and euphoria of making it through. The river's clear water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve and tumbles through a rocky george just above Kithulgala. As the river widens, you will pass the scenic location used in "Bridge Over the River Kwai", which was filmed in 1956. On a clear day, you can even dive to see the remains of the actual bridge and the carriages used for the film (only for experienced divers with proper equipment).
Overnight stay at Rafters Retreat - Ecolodge
After breakfast at the hotel, you visit Belilena Caves by bicycle. Belilena is a well known large cave in Sri Lanka and is located 8km from the town of Kitulgala. It holds evidence of prehistoric human presence; at this time the cave was occupied by Balangoda Man, described as Homo Sapiens Balangodensis by Paul E. P. Deraniyagala, who found ten skeletons of these people. They lived 2000 feet above sea level and it is believed they lived than 32,000 years ago.
Overnight stay at Rafters Retreat - Ecolodge
In the morning, you will be transferred and dropped off at Insight Ahangama. This is the end of the tour.
One bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person per day
Entrance fees to:
- Sigiriya
- Minneriya National Park + Jeep
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- White Water Rafting
- Belilena Caves by Bicycles
- Temple of Tooth Relic
