Ceylon Cultural Trail - (06 Days)

День 1

Colombo (Katunayake) - Habarana
Arrival at the international airport in Colombo, formalities for entry and baggage claim. Meeting with guide and transfer to Habarana.
Arrival and accommodation in private rooms in the chosen hotel.
The afternoon is devoted to a Village Safari Tour, interesting experience that will allow you to put you in contact with the rural life of the local population. The excursion will be done using the local usual means, you begin to edge of the typical tuk tuk, you continue on tractors/bullock carts and then a boat ride.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Habarana and/or Dambulla.

День 2

Habarana - Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Habarana
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya. Located 300 meters high, was built on top of a monolith of red stone that dominates a harmonious set of gardens. The palace built on the summit is reached by a narrow staircase that winds through the huge paws of a stone lion.
Lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, excursion to Polonnaruwa, the ancient capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka. Architectural complex consisting of temples, palaces and a beautiful swimming pool in the shape of a lotus flower. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Habarana and/or Dambulla.

День 3

Habarana - Dambulla - Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Kandy, stopping along the way to visit the Dambulla Cave Temples, religious-historical place where they are kept in 5 different caves 150 Buddha statues. Dambulla is believed to have been founded in the first century BC King Vattaganemani.
Continuation and spice garden in Matale, to discover the fragrant spices of the island and also where you will be offered a massage with herbs (head or feet) lasting 10 minutes.
Lunch at Spice Garden. Arrival in Kandy, accommodation. Afternoon visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth of Buddha, containing the most revered relic in Sri Lanka, and retaining extraordinary testimonies of the past with its greatest symbol of Buddhism. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kandy.

День 4

Kandy - Pilimathalawa - Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, located just 6 km from Kandy and spanning over 60 acres. These gardens are among the richest in the world in terms of variety, with a vast collection of ornamental plants, trees, medicinal herbs, and spices, offering a serene and educational walk through nature.
Afterwards, continue to Pilimathalawa to explore the Three Temple Loop—a unique cluster of historic temples reflecting Sri Lanka’s spiritual and architectural heritage:
- Gadaladeniya Temple, built in the 14th century, features South Indian stone craftsmanship and serene surroundings.
- Lankathilaka Temple, majestically set on a rock outcrop, showcases impressive Kandyan paintings and ancient inscriptions.
- Embekke Devalaya, renowned for its intricately carved wooden pillars and elaborate designs, a masterpiece of traditional Sinhalese artistry.
Lunch at a local restaurant in the area. In the afternoon, return to Kandy. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure - ideal for further visits or shopping in the charming city center. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kandy.

День 5

Kandy - Colombo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Colombo, on the way, visit to a tea factory. En route, lunch. Arrival in Colombo and in the afternoon a short tour of the country's commercial capital. Thereafter, proceed to the hotel in Colombo and check into the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Colombo

День 6

Colombo - Katunayake
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for flights to return to the city of origin.