Culture and Culinary Expedition (7 Days)
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Culture and Culinary Expedition (7 Days)
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LK10062502: Van (Standard) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (5) passengers and (5) check-in, (5) carry-on luggage.
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Highlights
(SKU: LK10062500) Go on a 6 Nights 7 Day serendipitous tour across Sri Lanka. Breathe in the spice-scented breeze coming from the gardens of Matale and learn the art of making curry powder and roti from scratch. Travel towards Colombo and enjoy Sri Lankan street food near Galle Face. Have a truly Sri Lankan experience with a cup of Ceylon Tea or fresh King Coconuts. A tour of immense charm.
Itinerary
Airport > Negombo
Bandaranaike International Airport
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeArrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Negombo and check in to the hotel.
Negombo > Dambulla > Sigiriya
Negombo Fish Market
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFish Market: Negombo is a traditional fishing town of Sri Lanka. The fishermen of the Negombo lagoon live in abject poverty in small, thatched palm houses in villages on the water’s edge. They rely on traditional knowledge of the seasons for their livelihood.Dambulla Cave Temple
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedEnter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.
Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Minneriya > Sigiriya
Polonnaruwa
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walk through the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient history.Minneriya National Park
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.
Sigiriya > Matale > Kandy
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedClimb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.Sigiriya Rock Hide
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedGet a chance to experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.Regent Spice Garden
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedEuphoria Spice and Herbal is located 12 km away from Matale (The spice capital of Sri Lanka). Enriched with herbs, spice groves and plants with fragrant greenery shading from the tropical trees that enlightens the unique aroma of each spice and herb. We give the opportunity for our visitors to explore and gain knowledge on Sri Lankan spices, herbs and the benefits of Ayurveda. The tropical climate in which our plants and herbs are grown helps them preserve its ancient originality. The educational tour around the garden, which we call “The Spice Tour”, let the visitors feel the sensation of the Sri Lankan spices and herbs which is demonstrated in different foreign languages to suit our customers need.
Kandy
Embekka Devalaya
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEmbekke is unique and perfectly done and several detailed woodcarving panels decorate the pillars, walls, and roof.Temple of the Gadaladenia
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedGadaladeniya Temple was built just before Embekke in the early 14th century. It was the creation of a South Indian architect, and the magnificent giant golden Buddha statue, slightly worn but still visibly detailed sculptures and paintings and the interesting main stupa structure with its four satellite stupas are a historic feast for your eyes.Degalldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya
30 minsAdmission Ticket Free. This temple was built in a cave dug into a large rock. You will get to see the colorful paintings on Buddhism in the Kandyan era, which cover the insides of the temple entirely.Royal Botanical Gardens
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.
Kandy > Colombo
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.Colombo National Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe National Museum of Sri Lanka, also most commonly known as the Sri Lanka National Museum is cosidered to be the largest Museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by its own dedicated Department of National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is home to many valuable and historically important objects such as the throne and the crown of the Kandyan Monarchs.Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Most Visited temple in the city, the Gangaramaya Temple which organizes Sri Lanka’s largest and the most colourful Vesak festival annually, has a history of 120 years. It was established in 1885 by Venerable Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera at a time when Buddhist and cultural resurgence was much needed as the country was under the colonial rule.
Colombo > Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Freeproceed to the airport after spending a memorable time in this island.
What's included
INCLUDED
2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
Private Transport with airport transfers in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle throughout the tour.
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
Entrance Fees.
Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation.
Expenses of personal nature.
Visa and Related Expenses.
Tips & Portages.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Provider
Lakpura LLC
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