Land of the Arahant. (8 Days/7 Nights)
In addition to its beautiful natural landscape, Sri Lanka owns a rich culture and heritage. This is your chance to capture the present-day perception of century-old history, tradition and culture along with the nature brilliance. Ceylon Tour Agent has come up with an interesting itinerary that takes you to most of the culture-related destinations along with nature brilliance in the country, which would be appreciated even in the eyes of a photographer, traveler, adventurer or architect.
This Tour Plan covers most of the religious places in Sri Lanka but do not worry, we all ears on you to customize your tour plan as you want.
Activities Covered
- Colombo City Tour
- Visit to Lahugala Elephant Sanctuary and Archaeological Sites
- Enjoy the Potuvil Beach
- Explore the ancient monastery complex situated in Kudumbigala Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bird Watching in Kumana Bird Sanctuary
- Camping in Yala National Park
- Yala Wildlife Safari
- Visit the sacred Kirivehera Temple and Lord Skanda Temple
- Galle Dutch Fort Tour
- Visit to the Colombo Musem
- Shopping in Colombo
Day 01 – Colombo
Spend the rest of the day following your arrival in touring the city of Colombo and enjoying the diverse colors and sounds of Sri Lanka’s capital.
Day 02 – Potuvil
Head to the Eastern Sri Lanka, stopping at the Lahugala Elephant Sanctuary and the Magul MahaViharaya in Lahugala, an ancient monastery complex spreading over the jungle. Spend the evening at the beautiful Potuvil beach.
Day 03 – Deegawapiya/Kudumbigala/Okanda/ Pottuvil
Spend the morning marvelling Deegawapiya, an ancient monastery complex and head to Kudumbigala, a forest hermitage practicing 2500 year old monastic tradition, situated amidst the Kudumbigala Wildlife Sanctuary.From Kudumbigala proceed to OkandaDevalaya, a Hindhu temple situated closer to the famous Okanda Beach.
Day 04 – Kumana/Yala
Visit the Kumana Bird Sanctuary for an exceptional experience in Sri Lanka’s bird life and the archaeological sites scattered over the sanctuary. Proceed to a luxury camping experience at Yala for the night.
Day 05 – Yala/ Kataragama
Spend the day within the Yala Wildlife Reserve in pursuit of Elephants and illusive leopard and head to Kataragama sacred city for the night.
Day 06 – Kataragama/ Galle
Visit the sacred Kataragama temple dedicated to Lord Skanda and join the morning prayers with thousand others devotees. Head to Galle, a per-colonial trading town and a trading and military base of the Dutch and British During their rule over Sri Lanka. Investigating the Dutch Galle fort under the setting sun, a memory to be treasure forever.
Day 07 – Colombo
Spend the day visiting the Colombo museum followed by shopping at Colombo town.
Day 08 – Departure
Its time to proceed to the Airport for a safe flight back home. We will say our goodbyes and part, until we meet again
Inclusions
- Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
- Your Preferred Language Speaking Chauffeur Guide for the entire journey
- Assistance at the airport
- Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
- All government taxes
- Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
Exclusions
- Tips and other expenses of a personal nature
- Entrance/excursion fees to the places mentioned in our itinerary.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camera & Video Permits
- Travel Insurance is NOT included
- Air-tickets and Train Tickets not included in the tour package
