Explore the Culture

04 NIGHTS, 05 DAYS TOUR IN SRI LANKA!

Explore the culture tour that takes you through Sri Lanka’s most important historical sites in 4 nights and 5 days. 
The itinerary involves the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Polonnaruwa irrigation marvel, and the stupendous historical sites of the Dambulla Cave Temple. The spice garden in Matale.

Kandy, the location of the Buddha’s Sacred Tooth Relic, the famed Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and the tea plantation in Giragama will be your final stops on the tour.

Sri Lankan culture is well recognised outside of the country for its exports of tea, cinnamon, and pearls, as well as its all-encompassing medicine, religious fervour, cultural practices, and ceremonies. The culture of Sri Lanka varies due to regional differences.

The cultures of Sri Lanka.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Sri_Lanka

On your arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport,our personal guide will assist you to the vehicle.

Transfer from the airport to Pinnawala and Dambulla.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

My Vacation Sri LankaPinnawala is a riverbank sanctuary that was founded in 1975 and provides medical attention and care for displaced and injured elephants. Some of these orphans are fortunate enough to have their offspring born in the same location.

The orphanage was initially intended to serve as a tourist attraction, but it quickly evolved into a centre for education and conservation. Pinnawela began a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants with the assistance of international and local specialists on elephants. Hundreds of elephants are cared for with love and affection at the orphanage. Every day, the orphanage’s elephants take a bath in a neighbouring river.

After the activity, proceed to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay in a standard, superior, deluxe, or luxury hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Sigiriya and Plonnaruwa.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

My Vacation Sri LankaThe breathtaking rock castle known as Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist destinations.
The fortress is where “King Kasyapa” murdered his father and seized the throne from his elder brother. On top of this 180-meter-tall rock, Kasyapa built his stronghold as a defence.

Today, Sigiriya is well-known for its “Mirror Wall,” which features lyrics and passages engraved by previous visitors, as well as its breathtaking murals depicting vibrantly coloured, form-fitting bejewelled maidens and a water garden. It adds to another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.

Proceed to Polonnaruwa.

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Polonnaruwa is another exquisitely constructed mediaeval city with gardens, lakes for irrigation, palaces, shrines, monasteries, and walls around it.

It’s an intriguing aspect of the city and a brilliant example of the advanced engineering and construction techniques used in the past. One of the city’s most notable features is the sizable irrigation lake that has been aptly called “Parakrama Samudraya” in memory of King Parakramabahu, who built this massive reservoir with the intention of collecting rainfall and ensuring that not a single drop would be lost.

After the activity, proceed to the hotel in Dambulla.

Dinner and overnight stay in a standard, superior, deluxe, or luxury hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Dambulla, Matale and Kandy.

Dambulla

Built around a sizable granite outcrop, Dambulla is a world heritage site that hides an My Vacation Sri Lankaamazing first-century BC Buddhist cave complex. It is Sri Lanka’s largest and best-preserved complex of cave temples.

The murals, which occupy 2,100 square metres, feature images of Buddha being tempted by the demon Mara.

Proceed to Matale.

Matale

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Spice gardens offer travellers a window into the centuries-old business of producing spices, as well as overwhelming aroma of cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and mace.

Proceed to Kandy.

Kandy

Some of the most important historical landmarks in Sri Lanka can be found in the My Vacation Sri Lankatown of Kandy, which is located in the country’s central hills. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha must be explored in order for a trip to Kandy to be considered complete.

One example of a building that links the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth Relic is the colossal ensemble of Kandy. It was one of several temples constructed to contain the relic. Even though visitors cannot view the tooth itself, the temple and its environs are incredibly beautiful.

In addition, Kandy is well known for the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the magnificent Kandy Esala Perahera, which features a procession of vibrant
dancers and elephants.

After the activity, proceed to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay in a standard, superior, deluxe, or luxury hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Peradeniya and Giragama.

The Royal Botanical Gardens

The magnificent river-girdled garden is among the finest in the world. Its treasures of tropical My Vacation Sri Lankaflora include amazing collections of orchids, aromatic spices, medicinal herbs, palms, and rare endangered plant species.

Proceed to Giragama to visit a tea plantation

Tea Plantation

One of the main exports from Sri Lanka is tea from Ceylon. It all began in 1867, when My Vacation Sri LankaJames Taylor, a British national, started cultivating tea at Loolecondera, the nation’s first tea estate.

The estate’s tea plants, which are situated in the hilly area of Kandy, quickly gave rise to a tea factory, and Sri Lanka’s tea business has been expanding ever since. Plantations all across the island, from Sabaragamuwa, the largest tea-growing region in the nation, to the sparsely populated Uva province in the southeast, produce up to 28 different grades of Ceylon tea.

After the activity, proceed to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay in a standard, superior, deluxe, or luxury hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and leisure.

Proceed to a selected beach hotel or to the airport to catch the flight back home.

End of Tour Programme

Cost Includes:
Accommodation and meal plan as agreed for the tour.
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with the services of an English-speaking chauffeur guide up to 6 passengers and from 7 passengers onwards with an English-speaking national guide.
All entry tickets to the above tour programme.
All taxes relevant to the tour.
Cost Excludes:
Visa fees and airfare.
Tips and Porterage.
Peak period supplements.
Entrance fees are not relevant to the above-detailed tour package.
Expenses of a personal nature.
Photography, videography, or drone licences.
Terms & Conditions:
All rates are valid only for each agreement. (As we quote the best possible rates).
The booking process will begin only after 50% payment of the total invoice value.
A payment of 100% is to be settled 90 days prior to the date of arrival.
Any amendments (to the agreed-upon tour) within 45 days of the arrival date are chargeable.
The customer shall pay all bank charges in the case of a bank transfer.
There will be no additional postage fees or booking fees.
Cancellation charges of 100% will be applicable 45 days prior to the arrival date.
If your behaviour could cause danger, damage, or a persistent offence, you will be informed of the fact, and your holiday may be terminated without compensation. This is for the safety and benefit of fellow travellers. You may also be held responsible for willful damage.
Any complaints must be pursued as soon as possible with the supplier of the service (e.g., the hotel manager) or our local representative (if present), and if matters are not satisfactorily resolved, you must notify the company within 24 hours, by e-mail, in a further effort to rectify the situation amicably.

 

Explore the Culture of Sri Lanka

04 NIGHTS 05 DAYS TOUR IN SRI LANKA!

Sri Lankan culture is best known overseas for its all encompassing medication, religious devout, cultural rituals and exports such as tea, cinnamon and pearls. Sri Lankan culture varies, because it differs from local to local.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Sri_Lanka

On your arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, our personal guide will assist you to the vehicle.

Transfer from Airport to Pinnawala and Dambulla.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

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Pinnawala is a riverbank sanctuary that was founded in 1975 and provides medical care for displaced and injured elephants. Some of these orphans are fortunate enough to have had their babies born in the same place today. The orphanage was initially intended to serve as a tourist attraction, but it quickly evolved into a centre for education and conservation. Pinnawela began a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants with the assistance of international and local specialists on elephants. Hundreds of elephants are cared for with love and affection at the orphanage. Every day, the orphanage’s elephants take a bath in a neighbouring river.

After the activity, proceed to the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay in a Standard, Superior, Deluxe or Luxury hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Sigiriya & Plonnaruwa.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

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The magnificent rock fortress known as Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka’s top tourist destinations. The place where “King Kasyapa” killed his father and took the crown from his older brother was his stronghold. To protect himself, Kasyapa erected his fortress atop this 182-meter-tall rock. Sigiriya is now well-known for its “Mirror Wall,” which has verses and passages etched by past visitors, as well as its stunning murals featuring vibrantly coloured, form-fitting bejewelled maidens and a water garden. It expands upon another Sri Lankan UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Proceed to Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa

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Another beautifully designed mediaeval city with parks, lakes for irrigation, palaces, shrines, monasteries, and walls encircling it is Polonnaruwa. It’s a fascinating feature of the city and a shining illustration of the sophisticated engineering and building methods employed in the past. The enormous irrigation lake, appropriately named “Parakrama Samudraya” in honour of King Parakramabahu, the city’s royal creator, is a prominent feature. The purpose of building this enormous reservoir was to catch rainwater and ensure that not a single drop would be wasted.

After the activity, proceed to the hotel in Dambulla.

Dinner & Overnight stay in a Standard, Superior, Deluxe or Luxury hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Dambulla, Matale and Kandy.

Dambulla

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Built around a sizable granite outcrop, Dambulla is a world heritage site that hides an amazing first-century BC Buddhist cave complex. It is Sri Lanka’s largest and best-preserved complex of cave temples. The murals, which occupy 2,100 square metres, feature images of Buddha being tempted by the demon Mara.

Proceed to Matale.

Matale

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Spice gardens offer travellers a window into the centuries-old business of producing spices, as well as the overwhelming aroma of cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and mace.

Proceed to Kandy.

Kandy

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Some of the most important historical landmarks in Sri Lanka can be found in the historic town of Kandy, which is located in the country’s central hills. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha must be explored in order for a trip to Kandy to be considered complete. One example of a building that links the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth Relic is the colossal ensemble of Kandy. It was one of several temples constructed to contain the Relic. Even though guests cannot view the tooth itself, the temple and its environs are incredibly beautiful. In addition, Kandy is well known for the Peradeniya Botanical
Gardens and the magnificent Kandy Esala Perahera, which features a procession of vibrant
dancers and elephants.

After the activity, proceed to the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay in a Standard, Superior, Deluxe or Luxury hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Peradeniya & Giragama.

The Royal Botanical Gardens

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The magnificent river-girdled garden is among the finest in the world. Its treasures of tropical flora include amazing collections of orchids, aromatic spices, medicinal herbs, palms, and rare endangered plant species.

Proceed to Giragama to visit a tea plantation.

Tea Plantation

My Vacation Sri Lanka

One of the main exports from Sri Lanka is tea from Ceylon. It all began in 1867 when James Taylor, a British national, started cultivating tea at Loolecondera, the nation’s first tea estate. The estate’s tea plants, which are situated in the hilly area of Kandy, quickly gave rise to a tea factory, and Sri Lanka’s tea business has been expanding ever since. Plantations all across the island, from Sabaragamuwa, the largest tea-growing region in the nation, to the sparsely populated Uva province in the southeast, produce up to 28 different grades of Ceylon tea.

After the activity, proceed to the hotel.

Dinner & Overnight stay in a Standard, Superior, Deluxe or Luxury hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and leisure.

Proceed to the airport to catch the flight back home.

End of Tour Programme

Cost Includes:
Accommodation and meal plan as agreed for the tour.
Transport in air-conditioned vehicle with the services of an English-speaking chauffeur guide up to 6 passengers and from 7 passengers onwards with an English-speaking national guide.
All entry tickets to the above tour programme.
All taxes relevant to the tour.
 
Cost Excludes:
Visa fees and airfare.
Tips + Portage.
Peak period supplements.
Entrance fees are not relevant to the above-detailed tour package.
Expenses for personal nature.
Photography, videography, or drone licences.
 
Terms & Conditions:
All rates are valid only for each agreement. (As we quote the best possible rates,)
The booking process will begin only after 50% payment of the total invoice value.
A payment of 100% is to be settled 90 days prior to the date of arrival.
Any amendments (to the agreed-upon tour) within 45 days of the arrival date are chargeable.
The customer shall pay all bank charges in the case of a bank transfer.
There will be no additional postage fees or booking fees.
Cancellation charges of 100% will be applicable 45 days prior to the arrival date.
If your behaviour could cause danger, damage, or a persistent offence, you will be informed of the fact, and your holiday may be terminated without compensation. This is for the safety and benefit of fellow travellers. You may also be held responsible for willful damage.
Any complaints must be pursued as soon as possible with the supplier of the service (e.g., the hotel manager) or our local representative (if present), and if matters are not satisfactorily resolved, you must notify the company within 24 hours, by e-mail, in a further effort to rectify the situation amicably.