08 Days Festival Tour In Sri Lanka
About this tour
The Kandy Esala Perahera also known as The Festival of the Tooth is a festival held in July and August in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Explore the UNESCO World heritage splendors, Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress architectural wonder. Amaze through the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy
While having a Lonely Planet experience you get first-hand local knowledge, with on-the-ground expert’s guidance and the freedom and privacy to explore at your will
When driving through the cold and misty hills that host lush green tea plantations. Stop at a tea factory to observe the tea processing technique
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bandaranaike International Airport, කටුනායක, Sri Lanka to Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Arrival at the Colombo International Airport. Clients will be Welcome by our representative and transfer to Hotel at Sigiriya. After a brief relaxed evening climb to the Rock fortress Sigiriya. Sigiriya (Lion’s rock) is an ancient rock fortress and palace built during the reign of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495). Contemporary with the paintings of Ajantha and Ellora Caves in India, highlights being the Frescoes, Mirror Wall, and the Lion’s Paw, and it is one of the Seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 2: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
After breakfast, leave for Polonnaruwa via Habarana. In Habarana join the place elephant ride. Then do a sightseeing tour in ancient city Polonnaruwa (11th Century AD), visit the many sites of archaeological and historical interest in the Sacred City including the Grate Statue, Quadrangle, Royal Palace, Gal Viharaya, Kumara and Lotus Ponds, Thiwanka Image House, and many more. And see one of the country’s biggest water reservoir Parakrama Samudraya. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sigiriya
Day 3: Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka to Kandy, Sri Lanka
After breakfast leave for Kandy via Dambulla, Nalanda and Matale. First visit Dambulla cave Temple. It is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of god and goddess. Then visit Gedige at Nalanda one of the remarkable archaeological sites in Sri Lanka & enjoying the Spice garden at Matale and take part in a conducted tour to get some knowledge about the growth and use of spices in the day to day life. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.
Day 4: Kandy, Sri Lanka
After breakfast does an excursion Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, is an orphanage and breeding ground for wild elephants. Evening watch ESALA PERAHERA. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.
Day 5: Kandy, Sri Lanka
After a breakfast city tour of Kandy including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha – by far the most important place of worship for Buddhists the world over, Upper Lake drive a place where one could have a bird’s eye view of the city below. Evening visit Botanical garden at Peradeniya, It is the largest botanical garden on the island. It is renowned for the collection of a variety of Orchids and has more than 300 varieties of Orchids, more than 5000 spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees attach it is the National Herbarium. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.
Day 6: Kandy, Sri Lanka to Negombo, Sri Lanka
After breakfast leave for Negombo. Evening relaxes on the Beach. The next day Relax on the Beach. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Negombo
Day 7: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Evening relaxes on the Beach. The next day Relax on the Beach. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Negombo
Day 8: Negombo, Sri Lanka to Bandaranaike International Airport, කටුනායක, Sri Lanka
Last day After Breakfast departure to AirPort. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Negombo
What's included
Transport by private (A/C) vehicle English speaking driver/Guide Hotel or Airport pickup & drop-off All taxes, fees, and handling charges Bottled water (500 ml per person per day) Free Wi-Fi during the whole tour Local insurance for the vehicle/passengers 4 Star Standard accommodation with Half Board
Lunch Gratuities Souvenir photos (available to purchase) Excess luggage charges (where applicable) Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) All Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.
What to know
During this Round Tour, we will be sight-seeing areas in the following destinations: to The guests, we will be provided with good quality, air-conditioned, comfortable vehicles with a driver-guide to help with your tour and free wi-fi. All vehicles will have baby seats available if needed Family holidays in Sri Lanka with your loved ones are one of the ideal holiday experiences for your family. , and we ensure to have an unforgettable lifetime holiday experience when you arrive at our motherland, Sri Lanka. Your English-speaking tour guide who has excessive knowledge of all aspects of this incredible country will show you many fascinating and interesting places and will share his knowledge about Sri Lankan history and culture. You will have the opportunity to experience exciting outdoor activities. And wildlife safaris and KANDY PERAHERA FESTIVAL also explore remote areas with unique landscapes that you will remember for a lifetime. Sri Lanka is an economy-friendly holiday destination; it’s a place where you can have world-class experiences without world-class cosThis tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Bandaranaike International Airport, කටුනායක, Sri Lanka to Sigiriya, Sri Lanka