Cultural Heritage Tour

•⁠ ⁠Arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital.
•⁠ ⁠Transfer to your hotel for check-in and rest.
•⁠ ⁠Evening leisure: Enjoy a relaxed evening exploring Galle Face Green, a popular promenade by the
sea, and have dinner at one of the local restaurants offering traditional Sri Lankan cuisine.

• Morning: Visit key attractions in Colombo:
✓ Gangaramaya Temple: A beautiful Buddhist temple with a unique blend of modern
architecture and traditional Sri Lankan styles.
✓ Independence Square: A monument commemorating Sri Lanka’s independence from
British rule.
✓ Colombo National Museum: Explore Sri Lanka’s rich history, art, and artifacts.
• Afternoon: Travel to Anuradhapura (approximately 4-5 hours).
• Evening: Enjoy a peaceful walk around the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, the oldest recorded tree in the
world, and an important Buddhist site.

• Morning: Explore Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Key sights include:
✓ Ruwanwelisaya Stupa: A massive white stupa and one of the most sacred sites in Sri Lanka.
✓ Thuparamaya: The oldest Dagoba in Anuradhapura, which houses the relic of the
Buddha's collarbone.
✓ Isurumuniya Temple: Known for its beautiful rock carvings.
• Afternoon: Visit the Royal Palace ruins and Bojunhala Tank.
• Evening: Return to your hotel for relaxation.

• Morning: Depart from Anuradhapura and travel to Sigiriya (approximately 2-3 hours).
• Afternoon: Visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress (also known as the Lion’s Rock), a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Climb to the top for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and explore the
ancient frescoes, gardens, and ponds.
• Evening: Enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan dinner at your hotel.

• Morning: Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a series of five caves filled with over 150 Buddha statues
and stunning frescoes.
• Afternoon: Continue your journey to Kandy (approximately 2-3 hours).
• Evening: Attend a cultural dance performance and explore Kandy Lake at sunset.
✓ Visit the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), which houses the sacred tooth relic
of Lord Buddha.

• Morning: Explore more of Kandy:
✓ Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to over 4,000 plant species.
✓ Visit Kandy Market to experience the vibrant local culture and shop for spices, fruits, and
handicrafts.
• Afternoon: Travel to Nuwara Eliya, known as “Little England” for its cool climate and colonial charm
(approximately 2.5 hours).
• Evening: Stroll around Lake Gregory and explore the colonial-style architecture of Nuwara Eliya.

• Morning: Visit a tea plantation and tea factory in Nuwara Eliya to learn about Sri Lanka’s tea
production and sample some of the world’s finest tea.
• Afternoon: Travel to Galle (approximately 5 hours).
• Evening: Explore the charming streets of the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy
the beautiful coastal views. You can shop for unique souvenirs or relax at a café in the fort area.

• Morning: Take a final stroll around the Galle Fort and visit the Dutch Reformed Church and Galle
Lighthouse.
• Afternoon: Drive back to Colombo (approximately 2-3 hours).
• Evening: Depending on your flight time, you can visit the Pettah Market for souvenirs or relax at a
café before your transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure.