Culture at its Bliss
Culture at its Bliss
(07 nights / 08 Days)
Be a part of the truly Fascinating Culture and heritage moving back centuries in time exploring the cities ruins and its ancient stories of history linked to it! A Blend of culture, history and local city life style at its bliss like nowhere else on the planet.
Overview: Through the fascinating memories of the ancient city to the simple living standards of the local community, create your perfect Sri Lankan holiday with our exciting 7 nights and 8 days special offer wonder pack for a memorable experience. Take a tour of our captivating and breathtakingly beautiful cities of the Island like Sigiriya, Habarana, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo & Negombo.
Day 01 - AIRPORT – PINNAWALA – HABARANA
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality where our personalized representative from Relax Lanka Tours will welcome you and transfer you to Habarana. Enroute, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – In the afternoon take a jeep safari through the Kaudulla or Minneriya National Parks, looking for Wild Elephants, deer, peacocks, bears, and many kinds of birds.
Day Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Jeep Safari Minneriya National Park/ Elephant ride (Optional).
Overnight Stay in Habarana.
Day 02 - HABARANA – SIGIRIYA / POLONNARUWA
In the morning let’s discover the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa, which was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th – 13th century A.D.
In the afternoon climb the Sigiriya rock , 650 feet high rock fortress in the sky, a masterpiece of construction, artistry & irrigation. A world Heritage Site (5 th Century AD). The world famous fresco paintings of Heavenly maidens are housed in a cave.
Day Highlights
- Polonnaruwa Excursion
- Climb the Sigiriya Rock
- Hiruwadunna Village tour (Optional)
Overnight Stay in Habarana.
Day 03 - HABARANA – ANURADHAPURA
In the morning explore the ancient historic city of Anuradhapura, the birthplace of Sinhala civilization & one of the world’s largest archeological sites. It is considered as the greatest monastic city of the ancient world, & was founded in the 5th century BC.
Day Highlights
- Visit the Anuradhapura archeological site.
- Ayurvedic treatment in the afternoon (Optional).
Overnight Stay in Habarana.
Day 04 - HABARANA – DAMBULLA – KANDY
Leave for Kandy on route visit The Golden Rock Temple, which dates back to the 1st Century. BC. Its rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes which depict Buddhist mythology and the tales of the Buddha’s previous births. In transit to Kandy, stop at Matale for a walk through one of Sri Lanka’s famous spice gardens, home to the worlds’ highest quality cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, pepper and other exotic spices.
Day Highlights
- Dambulla Cave Temple.
- Visit a spice garden in Matale .
Leisure at the hotel.
Day 05 - KANDY
Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, with a fine collection of over 4000 species of exotic plants which was a pleasure garden of a Kandyan King of the 16th Century.
After visit the city of Kandy, visiting popular market places where vegetables and fruits from other parts of the country are distributed and will be entertained by the colourful cultural music and dance performance before visiting the sacred Temple of the Tooth to pay your respects.
Day Highlights
- Botanical Gardens
- Kandy city tour
- Cultural dance
Overnight Stay in Kandy.
Day 06 - KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA
Transfer to Nuwaraeliya. Often referred to as ‘Little England’, this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted, vaguely British-country-village feel to it, with its colonial-era bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens.
Day Highlights
- Tea Factory
- Ramboda Waterfall
- Nuwaraeliya City tour
Overnight Stay in Nuwaraeliya.
Day 07 - NUWARA ELIYA – COLOMBO
Transfer to Colombo the commercial city and capital of Sri Lanka. It is the largest city and main port of Sri Lanka. A bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new.
Day Highlights
- Colombo City Tour
- Shopping
- Galle Face Green
- The Dutch Hospital
Overnight Stay in Colombo.
DAY 8 - COLOMBO – NEGOMBO – AIRPORT
After breakfast transfer to Negombo a characteristic fishing town north of Colombo. Set amid lush groves of coconut palms which breathes the spirit of the sea and a gourmet’s paradise with seafood in plenty. After leave for the Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.
Tour package Includes
- Meet & Greet Service, Luggage Assistance & Hotel Transfer.
- Shared Double Room Accommodation for the period, as per Tour.
- Meal plan on Half Board basis. (Bed + Dinner + Breakfast)
- Transport in an Air-Conditioned car with English speaking Chauffeur Guide.
- Service charge at hotels and currently applicable Government taxes.
- Departure and Check-out Assistance at Airport
- Food & lodging for the driver .
- Petrol, toll and parking for the vehicle.
- Vehicle insurance up to LKR 500,000 per person.
- 24hrs customer care service.
Tour Package excludes
- Entrance/excursion fees to the places mentioned in our itinerary.
- Air fare/Visa fees.
- Lunch/beverages, and any the other meals not mentioned in the program.
- Sightseeing/visits at any place other than mentioned in the tour program.
- Any extras such as Tips and other expenses of a personal nature, Ayurveda spa treatments, etc.
Relax Lanka’s Extras (Value Plus) on Complimentary Basis:
Complimentary cultural show entrance tickets for 2 pax.
01 local SIM card (data/voice) loaded with USD 03.
Free upgrade to the next room category on availability.
Important
Standard check-in time and check-out time at the hotels 1400 Hrs – 1200 Hrs.
Availability at hotels is subject to confirmation of the tour and travel dates
Payment Policy
Please note we require 30% of the payment on confirmation with the balance settled 15 days prior to arrival, or full payment can be settled on confirmation.
Payment Methods
Bank transfer.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation should be notified in writing, 10 days prior to the arrival date, 40% would be charged , for cancellations made within 7 days , and for ‘No Shows 100 % would be charge.