UN VESAK DAY CELEBRATION 2017 1) 01 DAY TOUR TO SIGIRIYA + DAMBULLA DAY 1 COLOMBO OR KANDY SIGIRIYA DAMBULLA - COLOMBO OR KANDY Pick up from Colombo or kandy & proceed to sigiriya The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya - doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock - resembling the mythological 'City of Gods' - is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well-fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries. Thereafter leave for Dambulla In the city of Dambulla lies a hub which has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat, look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land, which today houses an important junction in the country's economic and cultural uplifting. Proceed to Kandy or Colombo END OF THE TOUR Cost Per person in USD 2 PAX 4 PAX 6 PAX 7 PAX 10 PAX 83.00 68.00 60.00 58.00 55.00 *****************************************
2) 02 DAY TOUR TO SIGIRIYA + KANDY DAY 1 COLOMBO OR KANDY SIGIRIYA KANDY Pick up from Colombo or kandy & proceed to sigiriya The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya - doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock - resembling the mythological 'City of Gods' - is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well-fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries. Proceed to Kandy DAY 2 KANDY COLOMBO OR KANDY After breakfast proceed to Kandy. En route visit a Spice Garden in Mawanella Spicing the Wonder of Asia, Mawanella is renowned for a handsome contribution towards the spice industry. Stop by a spice grow - which will welcome you highly - for a quick glance at the process bundled with growing & processing spices while inhaling the fresh scent entrapped within the shady grows that cater towards the bloodline of national growth. City tour of Kandy Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe - before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy - the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills - will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary.walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Fine tube your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. Drop at Kandy or Colombo
END OF THE TOUR Cost Per person in USD 2 PAX 4 PAX 6 PAX 7 PAX 10 PAX 3* 174.00 148.00 135.00 129.00 127.00 4* 185.00 159.00 147.00 141.00 139.00 5* 197.00 171.00 158.00 152.00 151.00 Hotel List as below Kandy Hotel Topaz / Oakray Regency 3* 4* 5* Earls regent / Ozo Kandy Earls Regency / Cinnamon Citadel ***************************************** 3) 03 DAY TOUR TO ANURADHAPURA+ KANDY DAY 1 COLOMBO OR KANDY ANURADHAPURA SIGIRIYA Pick up from Colombo or kandy & proceed to Anuradhapura Commanding a rich Sri Lankan heritage, Anuradhapura - one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world starring 113 kings & spanning over 1300 years in its peak - avows of being the greatest city of ancient Sri Lanka following its reign as the first capital. The sapphire of its crown is certainly the Sri Maha Bodhi - the sacred Bo sapling extracted from the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment - standing more than 2200 years in its pride. Stroll through the sacred trails of the venerated city to adore the legacy that interweaves Ruwanweliseya - the gigantic dagoba resting alongside the Basawakkulama Tank - shading the Samadhi Buddha Statue & Isurumuniya Rock Temple that empower the culture, heritage and supremacy of arguably the strongest kingdom in Sri Lankan history. Proceed to Sigiriya
DAY 2 SIGIRIYA KANDY After breakfast proceed to Kandy The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya - doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock - resembling the mythological 'City of Gods' - is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well-fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries. En route visit a Spice Garden in Mawanella Spicing the Wonder of Asia, Mawanella is renowned for a handsome contribution towards the spice industry. Stop by a spice grow - which will welcome you highly - for a quick glance at the process bundled with growing & processing spices while inhaling the fresh scent entrapped within the shady grows that cater towards the bloodline of national growth. Proceed to Kandy DAY 3 KANDY COLOMBO OR KANDY After breakfast proceed to Kandy Temple. City tour of Kandy Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe - before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy - the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills - will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary.walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Fine tube your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. Drop at Kandy or Colombo END OF THE TOUR
Cost Per person in USD 2 PAX 4 PAX 6 PAX 7 PAX 10 PAX 3* 314.00 277.00 258.00 250.00 245.00 4* 337.00 300.00 281.00 270.00 265.00 5* 360.00 323.00 304.00 295.00 290.00 Hotel List as below 3* 4* 5* Kandy Hotel Topaz / Oakray Regency Earls regent / Ozo Kandy Earls Regency / Cinnamon Citadel Sigiriya Kassapa Lion Rock Sigiriya Village / Amara Forest Heritance Kandalama ***************************************** 4 ) 04 DAY TOUR TO POLONNARUWA+ KANDY DAY 1 COLOMBO OR KANDY ANURADHAPURA SIGIRIYA Pick up from Colombo or kandy & proceed to Polonnaruwa Commanding a rich Sri Lankan heritage, Anuradhapura - one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world starring 113 kings & spanning over 1300 years in its peak - avows of being the greatest city of ancient Sri Lanka following its reign as the first capital. The sapphire of its crown is certainly the Sri Maha Bodhi - the sacred Bo sapling extracted from the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment - standing more than 2200 years in its pride. Stroll through the sacred trails of the venerated city to adore the legacy that interweaves Ruwanweliseya - the gigantic dagoba resting alongside the Basawakkulama Tank - shading the Samadhi Buddha Statue & Isurumuniya Rock Temple that empower the culture, heritage and supremacy of arguably the strongest kingdom in Sri Lankan history. Proceed to Sigiriya DAY 2 SIGIRIYA POLONNARUWA After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa
Rising with the decline of Anuradhapura, the city of Polonnaruwa - medieval capital & crown jewel of King Parakramabahu I - remains superior proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs. Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage Site - blessed by stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures - while observing the relic house - Watadage - which boasts of beautiful stone carvings. Take a close glance and you will realize a subtle Hindu influence on architecture and statues found in Polonnaruwa. Or sit by the side of Galviharaya and observe the absolute beauty gushing out of every bend of its huge Buddhist statues. Nissankamalla Council Chamber is however, a headspinning beauty to just sit back and observe with its swaying pillars reminding the aesthetics of a powerful kingdom which rests beside Parakrama Samudraya - sea of Parakramabahu & masterpiece of irrigation! in Sigiriya DAY 3 POLONNARUWA - SIGIRIYA KANDY After breakfast proceed to Kandy The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya - doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock - resembling the mythological 'City of Gods' - is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well-fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries. En route visit a Spice Garden in Mawanella Spicing the Wonder of Asia, Mawanella is renowned for a handsome contribution towards the spice industry. Stop by a spice grow - which will welcome you highly - for a quick glance at the process bundled with growing & processing spices while inhaling the fresh scent entrapped within the shady grows that cater towards the bloodline of national growth. Proceed to Kandy DAY 4 KANDY COLOMBO OR KANDY After breakfast proceed to Kandy Temple. City tour of Kandy Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe - before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy - the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array
of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills - will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary.walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Fine tube your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. Drop at Kandy or Colombo END OF THE TOUR Cost Per person in USD 2 PAX 4 PAX 6 PAX 7 PAX 10 PAX 3* 427.00 380.00 357.00 350.00 345.00 4* 462.00 414.00 391.00 385.00 375.00 5* 496.00 449.00 426.00 420.00 415.00 Hotel List as below 3* 4* 5* Kandy Hotel Topaz / Oakray Regency Earls regent / Ozo Kandy Earls Regency / Cinnamon Citadel Sigiriya Kassapa Lion Rock Sigiriya Village / Amara Forest Heritance Kandalama ***************************************** 5 ) 05 DAY TOUR TO ANURADHAPURA +POLONNARUWA DAMBULLA + KANDY DAY 1 COLOMBO OR KANDY ANURADHAPURA - DAMBULLA Pick up from Colombo or kandy & proceed to Anuradhapura Commanding a rich Sri Lankan heritage, Anuradhapura - one of the greatest and oldest civilizations in the world starring 113 kings & spanning over 1300 years in its peak - avows of being the greatest city of ancient Sri Lanka following its reign as the first capital. The sapphire of its crown is certainly the Sri Maha Bodhi - the sacred Bo sapling extracted from the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment - standing more than 2200 years in its pride. Stroll through the sacred trails of the venerated city to adore the legacy that interweaves
Ruwanweliseya - the gigantic dagoba resting alongside the Basawakkulama Tank - shading the Samadhi Buddha Statue & Isurumuniya Rock Temple that empower the culture, heritage and supremacy of arguably the strongest kingdom in Sri Lankan history. DAY 2 DAMBULLA POLONNARUWA After breakfast proceed to Polonnaruwa Rising with the decline of Anuradhapura, the city of Polonnaruwa - medieval capital & crown jewel of King Parakramabahu I - remains superior proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs. Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage Site - blessed by stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures - while observing the relic house - Watadage - which boasts of beautiful stone carvings. Take a close glance and you will realize a subtle Hindu influence on architecture and statues found in Polonnaruwa. Or sit by the side of Galviharaya and observe the absolute beauty gushing out of every bend of its huge Buddhist statues. Nissankamalla Council Chamber is however, a headspinning beauty to just sit back and observe with its swaying pillars reminding the aesthetics of a powerful kingdom which rests beside Parakrama Samudraya - sea of Parakramabahu & masterpiece of irrigation! in Sigiriya DAY 3 POLONNARUWA - SIGIRIYA DAMBULLA SIGIRIYA After breakfast visit Sigiriya Rock The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya - doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock - resembling the mythological 'City of Gods' - is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well-fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries. Thereafter leave for Dambulla In the city of Dambulla lies a hub which has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues
of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat, look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land, which today houses an important junction in the country's economic and cultural uplifting. in Sigiriya DAY 4 SIGIRIYA KANDY After breakfast proceed to Kandy En route visit a Spice Garden in Mawanella Spicing the Wonder of Asia, Mawanella is renowned for a handsome contribution towards the spice industry. Stop by a spice grow - which will welcome you highly - for a quick glance at the process bundled with growing & processing spices while inhaling the fresh scent entrapped within the shady grows that cater towards the bloodline of national growth. City tour of Kandy Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe - before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy - the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills - will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary.walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Fine tube your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. Proceed to Kandy DAY 5 KANDY COLOMBO OR KANDY After breakfast proceed to Asgiriya Visit Asgiri temple Drop at Kandy or Colombo END OF THE TOUR
Cost Per person in USD 2 PAX 4 PAX 6 PAX 7 PAX 10 PAX 3* 457.00 397.00 368.00 359.00 350.00 4* 503.00 443.00 414.00 405.00 395.00 5* 549.00 489.00 460.00 451.00 445.00 Hotel List as below 3* 4* 5* Kandy Hotel Topaz / Oakray Regency Earls regent / Ozo Kandy Earls Regency / Cinnamon Citadel Sigiriya Kassapa Lion Rock Sigiriya Village / Amara Forest Heritance Kandalama ***************************************** THE ABOVE PRICE INCLUDE : Accommodation in standard rooms on HB basis for above travel plans Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the above itinerary Entrance fees to Sigiriya, Kandy Temple,Culturel Show,Anuradapura, polonnaruwa. Cost of English Speaking Chauffeur Guide for 07 pax and above (below 06 pax English speaking chauffer guide) ABOVE PRICES DOES NOT INCLUDE : Video Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Lunch throughout the tour Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Entrance fees to sites above not mentioned Cost of beverage throughout the tour. Expenses of a personal nature. Any other services not specified above. Guide Tips and Porterage Buddhika Jayawardane Assistant Manager 33A Queens Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka. tel +94 11 2599253 mobile +94 77 8078273 fax +94 11 2507289