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Cultural Explorer

Interested travellers of a short vacation, denoted by the tour itself Cultural explorer is the best option for all cultural travellers who want to get a glimpse of typical Sri Lankan cultures and heritage offering a variety of sightseeing for your travel pleasures. Featured around culture, Wildlife and the magnificent beaches, you will also visit interesting plantations in the hill country

Pickup > Sigiriya > Anuradhapura > Mihintale > Polonnaruwa > Dambulla > Matale > Kandy > Nuwara Eliya > Tissamaharamaya > Yala > Galle > Colombo > Negombo > Drop off
8 Day
7 Night
Day 1
Welcome & Overnight Stay at hotel in picturesque Negombo
  • Airport Pickup where you will be warmly welcome by our English speaking chauffer guide and taken to the hotel in picturesque Negombo ” the town of beaches ” , which is just the perfect place to relax and laze under tropical coconut trees with some sizzling sea food.
negambo
Day 2
Tour one of the wonders of the world “The Sigiriya fortress”

We intend climbing the Sigiriya rock where you will have the opportunity to step in to an ancient fortress built by King kashyapa and take a closer look at the Sigiriya frescos and other monuments once sheltered an entire village.

  • Village tour includes a traditional Sinhalese lunch made of home grown spices.
  • Ride like an indigenous Sinhalese: You may experience the ride in a traditional Bullock cart
  • Evening will be off scheduled for you to freely relax in the hotel
Sigiriya
Day 3
Anuradhapura
  • We will visit the city of ancient kings of Sri Lanka “Anuradhapura”

Anuradhapura is the first established kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka. Its ruins, beholds the rich culture and heritage of Buddhist culture, which still attracts pilgrims from all over the island. It’s a city of Temples and museums that exhibits ruins of an ancient kingdom.

  • Visit to the Mihinthale rock
  • Rest indoors – Hotel stay in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Day 5
Polonnaruwa – Kandy
  • Early morning departure headed to Polonnaruwa - A city of historical value portraying culture
  • Visit the cave temple – Dambulla
  • Visit the Spice Garden in Matale

The spice garden located in Matale offers you a study of Medicinal plans and herbs as well as a glimpse of spices used to prepare traditional foods and curries. You will be led by a tour guide willing to take your through the importance and benefits of spices and herbs whilst he demonstrates how to take care of these commodities.

  • Visit to “Sri Dalada Maligawa” Temple of Tooth

Common to the native tongue as “The Dalada Maligawa” is one of the most Sacred Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, worshiped by Buddhist believers as it houses the relic of the tooth of The Lord Buddha.

  • Witness a traditional cultural dance performance
  • Visit the Gem museum where you will also be able to purchase Gems of rare varieties as well as gems of splendid quality and a wide range of colors at nominal prices. Gift your loved one with the finest precious stones and jewelry of Sri Lanka.
  • Ease your nerves of exhaust at a lovely hotel in Kandy where we conclude the day.
Kandy
Day 6
Nuwara Eliya
  • Early morning departure headed to Nuwara Eliya

Be amazed by experiencing the scenery surrounded by hills. Nuwara Eliya is one of the coziest and coldest locations in Sri Lanka all throughout the year. You may walk through plantations such as Tea, Strewberry etc.

  • Short break at Ramboda falls – One of the finest and picturesque water falls
  • Tour the estates of Tea plantations

Sri Lanka is best known for its Tea. You will have the opportunity to learn about the processes involved in how freshly plucked tea leaf ends up in your hand as a cup of tea. You will also engage in Tea tasting, experiencing the aroma and freshness of the multiple flavors of “Ceylon Tea” yourself.

  • Visit to a strawberry farm

You may walk through the plantation of Strawberries where you will be able to pick the fruits yourself, fresh off the trees.

  • Day concludes in Nuwara Eliya
Yala
Day 6
Tissamaharama & Yala
  • Morning visit to Tissamaharama

Visit of the main monasteries out of the four, established in Sri Lanka

  • Visit to Rawana Falls
  • Brace yourself to a trail in the jungle “Yala Safari”
  • This safari is going to excite all you wild life enthusiasts and especially photographers “prepare your cameras folks!”
  • Yala is one of the well-known game parks in Sri Lanka for bird watching and wild life exploration. You will be able to see many animals in the wilderness. Elephants, Leopards, Porcupines, Peacocks are some that of interest you may have a chance to see.
Yala
Day 7
Galle
  • Tour around the Galle Fort
  • Tour around the city of Colombo
  • Visit to the National Museum
  • A visit to the premises of National monument built in commemoration of Independence from the British rule.
  • A visit to the Gangarama temple which is located in heart of Colombo, and known for its cultural importance and modern architecture
  • Shopping spree at your convenience
  • Conclude the day in beautiful Negombo
Galle
Day 8
See You Soon !
  • A safe drop off at the airport after enjoying the breakfast from hotel – Negombo
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