10 days sightseeing tour of Sri Lanka - Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Trincomali, Kandy, Mountains

10:00 Breakfast, check-out from the hotel

14:30 Jeep Safari in Wilpattu Park

Wilpattu Park is one of the least popular and most untouched national parks on the island. That is why there is a maximum probability of seeing leopards and Himalayan bears.

19:30 Dinner and overnight in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, Pollonnaruwa, Sigiriya

7:30 Breakfast, check-out from the hotel

Anuradhapura

The first settlement on the site of Anuradhapura arose in the VI century BC. In 377 BC, the city (called Anuradha) became the capital of the first Sinhalese kingdom on the island. It had a clear layout; there was an extensive system of irrigation canals in the vicinity. Anuradha developed dynamically as a shopping center; it is marked on the maps of Claudius Ptolemy.

14:00 Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is the second capital of the ancient Sinhala kingdom, built after the destruction of Anuradhapura.

19:00 Dinner and overnight in Sigiriya

Sigiriya, Cave and Golden Temple, Elephants ride

8:00 Breakfast, check-out from the hotel

9:00 Ascent to Sigiriya Sigiriya (meaning "lion rock") is a rock plateau that rises 370 meters above sea level and about 170 meters above the surrounding plain in the heart of the island of Sri Lanka. Since 1982. Sigiriya is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In the last quarter of the 5th century AD, the king of Kashyapa built an impregnable fortress and his palace on the rock, where he lived with 400 concubines. The rock was surrounded by a moat with water, which was filled with crocodiles. Endless gardens were built around the rock, in which almost the world's first fountains were beaten. The monumental Lion's Gate led to the top of the plateau. And the pool for Kashyapa’s concubines at a height of 87 meters received water through a complex system of powerful pumps. 

14:00 Cave and Golden Temple in Dambulla On the way we will be able to see the Temple in Dambulla. A cave Buddhist temple of the 1st century BC, carved into the rock, with numerous statues of Buddha. The Stone Temple of the Sleeping Buddha is the largest cave temple in South Asia. The temple has been a sacred place of pilgrimage for 22 centuries. Many successive rulers of the island took part in the creation of the cave temple complex. The temple complex consists of several caves located at an altitude of 350 meters and numerous niches, the surface of which is painted with Buddhist wall paintings. Also in Sigiriya you can ride an elephant and take some photos against the background of Sigiriya riding this mighty animal.

18:00 - 20:00 Dinner and overnight in Trincommale

Trincomal, a beach holiday on the best beach in Sri Lanka - Nilaveli.

Trincomal, a beach holiday on the best beach in Sri Lanka - Nilaveli.

Trincolmali Dutch Fort Fredrick, Koneswaram Temple

Beach holidays in Trincomali Dutch Fort Frederick and Koneshwaram Temple We will visit the old Dutch Fort Frederick, on the territory of which is Koneshwaram, the oldest Hindu temple in Sri Lanka. Also, deer walk around the territory of the fort, which are almost not afraid of people at all and can be fed from their hands.

Aluvihara cave temple, National Dance show, Temple of the Buddha Tooth,

8:00 Breakfast and departure from the hotel

11:00 Aluvihara Cave Temple Halfway from Sigiriya to Kandy, we will visit the cave temple of Aluvihara. It was here that the Buddhist Bible, the Pali Canon, was recorded more than 2,000 years ago. There will be a unique opportunity to write down your names or the names of your loved ones on palm leaves using the ancient technology invented by Buddhist monks. 12:00 Ayurvedic gardens in Matale The city of Matale is famous as one of the main places for growing medicinal plants and spices.

16:00 Arrival in Kandy

17:30 National Dance Show (optional)

In the evening we will have the opportunity to see a show of traditional national dances. Now graceful plastic dances are popular on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The subjects of the dance are borrowed from various features of village life - harvest dance, jug dance, etc. Dance performers perform in traditional peasant clothes - short blouses and long narrow skirts. In the Kandy area, on the contrary, dynamic dances are popular, without which no festive event can do. Kandian dances involve men who have been professionally trained in dance techniques for many years. The dancers perform in red and white costumes, with numerous bracelets and bells on their hands and feet. Another kind of traditional national dances of Sri Lanka is magical dances associated with ancient beliefs that still exists on the island in our time. The Sri Lankans attribute all the misfortunes, ailments and troubles to the wrath of the gods and the evil will of demons. If the disease is caused by the wrath of the gods, a bali rite is performed to appease the god. The rite is accompanied by dances, sacrifices and spells.

18:00 Temple of the Buddha Tooth

Around 540 BC, the deceased Buddha was cremated and four teeth were taken out of the fire, which were carried around the world. The tooth was brought to Ceylon in 371. After several centuries of staying in India, the shrine was sent to Ceylon IV by the ruler of Kalinga, who was defeated in wars and feared for the fate of his state. The relic was transported to the island by the ruler's daughter, hiding it in her hairstyle. This tooth has long been attributed to magical power: the one who owns it, had full power. Therefore, the Buddha's tooth became a possession of the royal dynasty. The original place of its storage was the city of Anuradhapura, then the tooth was moved to the city of Polonnaruwa, and at the beginning of the XVIII century it was transferred to Kandy. Here in the temple we will be able to see a magnificent museum, which exhibits a variety of donations donated to the temple. Then the Dalada Maligawa temple was built specifically to store this shrine. Read more about the Temple of Buddha's Tooth...

19:30 Dinner and overnight in Kandy

Buddha statue Bahiravakande observation deck, Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya, Veddas Tribe

7:30 Breakfast and departure from the hotel

8:00 Buddha statue Bahiravakande, observation deck

Next, we will visit a monumental statue of Buddha, located on the top of a hill overlooking the city.

9:30 Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya

The Royal Botanical Garden, whose history dates back more than 700 years. Here we can see the magnificent orchid garden, as well as the Alley of Memorial Trees planted by famous historical figures, including Nicholas II and Yuri Gagarin. The Royal Botanical Garden of Sri Lanka contains tens of thousands of plants that amaze the imagination of middle-range tourists accustomed to the temperate climate, low trees and spring-summer flowering. Shrubs and trees here are gigantic in size, reminiscent of Gulliver's Journeys to the little Lлипутs. The usual room ficus has grown to a whole grove, with branches intertwined above the head. There is a special "field" with planted "strips" of various herbs.

13:00 Veddas Tribe

Visit to the Vedda tribe, who until recently lived in the jungle and did not use any houses or clothes 

19:00 Dinner and overnight in Kandy

Tea Plantations mountains, Ambuluwana Temple, Ramboda Fall, Lunar Plateau

7:30 Breakfast and departure from the hotel

9:00 Tea Plantations Mountains and tea - that's probably what Russians most associate the island of Ceylon with. During our trip, we will have the opportunity to see both. And also why, according to the British who founded the tea industry here, Sri Lankan tea is the best tea in the world.

9:30 Tea Factory

12.30 Ambuluvava Ambuluwawa or Temple of the Four Religions is a new architectural landmark of Sri Lanka, built on the top of a mountain between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the form of a conical spiral tower. It is one of the most popular places for unusual and memorable photos in Sri Lanka.

14:00 Ramboda Waterfall of Ambuluvava or Temple of the Four Religions is a new architectural landmark of Sri Lanka, built on the top of a mountain between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the form of a conical spiral tower. It is one of the most popular places for unusual and memorable photos in Sri Lanka.

15.00 The Lunar Plateau can be considered as a faster and more budget alternative to the Horton Plateau. Here you can see almost equally beautiful landscapes, while the plateau is much closer to Nuwara Eliya, it will take less time to visit and the entrance ticket will be much cheaper. The trip is carried out by jeep.

17:00 Nuwara Eliya Dinner and overnight in Nuwara Eliya

Ella, Horton Plateau, End of the world, Small Adams peak in Ella, Nine arch bridge

7:30 Breakfast and departure from the hotel

9:00 A trip by train The train from Ella to Nuwara Elia passes through the heart of the mountainous part of Sri Lanka, through tea plantations and through clouds. It's a journey not to be missed!

11:00 Horton Plateau and the End of the Earth (optional) One of the most beautiful World Heritage Sites is certainly Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. The most visited attraction of this national park is the End of the World, where the park's plateau suddenly ends with a deep cliff of more than 800 meters. On clear days, you can see Adam's Peak standing on the observation deck.

13:00 Adam's Small Peak in Ella Adam's Small Peak is an ideal place for trekking. Panoramic views opening in the early morning and late evening, when you can see the surrounding landscapes and look at the clouds from top to bottom.

16:00 Nine-arch Bridge in Ella The nine-arch bridge is Ella's hallmark and the best place to take great photos. Around the bridge you can see a picturesque forest and tea plantations.

18:00 Dinner and overnight in Ella

Ravana Water fall, Jeep Safari Udawalawe,

10:30 Breakfast and departure from the hotel

12:00 Ravana Waterfall Ravana Falls is one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

15:00 Jeep Safari in Udawalawe Park We will go on a cross-country safari in jeeps, where we will have the opportunity to see a lot of wild elephants. You can also see huge flocks of birds such as pelicans, storks and peacocks. If you're lucky, you can also see giant squirrels, deer, wild boars and even leopards. Completion of the excursion program and transfer to the beach hotel.

Entrance ticket fees:

Anuradhapura - $25

Polonnaruwa - $25

Visit to the Vedda tribe - $200 (per group)

Sigiriya - $30

Jeep Safari - $80 (if 1 passenger - $120)

Train $25

Ambuluvava (including a ride to the mountain on a tuk-tuk) - $10

Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya - $10

Cave Temple in Dambulla - $10

Buddha Tooth Temple - $10

*The listed tickets are already included in the "All inclusive" option You can visit on request: Not included: Entrance tickets (since the tour is individual, you can choose what you want to visit and what to skip):

Ethnotour - $35

Ayurvedic massage - $45

Bird watching (photo tour) - $45

National dance show - $10

Elephant riding - $20

Tea Ceremony and tea tasting - $15

Moon Plateau - $25 *All prices are in dollars per person