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Heritage Site Tour 10 Days / 9 Nights
Jaffna Cultural Tour
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Transportation
Tour Bus
Location
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Tour Plan
Day 1
Arrival in Colombo.
Visit the city full of Hindu and Buddhist temples, mosques and ancient Christian churches.
Visit the city full of Hindu and Buddhist temples, mosques and ancient Christian churches.
Day 2
Colombo – Wilpattu – Anuradhapura
Departure for Anuradhapura and stop at Wilpattu National Park for a mini jeep safari to spot the animals that populate the reserve. Arrival in Anuradhapura.
Departure for Anuradhapura and stop at Wilpattu National Park for a mini jeep safari to spot the animals that populate the reserve. Arrival in Anuradhapura.
Day 3
Anuradhapura/ Jaffna (Km. 196 via A9, 3.30 hours)
In the morning visit to Anuradhapura, the first Sinhalese capital, from the 4th century BC. until the 10th AD We will visit: the Sacred Tree, the tree where Siddhartha achieved enlightenment, historically documented as the oldest tree in the world; the Dagoba Ruwanweliseya, perfect sphere; the statue of Samadhi Buddha one of the oldest in the world; the Dagoba Ruwanweliseya, perfect sphere; the statue of Samadhi Buddha one of the most famous Buddha in meditation, Isurumuniya Vihare rock temple and the Brazen Palace. In the afternoon continuation to Jaffna. Overnight stay in the new hotel in the center of Jaffna.
In the morning visit to Anuradhapura, the first Sinhalese capital, from the 4th century BC. until the 10th AD We will visit: the Sacred Tree, the tree where Siddhartha achieved enlightenment, historically documented as the oldest tree in the world; the Dagoba Ruwanweliseya, perfect sphere; the statue of Samadhi Buddha one of the oldest in the world; the Dagoba Ruwanweliseya, perfect sphere; the statue of Samadhi Buddha one of the most famous Buddha in meditation, Isurumuniya Vihare rock temple and the Brazen Palace. In the afternoon continuation to Jaffna. Overnight stay in the new hotel in the center of Jaffna.
Day 4
Jaffna
In the morning visit to a fishing village outside the city and the picturesque and colorful Chunnakam Market, in the afternoon market visit to the city, which for centuries was the religious and cultural center of the Hindu-Tamil part of Sri Lanka, in particular during the so-called kingdom of Jaffna, the Tamil dynasty that reigned for four centuries starting from the 13th century. Then conquered by the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally by the English, the Jaffna region was the protagonist of some of the saddest pages of the bloody war which ended in 2009. We will visit the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, one of the most important Hindu temples in Sri Lanka (dedicated to Murugan, Ganesh’s brother), the Manthri Manai (ancient palace of a prince who later fell into the hands of the Portuguese), the port of Jambukola Patuna, the temple of Kadurugoda. Same overnight stay.
In the morning visit to a fishing village outside the city and the picturesque and colorful Chunnakam Market, in the afternoon market visit to the city, which for centuries was the religious and cultural center of the Hindu-Tamil part of Sri Lanka, in particular during the so-called kingdom of Jaffna, the Tamil dynasty that reigned for four centuries starting from the 13th century. Then conquered by the Portuguese, the Dutch and finally by the English, the Jaffna region was the protagonist of some of the saddest pages of the bloody war which ended in 2009. We will visit the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, one of the most important Hindu temples in Sri Lanka (dedicated to Murugan, Ganesh’s brother), the Manthri Manai (ancient palace of a prince who later fell into the hands of the Portuguese), the port of Jambukola Patuna, the temple of Kadurugoda. Same overnight stay.
Day 5
Jaffna/ Sigiriya
Full board. Day dedicated to exploring the surroundings of Jaffna. Immediately outside the city you are projected into a green landscape of palm trees, colorful temples, sacred springs and sunny coasts: you will visit the ruins of Kantarodai, the springs of Keerimalai, and the islands of Karaitivu and Velanai (connected to the mainland by panoramic causeways , almost at sea level, overlooking the fishermen’s activities). stop along the route at the Elephant Pass, the collection point of the elephants coming from central Sri Lanka, which from here were then marched to Kaits and embarked on ships departing for India. Continue to Sigiriya. Overnight stay
Full board. Day dedicated to exploring the surroundings of Jaffna. Immediately outside the city you are projected into a green landscape of palm trees, colorful temples, sacred springs and sunny coasts: you will visit the ruins of Kantarodai, the springs of Keerimalai, and the islands of Karaitivu and Velanai (connected to the mainland by panoramic causeways , almost at sea level, overlooking the fishermen’s activities). stop along the route at the Elephant Pass, the collection point of the elephants coming from central Sri Lanka, which from here were then marched to Kaits and embarked on ships departing for India. Continue to Sigiriya. Overnight stay
Day 6
Sigiriya/ Polonnaruwa/ Sigiriya
Full board. Visit to the imposing fortress, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), built on the rock in the 5th century. and about 370 meters high. (the climb takes about a couple of hours, because there are more than a thousand steps! Climb at will). In the afternoon, visit to Polonnaruwa (also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), the second ancient capital of the Sinhalese kingdom between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. Whose temples and sculptures are among the best preserved in the country.
Full board. Visit to the imposing fortress, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), built on the rock in the 5th century. and about 370 meters high. (the climb takes about a couple of hours, because there are more than a thousand steps! Climb at will). In the afternoon, visit to Polonnaruwa (also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), the second ancient capital of the Sinhalese kingdom between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. Whose temples and sculptures are among the best preserved in the country.
Day 7
Sigiriya/Dambulla/ Kandy
In the morning departure for Dambulla to visit the beautiful temples dug into the caves (the temples are located on the top of a hill with 400 steps, the climb takes approximately 50 minutes) and to visit the spice market. Arrival in Kandy, the holiest city in Sri Lanka, as well as the third capital of the Sinhala kingdom. Hotel accommodation. In the afternoon visit the city by tuk tuk (the market square, the lake, etc.) and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Overnight stay in a hotel in the city
In the morning departure for Dambulla to visit the beautiful temples dug into the caves (the temples are located on the top of a hill with 400 steps, the climb takes approximately 50 minutes) and to visit the spice market. Arrival in Kandy, the holiest city in Sri Lanka, as well as the third capital of the Sinhala kingdom. Hotel accommodation. In the afternoon visit the city by tuk tuk (the market square, the lake, etc.) and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) Overnight stay in a hotel in the city
Day 8
Kandy/Nuwara Eliya/ Kandy
Full board. In the morning departure for Nuwara Eliyia renowned for its views with rich tea plantations. It is a charming mountain station, founded by the English, which still retains its typically colonial atmosphere intact (1889 meters above sea level). The style of this ”English village” can be found in the hotels, villas, golf courses and racecourse. After lunch in Nuwara Eliiya you can take a walk around the city. Along the way, a short stop at a tea plantation in a context of some very fascinating natural views. Upon return, free time in Kandy or completion of the visit.
Full board. In the morning departure for Nuwara Eliyia renowned for its views with rich tea plantations. It is a charming mountain station, founded by the English, which still retains its typically colonial atmosphere intact (1889 meters above sea level). The style of this ”English village” can be found in the hotels, villas, golf courses and racecourse. After lunch in Nuwara Eliiya you can take a walk around the city. Along the way, a short stop at a tea plantation in a context of some very fascinating natural views. Upon return, free time in Kandy or completion of the visit.
Day 9
Kandy/ Pinnawella/ Colombo
Start of free morning in Kandy and then departure for Colombo with a stop at the Pinnawela elephant orphanage. Arrival in Colombo and overnight stay
Start of free morning in Kandy and then departure for Colombo with a stop at the Pinnawela elephant orphanage. Arrival in Colombo and overnight stay
Day 10
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