Kandy Perahera - Europe (8 days)

Kandy Perahera - Europe

Day 1 - AIRPORT / SIGIRIYA

AIRPORT / SIGIRIYA Arrive at the airport and be met by our representative and transfer to Hotel in Sigiriya. En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE Pinnawala, Visit the Elephant Orphanage, the foster – home of elephants of different age and size feeding, bathing, playing together and even mating. These have been found injured or left abandoned in the wilderness. There are even little baby calves born in captivity. P.m Climb the rock fortress. SIGIRIYA The Lion Rock Fortress of Sigiriya which contains beautiful frescoes of heavenly maidens with flowers and fruit baskets and a palace garden with an intricate irrigation system - Sigiriya is called the 08th Wonder of the World. This was the Royal Citadel of King Kasyapa who ruled in the 5th Century A.D. Overnight stay at Hotel - Sigiriya

Day 2 - SIGIRIYA / ANURADHAPURA / SIGIRIYA

SIGIRIYA / ANURADHAPURA / SIGIRIYA After breakfast leave for Anuradhapura. ANRADHAPURA Anuradhapura was the first Capital of Sri Lanka and it is also referred to as the Cradle of Buddhism since Buddhism was first preached officially at Mihintale in Anuradhapura.The city that was founded in the 5thcentury B C has many monuments related to Buddhism and The culture of Sri Lanka. Next MIHINTALE Where Buddhism was officially introduced to a king of the 3rd century B.C. Today it is very popular with Buddhist pilgrims and tourist the complex consists of rocks caves ponds and stupas. First monastery of Sri Lanka and the worlds first declared sanctuary. Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya.

Day 3 - SIGIRIYA / POLLONNARUWA

SIGIRIYA / POLLONNARUWA Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Pollonnaruwa.Proceed to Pollonnaruwa. POLLONNARUWA 02nd Capital of Sri Lanka, City Tour including visits to the Gal Vihara with its majestic rock statues of the Buddha in standing, reclining and seated forms, the Thuparamaya, the princes’ pond, Lankathilaka Viharaya and the relic houses of Watadageya, Hatadageya and the Atadageya. Next ELEPHANT SAFARI The Elephant that was the limousine, Bulldozer, War Tank, Status Symbol, Wealth Asset and Domestic pet in the past is today an element that adds colour to pageants or the gentle Giant that gives pleasure rides. The Elephant Safari Habarana (At Village) has become a highlight event to tourist for its excitement and adventure or even for the "Chance of a Life Time " of riding an Elephant. The Elephant Safari is a ride on an Elephant with safely secured seat that takes around two hours. Overnight stay at Hotel – Sigiriya.

Day 4 - DAMBULLA / KANDY

DAMBULLA / KANDY Leave for Kandy. En route visit the Cave Temples of Dambulla, CAVE TEMPLE DAMBULLA In the 1st century B C a king of Anuradhapura fled the city due to a South Indian invasion and took refuge in the caves of Dambulla. On recapturing Anuradhapura after 13 years, the king converted the caves in to monastery and gifted it to the Buddhist monks. En route visit spices Garden in Matale. SPICES GARDEN Where spices and herbs used for Sri Lankan cuisine and medication are grown. Spices of Sri Lanka attracted the early sea faring merchants who made the long voyages to purchase this precious merchandise. P.m. Visit art and craft centre and Gem Bureau where you will be shown a documentary film on how Sri Lankan Gem mining is traditionally done. Next Sight seeing of Kandy including Upper Lake Drive and visit to Art and Craft Centres. Next enjoy a typical Sri Lankan Cultural Show of Drumming Dancing music and fire walking. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Day 5 - KANDY / BOTANICAL GARDEN / KANDY

KANDY / BOTANICAL GARDEN / KANDY Breakfast at Hotel. visit the Botanical Garden Peradeniya. BOTANICAL GARDEN Which was a pleasure garden of a Kandyan King of the 16th Century and later made in to a Botanical Garden during the British regime. P.m. At leisure Overnight at Hotel. - Kandy.

Day 6 - KANDY / AT LEISURE

KANDY / AT LEISURE	Breakfast at Hotel. A.m. At leisure Evening Kandy Perehera KANDY PERAHERA - (ESALA PERAHERA) The significance of this great event is to invoke blessings of the gods to give the farmers rain to cultivate their crops. This ritual is performed by carrying the sacred tooth relic of the Budda through the city streets which is done with great ceremony. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Day 7 - KANDY / COLOMBO / NEGOMBO

KANDY / COLOMBO / NEGOMBO	Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for Colombo. En route visit TEA FACTORY Visit a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory en route. Sri Lanka being famous for its “Ceylon Tea” has added cheer to many the world over for more than a century. Sight seeing of kandy including Upper Lake Drive. City Tour and Shopping CITY TOUR The City Tour will include places of Tourist interest such as Old parliament, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Buddhist Hindu Temple and Town Hall. SHOPPING Shopping at Odel, House of Fashion, Bare foot etc. Proceed to Negombo. En route visit fishing village. NEGOMBO The fishing village of Negombo has turned out to be a very popular Tourist Beach Resort, for its Golden Sun kissed Beach that’s fringed with Palm Groves. The amazing fact is that the development of the tourist industry has had no influence to change originality of the quiet fishing village or the Life style of the inhabitants. Overnight stay at Hotel in Negombo.

Day 8 - NEGOMBO / AIRPORT

NEGOMBO / AIRPORT After breakfast leave for Airport...

This tour covers ancient cities, Kandy Perahera, Elephant Safari and Negombo Beach relaxation

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