This short, 3-day tour of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle as well as one of its most famous National Parks. Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura, which once served as Sri Lanka’s capital many centuries ago. Go on a wildlife safari in Sri Lanka’s largest national park, Wilpattu, where several species of animals reside including elephants, sloth bear and the highest concentration of leopard in the entire world.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Colombo > Wilpattu > Anuradhapura
Start your journey from your hotel in Colombo OR Katunayake intentional Airport proceed and visit the Kingdom of Panduwasnuwara. Thereafter proceed to Wilpattu and go on a lovely evening safari at Wilpattu National Park.
Start your journey from your hotel in Colombo OR Katunayake intentional Airport proceed and visit the Kingdom of Panduwasnuwara. (Travel Time – 2 ½ to 3 hrs)
Explore the ancient kingdom o...
Start your journey from your hotel in Colombo OR Katunayake intentional Airport proceed and visit the Kingdom of Panduwasnuwara. (Travel Time – 2 ½ to 3 hrs)
Explore the ancient kingdom of Panduwasnuwara, which was briefly the capital during the 12th century. Wander amongst the ruins of the city with its pagodas, image houses, meeting halls and the citadel. Visit the now restored former temple of the tooth relic, which lies just outside the citadel's walls. View the palace and listen to the many legends that surround it.
Thereafter proceed to Wilpattu and go on a lovely evening safari at Wilpattu National Park. (Travel Time – 2 to 2 ½ hrs)
Feel the call of the wild with the Wilpattu National Park Safari. Get a chance to catch sight of the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard and famous Sri Lankan Elephant. See hundreds of other wildlife such as deer, buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles, and rare birds. Get the photographs of a lifetime as you become one with nature.
On completion proceed to Anuradhapura, check in to the hotel and relax. (Travel Time – 50 to 60 mins)
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Day 2
Anuradhapura
On this day explore the Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
On this day explore the Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
Walk/ Ride through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. ...
On this day explore the Sacred City of Anuradhapura.
Walk/ Ride through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scatter all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings.
On completion return back to the hotel and relax.
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Day 3
Anuradhapura > Ritigala > Colombo
After breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Ritigala and visit the ancient ruins is Ritigala Mountain & explore
After breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Ritigala and visit the ancient ruins is Ritigala Mountain.
Ritigala Mountain at a height of 766 m above the sea-level is the highest mou...
After breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Ritigala and visit the ancient ruins is Ritigala Mountain.
Ritigala Mountain at a height of 766 m above the sea-level is the highest mountain in the north-central dry plains of Sri Lanka. The mountain mass about three miles long and about two miles wide at its widest point is covered with dense jungle inhabited by wild elephants, leopards and bears. It is the watershed of the Malwatu Oya which feeds the Nachaduwa tank and Kalueba Ela which feeds Huruluwewa. The Ritigala Mountain has been declared a Strict Natural Reserve in order to maintain its pristine environment. Ritigala mountain’s cloud cover and mist that cloth it most of the year round has resulted in a flora much more commonly found at the central hills of wet zone than those in the dry plains: the upper part of the mountain is well known for its flora, some of which are rare; it has also a range of wild orchids.
On completion return back to Colombo OR to Airport to Departure
All prevailing taxes and service charges
Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls.
2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Entrance fees
Visa and Related Expenses.
Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
Tips & Portages.
Expenses of personal nature.