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The warmth of the Sri Lankan people and the island’s cultural heritage are best discovered on a tour. Enjoy memorable moments amid picturesque landscapes and rich traditions. We recommend taking the tour before your Ayurvedic retreat, so you can fully switch off afterwards.

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Höhepunkte Sri Lankas in detail

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Day 1: Polonnaruwa

Arrival and welcome at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), followed by a transfer to the hotel in Sigiriya/Habarana.
In the afternoon, travel to Polonnaruwa and visit the archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s oldest royal cities. Discover ruins showcasing impressive craftsmanship and the 12th-century rock temple of Gal Vihara, with its four monumental Buddha statues carved from the rock. The reclining Buddha is 14 metres long and the standing statue is 7 metres tall. Optional: cycle through the ruins (supplement £6 (€6)). Take a short refreshment stop at the Parakrama Samudra reservoir before returning to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Kandy

Climb the world-famous 5th-century AD Sigiriya fortress, with its frescoes of the Maidens of the Clouds and breathtaking 360° views from the summit. Sigiriya means ‘Lion Rock’, as the original staircase to the summit passed through the mouth of a giant granite lion. The geometrically designed water garden, with its fountain, is the oldest man-made garden in Asia. Alternatively, for experienced walkers: take on the more challenging Pidurangala Rock instead of Sigiriya (price reduction of £23 (€26)). Continue to Dambulla to visit the magnificent cave temples dating from the 1st century BC, with their fascinating murals and impressive Buddha figures (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Stop at a spice garden if you wish, then continue to the hotel in Kandy. Take a city tour through Kandy’s lively streets. The city was the capital of Sri Lanka for 225 years from 1590. Visit the famous Temple of the Tooth and enjoy an impressive traditional dance performance. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Randeniya

The day begins with a walk in Kandy’s Royal Botanical Garden. Visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation in Randeniya, where you’ll enjoy a museum tour, an elephant walk, feeding and bathing (approx. 45 minutes), and a visit to the elephant dung paper workshop. Transfer to the airport (transfer to the hotel available at an additional cost).

Under “Useful Documents”, you’ll find an illustrated PDF of the itinerary.

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Location

Höhepunkte Sri Lankas
Sri Lanka, West Coast Sri Lanka, Colombo
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
approx. 128 km / 154 min

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