CEYLON HERITAGE
ACHIEVE MEMORIES OF BEST HISTORICAL PLACES OF SRI LANKA
You will achieve unforgettable memories of historical places in Sri Lanka by this tour. We plan to give you an opportunity to visit many ancient cities of pre-digital ages.
Things Included
- All airport transfers
- A grade guesthouse with breakfast
- Rental motorcycle
- Gasoline for the whole tour
- Tour mechanic (only for group of more than 5 riders)
- 4 x 4 vehicle or van for luggage transportation (only for group of more than 5 riders)
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Help with obtaining temporary Sri Lankan driving licences
- All expenses of our crew
Itinerary
Day 0 : Negombo (Arrival & Rest)
Arriving at Katunayake airport, you will be transferred to the hotel where you can enjoy the interesting coastal town of Negombo. As the first exercise, you will visit the fishing village and return to rest. Overnight stay in Negombo.
Day 1 : Kalpitiya
Through the populous areas of the Negombo City, you will make an easy ride towards the Northern part of the country up to Chilaw. On the way, Most of the tourists prefer seeing fish market by the sides of the road. Passing through fishing villages you might see catamarans and traditional fishermen dragging fishnets in the seashore. Next activities are planned to maximize opportunities within a brief period diverting into an undiscovered and unspoiled Kalpitiya peninsula where you will have a rest in an eco-friendly cabana with refreshments. In Kalpitiya there are seasonal optional activities available such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, snorkeling, diving, fun fishing and sea bathing. Rest at Kalpitiya overnight.
Day 2 : Anuradhapuraya
From Kalpitiya, you will make an easy ride to Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. You will visit huge dagobas and also the Sri Maha Bodhi (a right-wing branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment). Also while on road you will see many ancient reservoirs built by kings to harvest Anuradhapura. Continuing the adventure, you arrive at Sri Lanka’s most famous landmark, Sigiriya Rock, rising 370m above the jungle is an ancient fortress surrounded by extensive gardens. Sigiriya is world famous of its frescoes, mirror wall and lion’s paw. You will ride around the Sigiriya rock and nearby Sigiriya village. As a optional activity you can enjoy the jeep safari in Kaudulla or Minneriya National parks, and also a special elephant ride across Habarana village. As the next activity you will visit Dambulla Cave Temple which has fascinating series of caves filled with beautiful Buddhist statues and paintings. Overnight stay at hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 3 : Polonnaruwa
Stretching over rolling grassland, Polonnaruwa’s ruined palaces and dagobas provide a fascinating insight into a past reign of glory. Dating to the 11th century, Polonnaruwa replaced Anuradhapura as Sri Lanka’s ruling city after a devastating invasion by invaders from south India. It reached its height in the 12th century. The most famous of Polonnaruwa’s rulers, King Parakramabahu I, created the vast Parakrama Samudra ( the Sea of Parakrama) which remains one of the finest examples of Sri Lanka’s skill at water management. We stay overnight at Polonnaruwa Ancient city.
Day 4 : Kandy
From Polonnaruwa you will ride to Kandy via Riverston (Knuckles Mountain Range). In kandy you will visit first “Arthur’s seat” where you can perceive the territory beneath in the bird’s eye view including the Temple of Tooth. Most tourists prefer enjoying lunch or sip a beer nearby restaurant. Next we lead you to the Tooth Relic Temple which is supposed to be the most precious place of Buddhist people. Then you will have the opportunity to enjoy shopping in Kandy city and to walk around the Kandy lake in the evening. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 5 : Negombo / Departure
On the last day, you will be guided back to Negombo / Colombo Airport as of your choice.
