09-Day Expedition Through Sri Lanka'S Treasures

Arrive by flight and you will be transferred to the arrival terminal. Please clear immigration & visa formalities, collect your baggage, and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. You will meet one of the Representatives of Apple Vacations will assist you as he will be having a paging board with your name in the meeting area, and he will introduce you to your own English speaking chauffeur guide who will transfer you to the hotel in Colombo.  spend the overnight stay and enjoy the dinner in colombo 

After the delicious breakfast and transfer to Dambulla. En route, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which is a sanctuary and breeding habitat for wild Asian elephants in Pinnawala village, Sri Lanka. The orphanage was founded in order to care for abandoned or orphaned wild elephants and provide a safe environment for them to roam. It currently houses approximately 90 elephants and is a popular tourist attraction.  Next visit to the famous Sigiriya rock fortress. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful frescoes. The group will have the opportunity to climb to the top of the fortress and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Next, visit a village tour as Bullock cart ride, Canoe ride, tuk tuk ride, uses of traditional equipment, local food & more - The village excursion includes a variety of activities that allow visitors to experience the traditional way of life in rural Sri Lanka. A traditional mode of transportation in the countryside, a bullock cart ride, will be provided. You will also go kayaking on a lake to view the local flora and fauna as well as fishing villages. Finally, make your way to Dambulla and spend the overnight stay and enjoy the dinner with delicious meal at the hotel.

After the breakfast visit to Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Sri Lanka. It is the country's largest and best-preserved cave temple complex, consisting of five major caves filled with statues and paintings. The temple is thought to have been established in the first century BCE and is a prominent Buddhist pilgrimage site. Visit to the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic Shrine in Kandy a Buddhist shrine that holds the Buddha's tooth relic. The temple allegedly houses the Buddha's tooth relic, which is kept in a gilded coffin. Other buildings and museums in the temple complex exhibit Sri Lanka's rich history and culture. Visitors can watch the temple's daily rites and ceremonies, which are important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. The temple is famous for its beautiful surroundings, which include a lake and lush gardens. Next, move on to Kandy Lake, a man-made body of water created in the heart of the city. The lake offers a tranquil refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city and is surrounded by lovely vegetation. Drive to the Kandy View Point next, which offers a comprehensive view of the city and its surroundings. You can gaze out at the gorgeous hills and the cityscape in wonder. Drive to the Kandy View Point next, which offers a comprehensive view of the city and its surroundings. You can gaze out at the gorgeous hills and the cityscape in wonder. Kandy's cultural dance exhibition is a popular evening attraction for visitors. It's a performance of traditional Sri Lankan dance and music in a variety of styles and costumes. The concert, which typically includes performances by experienced dancers and musicians, is a fun and informative way to learn about Sri Lankan culture. Visitors can enjoy the colorful costumes, lively music, and exquisite choreography, as well as a sense of the country's rich cultural past. Spend the overnight stay and enjoy the dinner with delicious meal at the hotel in Kandy.