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Colonial Tours - Option III - Summer
Forts and Fortifications in Sri Lanka are milestones of the different historical eras of the country. A very few fortresses built by the Sinhalese kings are available today. The world-famous Sigiriya Rock fortress is the masterpiece of the ancient Sri Lankan fortress which belongs to the 5th century AD. The other only available ancient fortress is Mapagala Fortress. It is located near Sigiriya and was built between the 1st and 4th centuries AD.
Since the invasion of the Portuguese in 1505 many maritime forts and inland forts were built. Once the Dutch took over from the Portuguese, they control and strengthen the former Portuguese forts and built a few on their own. The British invaders have taken control of those forts in the late 18th century. In the same period, the Sinhalese king also built forts such as the Sitawaka fort and the Balana fort to protect them from the colonizers.
This 9-day tour programme is planned to provide the memorable opportunity to explore masterpieces of Sri Lankan and colonial architecture of forts and fortifications in Sri Lanka. Exploring some British built lighthouses is also a part of this tour programme.
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| DAY 1 & 2 | Kandy |
| DAY 3 | Sigiriya |
| DAY 4 & 5 | Trincomalee |
| DAY 6 & 7 | Arugam Bay |
| DAY 8 | Ella |
| DAY 9 | Colombo |
from USD 1,098
Per person on double sharing basis
Tour Map
Key Highlights
- Visit Kandy – Sigiriya - Nilaveli – Arugam Bay - Ella – Colombo
- Leisure walk for bird watching, Udawatta Kele sanctuary
- Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa Kandy
- Cycling tour to Balana Fort from Kandy
- A train journey from Kadugannawa to Kandy
- Visit Fort Macdowall, Matale
- Explore Dambulla cave temple
- Hike to Pidurangala rock to witness the sunrise
- Climb Sigiriya rock fortress.
- Mini safari at Hurulu Eco Park for Elephant watching
- Whales watching Trincomalee
- City tour in Trincomalee to explore Lover’s leap, Swami Rock and Koneshwaram Hindu Temple and Fort Frederick, Trincomalee
- Boat ride to explore presently inactive Kevuliya Lighthouse (Round Island Lighthouse).
- Snorkeling and scuba diving, Pigeon Island marine national park.
- Explore Dutch Fort, Batticaloa, Batticaloa Lighthouse, Lighthouse, Oluwil, and Sangamankanda Point
- Visit Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Dambetenna Tea factory and Adisham Bungalow
- Explore the Nine arch bridge and Demodara Railway Loop.
- Morning hike to Ella Rock.
- Visit Haldummulla Portuguese Fort and Ratnapura Dutch Fort
- Colombo city tour
What's included
- Accommodation for 8 Nights.
- 8 Nights’ accommodation sharing Double Room on HB (breakfast and dinner) basis as per itinerary.
- Services of TLJ’s English speaking accredited chauffeur-guide accompanying throughout the tour.
- Travel in a late model mid-sized air-conditioned car.
- Local transfers
- Government tax and service charges
- Entrance and activity charges directly pay at the site as per itinerary
What's Not included
- All activities not detailed in inclusions are Pay As You Go.
- International airfares.
- Lunch, snacks & beverages.
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guide / driver / assistant
- Visa fees
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Video camera and still camera fees
- Permits at some locations
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