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Heritage Tours - Option III - Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour (Summer)
Sri Lanka’s rich culture has tapestry with its religious history. The main influencer is Theravada Buddhism that introduced to Sri Lanka in 343 BC. However, during the 7th and 8th centuries, AD Mahayana Buddhism has also developed in the country. In this period “Avalokiteshvara” Bodhisattva was most popular in Sri Lanka. Within the Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition, Avalokitesvara is also identified as Natha Deviyo or Lokeshvara Natha (Natha), who lives in Tushita heaven and is destined to become the future Buddha “Maitreya”.
This tour programme has planned to give you detailed knowledge about Sri Lankan Buddhist culture. That includes some of the disclosed lesser-known, but still captivating sites in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the tour also offers you the chance to understand more about local culture and traditions together with fascinating experiences in Sri Lankan nature.
Let’s enjoy a Buddhist pilgrimage tour!
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| DAY 1 | Negombo |
| DAY 2 & 3 | Anuradhapura |
| DAY 4 & 5 | Jaffna |
| DAY 6 & 7 | Trincomalee |
| DAY 8 & 9 | Polonnaruwa |
| DAY 10 & 11 | Kandy |
| DAY 12 & 13 | Nuwara Eliya |
| DAY 14 | Colombo |
from USD 1,828
Per person on double sharing basis
Tour Map
Key Highlights
- Visit Negambo – Anuradhapura - Jaffna – Trincomalee-Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya – Dambulla - Mahiyanganaya – Kandy-Nuwara Eliya – Colombo
- Boat ride in Dutch Canal
- Visit Yapahuwa rock fortress, Nillakgama Bodhigaraya, Avukana Buddha statue, and Sesseruwa Buddha statue.
- Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura and Mihintale
- Visit Tanthirimale ancient Buddhist monastery, Madu church, and Thirukketeeswaram Kovil Hindu temple.
- Ferry boat ride to Nainativu Island
- Visit Keerimalai Pond, Nilavarai well and Kantarodai Buddhist
- Explore Pulmoddai beach, Arisimale beach, Girihadu seya, Vatadage, Thiriyaya
- Boat ride to Pigeon Island marine national park
- Wheals and Dolphin watching in Trincomalee
- City tour in Trincomalee
- Visit Seruwawila Mangala Maha Seya temple and Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya
- Cycling inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
- Morning hike to Pidurangala rock to witness the sunrise at the top.
- Explore the ancient city of Sigiriya.
- Elephant watching, Minneriya national park.
- Visit Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya
- Meet Vaddhs, the Sri Lanka Aborigines.
- Experience the fishing, dining and relaxing in the canoe camp on a boat platform at the Sorabora Wewa (Reservoir)
- Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden and Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Embekke temples.
- Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa in the secret city of Kandy, a world heritage site
- Visit Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya
- Trekking Horton Plains national park
- Hike to Pidurutalagala rock
- Explore Devon falls and St. Clair's falls
- White water rafting in Kitulgala
- Visit Kelaniya temple
What's included
- Accommodation for 14 Nights.
- 14 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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