Ancient Wonders from Colombo
True to itsword, the Ancient wonders tour from Colombo will take you to two of the mostancient cities in Sri Lanka which were once flourishing capitals during the erawhen Kings ruled the nation. Day one of the tour, will take you to the dry zoneof Habarana which is in the centre of the cultural triangle. While here, weexplore the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first kingdom and walkamidst the serene gardens of the compound of the “atamasthana”. The followingday we proceed to the second kingdom, Polonnaruwa and marvel the ancientwonders here. Finally, enjoy a thrilling safari at the Minneriya National Parkand encounter herds of elephants roaming in their natural habitat.
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Ancient Wonders fra Colombo (2 Dage)
Ancient Wonders fra Colombo (2 Dage)
(SKU: LK10242000) Ancient Wonders er en kort, enkelt nat, 2-dages tur ind i hjertet af Sri Lankas kulturelle trekant. Besøg flere UNESCOs verdensarvssteder. Den ødelagte by Polonnaruwa er det næste sted på listen og har en historie dating tilbage til det 10. århundrede e.Kr.. Endelig vil du komme til at udforske den hellige by Anuradhapura, som betragtes som en af de mest hellige byer blandt buddhister over hele verden. Meget ligesom de to foregående gamle byer, Anuradhapura har også en historie dating flere århundreder tilbage og er et af Sri Lankas vigtigste eksempler på
gammel kultur og arv.1 Dag i Habarana
I løbet af din tid i Habarana kan du deltage i følgende aktivitet.
Anuradhapura
Den gamle ødelagte by Anuradhapura, som var hovedstaden i over et årtusinde indtil det 10. århundrede e.Kr.. Se pagoder, klosterbygninger og damme, der er spredt over hele det store område. Besøg vigtige vartegn som Jetavanarama, som var en af de højeste bygninger i den antikke verden, Sri Maha Bodhi og ruinerne af det enorme Abhayagiri-kloster. Få mere viden om Sri Lankas historie, når du går i kongernes fodspor. Når du er færdig, skal du vende tilbage til dit hotel og slappe af.
Afgang
Undervejs til Colombo, du kan deltage i følgende aktivitet.
Gamle by Polonnaruwa
Besøg den gamle by Polonnaruwa, som var den anden store hovedstad i Sri Lanka. Gå gennem ruinerne af byen, der blomstrede mellem det 10. til det 13. århundrede e.Kr.. Se vigtige monumenter som Gal Vihara, Vatadage, lotusbadet, Lankathilaka-templet og statuen af kong Parakramabahu, hvis regeringstid blev betragtet som Polonnaruwas gyldne tidsalder. Få mere at vide om Sri Lankas gamle historie
.Minneriya Nationalpark
Denne safari tager dig med på en tur gennem Minneriya National Park. Nyd synet af over 150 elefanter samles på ét sted under den berømte Great Elephant Gathering, som sker i den tørre sæson mellem maj til oktober. Ud over elefanter, få en chance for også at se mange pattedyr, fugle, krybdyr og padder i scrublands, skove og andre områder
.Vend tilbage til Colombo & slip ved Colombo
Slutningen af Tour
Inkluderer:
- Transport i et privat køretøj, Brændstof, Parkering & Motorvejsafgifter.
- Service af engelsktalende chaufførguide.
- Alle gældende skatter og serviceafgifter.
- 2 x 500 ml vandflasker pr. Person pr. Dag.
Omfatter ikke:
- Hotel Indkvartering og måltider.
- Entré til de respektive websteder.
- Chauffør Guide"s indkvartering.
- Udgifter af personlig karakter.
- Visa og relaterede udgifter.
- Tips & Portages.
Gratis:
- 1 x 1 liter vandflaske pr. person pr. dag.
- 1 x Lokalt SIM-kort pr. værelse.
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Day 1 in Habarana
Sri Lanka is famed for its ancient wonders that have been built during an era where great kings ruled the land. The first day you will be in Habarana and while here, you will visit the sacred city of Anuradhapura which was the first capital in ancient Sri Lanka and which is filled with architectural masterpieces such as the Jetavanarama and Abhayagiriya. The monastic buildings, pagodas and statues that are scattered in the sacred gardens are wonders to look at.
Anuradhapura
The ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scatter all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings. On completion return back to your hotel and relax.
Day 2 >En-route to Colombo
You will leave Habarana and en route to Colombo visit the sacred city of Polonnaruwa which is the second capital of ancient Si Lanka. Here too you will be amazed by the serene views, magnificent monuments and temples that are the epitome of Sri Lankan history. After Polonnaruwa we head towards the Minneriya National Park to enjoy a safari ride. Here you will see the majestic Sri Lankan elephant in herds, various mammals, endemic and rare birds, reptiles and various amphibians in the diverse terrain that you find here. You will end the tour by returning to Colombo
Ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the second major capital of Sri Lanka. Walk through the ruins of the city that flourished between the 10th to the 13th century AD. View important monuments such as Gal Vihara, Vatadage, the lotus bath, Lankathilaka Temple and the statue of King Parakramabahu whose reign was considered the golden age of Polonnaruwa. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient history.
Minneriya National Park
This safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.
Return to Colombo & drop at Colombo
End of Tour