Tales of Ancient Ceylon
In this shorttour of Sri Lanka which was previously known as Ceylon, we explore some of theancient wonders that have been well preserved by local authorities. FromColombo, we head to the Dambulla Cave Temple and admire the caves and hidden treasureswithin them. We move on to the ancientcapital city of Polonnaruwa and discover the mega structures that have beencarved out of stone and also temples. We can enjoy a three hour safari ride atthe Minneriya National Park and witness magnificent elephants in many herdsgathering in waterholes to quench their thirst. Climb the Sigiriya RockFortress and enjoy a village tour to experience how locals survive with theirminimum salary and daily wages.
SKU:LK10346011
Tales of Ancient Ceylon fra Colombo (3 Dage)
Tales of Ancient Ceylon fra Colombo (3 Dage)
(SKU: LK10346000) Tales of Ancient Ceylon er en kort, 3-dages tur ind i hjertet af Sri Lankas kulturelle trekant. Besøg flere UNESCOs verdensarvsteder, der begynder fra det historiske Dambulla Golden Cave Temple-kompleks, der engang fungerede som både et gammelt rige såvel som et kloster for buddhistiske munke og pilgrimme. Dette sted går tilbage til det 1. århundrede f.Kr. og har en fascinerende historie at fortælle. Klatre Sigiriya 'Lion Rock' fæstning, et UNESCOs verdensarvsliste. Denne gamle befæstning af sten var hjemsted for kong Kasyapa i det 5. århundrede e.Kr.. Den ødelagte by Polonnaruwa er det næste sted på listen og har en historie dating tilbage til det 10. århundrede e.Kr.. Det betragtes som et af Sri Lankas vigtigste eksempler på gammel kultur og arv. Du vil også gå på en Wildlife Safari i Minneriya National Park
.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.
- Chauffør Guide"s indkvartering.
- Entré til de respektive websteder.
- Eventuelle udgifter af personlig karakter.
- Visa og relaterede udgifter.
Hvad kan man forvente
Dag 1
colombo > Dambulla > Sigiriya
1 Stopper
Dambulla Cave Temple
Gå ind i de historiske huler i det gyldne tempel i Dambulla, dating tilbage til det 1. århundrede f.Kr.. Se de gamle vægmalerier, der skildrer Lord Gautama Buddhas livshistorie. Se på de hundredvis af figurer af Buddha og andre guddomme spredt over
de fem vigtigste huler.- Varighed: 1 time
- Adgangskort Gratis
Dag 2
Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Minneriya > Sigiriya
2 Stopper
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.- Varighed: 3 timer
- Adgangskort Gratis
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.- Varighed: 3 timer
- Entrébillet Inkluderet
Dag 3
Sigiriya > Colombo
2 Stopper
Sigiriya den gamle klippefæstning
Klatre op i det 5. århundrede e.Kr. stenfæstning, Sigiriya, hvor kongen Kasyapa regerede. Gå gennem indgangen indrammet af poterne på en løve, der er helt passende for sit navn, 'Lion Rock'. Se de smukke unfading vægmalerier, der bragte Sigiriya sin berømmelse. Klatre op ad den stejle trappe for at se terrasserede haver og stadig
fungerende cisterner.- Varighed: 2 timer
- Entrébillet Inkluderet
Sigiriya
Få en chance for at tage på en oksevognstur. Tag en afslappende katamaran safari gennem en rolig sø. Gå gennem de gyldne marker modne med deres høst af uafskallet. Nyd dine smagsløg med en hjemmelavet frokost; lavet over en brændeovn og serveret på duftende lotusblade placeret over vævede bakker. Nyd livet for en srilankansk landsbyboer, netop denne dag
.- Varighed: 2 timer
- Adgangskort Gratis
Yderligere info
- Bekræftelse modtages ved reservationen, medmindre reservationen er reserveret inden for 3 dage efter rejsen. I dette tilfælde vil bekræftelse blive modtaget inden for 48 timer, afhængigt af tilgængelighed.
- Ikke tilgængelig for kørestolsbrugere.
- Komfortabelt tøj og hatte anbefales.
- Spædbarnssæder til rådighed
- De fleste rejsende kan deltage.
- Dette er en privat tur/aktivitet. Kun din gruppe vil deltage.
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Day 1 Colombo > Dambulla > Sigiriya
You will proceed to Dambulla from Colombo on the first day of your tour and pay a visit to the Golden Cave Temple which is located on a 160 meter tall stone mountain. While the major attractions span across 5 caves, it has been documented that there are over 80 caves in the surroundings. Then proceed to Sigiriya.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Admission Ticket Free
Day 2 Sigiriya > Polonnaruwa > Minneriya > Sigiriya
Day 2 is filled with exploring the ruins of Polonnaruwa which is a city that was once a booming capital in ancient times. Many carvings of rock structures and images are scattered around the ruins. Your next stop will be the Minneriya National Park which is famed for its elephant gatherings during the dry season.
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.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Admission Ticket Free
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.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Admission Ticket Included
Day 3 Sigiriya > Colombo
Day 3 will take you the ancient Rock Fortress of Sigiriya with ruins of a palace, gardens, ponds and wall paintings of ancient Lanka. The lion gate is the starting point to reach the pinnacle of the fortress to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding plains. You can also enjoy a village tour and a home made lunch in Sigiriya.
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Climb the 5th century AD rock fortress, Sigiriya, where the King Kasyapa ruled. Walk through the entrance framed by the paws of a lion that is quite appropriate for its name, ' the Lion Rock'. View the beautiful unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns.
- Duration: 2 hour
- Admission Ticket Included
Sigiriya
Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Delight your taste buds with a home-cooked lunch; made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.
- Duration: 2 hour
- Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.