Herbaciana Sri Lanka
Herbaciana Sri Lanka Kod hotelu: CMBLANK Sri Lanka
Pinnawala • Sigiriya • Anuradhapura • Polonnaruwa • Habarana • P.N. Minneriya • Dambulla • Matale • Royal Botanical Garden • Kandy • Ambuluwawa • Nuwara Eliya • Kitulgala • Colombo
It smells like spices, has a unique history and culture, and above all, stunning nature! Sri Lanka is the perfect choice for an exotic trip to the country of smiling people. On the route, the most interesting places of magical Ceylon, where the tradition of the Far East meets modernity. The interestingly planned program includes a lot of magical places and unique attractions, such as a tuk-tuk ride through Colombo, a safari in the Minneriya National Park, a visit to an elephant orphanage and picturesque views of exotic tea plantations. Climb to the top of the Ambuluwawa Tower and admire the wonderful views, ride a bike past the majestic ruins of the medieval capital of Ceylon, and if you are not yet thrilled, take advantage of the optional excursions: climb the 350-meter high Lotus Tower and cross the Kelani River - it's just an adventure! After an exciting week of sightseeing, we recommend that you extend your stay by relaxing in a hotel from ITAKA's offer by the ocean. Total route in Sri Lanka: approx. 800 km.
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Sri Lanka
Egzotyczna wyspa z bujną roślinnością, soczysta zielenią dżungli, wodospadami i wspaniałymi plażami. W programach najpiękniejsze zakątki Sri Lanki: unikalne świątynie skalne, 3 stolice antycznego Cejlonu, safari po parku narodowym, a nawet wizyta w sierocińcu słoni. To tego niezwykle malownicze widoki i egzotyczne plantacje herbaty, której tutaj po prostu trzeba spróbować!
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1. DAY. Collection of participants at the airport in Warsaw. Direct flight to Sri Lanka.
2. DAY. COLOMBO Arrival in Sri Lanka. Transfer to the center of KOLOMBO, the largest city which was the capital of Sri Lanka until 1982. Panoramic ride through Colombo: shopping districts, Cinnamon Gardens, fort - former British administrative center and military garrison. The bazaar district, home to a Hindu temple with wonderful carvings, and the Dutch Wolfendhal Church. It is worth buying the local tea, cashews and local ceramics for unique souvenirs. A visit to the replica of the Aukana Buddha statue and to Independence Square. Free time or participation in an optional trip (for an additional fee on site): ascent to the 350-meter high Lotus Tower, from which you can see the panorama of the city. Transfer to the hotel in the Dambulla area. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.
3. DAY. POLONNARUWA - P.N. MINNERIYA Breakfast. Transfer to the town of POLONNARUWA, the capital of Ceylon. The entire area of the archaeological park is entered on the UNESCO list. Visiting the majestic ruins during a bicycle trip: the royal palace, audience hall, baths, Hindu temples and the Atadage Temple, i.e. the Temple of the Tooth. Transfer to one of the largest and most interesting national parks in Sri Lanka - MINNERIYA, where there are extensive wetlands inhabited by various species of animals: wild elephants, exotic birds (over 160 species), reptiles and beautiful butterflies. Afternoon safari in the park - a great adventure close to nature, where wildlife is at your fingertips. Return to the hotel, dinner, overnight.
4. DAY. SIGIRIYA - ANURADHAPURA Transfer to one of the most interesting points of the program, the ruins of the SIGIRIYA rock fortress. The dazzling beauty of the fortress, another monument on the UNESCO list, is situated on a huge rock and despite the passage of time, it still impresses with its Mirror Wall, Water Gardens and frescoes more than 1,500 years old. A short climb to the fort. Return to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest. A visit to the Aukana Buddha statue - undoubtedly the most magnificent ancient statue on the island, 13 m high. Next Drive to ANURADHAPURA - the former capital of Ceylon, which in its heyday had over 2 million inhabitants. The city was made famous not only for its size, but above all for its magnificent architecture. To this day, the Anuradhapura temples delight visitors. Sightseeing: Sri Maha Bodhi's sacred tree, derived from the strain of the tree under which the Buddha meditated when he was enlightened. It is the oldest documented tree in the world, over 2,200 years old. Then the program includes the impressive ruins of the Bronze Palace from the 2nd century BCE, the monumental Ruwanweliseya stupa and the statue of Buddha from the 4th century CE, which is one of the most sacred representations of a meditating Buddha in Ceylon. The last point of the visit is the rock temple of Isurumuniya from the 3rd century BC. with famous rock carvings. Return to the hotel, dinner, overnight.
5. DAY. DAMBULLA - MATALES - KANDY Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the town of DAMBULLA. Visiting the complex of rock temples, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are some of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka. Over an area of over 2,000 m², there are 150 wall paintings from the 18th century and one of the world's largest representations of the Buddha, which is carved into the rock. Transfer to MATALE and a visit to the Spice Garden. Transfer to KANDA, the last capital of ancient Ceylon, the treasury, culture, arts and crafts. Visiting the temple where the relic of Buddhists - Buddha's tooth - and a visit to the local bazaar are kept. In the evening, a show of traditional dances. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 6. ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN - PINNAVALA Breakfast. A visit to the ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN - a botanical garden, where on an area of over 60 hectares you can find over 4,000 plant species of Sri Lanka, Asia and other exotic countries. A visit to the Precious Stones Museum. The possibility of shopping. Transfer to the town of PINNAWALA. It is the first elephant farm and orphanage in the world to draw the world's attention to the problem of the declining population of these beautiful animals. The possibility of observing the ritual of bathing in the nearby Ma Oya River and feeding. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
7th DAY. AMBULUWAWA - NUWARA ELIYA Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the city of Gampola, the former capital of Sri Lanka from the 14th century, where on the AMBULUWAWA hill (1087 m above sea level) there is a multi-religious sanctuary with a Hindu kovil, a Muslim mosque, a Christian chapel and several Buddhist temples. The hallmark of the hill is a 48-meter tower, modeled on Buddhist stupas, with a narrow and winding staircase leading to the top. For volunteers: climbing the top of the Ambuluwawa tower. Then a motoriksha ride, the so-called tuk-tukami, which are the primary means of communication in Sri Lanka. Drive to NUWARA ELIYA, Sri Lanka's most visited mountain resort. The route leads through hundreds of terraced tea plantations, the island's main export. Walk through the beautiful countryside and a charming colonial-style town with visible British influences. A stop at one of the tea plantations. Check-in at the hotel, dinner, overnight.
8th DAY. NANU OYA - TALAWAKELLE - KOLOMBO Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the train station to NANU OYA from where the short train journey to TALAWAKELLE will begin. Along the way, the train passes scattered villages and phenomenal landscapes. It is a unique opportunity to get to know the daily, difficult life of Sri Lanka. Then transfer by coach to KOLOMBO. Hotel accommodation as close as possible to the ocean. Free time. Dinner and overnight.
9. DAY. Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Colombo and direct flight to Poland. For people who extend their stay for recreation: transfer to the airport, transfer to the selected hotel.
BENEFITS: 7 nights in hotels ***: 3 in Dambulla, 2 in Kandy, 1 in the Nuwara Eliya area, 1 in Colombo; 2-person rooms (1 extra bed available) with bathrooms • food: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners • flight • coach transfer • pilot care • medical treatment and accident insurance
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