8D6N Sri Lanka Buddhist Pilgrimage

Destination Overview

DID YOU KNOW? Authentic Sri Lankan food is naturally one of the most vegetarian-friendly cuisines in the world.

Highlights

Accomodation

Itinerary

Day 1 - Singapore ✈️ Colombo 🚎 Anuradhapura (about 4 hours) (L/D)

  • Have lunch upon arriving in Colombo. Then, leave for Anuradhapura.
  • Sri Maha Bodhi – the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a recorded history

Day 2 - Anuradhapura 🚎 Polonnaruwa (about 2.5 hours) 🚎 Dambulla (B/L/D)

  • Guided city tour of Anuradhapura a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Served as the first capital of the island and remained a powerful political and religious center for over a thousand years. Explore the remarkable heritage sites, including stupas, monasteries, and historic reservoirs
  • Guided city tour of Polonnaruwa a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Sri Lanka. Explore the ancient ruins, royal palace complex, Gal Vihara Buddha statues, and other archaeological highlights
  • Transfer to Dambulla

Day 3 - Dambulla (B/L/D)

  • Dambulla Cave Temple – known for its ancient cave shrines, beautifully preserved Buddha statues, and stunning mural paintings that date back over 2,000 years
  • Dambulla – home to a famous Rock Temple dating to the First Century B.C
  • Village tour experience – enjoy a village walk, local transport experience and cooking demonstration using fresh local ingredients

Day 4 - Dambulla 🚎Sigirya 🚎 Kandy (B/L/D)

  • Sigirya Rock Fortress – witness the breathtaking sunrise over the central plains
  • Spice Garden – learn about various spices
  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and Inner Chamber
  • Gem Museum & Silk Gardens – where you will learn how the world-renowned marvels are produced in Sri Lanka

Day 5 - Kandy 🚎 Nuwara Eliya (2.5 hours) (B/L/D) ​

  • After breakfast drive to Nuwara Eliya
  • Visit Tea Factory and Plantation – witness the tea-making process of Sri Lanka’s world-renowned Ceylon tea production
  • Nuwara Eliya – known for its colonial charm, cool climate, and picturesque landscapes
  • Gregory Lake – enjoy a relaxing walk and the scenic surroundings

Day 6 - Nuwara Eliya 🚎 Bentota (about 5.5 hours) (B/L/D)

  • After breakfast proceed to Bentota
  • Turtle Hatchery – learn about marine turtle conservation efforts, observe different species of turtles, and understand the protection programs for eggs and hatchlings
  • After check-in, free and easy

Day 7 - Bentota 🚎 Colombo (about 2.5 hours) (B/L/D)

  • Fort – former British administrative center and military garrison
  • Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah
  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall – see the replica of Avukana Buddha
  • City tour of Colombo – explore Independence Square, Galle Face Green, and the commercial areas of the city
  • Gangaramaya Temple – sacred Buddhist Temple
  • Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara – believed to be one of the places visited by Lord Buddha during his third visit to the island, making it an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists
  • After dinner, transfer to the airport

Day 8 - Colombo ✈️ Singapore

  • Home sweet home!

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