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.
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Tales of Ancient Ceylon fra Colombo (3 Dage)
Tales of Ancient Ceylon fra Colombo (3 Dage)
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Tales of Ancient Ceylon er en kort 3-dages tur til hjertet af Sri Lankas kulturelle trekant. Besøg flere UNESCO verdensarvssteder, begyndende med det historiske Dambulla Golden Cave Temple kompleks, som engang fungerede som både et gammeldags kongerige og et kloster for buddhistiske munke og pilgrimme. Dette sted stammer fra det 1. århundrede f.Kr. og har en fascinerende historie at fortælle. Bestig Sigiriya 'Lion Rock' Fortress, et UNESCO verdensarvssted. Denne gamle stensfæstning var hjemsted for Kong Kasyapa i det 5. århundrede e.Kr. Den ruinerede by Polonnaruwa er det næste sted på listen og har en historie, der går tilbage til det 10. århundrede e.Kr. Det betragtes som et af Sri Lankas bedste eksempler på gammel kultur og arv. Du vil også tage på en Wildlife Safari i Minneriya National Park.
Includes
- Transport i et privat køretøj, brændstof, parkering og vejafgifter.
- Service af en engelsktalende chauffør-guide.
- Alle gældende skatter og servicegebyrer.
- 2 x 500 ml vandflasker pr. person pr. dag.
Excludes
- Hotelophold og måltider.
- Chauffør-guide's ophold.
- Entrégebyrer til de respektive steder.
- Eventuelle personlige udgifter.
- Visum og relaterede udgifter.
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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, den gamle klippefæstning
Klatr op i klippefæstningen Sigiriya fra det 5. århundrede e.Kr., hvor kong Kasyapa regerede. Gå gennem indgangen, der er indrammet af poterne på en løve, der er ret passende for sit navn, 'Løveklippen'. Se de smukke, uforfalskelige vægmalerier, der bragte Sigiriya sin berømmelse. Gå op ad den stejle trappe for at se de terrasserede haver og de stadig fungerende cisterner.
• Varighed: 2 timer
• Entrébillet inkluderet
Sigiriya
Få chancen for at tage på en tur med oksevogn. Tag på en afslappende katamaransafari gennem en rolig sø. Gå gennem de gyldne marker, der er modne med deres rishøst. Forkæl dine smagsløg med en hjemmelavet frokost; lavet over et brændeovnsbål og serveret på duftende lotusblade placeret på flettede bakker. Nyd livet som en srilankansk landsbyboer, bare denne dag.
• Varighed: 2 timer
• Gratis entrébillet
Yderligere information
• Bekræftelse modtages ved booking, medmindre det bookes inden for 3 dage før rejsen. I dette tilfælde modtages bekræftelse inden for 48 timer, afhængigt af tilgængelighed.
• Ikke tilgængelig for kørestolsbrugere.
• Behageligt tøj og hatte anbefales.
• Børnesæder tilgængelige.
• De fleste rejsende kan deltage.
• Dette er en privat tur/aktivitet. Kun din gruppe deltager.