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Racconti dell'antica Ceylon da Colombo (3 giorni)

Racconti dell'antica Ceylon da Colombo (3 giorni)

$458.17 USD
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Tales of Ancient Ceylon è un breve tour di 3 giorni nel cuore del triangolo culturale dello Sri Lanka. Visita più siti patrimonio mondiale dell'UNESCO, a partire dal complesso storico del Tempio delle Grotte Dorate di Dambulla, che un tempo fungeva sia da antico regno che da monastero per monaci buddisti e pellegrini. Questo sito risale al I secolo a.C. e ha una storia affascinante da raccontare. Scala la fortezza Sigiriya ‘Lion Rock’, un sito patrimonio mondiale dell'UNESCO. Questa antica fortezza in pietra fu la dimora del re Kasyapa nel V secolo d.C. La città in rovina di Polonnaruwa è il prossimo sito nella lista e ha una storia che risale al X secolo d.C. È considerata uno degli esempi principali della cultura e del patrimonio antico dello Sri Lanka. Parteciperai anche a un safari nella fauna selvatica nel Parco Nazionale di Minneriya.

Include

  • Trasporto in veicolo privato, carburante, parcheggio e pedaggi autostradali.
  • Servizio di autista-guida che parla inglese.
  • Tutte le tasse e le spese di servizio applicabili.
  • 2 bottiglie d'acqua da 500 ml per persona al giorno.

Esclude

  • Sistemazione in hotel e pasti.
  • Sistemazione dell'autista-guida.
  • Ingressi ai rispettivi siti.
  • Eventuali spese personali.
  • Visto e spese correlate.
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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.

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