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Buddhist PIlgrimage Tour (12 Days)
Buddhist PIlgrimage Tour (12 Days)
Buddhist PIlgrimage Tour (12 Days)
Buddhist PIlgrimage Tour (12 Days)
Buddhist PIlgrimage Tour (12 Days)

Buddhist PIlgrimage Tour (12 Days)

By Lakpura LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,068 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

(SKU:LK10DAY011) Theravada Buddhism is the State religion of Sri Lanka practised by 70.2% of the Sri Lanka's population. The island has been a centre of Buddhist scholarship and learning since the introduction of Buddhism in the third century BCE producing eminent scholars such as Buddhaghosa and preserving the vast Pāli Canon. Throughout most of its history, Sri Lankan kings have played a major role in the maintenance and revival of the Buddhist institutions of the island.

Activity location

  • Colombo
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colombo
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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By Van (Large) with A/C in English
  • Activity duration is 13 days13d13d
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00am-11:30pm
  • English

LK10DAY013: Van (Large) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (8) passengers and (8) check-in, (8) carry-on luggage.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $1,377.02 x 1 AdultCA $1,377.02

Total
Price is CA $1,377.02
By Van (Standard) with A/C in English
  • Activity duration is 13 days13d13d
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00am-11:30pm
  • English

LK10DAY012: Van (Standard) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (5) passengers and (5) check-in, (5) carry-on luggage.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $1,192.87 x 1 AdultCA $1,192.87

Total
Price is CA $1,192.87
By Car (Standard) with A/C in English
  • Activity duration is 13 days13d13d
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00am-11:30pm
  • English

LK10DAY011: Car (Standard) with A/C which can accommodate maximum of (2) passengers and (2) check-in, (2) carry-on luggage.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $1,068.31 x 1 AdultCA $1,068.31

Total
Price is CA $1,068.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in a Private Vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedService of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide throughout the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll prevailing taxes and service charges.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel Accommodation.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInternational / Domestic Airfare.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny expenses of personal nature.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to the respective sites.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • If you require shopping free tour please advise at time of booking.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Airport > Colombo
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Colombo
Arrive at Colombo International Airport. Here, you will be met by a designated chauffeur guide from Lakpura After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Colombo and check in to the hotel.
Day 2: Colombo > Anuradhapura
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Anuradhapura
  • 5h
After breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Anuradhapura & check-in to Hotel In the evening partake for a chanting and pooja ceremony at Sri Maha Bodhiya & Ruwanweliseya. On completion of the visit return back to the hotel and relax.
Day 3: Anuradhapura
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Mihintale
  • 2h
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.
Day 4: Anuradhapura > Polonnaruwa > Dambulla
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Polonnaruwa
  • 2h
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. Get to know more about Sri Lanka's ancient historyfolds of the robe; and the cleanly sculpted body structure. The partially collapsed structures around it point to it once having been sheltered in an image
Day 5: Dambulla > Sigiriya > Dambulla
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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. Walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Day 6: Dambulla > Matale > Kandy
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Golden Temple of Dambulla
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Golden Temple of Dambulla, dating back to the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life storey of Lord Gautama Buddha. Look at the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King and the Great New Monastery. See the giant golden Buddha Statue just a little distance outside the cave complex.
Day 7: Kandy
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was built in the 16th century as the place of veneration and protection for Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth. Walk through the beautifully embellished passageways and elaborately painted halls, done in red, cream and black. Lounge against delicately carved pillars and get amazed by the beautiful golden statues. Get an unforgettable experience of history and art.
Day 8: Kandy
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Royal Botanical Gardens
  • 2m
  • Admission ticket not included
Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which were formed in the early 19th century. Walk through the vast area containing over 4000 species of plants. Enjoy the learning more about the orchids, spices and medicinal plants. Wander down avenues shaded by large and rare trees, or bordered by flowering plants. Enjoy seeing the cannonball tree, walking over the wobbly suspension bridge and through the short hedge mazes or even climbing the twisty trees that make wonderful jungle gyms.
Day 9: Kandy > Nuwara Eliya
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Pedro Tea Factory
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tea Factory and a plantation where you would see how the world’s famous “Ceylon Tea” is manufactured. In 1824 a tea plant was brought to Ceylon by the British from China and was planted in the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya for non-commercial purposes. James Taylor was a British citizen who introduced commercial tea plantation in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). He arrived to Sri Lanka in 1852 and settled down in Loolecondera estate in Kandy. Today even people who have never heard of Sri Lanka are familiar with Ceylon tea, which is known for its quality.
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya > Udawalawa
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Udawalawa National Park Safari
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Enjoy a three-hour safari which would give you a chance to explore the amazing Udawalawa National Park. Travel through the marshes, forests and grasslands of the park that was created as a sanctuary for wildlife in the 1970s. See the water birds and Sri Lankan elephants for which the park is famed. Catch glimpses of the other mammals and birds, as well as the reptiles, amphibians and butterflies.
Day 11: Udawalawa > Hikkaduwa
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Galle
  • 2h
Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and its secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.
Day 12: Hikkaduwa
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Hikkaduwa
Walk down one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka; embraced by the warmth of the sun, the softness of the sand and the cool sea breeze. Feel the romance of the beautiful ocean at sunset. Relax in one of the luxury hotels that cluster on the beach. Watch the turtles come to nest from the sea. Enjoy the adrenaline rush of water sports such as jet-skiing, windsurfing and more
Day 13: Hikkaduwa > Airport
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Katunayake
After the breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to airport after spending a memorable time in this island.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESColombo
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEColombo
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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