Excursion Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya. 2 days.

Day 1:

Polonnaruwa is the medieval capital of Sri Lanka (1070-1293) and today one of the most important centers of cultural heritage of the country. Under King Parakramabahu the Great (1153-1186), Sri Lanka became known as one of the richest countries in the east. His philosophy was that not a single drop that falls from heaven should fall into the sea without benefiting a person. Huge forces and funds the king directed to the construction of a complex irrigation system in the arid area of Polonnaruwa and the terrain became favorable for human life. To this day, an artificial lake, canals, pools have been preserved. Archaeological excavations conducted since the beginning of the 20th century helped to see the remains of the ancient city. An unforgettable impression is made by the ruins of buildings, palaces and monasteries. But the main attraction of Polonnaruwa is the stone temple of Gal Vihara - the most famous temple of Sri Lanka. Four Buddha statues in different poses are carved in granite rock and date back to the XII century. Despite its enormous size, the sculptures are very realistic. Of great interest is the third statue depicting a 7-meter Buddha in an unusual pose with crossed arms on his chest. It is believed that the purpose of the sculptor of antiquity was to emphasize the humanity of the Buddha. The Archaeological Museum of Polonnaruwa has a collection of jewelry, household items, ancient coins, cult statues. Polonnaruwa is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.

This is where the first day of travel ends and you will have a delicious dinner at the hotel.

Day 2:

Breakfast at the hotel. Then we will go on a trip to perhaps the most mysterious place of the island of Sri Lanka - Sigiriya.

Sigiriya - Lion's Rock is an ancient ruined fortress, on which the remains of the palace are preserved. The fortress is surrounded by the remains of gardens, pools, and fountains. Sigiriya is also known for its ancient frescoes depicting the concubines of the king. The fortress was built during the reign of King Kasapa (V in AD), who feared revenge for the murder of his father and erected this impregnable stronghold. Sigiriya is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. To visit Sigiriya, you can also add elephant riding.

The Golden Temple of Dambulla is a Buddhist cave temple. The temple was built in the I century BC, its halls are carved into the rock. The temple has been a sacred place of pilgrimage for 22 centuries. The temple complex consists of 26 caves, they are located at an altitude of 350 meters, and of numerous niches, their surface is painted with Buddhist wall paintings of an area of 2100 m. 153 Buddha statues are preserved in various caves. The Golden Temple of Dambulla is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.

At this, the excursion program ends and the transfer to the desired place of subsequent stay follows.

For this tour you need to have a passport to check in at the hotel. Clothes covering the knees and shoulders to visit the temples in Polonnaruw and Dambulla. To climb Sigiriya, you will need comfortable, non-slippery shoes and sunscreen. Also, the hotel has a swimming pool, if you wish, you can swim in it, so you can take swimming accessories with you.

Friends, the cost for all excursions is calculated individually.

To calculate the cost, we need to know:

1. Place of departure for the excursion (airport, Negombo / Colombo, place on the coast).

2. Place where you need a transfer at the end of the tour.

3. The number of people who want to go on a tour (if there are children, their age).

We organize individual excursions, and do not engage in group recruitment.

We organize mainly package tours, where the price includes entrance tickets, hotel accommodation, breakfast and dinner at the hotel, transport, guide.

We have a team of 5 professional guides, with rich experience and good Russian language and comfortable transport.