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LK10233011

Wild Wonders and Hidden Temples from Hikkaduwa (2 Days)

Wild Wonders and Hidden Temples from Hikkaduwa (2 Days)

€713,95 EUR
€713,95 EUR
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Wild Wonders & Hidden Temples from Hikkaduwa (2 Days)

Combine Sri Lanka's wildlife and religious traditions on this 2-day private tour from Hikkaduwa. Visit two of the most distinctive Buddhist temples in the country as well as two of Sri Lanka's top natural parks. Benefit from commentary from your guide on visits to Yala National Park, Bundala Wildlife Sanctuary, Weherahena Poorwarama Raja Maha Viharaya, and Wewurukannala Raja Maha Viharaya. This private tour ensures personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace.

Highlight

  • Overnight accommodations in a 3-star hotel.
  • All transportation in a private car.
  • Jeep safaris through both wildlife parks included.
  • Guide providing itinerary direction and insightful commentary.

Includes

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation on at 3 Star Hotel.
  • Meal plan on Bed and Breakfast basis.
  • Transport in a Private Car, inclusive of all chauffer accommodation, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls.
  • 1 Jeep Safari in Bundala National Park.
  • 1 Jeep Safari in Yala National Park.
  • Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • All prevailing taxes and service charges.

Excludes

  • Entry Visa Fees for more details submit your individual visa application or contact us
  • Entrance fees to the respective sites.
  • International / Domestic Airfare.
  • Cost of Beverages
  • Any expenses of personal nature.
  • Hotel compulsory supplements on 24-December (X' mas Eve) and 31-December (New Year's Eve).
  • Tips & Portages.
  • Meals where not specified.

What to Expect

Day 1

Hikkaduwa > Weherahena > Wewrukannala > Bundala > Yala

4 Stops

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  • Admission Ticket Included

Weherahena Buddhist Temple

Weherahena Poorwarama Raja Maha Viharaya is situated in the Matara District of Sri Lanka, about 6 kilometers off the Matara town. This rather unique temple is known as the first tunnel temple in the world. The temple hosts a massive 130-ft Buddha image that was built following the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras and also consists of all main features of a Buddhist temple- the pagoda, a sacred bo-tree and Samadhi Buddha statue. The walls of the temple are adorned with with Buddha murals. According to the historical records, the tunnel temple paintings narrate the Jātaka tales (legends) of Ummagga Jathaka and Umandawa.

  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Admission Ticket Included

Wewurukannala Vihara

Wewurukannala Raja Maha Viharaya, this sacred Buddhist temple is located 1.5 kilometers from Dikwella towards Beliatta. The main attraction of the temple is the 160-ft tall statue of seated Buddha. It is the largest statue in the whole of Sri Lanka and dates back to the late 18th Century. The temple has another section named the Tunnel of Hell. It features life-sized models of devils, demons and sinners going through the torments and horrors of hell. The temple walls show you the path towards enlightenment by depicting hundreds of comic strip representations of events in the Buddha’s life.

  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Admission Ticket Included

Bundala National Park

Visit Bundala National Park which is the first declared Ramsar wetland site of Sri Lanka. Watch the giant flocks of greater flamingoes that visit Bundala. Get a chance to see the many other species of migratory waterbirds that winter here. Explore the seven terrestrial habitat types and six wetland types of area within the park and learn more about them.

  • Duration: 3 hour
  • Admission Ticket Included

Day 2

Yala > Madunagala > Matara > Galle

1 Stops

Yala National Park

This amazing Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
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Day 1 Galle > Wilpattu > Anuradhapura

You will start off your 2 Day tour from Galle which is the southern capital famed for its Fort and sea food industry. You will travel to the Wilpattu National Park and enjoy a 3 hour long safari where you will have the chance to witness the endangered yet sneaky Sri Lankan Leopard and the ever so famous Sri Lankan elephant. Since the park is the oldest in Sri Lanka and has many lakes, you will encounter hundreds of wild life including rare and migratory birds. TO end the day, you will head towards Anuradhapura.

Wilpattu National Park

Feel the call of the wild with the Wilpattu National Park Safari. Get a chance to catch sight of the elusive Sri Lankan Leopard and famous Sri Lankan Elephant. See hundreds of other wildlife such as deer, buffalo, monkeys, crocodiles, and rare birds. Get the photographs of a lifetime as you become one with nature.

  • Duration: 3 hour
  • Admission Ticket Not Included

Day 2 Anuradhapura > Mihintale > Galle

Day 2 will take you to the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery which is a regal part of the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Walking
amidst the ruins, pagodas and monastic architecture will take you back centuries where great Kings once ruled the country. From Anuradhapura, you will be transported to the sacred grounds of the Mihintale Temple known as the start off point of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Stupas, dagobas and various ruins of historical relevance.

Mahamevnawa Dhammachethiya Buddhist Monastery Anuradhapura

Walk through the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital for over a millennium until the 10th century AD. View the pagodas, monastic buildings and ponds that are scatter all over the vast area. Visit important landmarks such as Jetavanarama, which was one of the tallest buildings of the ancient world, the Sri Maha Bodhi and the ruins of the huge Abhayagiri Monastery. Gain more knowledge about Sri Lanka's history as you walk in the footsteps of Kings.

  • Duration: 2 hour
  • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mihintale Temple

Visit the place where Buddhism began in Sri Lanka. See the spot where the meeting of King Devanampiyatissa and Monk Mahinda took place. View the monastic ruins at the foot of the mountain. Walk in the footsteps of Mahinda as you visit the cave where he resided. View historic stupas, Ambasthala Dagoba and the Maha Stupa. Enter the ruins of an age long past to understand its impact on the history of Sri Lanka.

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Comfortable clothes and hats recommended.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

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