Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour (6 Days)
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour (6 Days)
By Lakpura LLC
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About
Theravada Buddhism is the State religion of Sri Lanka practiced by 70.2% of the Sri Lanka's population. The island has been a center 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.
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 6 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of all chauffeur accommodation.
- Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
- All prevailing taxes and service charges.
- 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
What's not included- Hotel Accommodation and Meals.
- Entrance fees to the respective sites.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Visa and Related Expenses.
- Entry/Admission - Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
- Entry/Admission - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
- Bandaranayake Intl Airport, Colombo Sri Lanka
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16052P986- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16052P986
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Itinerary
Overview
Full Map
15 stops
Day 1
Airport > Colombo
Day 2
Colombo > Anuradhapura
Day 3
Anuradhapura
Day 4
Anuradhapura > Dambulla
Day 5
Dambulla > Sigiriya > Kandy
Day 6
Kandy > Airport
About the operator
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- laddie1350 contributionsAmazing viewsSlow train ride through beautiful countryside. Views amazing. Train was quite empty when I travelled maybe lucky. I was in 3rd class. Maybe go in second class for a more comfortable seat.Written 30 November 2024
- Travel051146424550 contributionsTravel down memory laneThe tour itself was educational. Got to know a lot on the history of Sri Lanka thanks to the guide Ashan - who is amazing. Enjoyed the bike ride, as Ashan fit to my needs overall.Written 10 November 2024
- Z5233ARromainr0 contributionsKaudulla National ParkGreat, we saw a lot of elephants. Good communication before the journey. He picked us at the bus and drop off at the hotel (we paid for that).Written 18 October 2024
- gracedV2325ED0 contributionsAmazing tourOur tour driver was lovely so informative such a great day. Saw so many different sights and got explained well what was happeningWritten 14 October 2024
- Samir O0 contributionsGreat option if you’re staying in Ella!The safari was great! The transfer to and from Ella was seemless. Coordinator was very responsive via whatsapp. We got to see a leopard, elephants, buffalos, crocodiles, etc… the jeep driver knew very well where to go and made sure we did not miss that elusive Leopard when the chance presented itself! :)Written 1 October 2024
- 751indial0 contributionsWonderful experience, arranged with ease and good communicationAmazing trip, I highly recommend Lakpura and Raveesha for all your Sri Lankan needs! It was amazing to be so close to the elephants. All the organisation was so smooth and a cake was even arranged for my brother. BIG RECOMMEND!Written 25 September 2024
- timkH2910WU0 contributionsComfortabele safari with so many elephantsAwesome elephant safari! Our driver was super kind and besides the elephants that were easy to find he pointed out numerous animals in the trees such as a crocodile, specials bird and monkeys. Also the jeep was the most comfortable jeep we have ever road in. Tip! Our driver contacted us the day before to suggest we move the time and location to be able to see more elephants. We highly recommend you follow up on his expertise and experience. We saw around 75 elephants that day!Written 22 September 2024
- 359eveg0 contributionsGreat driver and great experience!Fantastic safari with our driver Asela! We saw so many animals - loads of elephants, some foxes, eagles, water buffalo and lots of other birds. The scenery is beautiful. Asela has great English and was very knowledgeable about the elephants and could answer all of our questions. Would definitely recommend!Written 14 September 2024
- J4325MSdanielh0 contributionsGreat safari!Asela was a brilliant guide - he took care of us and everything for the day! We must have seen 80+ elephants and plenty other animals during the safari.Written 9 September 2024
- ShariWestSussex0 contributionsGo early and avoid holy daysBuddha’s tooth was apparently snatched from his funeral pyre and smuggled in to Sri Lanka by a princess and here it is kept in a casket and is considered very holy. People come to make offerings and hope their prayers are answered. Beautiful flowers are sold at many stalls outside. One must not take photos of anyone in front of the buddhas. There is a memorial to a faithful elephant and people can light incense sticks for loved ones. Most people wear white. All must show respect by covering legs and shoulders. Shoes are not worn in the whole complex. 200 rupees to have them looked after. Go early and avoid holy days.Written 7 September 2024
- 44Vanessa0 contributionsGreat serviceHaving read other travellers’ experiences of not being able to secure train tickets we didn’t want to take any chances so book them in advance. The tickets came through via email and the agent was great and made regular contact via WhatsApp - even to check we were safely on the train. The train ride was great (only 1.5 hours late which we understand is quite good!) We booked first class seats as thought we would need the air conditioning but as it’s much cooler due to the altitude 2nd class would have bern equally good with the added benefit of being able to open the windows to take photos. However we could move around the train and were able to take plenty of photos of the magnificent views.Written 1 September 2024
- Matteo B0 contributionsGreat experienceGreat experience and great driver. We saw a lot of elephants, and the driver that took us around explained us lots of interesting things around all the wildlife we saw. Highly recommendedWritten 1 September 2024
- X3569SPgabrield0 contributionsJust need a driver for this Tour.You don’t really a tour guide for this booking. Just a driver if you’re coming from Kandy. The view is amazing and not that far. Get a Tuk Tuk motor cart to reach the top.Written 29 August 2024
- Lauri S0 contributionsNegombo to Dambulla transferSmooth well arranged transfer from Negombo to Dambulla with a talented driver and a modern car with air conditioning and comfortable seats. Recommended.Written 29 August 2024
- melaniemT7789KR0 contributionsGreat Safari Experience in Minneriya National Park!We had a wonderful time exploring Minneriya National Park with our driver, Asela. The guided tour was excellent, and we were lucky to see a lot of elephants. They were close by and Asela stopped at the right spots so we could watch them very good. We also saw monkeys, a deer and eagles during our visit. Asela was a knowledgeable and courteous guide who shared interesting insights about the park and its wildlife. The jeep we used for the safari was comfortable and allowed us to stand in the back for a better view, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We also appreciated the small touches, like having water available during the tour. Overall, we were very satisfied with the experience and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sri Lanka.Written 29 August 2024
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