Deep Historic Tour – 8 Days

If you find each-nations' mythical saga about their inception and real political developments are interesting you will certainly find this itinerary interesting.

Thambapanni (Kudiramalei) Point

Thambapani is where Prince Viyaja from North India landed in 5 century BC (in and around 543 BC), according to historical chronicle of our country, Mahavamsa. Read the relevant chapter in this chronicle. Cross references are available about this Prince Vijaya's coronation in Thambapanni in the paintings of Ajanta Caves also in India. Watch the video below.

However, we believe that our ancestral history is much more complex than that. For example, recent DNA research into paternally inherited Y-Chromosome, maternally inherited mitochondrial DNA and non-sex determined autosomal markers has made it explicit that native Sinhalese are closely relates to Vaddas, local aboriginal population. The earliest archaeological finding of Homo Sapiens' existence in this Island were accidentally found in Pathirajawela, deep south near Hambantota. Those artifacts have been dated as 125,000 BP (Before Present/Physics - 1 January 1950).

Before the super-continent Pangaea or Pangea formed, about 335 million years ago, this Island was a part of East Gondwana or Gondwanaland. Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras consisted Pangea. The most of the bedrock of this Island is composed with deformed Proterozoic metamorphic rocks.

The earliest forms of life evolved in this Proterozoic era.

Nanthi Kadal Lagoon

On 18th May 2009, Nanthi Kadal Lagoon and its beach stretch became another historical location in Sri Lanka . Sri Lanka army succeeded in conducting one of a largest humanitarian rescue missions in modern history rescuing about 300,000 Tamil hostages from the LTTE terrorist outfit. These civilians were used as a human shield to protect its leadership. This place and events have created another departure point in Sri Lankan history.

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About this itinerary

Best season : April - October
Available : Daily
Arranging time needed : 5 days
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Whole touring days : 8 Days

Room allocation : 1 pax (single) / 2 pax (double) / 3 pax (1 triple) / 4 pax (1 single + 1 triple) / 5 pax (1 double + 1 triple) / 6 pax (2 triples).

Restrictions : Do not touch corals please / Be a responsible and ethical snorkeler and diver / No flash photography of ancient paintings / Cover your knees and shoulders before enter any temple. / Do not leave plastics behind / Please do not feed wild animals.

All inclusive price includes : Vehicle reflecting number of guests / Accommodations at mentioned resorts / Meal plan mentioned / Entrance tickets mentioned / Water / Fuel & chauffeur expense / All Gov taxes.

Child supplement : 312 USD per child.

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Optional : A well-spoken local animal expert / historian could be arranged with an additional fee.

You may bring : Hat and sun glass / Sun cream / Camera

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1 - 2 Day - Wilpattu

We welcome you at the Airport! After that we drive you straight to Wilpattu, about 4 and half hour drive.

Excursions - On the second day, a usually 5 AM start, for a full day guided safari in Wilpattu / Visit historically and geologically significant Tambapanni (Kudiramalai) point inside the park by the beach / The safari finishes 6 PM. A fresh lunch is delivered to the park.

Read further - here.

Accommodation - Mahoora Camp / Room category - Big Game Tent / Meal plan - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

3 - 5 Days -  Trincomale

After breakfast on your third day, we leave to visit Anuradhapura UNESCO sites and drive straight to Trincomalee for the third night. When you are in Trinco, you need a full day to visit Nanthikadal and Puthukkudiyiruppu museum. If you seems to have time left that day, you may want to enjoy the lagoon trip too on the same day. The best time to finish this rare treat is about 6.30 PM anyway, with sunset behind you. A whale watching trip and a snorkeling trip are arranged next days according to your liking!

Excursions - Half day guided tour of Anuradhapura UNESCO World Heritage site / Beach time in Nilaveli / Visit beautiful and off-the-beaten drive to Nanthikadal Lagoon (liberating point of Tamil human shield) / Visit the rudimentary Puthukkudiyiruppu War Museum / Boat ride in Kokkilai Bird Sanctuary / Whale watching trip / Snorkeling in Pigeon Island / Trinco city tour.

Read further - here.

Accommodation - Nilaveli Beach Hotel / Room category - Deluxe / Meal plan - Breakfast and Dinner.

6  Day - Sigiriya

After breakfast, we head to Sigiriya. Starting to climb the fortress about 3.30 PM is the best timing. You could enjoy the sunset and stay on the top for while before you return to the vehicle.

Excursions - Guided tour to Sigiriya UNESCO World Heritage site

Read further - here.

Accommodation - Aliya Resort and Spa / Room category - Deluxe / Meal plan - Breakfast and Dinner.

7 Day -  Colombo

After breakfast, we start the drive to reach Colombo afternoon, about 5 hour drive.

Excursions - Colombo city tour

Read further - here.

Accommodation - Faireway Colombo / Room category - Home / Meal plan - Breakfast.

8 Day - Departure

If you did not have time for some last minute shopping in the city, today is the last day to do so before drive to Airport.

Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the Airport.

We will say farewell to you until next time!

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