Informazioni generali
| Durata | Destinazione | Partenza |
|---|
| 8 giorni e 7 notti | Sri Lanka (Colombo, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Galle, Padukka) | Sri Lanka (Colombo) |
Descrizione
Step back in time and discover Sri Lanka through its ancient kingdoms, colonial cities, sacred temples, and enduring traditions. Designed for travellers who appreciate meaningful experiences, this journey combines heritage exploration with the charm of analogue travel, using hand-drawn maps, a personalised journal, and immersive cultural encounters.
From the historic streets of Colombo and Galle to the sacred cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Kandy, Memory Lanes invites you to slow down, connect with the island's rich past, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Programma
Day 1:
Route: Bandaranaike International Airport → Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka, an island where history lingers in every street corner and stories are preserved within centuries-old walls. Upon arrival, journey to Colombo, a fascinating city where colonial grandeur and modern life coexist in perfect contrast.
After checking into the iconic Galle Face Hotel, begin your journey with a leisurely stroll along Galle Face Green. As the Indian Ocean breeze sweeps across the promenade, witness families gathering, kites dancing against the evening sky, and the golden sun slowly disappearing beyond the horizon. This is Colombo at its most authentic—a city that invites you to slow down and simply observe.
Your Heritage Collection experience begins with a thoughtfully prepared Analogue Discovery Kit, encouraging you to rediscover travel through observation, handwritten notes, and meaningful moments rather than screens.
Today's Experiences
• Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport
• Private transfer to Colombo
• Check-in at the historic Galle Face Hotel
• Receive your personalised Analogue Discovery Kit
• Sundowner walk along Galle Face Green promenade
• Experience Colombo's coastal atmosphere at sunset
• Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo
End of the Day
As waves crash gently against Colombo's historic shoreline, your journey into Sri Lanka's rich past begins. Tonight, the first pages of your travel journal are written.
Overnight: Galle Face Hotel
Day 2:
Route: Bandaranaike International Airport → Colombo
Welcome to Sri Lanka, an island where history lingers in every street corner and stories are preserved within centuries-old walls. Upon arrival, journey to Colombo, a fascinating city where colonial grandeur and modern life coexist in perfect contrast.
After checking into the iconic Galle Face Hotel, begin your journey with a leisurely stroll along Galle Face Green. As the Indian Ocean breeze sweeps across the promenade, witness families gathering, kites dancing against the evening sky, and the golden sun slowly disappearing beyond the horizon. This is Colombo at its most authentic—a city that invites you to slow down and simply observe.
Your Heritage Collection experience begins with a thoughtfully prepared Analogue Discovery Kit, encouraging you to rediscover travel through observation, handwritten notes, and meaningful moments rather than screens.
Today's Experiences
• Meet and greet at Bandaranaike International Airport
• Private transfer to Colombo
• Check-in at the historic Galle Face Hotel
• Receive your personalised Analogue Discovery Kit
• Sundowner walk along Galle Face Green promenade
• Experience Colombo's coastal atmosphere at sunset
• Dinner and overnight stay in Colombo
End of the Day
As waves crash gently against Colombo's historic shoreline, your journey into Sri Lanka's rich past begins. Tonight, the first pages of your travel journal are written.
Overnight: Galle Face Hotel
Day 3:
Route: Colombo → Anuradhapura
Leaving the coastline behind, travel north towards Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first great kingdom and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
This afternoon, explore the vast Sacred City by bicycle and on foot. Towering white stupas rise above the landscape, while saffron-robed monks move quietly between shrines. Visit the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi, grown from a sapling brought from India over 2,300 years ago and regarded as the world's oldest documented living tree.
Continue to the monumental Ruwanwelisaya and the immense Jetavanaramaya, once among the tallest structures on Earth. Here, history is not confined to museums—it remains alive through daily rituals and enduring devotion.
Today's Experiences
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Scenic drive to Anuradhapura
• Explore the Sacred City by bicycle and on foot
• Visit Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
• Discover Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
• Explore Jetavanaramaya Monastery Complex
• Observe local pilgrims and Buddhist rituals
• Evening at leisure
End of the Day
As the setting sun illuminates the white dagobas, the ancient capital reveals why it remained the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka for over a millennium.
Overnight: The Sanctuary at Tissawewa
Day 4:
Route: Anuradhapura → Polonnaruwa
Journey deeper into Sri Lanka's cultural heartland to Polonnaruwa, the island's medieval capital and one of Asia's most remarkable archaeological treasures.
Walk through the beautifully preserved ruins of a kingdom that flourished during the 12th century. Explore the Quadrangle, once the royal ceremonial centre, and admire the extraordinary craftsmanship displayed throughout its sacred monuments.
The highlight awaits at Gal Vihara, where four magnificent Buddha statues have been carved directly into granite cliffs. Their serene expressions continue to inspire visitors centuries after their creation.
Today's Experiences
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Drive to Polonnaruwa
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City
• Visit the Quadrangle Complex
• Discover Gal Vihara Rock Temple
• Visit the Lotus Pond and royal gardens
• Enjoy a peaceful archaeological walk
• Evening at leisure
End of the Day
Polonnaruwa stands as a reminder that great civilizations may fade, but their achievements continue to speak across the centuries.
Overnight: Ekho Lake House
Day 5:
Route: Polonnaruwa → Matale → Kandy
Travel south towards Sri Lanka's cultural capital, stopping at one of the island's most significant religious sites.
At Aluvihare Rock Temple, witness an ancient scholarly tradition that has survived for over two thousand years. Observe monks carefully preserving sacred Buddhist teachings through palm-leaf manuscript transcription, just as generations before them have done.
Continue to Kandy, nestled among mist-covered hills. Explore traditional craft centres, browse local artworks, and discover the charm of the colonial-era post office where handwritten correspondence still carries a unique sense of nostalgia.
Today's Experiences
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Drive to Kandy via Matale
• Visit Aluvihare Rock Temple
• Observe traditional palm-leaf manuscript preservation
• Explore Kandy craft arcades
• Visit the colonial post office
• Collect locally produced souvenirs and maps
• Evening at leisure
End of the Day
Today's journey connected the written history of Sri Lanka with its living traditions, preserving memories in much the same way your own journal captures this adventure.
Overnight: Hotel Suisse
Day 6:
Route: Kandy → Galle
Begin the morning with one of Sri Lanka's most revered spiritual experiences at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. As traditional Hewisi drummers announce the opening ceremony, witness centuries of devotion unfolding before your eyes.
Later, travel south to the island's most celebrated colonial fortress. Galle Fort rises above the Indian Ocean as a living monument to Portuguese, Dutch, and British influence.
Within its ancient walls, cobbled streets, elegant churches, and beautifully preserved merchant houses create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Sri Lanka.
Today's Experiences
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Attend morning ceremony at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Observe traditional Hewisi drumming
• Scenic drive to Galle
• Explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort
• Walk along historic ramparts overlooking the ocean
• Evening at leisure
End of the Day
The transition from sacred highlands to colonial coastline reveals the remarkable diversity of Sri Lanka's cultural landscape.
Overnight: The Bartizan
Day 7:
Route: Galle → Labugama
Spend the morning exploring the quieter corners of Galle Fort. Visit the Dutch Reformed Church, wander through Lighthouse Street, and discover hidden courtyards that preserve centuries of maritime history.
This afternoon, journey to Labugama, where tranquil surroundings provide the perfect setting for reflection. Revisit your journal, photographs, sketches, and collected keepsakes, capturing the emotional highlights of your journey before returning home.
Today's Experiences
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Explore Galle Fort's hidden landmarks
• Visit the Dutch Reformed Church (1755)
• Discover the Old Dutch Hospital precinct
• Walk along Lighthouse Street
• Drive to Labugama
• Guided heritage journaling session
• Evening at leisure
End of the Day
The memories gathered throughout the island become part of your own story, preserved through handwritten pages, photographs, and personal reflection.
Overnight: Ayr Castle
Day 8:
Route: Labugama → Bandaranaike International Airport
After breakfast, enjoy a final moment of peace before departing for the airport. As the landscapes of Sri Lanka pass by one last time, reflect on an extraordinary journey through kingdoms, fortresses, sacred cities, and living traditions.
Though your travels come to an end, the stories collected along the way will remain long after you leave the island's shores.
Today's Experiences
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Leisurely morning at the property
• Private transfer to the airport
• Departure assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport
End of the Day
Your Heritage Collection journey concludes, but the memories, stories, and connections formed across Sri Lanka will continue to travel with you wherever you go next.
La quota include
• Airport meet & greet assistance on arrival and departure
• Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour with an English-speaking Chauffeur Guide
• Accommodation at selected hotels as per the itinerary on the specified meal plan or similar
• All fuel, parking, and highway toll charges
• Entrance fees to:
- National Museum – (Day2)
- Sacred city of Anuradhapura – (Day 3)
- Ancient city of Polonnaruwa – (Day 4)
- Aluvihare rock temple – (Day 5)
- Temple of Tooth Relic – (Day 6)
- Galle Fort – (Day 6 & Day 7)
• Evening vintage cinema screening or vinyl listening session – (Day 2)
• 1 Bicycle per person to explore Sacred city of Anuradhapura – (Day 3)
• Experience of traditional palm-leaf manuscript preservation – (Day 5)
• Kandy craft arcades – (Day 5)
• Visit to the colonial post office - (Day 5)
• Guided heritage journaling session – (Day 7)
• All current government taxes and service charges
La quota non include
• International airfare
• Visa fees for Sri Lanka
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
• Lunches, unless mentioned under the inclusions
• Anything not mentioned under the inclusions
• Early check-in or late check-out at hotels (subject to availability)
• Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, telephone, spa treatments, etc.)
• Camera/video permits at cultural sites (if applicable)
• Tips and gratuities for the guide, driver, jeep drivers, and hotel staff
• Any increase in entrance fees or government taxes imposed after booking confirmation
• Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances (flight delays, natural disasters, political disturbances, etc.)
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