{"product_id":"3-ancient-kingdoms-from-negombo","title":"3 Ancient Kingdoms from Negombo","description":"\u003cp\u003e(SKU:LK601P1000) This tour allows you to visit three ancient kingdoms of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e, located in the Northwestern Province. Get to see the royal palace complex of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dambadeniya\"\u003eDambadeniya\u003c\/a\u003e. Visit the beautiful rock fortress of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/yapahuwa\"\u003eYapahuwa\u003c\/a\u003e. See the old city of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/panduwasnuwara\"\u003ePanduwasnuwara\u003c\/a\u003e with its ruins spanning a period of over two millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the old temple of the tooth relic and royal palace complex in Dambadeniya\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSee the elaborate rock fortress of Yapahuwa\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eView the many ruins from different eras in Panduwasnuwara\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTransport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned car,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eService of an English-Speaking Chauffer Guide,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHotel Pick \u0026amp; Drop\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance Tickets for Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, panduwasnuwara\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExpenses of Personal Nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFood and drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be starting your tour at 6:30 am when you get picked up from your hotel in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/negombo\"\u003eNegombo\u003c\/a\u003e. You will be taking two hours to travel to your first destination, Dambadeniya. It is recommended that you bring a packed breakfast with you to eat on the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe kingdom of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dambadeniya\"\u003eDambadeniya\u003c\/a\u003e was at its peak during the mid-thirteenth century, especially during the reign of King Parakramabahu II. He was a peaceful king who brought Sinhalese literature to new heights with his epic poetic masterpieces ‘\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kavisilumina\"\u003eKavisilumina\u003c\/a\u003e’ and ‘Visuddi Marga Sannasa’. You will get to see the recently excavated remains of the old Temple of the Tooth, where the Tooth Relic was housed previously, and the ruins of the royal palace complex with its gardens, walls and moats.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou will leave for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/yapahuwa\"\u003eYapahuwa\u003c\/a\u003e at 9:00 am. You will get there by 10:30 am. Yapahuwa was the capital of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka \u003c\/a\u003eright after \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dambadeniya\"\u003eDambadeniya\u003c\/a\u003e when the Dravidians invaded. The fortress was built on a giant rock in the style of the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sigiriya-rock-fortress\"\u003eSigiriya rock fortress\u003c\/a\u003e. However, the architecture of this fortress is completely different from \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sigiriya\"\u003eSigiriya\u003c\/a\u003e with wide staircases, beautiful stone sculptures, and highly detailed carvings on pillars. The fortress was later used as a monastery by Buddhist monks. On your visit, you will be able to climb to the fortress and view the ruins of the stupa on the summit of the rock. The stupa has some notable statues and imagery from the Kandyan era that you can peruse. You will be spending a couple of hours at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/yapahuwa\"\u003eYapahuwa\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfter this, you can spend some time having lunch at one of the good restaurants in the area, according to your choice and affordability. The drive to your final destination, Panduwasnuwara, will take up to an hour and a half. The ancient city was one of the first kingdoms of Sri Lanka, having been the capital during the 5th century BC. The site was used much later in the 12th century as well, resulting in a mix of ruins from various periods. The ruins are spread over an area of almost 12 hectares. Some of the most notable sights are the recently restored monument that was the two-storied former \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/temple-of-the-tooth-relic-kandy\"\u003eTemple of the Tooth\u003c\/a\u003e, ruins of the royal palace, and the artificial reservoir Panda Wewa that is considered one of the earliest irrigation systems ever made by man. You will also be visiting the museum of Panduwasnuwara, which has many archeological finds from excavations in the area. You will be spending an hour and a half in\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/panduwasnuwara\"\u003e Panduwasnuwara\u003c\/a\u003e. You will be leaving at 5:00 pm and returning to your hotel. You will get back at 7:30 pm, completing your tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lakpura Lesiure","offers":[{"title":"1 Guest + Guide + Transport + No Tickets","offer_id":39340625854561,"sku":"LK2SAJAMKW","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Guest + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39340625887329,"sku":"LKBAHPATJ2","price":78.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Guests + Guide + Transport + No Tickets","offer_id":39340625920097,"sku":"LKR8EJRABM","price":72.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39340625952865,"sku":"LKYVNERHWT","price":85.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Guests + Guide + Transport + No Tickets","offer_id":39340625985633,"sku":"LKS84DGZ3S","price":81.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39340626018401,"sku":"LKEVDTYQVJ","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Guests + Guide + Transport + No Tickets","offer_id":39340626051169,"sku":"LKARHNK56J","price":82.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39340626083937,"sku":"LKP23NTMFV","price":108.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Guests + Guide + Transport + No Tickets","offer_id":39340626116705,"sku":"LK4X58SCA6","price":82.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39340626149473,"sku":"LKSS578E4D","price":115.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Guests + Guide + Transport + No Tickets","offer_id":39340626182241,"sku":"LK8NNFKB2S","price":97.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39340626215009,"sku":"LKDS7KA8V7","price":137.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Guests + Guide + Transport + No Tickets","offer_id":39340626247777,"sku":"LKKJRKEF9J","price":97.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39340626280545,"sku":"LKVGRHF9A8","price":144.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Guests + Guide + Transport + No Tickets","offer_id":39340626313313,"sku":"LKMWTZCQ3W","price":98.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Guests + Guide + Transport + Tickets","offer_id":39340626346081,"sku":"LKHKX8ABTX","price":151.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/products\/LK601P1000-01-E-1280-720.jpg?v=1620122577","url":"https:\/\/lakpura.it\/products\/3-ancient-kingdoms-from-negombo","provider":"Lakpura®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}