Colombo Trip Overview
Go on a private 2 days guided tour around Sri Lanka which takes you to some of the island’s greatest natural and cultural treasures. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, see a massive congregation of elephants, and experience Sri Lankan village life with an experienced English speaking chauffeur. Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka on this 2 days, 1 night tour that shows you the best of Sri Lankan wildlife and World Heritage Sites
• Hassle free transportation from and back to hotel
• See some of the highlights from Sri Lanka’s famed Cultural Triangle
• Experience one of the largest gatherings of elephants in the world
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Go on a private 2 days guided tour around Sri Lanka which takes you to some of the island’s greatest natural and cultural treasures. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, see a massive congregation of elephants, and experience Sri Lankan village life with an experienced English speaking chauffeur. Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka on this 2 days, 1 night tour that shows you the best of Sri Lankan wildlife and World Heritage Sites
• Hassle free transportation from and back to hotel
• See some of the highlights from Sri Lanka’s famed Cultural Triangle
• Experience one of the largest gatherings of elephants in the world
Itinerary
Day 1: Dambulla,Habarana,Minneriya
Stop At: Dambulla, Dambulla, Central Province
Get an early start on the first day and hop in an air-conditioned vehicle around 7 am with your experienced chauffeur guide. Head first to the stunning Golden Temple of Dambulla, a cave temple complex built in the 1st century BC. View the ancient murals depicting the life story of Lord Gautama Buddha. Check out the giant golden Buddha Statue just outside the cave complex as well as the hundreds of figurines of Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the five main caves. Visit the Cave of the Divine King, Cave of the Great King, and the Cave of the Great New Monastery.
Then journey to Minneriya National Park for a jeep safari that will give you a chance to witness the largest gathering of Asian elephants on earth. See hundreds of elephants congregating around Minneriya Lake during the dry season between May and October. In addition to elephants, spot a number of other native mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in the scrublands, forests, and other areas.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight in 3 star hotel in Habarana
Day 2: Habarana,Sigiriya,Colombo
Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
After a relaxed breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built in the 5th century AD for King Kaspaya. Walk through the elaborately-carved entrance framed by the paws of a lion. View the beautiful, unfading murals that brought Sigiriya its fame. Climb the steep staircase to see the terraced gardens and still-working cisterns, and walk through the tunnels leading to the palace as you get a feel for times long past.
Then visit a local village in Sigiriya and immerse yourself in Sri Lankan village life. Go on an oxen cart ride and experience the village farmer’s point of view. Boat across a calm lake by catamaran and walk through golden fields ripe with the harvest of the paddy. Watch a traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Treat your tastebuds with a home cooked lunch made over a wood-fire and served on a bed of fragrant lotus leaves. Then, get dropped off back at your accommodation in Colombo.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: No accommadtion for this day
