4-Day Essence of Sri Lanka Tour

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This tour will give you a memorable experience with different sightseeing activities in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. You will experience cycling and a bullock cart ride in a rural village. The heritage of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Kandy will amaze you during this tour whilst you enjoy the typical countryside of Sri Lanka.

Additional Info

Duration: 4 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours



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This tour will give you a memorable experience with different sightseeing activities in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. You will experience cycling and a bullock cart ride in a rural village. The heritage of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and Kandy will amaze you during this tour whilst you enjoy the typical countryside of Sri Lanka.

Itinerary

Day 1: Colombo – Sigiriya

Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
You will be picked up from your hotel in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia and driven to Dambulla. Visit the Cave temple of Dambulla (UNESCO World Heritage). Spend overnight in Sigiriya.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a 3 star hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 2: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya

Stop At: Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
In the morning, take a morning cycling tour at one of the best maintained ruins of ancient Ceylon – the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa where was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
In the afternoon, drive from your hotel to Sigiriya and Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress where you will visit rocky abode and water gardens (UNESCO World Heritage site & one of the Wonders of the World).
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a 3 star hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 3: Sigiriya – Kandy

Stop At: Hiriwadunna Lake, Hiriwadunna, Habarana, Sri Lanka
In the morning, trek through the archetypal Sri Lankan Typical village. The trek begins with an awesome walk along a Wewa or man-made reservoir. The reservoir, the surrounding scrub jungle, marshland and village are a hive of early morning or an evening activity. You will continue your tour with a bullock cart ride up to a village house where you can experience a Sri Lankan Lunch.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Royal Spice Garden, 100, Kawudupelella, Sri Lanka
After Lunch, we will drive to Kandy. En route visit a Spice garden in Matale. For centuries, spices have been one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated exports and are used for not only food but also medicines and cosmetics.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
In the afternoon, you will take a city tour of Kandy including a visit to the temple of the sacred tooth relic, upper lake drive, market square, gem lapidary and more. Spend overnight in Kandy.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a 3 star hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 4: Kandy – Drop Off

Pass By: Colombo Fort, Galle Buck, Colombo Sri Lanka
Today after breakfast, you will be taken back to your hotel in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia or Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.



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