Katunayake Trip Overview
During this 4 – Day Essence of Sri Lanka tour you will going to must visit sites and cities in Sri Lanka. We are sure you will enjoy this and learn a lot about the Sri Lankan culture during this tour as well.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka
During this 4 – Day Essence of Sri Lanka tour you will going to must visit sites and cities in Sri Lanka. We are sure you will enjoy this and learn a lot about the Sri Lankan culture during this tour as well.
Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo- Sigiriya
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
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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.
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla, one of UNESO World Heritage Site, is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a 4- standard accommodation hotel on Bed & Breakfast & dinner basis at a hotel in Sigiriya
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.
Stop At: Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archaeological relic cities in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom’s first rulers and has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Sigiriya is a one of UNESCO listed World Heritage Site for its best preserved ancient urban planning. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high.
Duration: 3 hours
Afterwards, we will return back to the hotel where you will spend the night.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a 4- 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: Ranweli Spice Garden, No. 99 Kaudupellella, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
After Lunch, we will drive to Kandy. En route visit a Spice garden in Matale.
Stop At: Ranweli Spice Garden
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
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: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a 4- star hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 4: Kandy – Colombo
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
