Colombo Trip Overview
On the First day Transfer Airport to Dambulla overnight stay in Dambulla, on the second day proceed to Kandy overnight stay in Kandy, Third day proceed to Nuwaraeliya overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya, fourth day proceed to Colombo overnight stay in Colombo, Fifth day proceed to Colombo City Tour and Transfer to Airport.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
On the First day Transfer Airport to Dambulla overnight stay in Dambulla, on the second day proceed to Kandy overnight stay in Kandy, Third day proceed to Nuwaraeliya overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya, fourth day proceed to Colombo overnight stay in Colombo, Fifth day proceed to Colombo City Tour and Transfer to Airport.
Itinerary
Day 1: Airport to Sigiriya
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
igiriya Lion Rock – The day will start with a trip to the Sigiriya Lion Rock. Sigiriya is labelled as the Eighth Wonder of The World and is located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya, labelled as the Eighth Wonder of the World, is the best preserved city centre in Asia from the 1st millennium and the best known monument here is undoubtedly the rock fortress of Sigiriya also known as the Sigiriya Lion Rock. The complex consists of the central rock, rising 200 meters above the surrounding plain, surrounded by two moats and three ramparts. With its combination of buildings and gardens, pathways, water gardens and the fusion of symmetrical and asymmetrical elements, it displays the grandeur and complexity of urban-planning in 5th century Sri Lanka.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nice Place Resort Sigiriya
Day 2: Sigiriya to Kandy
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple Complex – You will then be taken for a bit cave exploration at the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex. Dambulla is an ancient city with a history of early inhabitants reaching as far back as 7th to 3rd century BC. The place is made famous by the largest and best preserved cave temple complex, which contain statues and paintings, along with having the largest rose quartz mountain in South Asia which dates back to the 1st century BCE. The complex has five (5) caves under a vast overhanging rock and the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock. There are images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various Hindu gods and goddesses. Spend time at the monastery which is still functional and receives visitors daily and learn a little bit more about Sri Lanka’s wonderful history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oak-Ray Isiwara Ayurvedic Village, Dalupotha Gama Road, Kawdupelella, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
Herbal Spice Garden
The wealth and variety of Sri Lankan spices provided ideal grounds for traditional Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient form of medicine, the Science of Long life , using natural remedies to achieve physical and mental well being. Herbs, spices and their natural oils figure prominently in Ayurveda massage and alternative therapies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Topaz Hotel Kandy
Day 3: Kandy to Nuwaraeliya
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – You will then be taken to visit the monumental Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Enclosed by a parapet of white stone dating to the beginning of the 19th century, are the city’s official religious monuments, the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth. The 18th Century BCE temple which is built on a base of granite is associated with the history of the dissemination of Buddhism and is one of the most venerable places for the Buddhist community all around the world; it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Natural Gems and Gemmological Museum, 530, Colombo Road, Kandy 20442 Sri Lanka
Gem Museum
Known as the “Island of Gems” since ancient times, Sri Lanka’s Gem industry has a history of over 2500 years. the worlds rarest gemstones are found in this wonderful island which is most famous for its blue sapphires. Sri Lankan blue sapphires are world-renowned and are highly priced becouse of its pleasing tone of color, flawlessness, very high transparency, cliarity etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
View Point Kandy
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Damro Labookellie Tea Lounge, A5, Sri Lanka
Tea Factory and Tea garden
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
Gregory Lake Nuwaraeliya
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Araliya Green Hills Nuwaraeliya
Day 4: Nuwaraeliya to Colombo
Stop At: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province
In the evening Colombo City Tour and shopping
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Galadari Colombo Hotel
Day 5: Transfer to Airport
Stop At: Katunayake, Katunayake, Negombo, Western Province
Transfer to Airport
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
