Discover Sri Lanka

Code: LMJUYH
5 NIGHTS - 6 DAYS
  • Buddha inside of Embekka Devale Temple near Kandy, Sri Lanka
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  • The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Description

NIGHTS/ DAYS 5N/6D
TRAVEL TYPE Private or Group
TOUR TYPE Fast Moving
TYPE OF EXCURSIONS Popular attractions

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION AIRPORT / COLOMBO SRI LANKA
BEST PERIOD All year-around
INCLUDED
Accommodation Transportation
Ground assistance
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Entrance fees

ADVICE

  • Arrival in Sri Lanka in the morning hours to keep the transfer timing to Sigiriya on day 01
  • Keep hydrated, especially during daytime excursions, especially in Sigiriya / Habarana

HIGHLIGHTS

Sigiriya Rock Fortress | Dambulla Golden Cave Temple | Minneriya National Park | Temple of Tooth Relic | Tea Factory & Plantations| Nuwara Eliya Colonial City | Colombo City

 

 

Itinerary

1

DAY 01 – SIGIRIYA

Meet and Greet at the Airport by your English-speaking guide who will be with you throughout the tour. 

Transfer to Sigiriya (Transfer time 4-5 hours air taxi transfers are available)

In the evening

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Entrance fee USD 35.00 per person)
    • Sigiriya is an ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka built on the rock more than 2000 years ago. The most famous cultural site in Sri Lanka which is a Unesco Heritage Site. 
    •  You must be physically fit. 1200 steps to the top
    • Make sure to climb during the early hours of the day or late hours of the day to avoid too much heat
    •  Keep a water bottle for each person 

Check in to the hotel & relax

2

DAY 02 – SIGIRIYA

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue with excursions around the Sigiriya

ACTIVITIES 

During the morning hours

  • Polonnaruwa medieval city (Half a day activity time – Entrance fee USD 25.00 per person)
    • Keep a water bottle for each person
    • A cycling tour is recommended

During the afternoon hours

  • Minneriya National Park (3 hours activity time – Entrance fee USD 35.00 per person plus private jeep hire USD 50.00 up to 5-6 people)
    • This is mainly to see wild elephants in Sri Lanka. Elephant gathering is the most iconic event taking place during the dry months. 
    • Minneriya / Kawdulla or Eco Park, depending on where most elephants are gathered, you could visit the specific park. 
    • Please follow the instructions by your trakker.

3

DAY 03 – KANDY

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kandy (Transfer time 2.5 hours)

ACTIVITIES 

  • Dambulla Rock cave temple  ( 2 hours activity time – Entrance fee USD 10.00 per person)
    • Dambulla is a rock cave temple built more than 2000 years ago. 
    • Beautiful drawings in 3 different caves belong to a few different eras
    • You will need to climb up some steps to reach the cave.
  • Temple of Tooth Relic ( 2 hours activity time – Entrance fee USD 10.00 per person)
    • The Temple of Tooth is kept in the palace of the last king who controlled Sri Lanka before it was colonised by the British in 1815
    • This is the most sacred place of the Sri Lankan Buddhists. However, it is one of the best places to study the history of Sri Lanka’s pre-colonial period. 
    • Next to the Palace, the lake Bogambara is a man-made lake 300 years ago. 
  • Kandy city tour ( 2 hours activity time)
    • Kandy is a congested city that was a key destination from the pre-colonial period. Walking around the lake, and Kandy market can be a good experience. 
  • Traditional dancing show ( 1.5 hours activity time – Entrance fee USD 8.00 per person)

4

DAY 04 – NUWARA ELIYA

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya (Transfer time 2.5 hours)

ACTIVITIES 

  • Ramboda waterfall (1-hour activity time)
  • Tea factory visit (1.5 hours activity time)
    • Sri Lanka is famous for its Ceylon Tea brand. You can witness the process of producing tea and taste a good cup of tea.
  •  Nuwara Eliya Colonial town, Gregory Lake (1.5 hours activity time)
    • Nuwara Eliya was the hill country capital during the colonial era. The area is surrounded by lush green tea estates hiding the treasures of the mythical Rama-Ravana ancient story. 

5

DAY 05 – COLOMBO

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Colombo (Transfer time 5.5 hours)

ACTIVITIES 

  • Waterafting at Kitulgala (Half a day activity)
    • Join Adrilene for an exhilarating half-day white water rafting adventure in Kitulgala, the perfect end to your Sri Lankan tour.
  • Colombo city tour (Optional – if time permits)
    • Colombo is a vibrant city that has been the commercial hub of the country since colonial times. 

6

Day 06 – DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Airport (Transfer time 2.5 hours)

END OF THE TOUR WITH HAPPY MEMORIES!!!!

 

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