The Sacred Sri Lanka 4 Nights | 5 Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
AIRPORT - SIGIRIYA
3 stops
1
Arrive at the International Airport in Colombo. Our representative will meet and greet you, then transfer you to impressive Sigiriya
Admission ticket free
2
Sigiriya Craft Village
Experience the best of Srilanka inside the Village with Kingfisher Tours and get the unique experience on a village life style. Get a chance to go on an oxen cart ride and experience the world from the view of a village farmer. Have a relaxing catamaran safari through a calm lake. Walk through the golden fields ripe with their harvest of paddy. Watch an enjoyable traditional cooking demonstration that teaches you the basics of Sri Lankan cuisine. Delight your taste buds with a home cooked lunch made over a wood-fire and served on fragrant lotus leaves placed over woven trays. Enjoy the life of a Sri Lankan villager, just this day.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Minneriya National Park
Prepare to "GET WILD", This three-hour safari takes you on a ride through the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the sight of over 150 elephants congregating in one place during the famous Great Elephant Gathering, which happens in the dry season between May to October. In addition to elephants, get a chance to also see many mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in the scrublands, forests and other areas.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
SIGIRIYA - DAMBULLA - KANDY
5 stops
4
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
After a delicious breakfast, take to the road for a day steeped in Sri Lanka’s rich heritage. Begin with fearlessly climbing to the fifth-century Sigiriya fortress, which sits atop a rock that dramatically rises almost 200 metres above the rainforest. King Kashyapa built this citadel at the top of this giant boulder known as the ‘Lion Rock’. It used to be the innermost stronghold of a vast fortified city, but in the time it came to be abandoned and forgotten, covered by dense overgrowth until the British found it and began a painstaking archaeological exploration. Today, the remnants of this once thriving city offer a tantalising indication of what once stood here. Climb to the top and enjoy the breathtaking views over the paradisical landscape. In the afternoon, discover the well-preserved ruins of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Built about 1,000 years ago, it features a large artificial lake feeding a network of irrigation canals, the remains of a royal palace, and a number of temples and administrative buildings. Admire the Gal Viharaya with its four captivating statues of the Buddha, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, and the statue of King Parakramabahu.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Dambulla Cave Temple
visit to the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Explore this 2,000-year-old sacred pilgrimage site carved deep inside a mountain. This awe-inspiring complex of five caves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features thousands of metres of painted walls and ceilings and contains more than 150 images of the Lord Buddha as well as a few of deities and Sri Lankan kings.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Matale
Continue to Matale to visit a spice and herb garden. Sri Lankan spices such as turmeric, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, and lemongrass are considered among the best in the world. Witness a cookery demonstration and learn about the culinary and therapeutic values of these products.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Kandy
Proceed to Kandy and visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, an enchanting historical place dating back to the 14th century. Passionate gardeners, the British gave them a structure and introduced a variety of plants and flowers, creating the blooming fields of orchids and fragrant spices you can see today. There’s even a tree planted by King George and Queen Mary in 1901. In the evening, enjoy a dramatic cultural show, which features 12 folk and traditional dances accompanied by ceremonial drums and a drum orchestra. And prepare for a sizzling fire walking performance that will have you on the edge of your seat! Heading inland, the climate becomes cooler, the landscapes more verdant, and the countryside hillier.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Kandy Lake Club - Cultural Dance Show
Sit back and enjoy the Cultural Dance Show in a Stadium, The Kandy Cultural Show gives an opportunity to experience some of the traditions of Sri Lanka. Enjoy this hour long extravaganza as some of the most popular art forms of the island take to the stage. Get wowed by fire dancers and sword dancers. Watch the colorful Kandyan dancers take to the air to the thrumming primal beat of the drums.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
KANDY - ELLA
3 stops
9
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy is a fantastic city famous for its beautiful lakeside location, framed by picturesque hills. Visit, after breakfast, the magnificent Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and let its beauty amaze you. This stunning complex, the holiest of all for Sri Lankan Buddhists, was built in the 16th century only to house a relic of one of the Lord Buddha’s canine teeth. The tooth relic is ritually cleansed every week, by monks, and the scented waters they use are considered holy. Other notable landmarks include the Golden Canopy, the New Palace and the Royal Palace, the old courthouse, the Queen’s Bathing House, the National Museum, and the sanctuary. Contemplate in peace the magnificent architecture and experience the tranquillity of the atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
10
Discover the Precious Gem Stones Sri Lanka is deserved for! Sri Lanka is one of the largest gem producers of the world and has been known for its specialty gem stones for many centuries now. A gems tour of Sri Lanka will give you an in-depth analysis of the gem field – what kind of gems are available, how it’s made, best places to purchase from and so on. So here’s presenting you the best possible opportunity to get your hands on those lovely colorful semi-precious Ceylon stones that you’ve been eyeing! You will be shown the History of Gems with Cutting & Polishing
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Ella
Head towards Ella with beautiful backdrops and Waterfall Views Stop at a Tea Estate and experience the Sri Lankan Tea Plucking then proceed to a Tea Factory where you can get an experience on Pure Ceylon Tea
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
ELLA - COLOMBO
2 stops
12
Nine Arches Bridge
Visit the Nine Arch Bridge in the morning, One of the highlights in the mountain village Ella is the 30-meter high Demodara Nine Arch Bridge. With a small 30-minute walk through the jungle, you will reach a piece of beautiful architecture that is hidden between lush green tea fields. It is allowed to walk on the bridge and it’s one of the things you must do in Sri Lanka.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Colombo
Head towards Colombo with beautiful Backdrops and Waterfall views
Admission ticket free
Day 5
COLOMBO - AIRPORT
2 stops
14
Colombo
Experience a Busy City life covering the most beautiful attractional places like Gangaramaya Temple, Hindu Temple, Jamiul Alfar Mosque, Pettah Bazaar and more for a 4 Hours City Tour
4 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Proceed to the Airport and end your beautiful tour
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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