4-Day Essence of Sri Lanka Tour

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off , Transport by air-conditioned minivan
All current taxes
Lunch
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotels on Bed & Breakfast
English-speaking chauffeur guide
Hiriwadunna Trekking with Lunch , Cycling in Polonnaruwa
Gratuities
Any others expenses not mentioned in Inclusions section

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from Colombo, Negombo and south beach hotels up to Bentota

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Colombo - Sigiriya

    1 stop
  • 1
    Dambulla Cave Temple

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya

    2 stops
  • 2
    Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress

    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).

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Sigiriya - Kandy

    3 stops
  • 4
    Hiriwadunna

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Kandy - Drop Off

    1 stop
  • 7
    Colombo Fort

    Today after breakfast, you will be taken back to your hotel in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia or Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
DSA non-compliant
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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