Splendors of Sri Lanka

Description

Join us and explore the best of inland Sri Lanka on this fascinating six-day round-trip starting in Colombo City. This route covers some of Sri Lanka’s most inspiring cultural landmarks, including the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It is the perfect tour for lovers of history and culture.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress built in the 5th century by King Kasyapa. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the finest monuments of art and culture in Sri Lanka and one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

Kandy: A beautiful city set on a plateau in Sri Lanka’s central region surrounded by mountains covered in tea plantations and a bio-diverse rainforest. This UNESCO Sacred Site is bursting with palaces and gardens and it is home to the outstanding Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Dambulla Cave Temple: The largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Five separate caves contain about 150 stunning Buddha statues and paintings; some of Sri Lanka's most important and evocative religious art.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking chauffeur/ guide on shared basis               

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • 5 nights accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 5 Colombo:

Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Colombo or similar 4* 

Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Grand or similar 5*

Day 2,3 Habarana:

Superior Hotel Category = Habarana Village by Cinnamon or similar 4* 

Deluxe Hotel Category = Habarana Lodge or similar 5*

Day 4 Kandy:

Superior Hotel Category = Earls’s Regent or similar 4* 

Deluxe Hotel Category = Earls Regency or similar 5*

MEALS: 

  • 5 Breakfasts 

TRANSPORT:

  • Shared transport throughout the tour
  • Arrival airport transfer / Departure airport transfer
  • Tuk Tuk ride back to hotel

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: 

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: One-time entrance fee to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (day 2), Polonnaruwa Ancient Kingdom (day 3), One-time entrance fee to Dambulla Cave Temple (day 4), Temple of Tooth (day 4), Colombo walking city tour and Gangaramaya temple (day 5)

OTHER:

  • Meet and Greet on day 1                                                 
  • A straw hat woven by locals (on day 1)
  • Flowers at Gangaramaya Temple (on day 5)
  • 1 shot of Arrack or a non-alcoholic beverage at a local bar, sweets at a local sweet shop, one bite of Beetle leaves (on day 5)

Excluded

  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Lunch & Dinner throughout the tour 
  • Gratuities for drive and guide
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, etc
  • Video camera and photography permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc
  • Cultural show (on day 4)

Know before you go

Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.  

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