This itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors to Sri Lanka. We pick you up at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and start the journey that covers most of the famous UNESCO world heritage in Sri Lanka including Polonnaruwa ancient city, Sigiriya rock fortress, Dambulla cave temple and Kandy temple. This is a great opportunity for you to experience the historical and cultural values of Sri Lanka. You will also be able to see a spice garden, botanical garden and visit a tea plantation and factory with two beautiful waterfalls in the central highlands before we end this unforgettable journey.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All current taxes
✔ Mineral water during sightseeing tours and overland trips
✔ Transport by air conditioned vehicle
✔ 5 nights accommodation in bed and breakfast at three a star hotel
✔ Pickup and drop-off at the airport or local hotels
✔ Breakfast
✔ Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide for the entire tour
✖ Sri Lanka visa related fees
✖ Any change in tax structure resulting from the hike in published tariff
✖ Any video / still camera fee to the monuments and places of visit
✖ Any others expenses not mentioned on Price Includes section
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. The Hotel Paradise
2. Hotel Beach Corridor
3. The Waterside Bentota
4. Bentota River Edge
5. Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
6. Velmarie Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat
7. Villa Araliya
8. OYO 270 Pavana Resort
9. Pledge 3
10. Grandeeza
11. Sylvan Villa
12. Fairview Hotel
13. Good Wood Airport Hotel
14. Cinnamon Bey Beruwala
15. Hotel Crown Plaza Katunayake
16. Ayurveda Spring Of Life
17. Roy Villa Beach Hotel
18. Colombo Village
19. Nh Bentota Ceysands Resort
20. Bridge Hotel Negombo
Additional Info: Bandaranayaka International Colombo Airport or your hotel in Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Wadduwa, Kalutara or Negombo
Itinerary
Arrival to Sigiriya
1
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
You will be met and warmly greeted by your personal chauffeur guide at the Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and driven to Sigiriya (Approx. 4 hours drive).
Spend Overnight in Sigiriya. Accommodation is a three star hotel or similar grade on bed & breakfast basis.
Duration: 4 hours
Visit Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya
1
Polonnaruwa
Morning : Visit The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (UNESCO world heritage site) with approx. 2 hours drive.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Afternoon: Climb the famous Sigiriya rock fortress and visit rocky abode and water gardens, an UNESCO world heritage and one of the Wonders of the World).
Spend Overnight in Sigiriya. Accommodation is a three star hotel or similar grade on bed & breakfast basis.
Duration: 3 hours
Visit Dambulla and Kandy
1
Dambulla Cave Temple
Morning: Visit the Cave temple of Dambulla (UNESCO world heritage site), a batik factory and a spice garden where you can see the best spices in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Afternoon: You will do the city tour of Kandy including a visit to the temple of the sacred tooth relic.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Kandy Lake
You will also do an upper lake drive and visit market square, gem lapidary and more
Spend Overnight in Kandy. Accommodation is a three star hotel or similar grade on bed & breakfast basis.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Enjoy a cultural show at one of the theaters in Kandy city.
Duration: 60 minutes
Visit Botanical gardens and Tea Plantations
1
Royal Botanical Gardens
Morning: Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden, one of the best botanical gardens in Asia.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Ramboda Waterfall
Visit Ramboda waterfalls and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Pedro Tea Factory
On completion of this visit, you will be driven to Nuwara Eliya. En route visit a tea plantation and tea factory where the best tea in the world is produced.
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy a City tour of Nuwara Eliya and drive to Colombo
1
Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya
Enjoy a city tour of Nuwara Eliya including a visit to Victoria Park, Gregory Lake and drive to Colombo for the overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
2
St Clair's Falls
En route visit St Clair's waterfalls
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Devon Falls
En route visit Devon waterfalls
Duration: 15 minutes
Departure or Hotel drop off
1
Negombo Beach
After breakfast, you will be dropped off at airport or your hotel in Negombo or Kalutara
Duration: 60 minutes
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.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
