Essence of Sri Lanka

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Duration

4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English

This tour package will give you an unforgettable insight into exotic tours in Sri Lanka and its people, leaving memories that will last a lifetime.

Tour Route

Airport ➝ Sigiriya ➝ Kandy ➝ Airport

Highlights

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  • Minneriya National Park
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Village walk and cookery demonstration
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Temple of the Tooth Relic

  • Welcome and assistance on arrival in Sri Lanka by a representative of Silver Tree Travel.
  • Transport in air-conditioned vehicles, according to itinerary as mentioned above with an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on a meal plan indicated on the itinerary above.
  • Lunch as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees for sights & attractions indicated above.
  • Airfare & Visa
  • Compulsory Supplements during peak period
  • Christmas and New Year’s Supplements.
  • Optional tours and attractions
  • Tea / coffee, soft drinks, alcohol or any other beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Video / photo permits at the sites visited
  • Laundry, telephone or any other services obtained from the hotels
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Services other than those specified.
  • Early check in & Late check out charges.

05 Days

English

Tour's Location

Day

01

TOUR ROUTE

Airport To Sigiriya

DRIVE TIME:

3 Hours

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Transfer

MEAL PLAN

dinner
On arrival, you will be greeted by Silver Tree representative and transferred to the hotel in Sigiriya. Spend the rest of the day relaxing.

ACCOMMODATION

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day

02

TOUR ROUTE

Sigiriya

DRIVE TIME:

1 Hour

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Minneriya National Park

MEAL PLAN

dinner
In the early morning, visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya. It was built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century on top of a vast 200m granite rock. It took the king seven years to build Sigiriya and the site was abandoned after ten years of occupation when the king, defeated by his brother, committed suicide. Although it is a steep climb, the views and frescoes are definitely worth the effort. Sigiriya is best visited first thing in the morning or just before sunset when it is cooler and less crowded. Take a tour of a local village nearby, enjoying the walks through paddy fields and the cool breeze. It is an opportunity to get acquainted with the typical village life, as you meet village folk and their families. You will engage in cookery demonstration along with a bullock cart ride. Just after the bullock cart ride, you will also have a boat ride. End the day with an authentic Sri Lankan lunch. In the afternoon enjoy an elephant and wildlife safari. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

ACCOMMODATION

Return to hotel for overnight.

Day

03

TOUR ROUTE

Sigiriya To Kandy

DRIVE TIME:

3 Hours

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Dambulla Cave Temple, Temple of the Tooth Relic

MEAL PLAN

breakfast
En route we will stop at the famous Cave Temples of Dambulla which was built by King Valagambahu in the 1st century BC. Perched upon a gigantic granite outcrop, which towers more than 160m above the surrounding land, the caves are completely covered by ancient frescoes depicting religious and secular scenes. Protected within the caves are hundreds of statues of Buddha, many carved out of the rock itself, of which the largest is the 15m long reclining Buddha Arrive in Kandy which was the last Singhalese kingdom. It is a charming city with the most important Buddhist temple in the country. The city is surrounded by an ancient artificial lake and is nestled amidst rolling hills that are covered by forests and tea plantations. Kandy is a great place to buy gemstones too. Sapphires of all colours, rubies, tourmalines and spinel’s can all be found here. Visitors are also invited to have a look around their workshop, where they will be able to see the design, and cutting, polishing and setting processes.

ACCOMMODATION

N/A

Day

04

TOUR ROUTE

Kandy

DRIVE TIME:

N/A

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Transfer to Negombo via Colombo

MEAL PLAN

breakfast
Have an early breakfast and leave to Pinnawala Elephant Foundation. After a close encounter with the magnificent Sri Lankan elephants, you will continue to Colombo. You will be able to enjoy a delightful city tour and enjoy great bargains at the many shops in the city. Continue to Negombo to relax and enjoy the beach.

ACCOMMODATION

N/A

Day

05

TOUR ROUTE

Airport

DRIVE TIME:

30 Minutes

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Horton Plains scenic hike

MEAL PLAN

breakfast
Check-out of the hotel and travel to the airport in time for the flight.

ACCOMMODATION

N/A

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