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4 Days Essence of Sri Lanka Tour

Colombo, Sigiriya, Matale, Polonnaruwa, Kandy,
Duration

4 day(s)

Tour type

Regular

Group size

1-15 people

Physical Level

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Tour Overview

Explore some of the greatest UNESCO world heritage archeological sites and discover the ancient technology and cultural heritage. Your cultural experience will be garnished by a wonderful tour to a typical countryside village in Sri Lanka that provides an authentic rural village experience with a traditional Sri Lankan Lunch. If you are visiting Sri Lanka for a short vacation, this tour will be one of the best options for you.

Activities
Sightseeing Historical In-depth Cultural Bicycle

Tour Features

Duration
4 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-15 people

Tour Code
142018

Departure Type

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
10 - 65

Colombo

Pickup Time:

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Kandy

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
The cave temple of Dambulla

Itinerary

Day 1

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. Accommodation is in a 3 star hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 2

Get an early start to the day and proceed to The UNESCO world Heritage city of Polonnaruwa where you will take a cycling tour at one of the well-preserved city with ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues.

In the afternoon, you will be taken to the 5th century Rock fortress of Sigiriya which is regarded as one of the Wonders of world and a UNESCO world heritage site.

Spend overnight in Sigiriya. Accommodation is in a 3

star hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 3

After leisurely breakfast, you will be taken to have a memorable experience of an archetypal Sri Lankan Typical village. You will experience bullock cart ride, Chena cultivation, boat ride and authentic Sri Lankan Lunch at a village house.

After Lunch, you will be driven to Kandy. En route visit a Wood carving center and a Spice garden in Matale.

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. Accommodation is in a 3 star hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 4

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

Included

3 nights accommodation at 4 star hotels on Bed & Breakfast basis as per itinerary

English-speaking chauffeur guide

Lunch at Hiriwadunna Village

Bed & Breakfast basis at all hotels

Entrance fee to Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa ancient city, Sigiriya rock fortress, spice garden, Kandy Temple and cultural show

Hiriwadunna Trekking

Cycling in Polonnaruwa

All current taxes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Excluded

International flights are not included

Insurance is not included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities (recommended)

Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions section

Tour Booking

Travelers
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Sep 8, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 €502.561488
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