4 Days Sri Lanka Tour
Tour Summary
Embark on a 4-day journey to explore the rich and diverse Sri Lankan culture and heritage. This tour covers the most popular attractions that showcase the unique Sri Lankan culture and its incomparable heritage. You will get a chance to visit the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and witness the precious sites that have been named as UNESCO World Heritage sites due to their remarkable historical, traditional, and cultural value. Additionally, you will also gain insight into the religious background of Sri Lanka by visiting ancient monasteries, temples, and shrines.
Day 01
Colombo – Kandy
Upon arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted by the representatives of “Ceylon Classic Tours”. Your journey will begin in the morning as you depart from Colombo and make your way through the bustling highways towards the interior of the island. In Pinnawela, you will have the opportunity to visit an elephant orphanage where approximately eighty elephants are cared for. These elephants have been found abandoned by their herd and brought to the sanctuary for protection. You can observe the baby elephants being fed and watch them take their daily bath in the nearby river.
Continuing your journey, you will arrive at the old royal city of Kandy, nestled beautifully between green hills. A visit to the temple of the Tooth Relic, the holiest shrine in Sri Lanka, is a must-see. The temple is highly venerated, and it houses the tooth relic of Lord Buddha.
In the evening, you will have the opportunity to experience a dance performance showcasing the famous Kandyan dances, as well as up-country and devil dances.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.
Day 02
Dambulla – Sigiriya
Begin your day by visiting the world-renowned Botanical Garden in Peradeniya after breakfast. The park dates back to 1371, during the reign of King Vikrama Bahu III, where he held court. In 1821, the English laid the foundation for the present garden. Here, you will find a vast variety of orchids, palms, bushes, as well as tropical plants and flowers of all types.
Next, you will proceed to the north, and along the way, you will see paddy fields, coconut groves, rubber and spice gardens, and plantations. You will stop at one of the spice gardens, where you can witness several spice plants, bushes, and plants cropping spices. After this visit, you will ascend to visit the Dambulla cave temple. This temple complex consists of five separate caverns with numerous statues of the Buddha and Hindu deities.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 03
Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa
After breakfast, you will visit Sigiriya rock, an impressive monolith that rises 200 meters out of the jungle. In the 5th century, King Kashyapa transformed it into a fortress and made it his capital. You will have the opportunity to see the frescoes of the Sigiriya Maidens.
In the afternoon, you will drive to Polonnaruwa to visit the well-preserved remains of the city, which was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century. You will see the excavations of temples, dagobas, the royal palace, the royal library, and more.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 04
Anuradhapura – Colombo
After having breakfast, you will head to Anuradhapura, which was the first capital of Sri Lanka. There, you will visit its ancient ruins and witness some of Sri Lanka’s most famous and tallest Dagobas, remains of palaces, temples, monasteries, ceremonial baths, and the Temple of the Holy Bo-Tree.
Once you finish your visit to Anuradhapura, you will continue your journey to Colombo while passing by beautiful paddy fields and coconut plantations. You will arrive in Colombo or at the airport by evening.
Tour Includes
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport by private (A/C) vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Hotel or Airport pickup & drop-off
- Bottled water (500 ml per person per day)
- Local insurance for the vehicle/passenger
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Accommodation depends on your selection of Budget, Standard or Luxury Hotels
Tour Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Activity and entrance Fees at interesting places and Historical sites
Payment Method
- 20 % at the time of confirming the Tour.
- Balance 7 days prior to arrival in Sri Lanka
- Reservation made within 10 days prior to Arrival Total Tour Cost will be charged.
- Customer must pay all bank charges in case of bank transfer