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Sri Lanka 5-Day Tour

The colonial style of Colombo, the archaeological heritage of Sigiriya, the ponds of Polonnaruwa, the spices of Matale, the relic of Kandy. Discover it all in just 5 days on this tour of Sri Lanka's most cultural cities!. Sri Lanka 5-Day Tour.

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The colonial style of Colombo, the archaeological heritage of Sigiriya, the ponds of Polonnaruwa, the spices of Matale, the relic of Kandy. Discover it all in just 5 days on this tour of Sri Lanka's most cultural cities!

Sri Lanka 5-Day Tour

Day 1: Colombo

We will pick you up at the airport in Colombo and transfer you to your accommodation. The day will include visits to city landmarks influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English, such as the 100-year-old Clock Tower and various Hindu and Buddhist temples. Shopping at Pettah Bazaar is also part of the itinerary.

Day 2: Colombo - Dambulla

After breakfast, we will visit the Cave Temple featuring a large 14-meter-long Reclining Buddha, with stunning murals in its five cavities. We will continue to Dambulla for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Dambulla

Post-breakfast, we will travel to Polonnaruwa, known for its city ruins and the Parakrama Samudra. Next, we will visit the archaeological site of Sigiriya and explore the Lion Rock, frescoes, the Mirror Wall, and Royal Gardens. Afterward, we return to Dambulla for the night.

Day 4: Dambulla - Matale - Kandy

After breakfast, we will visit a spice garden in Matale. Then, we will continue to Kandy to visit the significant Temple of the Tooth, which houses a tooth of the Buddha. Dinner and rest will follow in Kandy.

Day 5: Kandy - Colombo Airport

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Colombo Airport to conclude the tour.

Accommodation

Accommodation during the tour includes:
Colombo (1 night): Mt. Lavinia Hotel 4* or similarDambulla (2 nights): Paradise Resorts & Spa 5* or similarKandy (1 night): Amaya Hills 5* or similar

What Do I Need?

Ensure you book your international flights to and from Colombo, ideally arriving on a Monday and departing on the following Friday.

Included

  • English–speaking driver
  • Pickup and transfer back to Colombo airport
  • Transport in air–conditioned vehicle
  • 4 nights accommodation in 4 or 5–star hotels
  • 5 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners (days 2, 3, and 4)
  • Admission to the Temple of the Tooth, the Cave Temple, Sigiriya Fortress and the Polonnaruwa Ponds

Not included

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Drinks
  • Lunches

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

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