
Sri Lanka 5-Day Tour
The colonial style of Colombo, the archaeological heritage of Sigiriya, the ponds of Polonnaruwa, the spices of Matale, and the relic of Kandy are highlights of this 5-day cultural tour in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka 5-Day Tour. Day 1: Colombo. Arrival...
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The colonial style of Colombo, the archaeological heritage of Sigiriya, the ponds of Polonnaruwa, the spices of Matale, and the relic of Kandy are highlights of this 5-day cultural tour in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka 5-Day Tour
Day 1: Colombo
Arrival at Colombo airport with transfer to accommodation. Explore the city, noting the influences of the Portuguese, Dutch, and English in landmarks like the Clock Tower. Visit Hindu and Buddhist temples and shop at Pettah Bazaar.
Day 2: Colombo - Dambulla
Breakfast, then visit the Cave Temple, featuring a 14-meter Reclining Buddha statue and ancient murals. Proceed to Dambulla for dinner and rest.
Day 3: Dambulla - Polonnaruwa - Sigiriya - Dambulla
Breakfast, then travel to Polonnaruwa to explore its ruins and the extensive Parakrama Samudra complex. Afterward, visit the Sigiriya archaeological site and climb Lion Rock, viewing frescoes, the Mirror Wall, and the Royal Gardens. Return to Dambulla for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Dambulla - Matale - Kandy
After breakfast, go to Matale for a tour of a spice garden, then continue to Kandy. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, housing a relic of Buddha. Dinner and overnight in Kandy.
Day 5: Kandy - Colombo Airport
Breakfast and transfer to Colombo Airport for departure, concluding the tour.
Accommodation
Hotels include:
Colombo (1 night): Mt. Lavinia Hotel 4* or similarDambulla (2 nights): Paradise Resorts & Spa 5* or similarKandy (1 night): Amaya Hills 5* or similar
Note about pricing
Prices are per person in a double room with a minimum of two participants. Single travelers can choose to pay a supplement for a private tour or select an alternative date. Reservations for odd-numbered groups must be booked in two parts. Early arrivals may require an extra night’s stay.
What do I need?
Book your international flights to and from Colombo to participate in the tour starting Monday and returning Friday.
Prices
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: No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility