• Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife
  • Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife

Colombo: 3-Day cultural triangle, cooking class, wildlife

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ID: GYG862216-1359845
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 3 days


Description

Discover the best of Sri Lanka's cultural triangle, wildlife and rural village with a wildlife tour on a 3-day guided tour from Colombo. Visit the Dambulla Temples, Kandy, Sigiriya Rock, Polonnaruwa.
Explore the best of Sri Lanka on a 3-day tour from Colombo. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temples, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa Monuments, Tooth Relic temple and the Minneriya National Park. Enjoy a cooking class in Habarana and visit a spice garden in Matale.

Day 1: Colombo-Dambulla-Sigiriya
Early morning drive to hotel in Sigiriya, en-route stop at Dambulla golden temple. In the afternoon, explore the rural village and engage in the cooking class.

Morning: Dambulla Cave Temples
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the 5 cave temples, Buddha statues, and ancient murals, and learn about their historical significance.

Later Morning: Cooking Class in Habarana
Visit a local market and learn about traditional recipes and local cooking techniques. Enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to your hotel.

Day 2: Sigiriya-Polonnaruwa-Minneriya
Early in the morning, explore the Sigiriya rock fortress, make the sunrise hike and enjoy the breath-taking scenery from top of the rock. Later, drive to Polonnaruwa ancient city and explore the temples, stupas, palaces, gardens and other ancient monuments. In the afternoon, go on a Minneriya National Park safari.

Sigirira rock Early start (5:30 AM recommended)
1,200 steps climb
Key attractions:

Ancient frescoes
Mirror wall
Lion's paw entrance
Palace ruins
Panoramic views
Duration: 3-4 hours

Polonnaruwa UNESCO World Heritage site
Royal Palace complex
Quadrangle
Gal Vihara
Vatadage
Duration: 4-5 hours

Afternoon: Minneriya Wildlife Safari
Start time: 2:30 PM
Wildlife spotting:

Wild elephants
Endemic birds
Reptiles
Deer species
Duration: 3-4 hours

Day 3: Sigiriya-Kandy
Early morning drive to Kandy, en-route stop at spice/herbal garden in Matale. In the afternoon, a visit to the temple of the tooth relic follows a brief Kandy city tour.

Afternoon: Kandy Exploration
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and explore the city highlights.

Highlights

  • Make the sunrise hike at Sigiriya rock and enjoy the breathtaking scenry
  • Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and see the Gal Vihara
  • Visit the Dambulla Cave Temples and see the ancient murals
  • Go on a safari in Minneriya National Park and see wild elephants
  • Learn how to cook traditional Sri Lankan dishes in a cooking class

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a significant amount of walking.
Early morning starts are required to avoid the heat and crowds at popular sites.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions; bring a hat and sunscreen for protection against the sun.
Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting temples.
Always stay hydrated and carry water with you.
Photography is restricted in certain areas; always ask for permission before taking photos.
Keep your belongings secure and be mindful of your surroundings, especially in crowded places.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.