From Colombo: 4-Day Essence of Sri Lanka Heritage Tour
ID: GYG208221-324165
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
4 days
Description
Explore some of the greatest UNESCO World Heritage sites and discover the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka. Visit the the rock fortress of Sigiriya, experience an authentic rural village and see the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
After pickup from your hotel in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia, drive to Dambulla. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site then spend overnight in Sigiriya. On day two get an early start and drive to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Polonnaruwa. Take a cycling tour through the well-preserved ancient city to see the beautiful stupas or dagobas, moonstones, parks, buildings and stunning statues. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the 5th-century rock fortress of Sigiriya, regarded as one of the Wonders of World and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spend overnight in Sigiriya.
On day three after leisurely breakfast, visit an archetypal Sri Lankan village. Experience a bullock cart ride, see traditional cultivation methods, enjoy a boat ride and an authentic Sri Lankan lunch at a village house. After lunch, continue to Kandy, stopping at a wood carving center and a spice garden in Matale. Upon arrival, take a city tour of Kandy including a visit to the temple of the sacred tooth relic, upper lake drive, the market square, and more. Spend overnight in Kandy.
After breakfast on the fourth day, you will depart from Kandy and be driven back to your hotel in Colombo, Negombo or Mount Lavinia, or dropped off at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.
Highlights
- Discover 4 incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Experience the beauty of the ancient culture and heritage of Sri Lanka
- Visit a traditional village and taste the Sri Lankan cuisine
- Take some wonderful photographs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
• Children aged under 5 years join the tour free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult
• All accommodation is in a 3-star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
• You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places
• Vegetarian meal options are available
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Unfortunately this activity is not wheelchair accessible
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
Your hotel in Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Negombo or at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
