Sri Lanka 3-Day Cultural Heart of Sri Lanka Guided Tour
ID: GYG886787-1393444
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
3 days
Description
Explore the cultural heart of Sri Lanka on a 3-day guided tour from Colombo. Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Kandy, the Dambulla Cave Temple, and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Embark on a 3-day guided tour of the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, starting in Colombo and traveling to Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, and Polonnaruwa. Explore the Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa and Go on a national park safari.
Day 1: Colombo-Kandy
Meet and greet your guide in Colombo and drive to the hotel in Kandy. In the afternoon, go on a Kandy sightseeing tour. En route, stop at Tooth Relic Temple, Kandy Lake, Upper Lake, and Kandy Lake Club to witness the Kandyan cultural show. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 2: Kandy-Dambulla-Sigiriya
After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. En route, stop at a spice and herbal garden. In the afternoon, climb the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya. Visit the world-famous frescoes, explore the water gardens, and enter through the Lion's Paw entrance. Enjoy the sunset from the summit. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.
Day 3: Early breakfast at hotel and visit Dambulla Golden Temple. Explore the 5 cave sanctuaries of the Dambulla Cave Temple, which house 153 Buddha statues and ancient murals spanning 2,100 square meters. Later, make your way to Colombo, stopping along the way to explore the temples, stupas, and dagobas of the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
Highlights
- Discover the cultural heart of Sri Lanka on a 3-day guided tour from Colombo
- Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and the Dambulla Cave Temple
- Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Gon on a wildlife safari of Minneriya National Park
- See the Tooth Relic Temple, Kandy Lake, Upper Lake, and Kandy Lake Club
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Stay hydrated; bring a water bottle.
Respect the local customs and dress modestly when visiting temples.
Photography is restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
Be prepared for early starts to make the most of the day.
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.