Sri Lanka 5-day guided tour Essence of Sri Lanka, guided 5 days tour
ID: GYG605718-1016435
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
5 days
Description
See ancient monuments in the cultural triangle. See the herds of wild elephants in the jungle. See the waterfall and breathtaking scenery in the hill country. Walk through the tea gardens.
This 5-day Sri Lanka guided tour gives you a complete picture of Sri Lanka, from historical temples, palaces, and other monuments in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka to breathtaking scenery with waterfalls, mountains, and tea gardens in the hill country. The 5-day trip also gives you access to fascinating wildlife at Yala National Park, where you spot herds of elephnats, bears, elephants, crocodiles, monkeys, buffaloes, and perhaps a leopard, along with many other creatures. The tour ends with an overnight stay at the West Coast Beach Resort, giving you time to relax.
Day 1
Meet your driver and proceed to your hotel in Dambulla. You will visit a 1st century BC ancient temple today, Dambulla Golden Temple, and witness more than a hundred ancient Buddha statues and paintings. Later, check-in at the hotel and leisure.
Overnight stay in Dambulla
Day 2
After a leisurely breakfast, climb the Sigiriya rock fortress and see the site of the palace of King Kassapa, who lived in the palace in the 5th century AD. Today, you can see his swimming pool, granite throne, and other ancient constructions. Later, proceed to the historical city of Polonnaruwa and take the city tour. A 3-hour city tour gives you the opportunity to witness temples, Buddha statues, gardens, the king's place, and many other important monuments.
Overnight stay in Dambulla.
Day 3
After a leisurely breakfast, proceed to the hotel in Kandy. En route, visit a spice garden. In the afternoon, visit Kandy City and take a walking tour; visit the temple of the tooth relic; visit the Peradeniya botanical garden; and witness the Kandyan cultural show.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 4
After an early morning breakfast, head to Nuwara Eliya and the south coast of Sri Lanka. En route, visit tea plantations and a tea factory and the Nuwara Eliya city tour follows.
Overnight stay in Yala
Day 5
Early in the morning, start the Yala National Park Safari. Yala national park is the most popular wildlife park in Sri Lanka for wildlife tours and visitors can witness a large number of wild animals during the safari, such as leopards, elephants, crocodiles, sloth bears, wild buffaloes, etc.
Later, drive to hotel in Colombo
Highlights
- Walk through the historical monuments in Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy
- Wildlife safari of Yala national park to spot illusive leopard, elephants, bears
- Visit virgin beaches bordered by palm trees on the western and southern coasts
- Immerse yourself in the captivating mountain scenery in the hill country
- See the ancisnt and most sacred tooth temple in Kandy
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour includes significant walking and hiking so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility or those who are pregnant.
• Shoulder and knees must be covered to visit temples on the tour, so please be sure to bring appropriate clothing.
Your guide will pick you up at the airport, hotel or other accommodations in western province Sri Lanka on the day of the activity
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
