From Colombo: 5-Day Sri Lanka Cultural Highlights Tour

Discover the cultural highlights of Sri Lanka on a 5-day tour from Colombo. Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, and the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy.
Discover the cultural highlights of Sri Lanka on a 5-day tour. Visit the National Museum, Independence Memorial Hall, and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, and the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. Transfer to your hotel and check-in. Explore Colombo in the evening, visit places like the National Museum, Independence Memorial Hall, and enjoy local cuisine at a traditional restaurant. Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo to Sigiriya
After breakfast, depart for Sigiriya (approximately 4-5 hours drive). En route, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient cave paintings and statues. Upon arrival in Sigiriya, check-in to your hotel. In the late afternoon, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an ancient palace complex built atop a massive rock formation. Overnight stay in Sigiriya or nearby Dambulla.

Day 3: Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa to Kandy
After breakfast, depart for Polonnaruwa (approximately 1-2 hours drive). Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its well-preserved ruins of ancient temples, palaces, and statues. Afterward, proceed to Kandy (approximately 3-4 hours drive). Upon arrival in Kandy, visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. In the evening, stroll around Kandy Lake and visit the local markets. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day 4: Kandy to Colombo
After breakfast, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the streets of Kandy, exploring its unique blend of culture and history. Later, depart for Colombo (approximately 3-4 hours drive). En-rout to Colombo Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Upon arrival in Colombo, check-in to your hotel. Spend the evening shopping for souvenirs or exploring local eateries. Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 5: Departure from Colombo
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Check-out from your hotel and transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.

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.

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.