Essence of Sri Lanka Tour: 4 Days

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City sightseeing
Countryside and village visits
Cultural, religious and historic sites

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duration 4 days
tour type Private
age requirement 1+ years old
max group size 50
guiding method Live Guide/Instructor

Starts Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temple
Go out on a hiking trip in Hiriwadunna. Enjoy local food for lunch
Ride a bicycle through the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa

Explore some of the Sri Lanka most famous Unesco World Heritage sites during this four-day guided trip. Starting from Colombo, this tour will take you to Sigiriya and Kandy before coming to an end in Sri Lanka's capital city.

Visit the rock fortress of Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temple, both of which are the most-visited places in Sri Lanka. Also see the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a major Buddhist pilgrimage destination in the country. Also included is a wonderful hike through Sri Lanka's countryside to provide an authentic rural experience. In addition to this, you will be riding a bicycle through the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa, soaking up the atmosphere as you pedal along.

If you want to explore Sri Lanka's highlights but are short on time, this tour is the best option for you. To go through the itinerary, please scroll down.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.5 - Excellent

Based on 10 reviews

Peirre Simon
On Jul 17 2019

4 - Very Good

Thank you Kumara!

“It was better than I could have expected. Thank you a lot to Kumara”

Anonymous
From Singapore
On Jul 13 2019

5 - Excellent

Wonderful 4 days with great sightseeing.

“We enjoyed visiting magnificent monuments including some wonderful historical cities, temples and fortress during this tour. It is s must do tour if you are visiting Sri Lanka for the first time.”

Emil And Donna
On Mar 18 2019

5 - Excellent

Wonderful!!

“Mr. Kumara went above beyond our expectation and greatly helped our vacation to be wonderful.”

Deirdre Tobin
On Mar 14 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent tour!!

“ We really enjoyed the tour. the guide Imran was excellent. All the sites tours were well organized and appropriate to our needs. All accommodation was of a high standard. Food stops were always delicious. We will be recommending this tour to our friends and family. Beyond Escapes + Imran did a great job!!”

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ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Colombo – Sigiriya
Day 2: Explore Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya – Kandy
Day 4: Kandy - Colombo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

3 breakfasts
3 nights' accommodation at 4 star hotels
Pickup from your hotel in Colombo, Negombo, Mount Lavinia. Drop-off at your hotel in Colombo, Negombo, Mount Lavinia or at Bandaranaike International Airport. Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, spice garden & Temple of the Sacred Tooth
Hiriwadunna trekking with lunch
Cycling in Polonnaruwa
Tuk Tuk ride in Sigiriya
An English-speaking chauffeur/guide
All current taxes

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International airline tickets
Sri Lanka visa
Gratuities (recommended)
Expenses that are personal in nature, like laundry, phone calls, etc

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