Colombo Trip Overview
The journey of your tour starts from your Hotel in Colombo or Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) & short tour of 3 days is specially designed for a quick yet descriptive overlook of the great history of Sri Lanka. Explore the ruins and highlights of the glorious ancient capitals of Sri Lanka where you would see the pure reflections of the proud Sri Lankan history.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
The journey of your tour starts from your Hotel in Colombo or Bandaranayake International Airport (CMB) & short tour of 3 days is specially designed for a quick yet descriptive overlook of the great history of Sri Lanka. Explore the ruins and highlights of the glorious ancient capitals of Sri Lanka where you would see the pure reflections of the proud Sri Lankan history.
Itinerary
Day 1: COLOMBO/NEGAMBO OR KANDY TO POLONNARUWA
Stop At: Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka
Meet and Greet your Chauffer guide from Bandaranayake Inertnational Airport or your hotel in Colombo/Negambo or Kandy and Head to Polonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa is one of the must most important archaeological sites in Sri Lanka and many tourists visit the city during their holidays. Most monuments in Polonnaruwa are closely related to two religions, Buddhism and Hinduism.
The Royal Palace, Lankatilaka Gedige (Temple), Gal Vihara (Temple), Demala Maha Seya (Temple) & Thuparama
Once you completed your 1st Day of your tour you will be Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres east of Colombo and 72 kilometres north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: POLONNARUWA – ANURADHAPURA – SIGIRIYA
Stop At: ථූපාරාම සෑය – Thuparama Seya, 994W+4HQ, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura the capital of Sri Lanka from the 05th Century B.C. to the end of the 10th Century A.D. was the most celebrated of Sri Lanka’s ancient ruined cities.The city’s most renowned relic is the sacred Bo Tree, which is said to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha gained Enlightenment. It was planted 2250 years ago and is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world. (Mihintale, Jaya sri maha Bodhiya,Ruwanweliseya stupa,Twin ponds,Isurumuniya,samadhi statue and etc..
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Once you completed your tour in Anuradhapura after check in at your hotel In Sigiriya (2Hrs Drive) for Overnight stay and next day morning get ready to climb Sigiriya.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: SIGIRIYA – NATIONAL PARK SAFARI – PIDURANGALA Rock
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
In morning start the tour to Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka
Minneriya National Park is reported as the Largest known wild Asian Elephant Gathering at one place in the World.This safari takes you on an exclusive ride through the Minneriya National Park which is highly famed for its elephants and wildlife.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Pidurangala is a massive rock formation located a few kilometers north of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It has an interesting history closely related to that of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climbing to the top of Pidurangala Rock is more strenuous than climbing Sigiriya. If you are fit and adventurous it is a climb worth making. It will take you about two hours. There is far less to see on this site than Sigiriya
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
