Colombo Trip Overview
Enjoy your 03 days holiday in Sri Lanka with ease by booking this product. You’re friendly and professional, Experienced Chauffeur Guide will greet you upon your arrival and guide you throughout your holiday in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your customized tour.
You will be given 150km per day travel.Excess mileage over the free allowance will be billed accordingly. Standard Air-Conditioned Car (can accommodate 2 Pax with luggage.) Any excess mileage to be billed at the rate of USD 0.25 per KMStandard Air-Conditioned Small Van (can accommodate 5-6 Pax with luggage.) Any excess mileage to be billed at the rate of USD 0.29 per KM. Standard Air-Conditioned Large Van (can accommodate 8-12 Pax with luggage.) Any excess mileage to be billed at the rate of USD 0.32 per KM.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Enjoy your 03 days holiday in Sri Lanka with ease by booking this product. You’re friendly and professional, Experienced Chauffeur Guide will greet you upon your arrival and guide you throughout your holiday in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your customized tour.
You will be given 150km per day travel.Excess mileage over the free allowance will be billed accordingly. Standard Air-Conditioned Car (can accommodate 2 Pax with luggage.) Any excess mileage to be billed at the rate of USD 0.25 per KMStandard Air-Conditioned Small Van (can accommodate 5-6 Pax with luggage.) Any excess mileage to be billed at the rate of USD 0.29 per KM. Standard Air-Conditioned Large Van (can accommodate 8-12 Pax with luggage.) Any excess mileage to be billed at the rate of USD 0.32 per KM.
Itinerary
Stop At: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
The Gangaramaya temple, Colombo is the most rich and famous in Sri Lanka. It was built just over 120 years ago and is dedicated to Buddhism. The temple is mostly celebrated for its lavish architecture and statues showcasing Sri Lankan, Chinese, Thai, Burmese and many other artistic styles.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Colombo Fort Railway Station, Olcott Mawatha Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
The railway line was started over a 150 years ago by the British. At the time, the Central Terminus was in a place near Maradana, The location can still be seen as it is now serving as the Sri Lanka Railway Museum. In 1877 the Coastal Railway Line was created, and that is when the first Fort Station came into use. The old Fort region of Colombo is one of the busiest sections of the city. It’s the trade quarter where all the goods that come in from the various countries are stocked and sold by wholesale tradesmen. It’s also where some important government departments such as the Sri Lanka Customs Headquarters, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and the Merchant Shipping Department.
Pass By: Pettah, Colombo Sri Lanka
A bazaar with definite Middle Eastern flair, the Pettah is where Sri Lanka’s multi-culturalism is at its most pronounced. The bustling bazaar of pettah is one of the oldest districts in
Colombo and one of the most interesting places to spend a few hours. It is the most ethnically mixed place in the country.
The crowds in Pettah can become overwhelming during the morning and late-afternoon rush hours, but the streets are still thronged during most daylight hours. Large religious buildings represent a plethora of faiths, while more earthly pursuits can be found in market stalls and shops selling seemingly everything.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Kandy – Ella
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha. During puja(offerings or prayers), the heavily guarded room housing the tooth is open to devotees and tourists. However, you don’t actually see the tooth. It’s kept in a gold casket shaped like a dagoba (stupa), which contains a series of six dagoba caskets of diminishing size. As well as the revered main temple, the complex includes a series of smaller temples, shrines and museums.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kandy View Point, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Climb the hill by Kandy Lake to reach Kandy view point and receive a view of the city that cannot be beaten. As a popular tourist spot, the area brings in a large amount of peddlers, though they often sell sub-par items. The area also has a reputation for high pickpocket activity, so keep an eye on your belongings. From the hill, you can enjoy great views over the lake and the city as a whole.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned. There are many legends and folklore regarding the lake. One such is that the small island at its center was used by the king’s helm for bathing and was connected to the palace by secret tunnel.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Ella – Colombo
Stop At: Little Adam’s Peak, Passara Road, Ella 90090 Sri Lanka
If you want to enjoy some of the best views without needing to hike for hours, Little Adam’s Peak is the perfect trek, especially for an unforgettable sunset.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Nine Arches Bridge, Ella Sri Lanka
The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is on the Demodara loop and spans 91 meters at a height of 24m. The beautiful nine arches make it a very picturesque spot especially as it is located in a dense jungle and agricultural setting. Behind the railway, a forest is booming and below, tea leaves are being cultivated.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
