Colombo Trip Overview
If you want to explore historical monuments that are over thousand years old, this tour will be a great opportunity for you. You will discover four UNESCO world heritage sites with hidden archaeological secrets that make you amazed. An authentic Sri Lankan village experience with a Sri Lankan traditional will add more value to this experience.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 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
If you want to explore historical monuments that are over thousand years old, this tour will be a great opportunity for you. You will discover four UNESCO world heritage sites with hidden archaeological secrets that make you amazed. An authentic Sri Lankan village experience with a Sri Lankan traditional will add more value to this experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: Pickup – Sigiriya
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
You will be warmly greeted by your personal chauffeur guide and set out into quiet green inland to explore island’s ancient highlights in Cultural Triangle where there are some UNESCO – World Heritage Sites.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Spend Overnight at a 4-star hotel.
Day 2: Sigiriya – Anuradhapura – Sigriya
Stop At: Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
After breakfast, you will be driven to Anuradhapura. En route visit Aukana Buddha Statue, the tallest ancient Buddha statue in Sri Lanka.
Thereon, proceed with your guide to have your first taste of Sri Lanka’s illustrious history in Anuradhapura. The city houses the oldest historically documented tree on earth, grown from a branch of the very tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment 2500 years ago. It was also the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The relic chambers like Ruwanveliseya, Abhayagiriya and Jetavanaramaya, stand as the largest manmade brick structures in the world. Th Brazen Palace, Twin Ponds, Samadhi Buddha Statue, Isurumuniya temple with finest rock carvings in the country, The Moonstone, The Guard stones and Thuparama and Lankaramaya Dagobas are the other important attractions that you cover during this city tour.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Spend overnight at a 4 Star hotel.
Day 3: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
Stop At: Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Today, you will make the trip to its second capitol, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, for a look at some of the island’s most dazzling ruins from its next significant era.
An important royal capital with its well-preserved 12th century ruins & impressive stone culture recalls an inspired past.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
In the afternoon, visit a royal invitation to explore a majestic 5th century fortress in the sky – Sigiriya. This gigantic column of rock, rising up 200 meters (660ft) into the heavens was once a royal palace.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Spend overnight at a 4 Star hotel.
Day 4: Sigiriya – Sigiriya
Stop At: Hiriwadunna, Hiriwadunna, North Central Province
After breakfast, proceed to a Tropical Village for a memorable lunch experience together with a live cookery demonstration to be introduced to the fine culinary arts of Sri Lanka.
Before having your lunch, enjoy with a small walk before starting bullock cart ride; experience an unforgettable traditional catamaran ride and visit a chena farm and explore how the chena cultivation is done by the villagers.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Visit Dambulla Cave temple, one of the most impressive and well-preserved cave temples in Asia.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Spend overnight at a 4 Star hotel.
Day 5: Sigiriya – Drop off
Pass By: Dambulla, Dambulla, Central Province
As all good things come to an end, you will be safely driven to the airport for your flight back home or dropped at your next destination (Additional charges may be applied for the drop off).
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
